City Happenings

As usual, it's been pretty busy around here. I keep waiting for things to slow down, but that doesn't seem to be happening any time soon. That being said, we've managed to squeeze in some fun city outings.

We've been really lucky this year with the winter weather. Despite the current arctic freeze we're in most days have been really manageable. Last weekend was so warm, close to 60, that JO and I were able to go for a run to Kendall Square. It seems like every time we go to Kendall Square a new restaurant is opening up. In fact, earlier this year Boston Magazine said the best new Boston restaurants are actually in Kendall Square. I really want to try Catalyst, Kika Tapas, and Mead Hall.

After our run we headed over to Parlor Sports to watch the UConn vs. Notre Dame game. Parlor Sports is part of Trina's Starlite Lounge. Earlier this year they renovated the back half of their restaurant and turned it into a sports bar. Parlor Sports features some great menu items from Trina's (like the chili) along with their own bar food creations. When we showed up it was really crowded but they were nice enough to put the game on one of the tvs. We've been here a few times and we have really enjoyed ourselves each time. The bartenders are really friendly and were very sympathetic to us when my Huskies lost the game in overtime.

Friday night, despite the frigid temperatures, we met up with a few of our friends for a low key night out in Boston. We tried to get a table at Eastern Standard but it was way too crowded so we ended up walking all the way down Newbury Street. Lucky for me I had my "full puff" down jacket on so the walk was manageable. We ended up at Met Bar in their upstairs lounge area. We really had a good time. I loved how low key this lounge was. We could actually have a conversation...it must be my old age setting in but I love that it wasn't too loud.