SnoWin in the City

Yup, it snowed again!  This winter certainly hasn't been as bad as the winter of three years ago, but it has been awful.  Three years ago we were getting slammed by 15+ inch storms every week for several weeks straight.  There wasn't anywhere to put the snow and the neighborhood was a disaster.  Thankfully, this year we haven't gotten huge snow totals but I feel like it snows at least once or twice per week.  I really can't handle anymore snow, but of course three more inches are expected tomorrow.
This past Saturday we got another big storm.  Earlier in the week we got another storm that forced a delayed opening and an early release and had the biggest flakes I have ever seen.

With all of the focus on that storm the Saturday storm seemed to have come out of no where.  It was supposed to be just a few inches but by Friday the forecast was calling for 8-12 inches.  Since we couldn't beat it, we decided to embrace it.

Our friend cabbed it over from Boston and we headed over to Puritan and Co. for dinner.  There were no tables available so we sat at the bar.  I actually really enjoyed sitting at the bar for a change.  The restaurant recently got it's full liquor license so it was fun to watch the drinks being mixed.  Of course they were served in mason jars.  Puritan is definitely a little more upscale than the other offerings in our neighborhood so it made the evening feel really special.  We could see the snow falling outside and we were out in our neighborhood with a good friend.

As usual, the food was delicious.  We were treated to a mini-appetizer as a thank you for coming out in the snow.  I once again got the chicken dish, this time made with brussel sprouts and roasted carrots.  Everything about this dish is perfect, and emblematic of the modern-rustic vibe Puritan targets.

The evening was going so well, and we strongly considered staying right where we were, but our friend asked if would be willing to meet her out in Harvard Square.  After some consideration, we decided to go on a snowy adventure into the Square.  We ended up at the Red House and I'm so happy we did.

JO and I went to The Red House last summer, when we were being nocturnal to beat the heat wave and happened to notice that the bar area would be perfect for a cold winter's night.  It went on our winter bucket list, and the other night we checked it off.  We were lucky enough to get a table right next to the fireplace, perfect for such a cold, snowy night.

The Red House is a really interesting place.  It really transports you out of the city and onto the beach, during the spring and summer, with their exquisite patio decorated with white Christmas lights and into a countryside living room, during the winter, with their rustic bar room.  The room is small, only a few tables and a bar that seats about six.  The highlight of the room is the beautiful fireplace and on this night it belonged to us.

We had a great night with great friends.  City living at it's best.  We even walked home, because why not?  Snowstorms aren't so bad if you can go out and live it up!