Step off the streets of Boston and escape into the newest al fresco dining hidden treasure. Aquitaine Group’s La Motta’s Italian Specialties, located in Boston’s South End, is bringing another piece of Italian culture to Boston with its all new outdoor patio. Located in a rustic back alley built within exposed brick buildings that house creative types, this space is a rare, intimate find that embodies the ambiance of a Venetian hideaway. The picturesque 30-seat patio will se

Let’s face it: Being preoccupied with finding “the one” just sucks. You think about it nonstop, none of your conversations would pass the Bechdel test, and it creates a cycle of mania and self-loathing that's entirely dependent on male attention. You’re unhappy, and the people closest to you are tired of hearing about it. The best way to date is to have a Zen attitude. Make “it will happen when it’s supposed to happen” your mantra. Not only will it ground you in peace, but yo

When we think of love, we think of chocolates, lazy afternoons at the park, or romantic date nights. While romance is a critical part of any relationship, it’s the day-to-day actions that make love last. Love is not a notion or a theory. It's a verb to be practiced on the daily. If you want a love that lasts, you have to fuel it with action. When the music stops playing and the wine bottles are empty, this is what's left. 1. Love speaks kindly. Love realizes that the words yo

There’s something about sitting across from a good-looking stranger that makes us lose our sh*t. We think things are going great, but somehow, suddenly, we're spouting word vomit or choking on words we can't spit out. It happens to everyone. Dating makes you vulnerable no matter how confident you are. No matter what might've negatively affected your past dating experiences, learning to stay present will facilitate a comfortable, enjoyable date every time. Here are five tips f

Hardened by the sea, blessed by the sun, and a maybe a little rough around the edges, “Saltie” isn’t a flavor profile to Kathy Sidell, President and Culinarian of the MET Restaurant Group, it’s a way of life. “Saltie Girl,” her newest restaurant in Boston, MA will focus on globally sustainable iterations of fresh fish & seafood. Be it fried, sautéed, raw, house-potted, smoked or in tins, this conscious curation is close to Sidell’s heart. “Growing up on the East Coast on a sa

It is inevitable that every now and then, we find ourselves in conflict with those closest to us. Our buttons are pushed, we’re about to flip out, and we can't seem to get through to the other person. But conflict like this is a result of intimacy, and intimacy is a hallmark of love. If you believe this, then you can imagine that every difficult situation offers gold to extract, love to feel, and compassion to unearth. Love is our greatest teacher—but we have to listen to lea

Beginning June 1st 2016, Turner’s Seafood Restaurants, with locations in Salem and Melrose, MA, will kick off its month-long Crabfest celebration! Throughout the entire month of June, both Turner’s locations will be serving a special Crabfest menu featuring four different types of crab as well as a selection of daily rotating specials. The talented executive chefs at Turner’s will be preparing a variety of delicious dishes using Jonah crab, soft shell blue crab, king crab and