The Powerhouse traveling sip and learn event "Wine Riot" has come home to its roots in Boston and opened their own store in the South End! Chile is a Cabernet Sauvignon powerhouse. It's the second-largest Cabernet producing region in the world, surpassing the entire United States and nipping at France's heels. This makes sense because the climate in Chile is perfect for growing Cabernet grapes. The vineyards here get snow melt from the Andes Mountains on one side, cool air

Merriam-Webster defines a phobia as "an exaggerated, usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation." Phobia symptoms can include shortness of breath or dry mouth but can also be more serious—like vomiting, chest pain, and a racing heart. Some people even lose the ability to speak when they are faced with their phobias. Phobias basically bring about some of the most intense panic attacks you'll ever experience. There are some pr

You've been burned in love before—maybe several times in the past—and maybe you've come to avoid love and relationships altogether. When you're single, life is calm and happy. When you're in a relationship, you find yourself struggling and hurting. You can't find the right person for you. None of your dates has worked out. If you've come out of a difficult relationship, a bitter breakup, or just haven't found the right partner for you, you may have built a wall around your he

Add some flavor to Sunday evenings all summer long with plates of paella andpitchers of sangria at MET Back Bay. Every Sunday beginning Father’s Day, June 19th, 2016 through Labor Day weekend, the culinary team will be serving up delicious seafood paella cooked-to-order outdoors on MET’s scenic patio overlooking Newbury Street. From 5:00PM to 9:00PM guests can order the seasonal special made with New England’s finest local seafood including shrimp, clams and mussels served wi

Imagine if we could bottle that feeling that comes with dating someone new — the thrill, the excitement, the flutters and tingles. The nonstop thoughts about that person. The heart flutters that start up every time our phone makes a sound. What a drug that would be. But beware: In the midst of that “lust high,” we often miss the red flags telling us this person is not a good fit for us. Here are 11 red flags we ignore when we’re blinded by banter and wine buzzes: 1. They refe

On Saturday, July 23rd, 2016 Pier 6, Charlestown’s premier waterfront dining destination, is bringing together a group of power players for its popular “Yoga Brunch on the Pier.”From 9:00AM to 11:00AM Bostonians will experience balance, beats, bubbles and brunch while overlooking the breathtaking skyline of Boston Harbor. Beginning at 9:00AM, Equinox’s own Jess Ray, who teaches classes at Equinox Franklin Street, will treat the group to a fun-filled, energizing yoga class for

Joan was a vibrantly beautiful 70-year-old with piercing blue eyes and brilliant white hair—I had the pleasure of meeting her on the sunny shores of San Diego last year. During our conversation, she bragged to me about 40 years of romance with her husband. Naturally, I asked the question, “How did you keep the spark alive?” She stroked the side of her face and looked at me, eyes alive with memories. "We never stopped dancing," she said, lips curling into a smile. Her answer f