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happy halloween!

October 31, 2011

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Yesterday afternoon I spent the day strolling Beacon Hill. I think this is one of the things I like to do most in Boston. I love walking on the cobblestone streets in Louisburg Square, stopping into shops on Charles Street, and exploring the old brownstones on the hill. Halloween is an especially fun time to visit this historic area because many houses are decorated with pumpkins and cobwebs to the nines.

And if you’re up for it, take the Boston By Foot Halloween tour of Beacon Hill at 5:30 PM tonight. It’s sure to be a spoooooky time.

Linking up today!

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roof deck talk and a lesson on the Charles River.

September 5, 2011

Happy Labor Day! How wonderful does it feel to have the day off? I know it’s much appreciated over in this neck of the woods. Last night we went to a friend’s Labor Day party in Beacon Hill. It was on her roof deck and the night could not have been more perfect. We could see Back Bay and downtown and even Cambridge too. I just couldn’t stop thinking how amazing it all was, to get a view like this on such a beautiful night in late summer.

Wow, I just kept thinking. This is lucky.

Zan and I ventured in from “The ‘burbs” as Amy called it (we’re not really in the ‘burbs, just a hop and skip out of Cambridge in Arlington), and it was the first time I was taking the train into Boston from “over the river”. I have to admit- it felt a little funny. For those of you who aren’t from Boston, there’s a difference between living in Boston vs. Cambridge (think- Harvard) and that difference is a very clear landmark known as the Charles River.

Up until last week I always lived on the Boston side of the river and I LOVED it. But life brought me “over the river” and I have to admit I like it here too. The red line from Cambridge is suuuuper fast, and it took us about equal time to get into Boston from Arlington as it used to take me from Brookline. It was a pleasant surprise and is proof that I do not live in the suburbs. Arlington rocks.

What are you up to this Labor Day? I’m going to be doing a little more unpacking (it’s never ending!) and might even venture into Harvard Square to walk around for the afternoon. The weather is lovely here and I intend on soaking it all in before fall really takes over!

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Jimmy’s, Brookline

August 10, 2011

My super terrific friend Erin and I went out to dinner last night.

It was wonderful. One, because we got to catch up and rekindle our love for each other and two, because we got to try a fun new restaurant steps away from my apartment.

What’s with me and going out to dinner these days? It must be because I’m moving soon. Gotta soak up Brookline while I can.

Anyways, I totally recommend this place. The pizza was delish and they have a classic (albeit limited) selection draft beer. They also have completely open windows, so open that you feel like you’re outside. Which was awesome tonight considering it was pouring rain. POURING. (Really though, the weather is whack this week!)

So if you live in Brookline, or even if you don’t, Jimmy’s is great for a dinner date.

They have large TVs.

And huge open windows (all glass, garage-style for the winter months).

Great atmosphere.

Casual menu.

And it’s yummy.

Plus, if you have company like mine, you’re a shoo-in to have a fun time.

JIMMY’S
1653 Beacon Street
Brookline, MA 02445
617.277.2774