Miss you, Als!

I was just thinking this morning of how much fun it was to have Ali in the states just a few short weeks ago. Ali, one of my very best friends from college, moved to New Zealand after we graduated. That’s completely on the other side of the world. From Boston, that’s like a 19-hour plane ride or something. And it’s not non-stop.

It was a blast having her here for Han’s wedding.

Hopefully, (someday) I will get to go visit her in the land of the Kiwis.

DREAM DREAM DREAM!

Anyways, just thinking about how far she is makes me miss her today.

These pics are from one evening when we all got together for dinner at Ali’s house in Topsfield.

LOVE THE HERTERS!! xoxo

CafeTeria (Tres Chic!)

Last Sunday Mo, Katharine and I decided to get brunch together before Mo headed back to Rochester. We chose CafeTeria on Newbury Street and it was the perfect choice. A great bright and airy atmosphere and really delicious food. Simple, but with a touch of fancy.

I was too busy eating my chocolate chip buttermilk pancakes to take a picture of them, but trust me, this place is a winner.

Highly recommended!!

CafeTeria. 279a Newbury Street. Boston, MA 02116

fun weekend!!

What a fun time I had last weekend with some friends from HWS! Mo came into town from Rochester, and a bunch of ’07 ladies from William Smith were in the Bean for Octoberfest!

Mo is one of my very best friends from growing up. We met when I was 12 (Mo was 10) at a pool party and we’ve been having good times together ever since. We spent our younger years dancing together, had some funny times and lots of laughs through high school, and when Mo came to visit me my sophmore year in college she decided with ME was where she wanted to be. We spent 2 awesome years together at school and 15 years from the start of our friendship we are still going strong. Bosom buddies for life, right Mosie?

Mo has a great group of friends from Hobart and I have been lucky to have gotten to know them so well over the past few years. I always have a fun time when I hang out with this group and this weekend was no exception. Saturday was spent at Harpoon Brewery’s Octoberfest followed by a delicious dinner and out for drinks at Cafe 47. YUM. Thanks for including me in the fun girls… I had a blast!

Eliza was there!! My fellow blogging buddy!!

Katharine came out to meet us!

Love ya, MO! Come back again soon!!!!

The Beehive

Last Thursday we celebrated Lauren (my beloved roomate)’s 25th birthday. Lauren is one of the nicest, most excellent people I know. And if you happen to be friends with her, you know what I am talking about!

LJ: YOU ROCK.

For the big two-five, a group of us decided to hit up the south end for a fun dinner at a hip location. Said location being… drumroll please…..: The Beehive!

The Beehive is THE place to go in the South End for a trendy time. There’s live music every night, tasty cocktails, and REALLY yummy food.

REALLY yummy food such as…

Poutine (Cheese and Gravy Fries)

OH YES.


Whole Grain Flatbread Pizza with Prosciutto, Ricotta, and Tomato


Braised BBQ Beef Brisket, Twice Baked Potato, Slaw, Corn


Baked Scallops Rockefeller, Creamed Spinach, Beehive Frites with Sage and Sea Salt


Truffled Potato and Cheese Pierogies, Carmelized Onions, Sour Cream


Seafood Fra Diavolo, Scallops, Cod, Clams, Calamarl, Mussels



Happy 25th LJ! Love you forever!!