Tag: New England

The Beer Column

As the New England winter creeps up on us and the days become unfairly short, the beer drinker seeks something a little more robust to help keep the cold and darkness at bay. We seek a beer that has the girth to accompany a hearty winter meal without being overpowered by the full, rich flavors.… Continue reading The Beer Column

Museums of Boston and Cambridge

Museums around Harvard Harvard University Museums of Natural History, 617-495-3045 www.hmnh.harvard.edu26 Oxford St., Cambridge, T-Stop: HarvardHrs: daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (The Harvard Museum of Natural History is the public museum of Harvard University’s three natural history institutions, which includes: the Botanical Museum; the Museum of Comparative Zoology; and the Mineralogical and Geological Museum.) The Botanical… Continue reading Museums of Boston and Cambridge

Quest for the Quintessential Quaint New England Experience:

Have you ever felt the urge to experience a quintessential New England moment? By this, I of course mean having clam chowder on the waterfront in a craggy, seaside New England town. At around two o’clock on Sunday of our first long weekend after Winter Break, four of us caught the fever and embarked on… Continue reading Quest for the Quintessential Quaint New England Experience:

Thowing a Holiday Party?

With all the entertaining that goes on at this time of year, people tend to get tired of dressing in nice clothes and standing around pine trees making small talk. Holiday parties are nice and all, but, let’s face it, when your weekends are booked solid with so much visiting and holiday cheer, you get… Continue reading Thowing a Holiday Party?

Gems of New England

Looking for something to do with your spare time over the holidays? Do you long to do something special for your significant other during the break that won’t empty your bank account? Well you don’t have to go far to find some fantastic places. Rhode Island, Maine and Vermont have some of the “best kept… Continue reading Gems of New England

The Maine Event

So you have another long fall weekend ahead. But you don’t have enough time to travel overseas and you’re sick of ending up in New York and spending more money than you wanted to. What should you do? Well, we decided to travel within New England. We rented a zipcar and drove up to Maine… Continue reading The Maine Event

Crossing the Chasm:

Last week the Harbus ran a special section for skiers. Included in this section were articles on saving money on the slopes and avoiding overcrowded mountains. As it so often happens, the topic of Nordic skiing was overlooked, though it offered a remedy to both problems. Nordic, or cross country skiing, is a great alternative… Continue reading Crossing the Chasm:

Money-Saving Ski Tips

When it comes to skiing in New England, there’s certainly no shortage of options. You can stay in the area and head to local resorts such as Nashoba Valley or Wachusett Mountain. If Vermont or Maine is your ideal destination, hop in the car and in a couple of hours you could be swishing your… Continue reading Money-Saving Ski Tips

Spangler Food Court and Grille: Convenience, Variety and the Elusive Sideburn Man

On the surface, the Spangler Food Court and Grill may seem like just any other cafeteria. A closer look, however, reveals more depth and character than would seem possible in such a convenient spot. With two floors and a wide selection of dishes, this is the place to see and be seen when dining in… Continue reading Spangler Food Court and Grille: Convenience, Variety and the Elusive Sideburn Man

Golfing in Boston

While Boston may not be the ideal destination for a golf vacation getaway, there are plenty of good and fairly inexpensive courses perfect for a student on a budget. The closest course to campus is Fresh Pond, a fairly well maintained 9-hole par 35 course. While the $18 green fee is a little pricey, this… Continue reading Golfing in Boston

Discoveries of the new year

Its been a busy month…One fine Sunday, section NE set out to discover the cross country skiing prospects of New England. Unfortunately snowstorms reigned in the plans and so the photo features section E discovering the joys of the copious pancake breakfasts at IHOP instead. Thanks to Laura McKinnon for hosting a girls night -in… Continue reading Discoveries of the new year

A Place for Families at HBS

My husband, our 2-year-old daughter and I moved from San Francisco to Boston in December 2000. Making a decision to move from a city like San Francisco will, more often than not, elicit questions from friends and family, like `Are you sure?’, `Is there some way you can change your mind?’ and `Are you crazy?’.… Continue reading A Place for Families at HBS

Jimmy's Harborside

Sometimes, you find a restaurant that makes you wish you’d stayed in for pizza. Jimmy’s Harborside, as the name suggests, is on the water. One entire wall is a plate-glass window overlooking the Harbor, with a beautiful view. Seeing the view, I requested a window table. The woman at the front desk glared at me… Continue reading Jimmy's Harborside

In Philadelphia They Call It A Split Knish

Last week, Boston witnessed the final performance of the triple surprise orgasm, stunningly rendered by a quivering Robin Givens. The last gasp played to a packed house as The Vagina Monologues ended an extended run at the Wilbur Theatre. It was a moment that New England will not soon forget, a performance that officially ended… Continue reading In Philadelphia They Call It A Split Knish

Shades of Gray

It’s the end of my RC year. I’ve met people. Lots of people. Impressive, intriguing, bootstrapping, silver spoon, experienced, fresh-eyed, tall, short, quiet, and loud. As promised at the start of the year, I’ve met people whose future businesses I’m ready to invest in and whose daughters I’ll consider giving a job someday. People I… Continue reading Shades of Gray

Eat: From pub grub to international delights

Price Guide$ – entrees $10 or less$$ – entrees $10 – 15$$$ – entrees $15 – 20$$$$ – entrees $20+ Porter Square/Near HLS Christopher’s ($$)1920 Mass. Ave., (617) 876-9180This is the type of pub food the average Cambridge hippie can appreciate – lots of organic ingredients, vegetarian options, and attention to fat content. Rarely greasy,… Continue reading Eat: From pub grub to international delights

Golfing in Boston

While Boston may not be the ideal destination for a golf vacation getaway, there are plenty of good and fairly inexpensive courses perfect for a student on a budget. The closest course to campus is Fresh Pond, a fairly well maintained 9-hole par 35 course. While the $18 green fee is a little pricey, this… Continue reading Golfing in Boston

Short-handed HBS Rugby Team Falls to New London RFC, Heads to Montreal to Face McGill

By now you’ve all heard rumors of a recent Thursday-night social event at Tommy Doyle’s that was so crowded, so much fun, so full of amazingly talented dudes that the dazzling details of the event are not allowed to be written in the pages of this fine periodical.  While some fortunate souls were lucky enough… Continue reading Short-handed HBS Rugby Team Falls to New London RFC, Heads to Montreal to Face McGill

Explore Local Destinations with Weecation.com

Do you find yourself stuck in the same routine during weekends? Do you wish there were more to life than laundry and walking across the bridge? You might not get the time to fly to London, but you feel it would be refreshing to explore someplace new, quaint and potentially “New England” with your friends… Continue reading Explore Local Destinations with Weecation.com

Real Partners of HBS-Annual Clambake Welcomes RC Partners

On Monday, September 6th, the HBS Partners’ Club welcomed new RC partners, students and their families at their annual kick-off event, a traditional New England style Clambake at Marina Bay in Quincy, Mass. Over 300 partners, students and their families kicked-off their first-year at HBS with a traditional New England-style Clambake hosted by the HBS… Continue reading Real Partners of HBS-Annual Clambake Welcomes RC Partners