FOOD & DRINK
Leo Keka is another step closer to opening his second Hanover restaurant
HANOVER – Restauranteur Leo Keka is one step closer to opening a second restaurant in Hanover, next door to his Alba on 53 on Washington Street. The select board this week unanimously approved a liquor license for Keka to open Scutari, an Italian restaurant, in Merchant's Row. Keka purchased Flanders Field in Merchant's Row, which closed in September. He said he hopes to have the restaurant open by the end of May. ...
Miss Peaches, rescue dog of Dave Portnoy, inspires South Shore restaurant
PEMBROKE – When Alumni Sports Cafe recently added the “Miss Peaches Pizza” to its specials menu, some regulars were initially skeptical, co-owner Linda Gibbons said. No middle ground exists when it comes to the pineapple-on-pizza debate: either you’re fervently for the tangy addition or bitterly against it. ...
Spring in the Blue Hills: Beavers, skunk cabbage and spicebush. What you can see, smell
QUINCY − Every so often the city's monthly Environmental Treasures program has a daytime walk on a Friday, popular with seniors and retirees. Last week's adventure showed how easy it can be to get away from it all in the Blue Hills. The walk, called Signs of Spring, was...
Pups, parks and Plymouth restaurant closing
This is Jen Wagner, executive editor at The Patriot Ledger. Welcome to this week's edition of Your Week on the South Shore. Only for subscribers. As always, be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom of this newsletter for more stories. Some of our most read stories this week Imagine being $400 million...
Charles River Esplanade voted one of best riverwalks in United States
BOSTON — If you are looking to take a spring stroll along a river, Boston has one of the best riverwalks in the country. The Charles River Esplanade in Boston was voted the ninth-best riverwalk in the United States by USA Today readers. The Esplanade features a 64-acre park,...
Dorchester's Comfort Kitchen is a James Beard 'Best New Restaurant' semi-finalist
Comfort Kitchen, in the heart of Dorchester, was recently named a semi-finalist in the prestigious James Beard Award “Best New Restaurant” category in New England. The restaurant opened its doors just over a year ago and has already become one of the city's premier dining destinations. “It's really...
Episodes featuring earth friendly venues, conservatories and nature preserves
Celebrate Earth Day all year long with these episodes featuring venues that support environmental protection and raise awareness about environmental issues. From Milwaukee to Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Boston and beyond check out these local guides highlighting earth-friendly venues, conservatories, and nature preserves from all across the country. The Mitchell Park Horticultural...
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