Perhaps one of Boston’s greatest and oldest treasures, Public Garden is a must-see when visiting Bean Town. Created in 1837, it is America’s first botanical garden. Its showy floral arrangements and cheerful color combinations have made it one of Boston’s top tourist attractions, even though in its early days it had quite a few critics, who complained that the blend of colors was in bad taste.
Founded during the reign of Victorian culture, the Public Garden was the first park to use greenhouse-grown plants, a new technique back then. These plants …

Many people would not count Boston in their list of popular tourist destinations; however, the city has much to offer to the most discerning of travelers. As a mater of fact, Boston boasts of a variety of tours that can make your trip to the city memorable time after time.
However, Boston being the city that it is, the weather will play a major role in the tours that you finally get to take. So, always consider the time of the year before planning a trip to the city.
Whale watching tour: …

Our sixth live online food discussion was held last week, and this one focused on little-known restaurants within walking distance of some of Boston’s busiest areas. The panel (as well as our viewers) talked about dining spots near South Station, Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, Boston Common, Logan Airport, and the Seaport District. The setup of the discussion was similar to the previous ones, with our viewers participating mostly toward the end of each topic.


If you would like to view a replay of the live discussion on little-known restaurants near …

I find myself going to restaurant chains less and less often these days, and I also find myself avoiding shopping malls unless absolutely necessary. Well, this past weekend I happened to do both, but the restaurant I went to was rather unique, being tucked away in the upper floor of a department store. And both the food and service were quite good, making for a very nice overall experience. The restaurant? Cafe Bistro, which is within the relatively new Nordstrom at the South Shore Plaza in Braintree.



As mentioned, Cafe Bistro …