A meal at Mariel provides a little vacation. So if the chicken and two sides becomes too monotonous, the winter too long, and the summer too far away, travel to Mariel to escape to Cuba.
Metro, Top Story
Newton City Council Votes Unanimously to Seize Webster Woods From BC
Newton City Council voted unanimously to seize Webster Woods from Boston College via eminent domain on Monday. Mayor Ruthanne Fuller first announced her plans to secure funds for the acquisition in September.
Metro, Featured Story
Newton City Council to Vote on Webster Woods Acquisition
Newton City Council will meet Monday night to vote on the proposal to acquire Webster Woods from Boston College via eminent domain. “A committee of the whole”—made up of all of the city councilors, except for two who were absent—voted to recommend all seven items in the proposal for approval on Nov. 25.
Metro
Baker Signs Bill Banning Hand-held Phone Use While Driving
Governor Charlie Baker signed a bill on Monday that will make it illegal to hold a cell phone while driving in Massachusetts starting Feb. 23, 2020. Massachusetts is the final state in New England to pass this type of law.
Metro, Food
Guy Fieri Takes Boston with Tequila Cocina
Guy Fieri’s Tequila Cocina brings an extensive menu full of unique Mexican dishes to TD Garden.
Metro, Column
It’s Too Late For You, Deval Patrick
If Patrick really wanted to become president for the sake of bettering America, he would have ran from the start.
Food, Metro
Brato Brewhouse & Kitchen Takes Off With Help From Other Breweries
Brato Brewhouse & Kitchen offers an unpretentious, balanced menu of food and beer, brewed for the time being with the help of other Boston breweries.
Metro, Newton
Newton Contracts with Local Marijuana Companies Under Investigation
United States Attorney Andrew Lelling has convened a grand jury to investigate contracts made between the City of Newton and marijuana companies, according to The Boston Globe.
Metro, Newton
Newton to Offer Curbside Compost Pickup to Residents
Residents in the City of Newton are now able to compost. In partnership with Black Earth Compost, residents will be able to pay a subscription fee to have curbside pickup of food waste including meat, dairy, fruits and vegetables, coffee grounds, tea bags, and more.
Metro, Politics, Boston
Mass. Bill to Ban Sale of Flavored Tobacco Moves to Senate
If passed by the Senate, the bill will make Massachusetts the first state to restrict the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes.
