Boston
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Surviving Boston’s Worst Snow Season
As a child growing up in Chennai, I was often envious of those who had seen snow, played with it, felt its soft texture and built snowmen. Postcards from the west showed a white paradise where children played and frolicked. I longed for that experience so much. Fast-forward some decades, and here I am in Read more
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Boloco Inspired Burritos, Boston Massachusetts
This week, I got to try a sandwich at yet another downtown sandwich shop, Boloco Inspired Burritos, on Federal Street. I was impressed. Boloco is a nice and clean restaurant with a smallseating area. I did not try their traditional burrito. Taking the advice of a friend, I tried theBangkok Chicken. It was delicious.It was Read more
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Viga Restaurant
Viga Eatery located on High Street is a decent sandwich shop close to downtown Boston. I tried their Chicken Parmesan on Fuchsia with extra sauce based on somebody’s recommendation. I’d say it was good, not great. All Parmesan sandwiches seem to taste the same (or maybe my taste buds may have been taking a nap. Read more
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Penang, Boston
Penang, in Chinatown is one of my favorite dinner haunts. It is reasonably spacious(if not too crowded) and the food is exceptional,but reasonably priced. Add a bottle of Sake and life is good. The food is Malasian with vibes of Indian, Chinese, Thai, Korean and Japanese flavors. My favorites include two appetizers, both featuring Roti(Roti Read more
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Book Review: The Brothers Bulger
Prolog The Brothers Bulger is the second book I have reviewed, the first being Black Mass. While Black Mass looks at the story from a comparatively objective view, this book written by conservative talk show host Howie Carr, pulls no punches in the author’s disdain for the siblings. It goes into a lot more details Read more
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Book Review: Black Mass
Prologue As a former Massachusetts resident, the story of the Bulger brothers held a fascination for me. This is one of two books on them that I have reviewed. This book by Dick Lehr and O’Neil is the story of the Bulgers from the perspective of two journalists. Much has happened since this book came Read more
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