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April 6, 2010 · 10:32 pm

Shopping Trip: South End Formaggio

I took a little field trip over to the South End two weeks ago to meet up with Ricardo Rodriguez about the Urban Showhouse he’s organizing (more on that later). I stopped into Hudson, tried to figure out what movie they were filming in front of The Buttery, and grabbed a sandwich at Formaggio. It’s neighborhood shops like this that make the South End a tempting place to live. (Not that I could give up the orderliness of Back Bay and proximity to the Esplanade, but still.) It’s a wonderful gourmet gem – so picturesque – and chock full of inspirational ingredients. Plus, my ham and butter pressé was de-licious.

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April 6, 2010 · 10:35 am

Shop Alert: Kitchen Arts To Re-Open

Looks like Kitchen Arts won’t be vacating Newbury after all. There’s been some construction happening inside and the sign says it’s open during renovations. It also says “Kitchen Arts by Blackstone’s.” I’m guessing that’s the Blackstone’s of Beacon Hill, though there’s no mention on their website. Whomever it is, welcome!

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April 6, 2010 · 10:00 am

Travel: Jody Adams’ Italy

James Beard award-winning chef Jody Adams of Harvard Square’s four-star Rialto restaurant (and contestant of Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters”) is inviting you to Italy on a bike and cooking tour of the Veneto.

It’s her third such adventure with outdoor guide Vernon McClure. You’ll bike in and around Venice – with a stop of the Rialto market, of course. You’ll learn about the history, traditions, food and wine of the region. Biking is at your own pace, and there’s a van for those who prefer four wheels.

2010 Tour Dates
June 26 – July 3
September 25 – October 2

Jody Adams does Italy

Vernon McClure and Jody Adams

ARTmonday: The Art Bus

Now you’ve pretty much got no excuse for not checking out the art scene.

This past weekend, the Boston Art Dealers Association launched The Art Bus, a free shuttle between the Newbury Street and South End art districts.

The bus goes between the Back Bay and South End free of charge from noon to 4pm on the first Saturday of the month from through June, and will start up again in September.

The bus runs a continuous loop making stops at:
• Thayer Street at Harrison Avenue
• Newbury Street at Berkeley Street (in front of the Church of the Covenant)
• Newbury Street at Dartmouth Street (in front of Fitz Inn parking lot)

Each ride requires a pass. Passes are free and are available at all BADA member galleries.

All aboard!

ARTmonday: Gurari Collections

This winter when I was checking out the galleries and shops in the newly converted 1880 mill building now known as 460 Harrison Ave. in SoWa, I wandered into Gurari Collections, which bills itself as a gallery for antiquarian contemporary arts. An intriguing label and fitting.

Its focus is at the intersection of art and science, featuring etchings, engravings, drawings, watercolors, paintings, and interesting objects borne from architecture and design, urbanism, the human figure, fantasies and follies, and science and the allied arts. The gallery is basically a walk-in curio cabinet.

A few days ago, gallery owner Russ Gerard contacted me, inviting me back for a visit. I shall certainly go sometime soon, and take photos, but in the meantime, I thought I’d share images from his website.

Column Capital Frontal – Wendy Artin
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