VodkaSoup

we got game

 East Coast cleaned house tonight - the Patriots and the Giants are heading to the Super Bowl.  Sugar is clearly not so interested.  I personally think the Patriots got this one.

green means go

Unless you've ever spent any time in the city of Boston.  Green Converse spotted on the C train. Think this guy is a Rondo fan?
(That was a rhetorical question)

back bay lifestyle

In the spring of 2010 I designed and built BackBayLifestyle, a real estate and Back Bay lifestyle blog for Boston realtor Collin Bray. He was recently interviewed about his blog at RealtorMag, read what he has to say about blogging here.  If you have an interest in buying or renting property in the Back Bay, get in touch with Collin. He has the expertise and experience to answer all your questions and assist you in finding your next home.  Be sure to follow him on Twitter: @Cbrayrealestate for daily updates about real estate and fun happenings in the Back Bay and around the city. 

Mr. West is in Boston

Kanye West and Jay Z are playing in Boston tonight.

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is one of those albums I love to listen to from start to finish, every time.

vodka and gin at Tremont 647

A perfect marriage of vodka and gin, the Vesper 11 at Tremont 647 is on my top 10 favorite cocktails in Boston list.  If you enjoy a strong cocktail (as my friends and I do) the Vesper 11 is a cocktail you will definitely want to try.  I promise you will enjoy it.  This is Lindsey's absolute favorite go-to cocktail in all of the South End. 

Vesper 11:

Berkshire Mountain Greylock Gin, Absolut Citron, Lillet Blanc
essence of Orange Blossom Water

If you like homegrown vegetables and organic food in general, you will love dining at Tremont 647.  Chef Andy Husband's menu is full of unexpected flavors and interesting selections. 

Delicious goodness:

And if you like tacos and margaritas, you must MUST pop in on any given Tuesday for Taco Tuesday: $2 tacos, specialty margaritas and a variety of traditional Mexican dishes. Fun for everyone!

 

inspired living boston

My latest freelance project Inspired Living Boston - a site I designed and built. We launched the beta version about 6 weeks ago.  Visit it here at www.inspiredlivingboston.com for a detailed look into all the active, wellness and beauty resources that Boston has to offer. Follow them on Twitter: @inspiredlivbos for daily updates.

PS - recognize the face of beauty?

Coming soon - Inspired Living Boston's blog!

iphone diaries - vodka

A few weeks ago our dear friend Cait who moved to Austin back in May returned to Boston for a visit.  We started the night off with an amazing dinner at Douzo (our favorite) and headed to minibar in the Copley Square Hotel. minibar is definitely one of my favorite spots in the city - impressive drink menu, chill vibe, and good music. We enjoyed a table there for the night, the whole crew showed up (yay!), and we finished up at some dive bar late night on Boylston St (hehe it happens!)  So much fun was had! I love when Cait visits.

Buddha Passion martini at Douzo:

Saketini:
Assorted vodka goodness at minibar:

(from left: vodka tonic, vanilla vodka and diet coke, vodka and ginger beer)

I highly recommend Douzo + minibar, both are located in the Back Bay.

dirty martini

Dirty martinis have a cool factor.  They are the sexiest of drinks by far.  I don't know what it is.  Too bad I don't like olives. At all.  Once or twice a year on a whim I try an olive, usually with an audience present.  And I always dissappoint.  I never drank beer before the age of 28 and one day I just decided I liked it, so here's hoping that one day I will enjoy olives, in vodka.  Cheers.

For Bostonians, I have been told by a very difficult to please source that The Beehive and 28 Degrees offer the best dirty martinis in the city.  Both establishments are located in the South End.

DIY here.

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currently: vodka - lemon drop martini

My favorite go-to martini - the lemon drop.  Perfect after a long Tuesday of meetings and committing code :)

DIY:  here 

 

the glittering tower

One of the things I love about Boston is that no matter where you are, you can almost always see the Prudential building. 

Whenever I'm lost I just look for the Pru.