When dining out with kids, sometimes you want something beyond the easy choices – the chain casual restaurants. I’m a foodie, but it’s not worth the hassle to take my kids to a nice restaurant where they won’t feel welcome. That’s why it’s such a breath of fresh air to experience The Cottage Restaurant (original [...]
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New Zaftigs Deli Open on Route 9 in Natick, MA
Zaftigs, the popular deli in Brookline, has opened a second location in Sherwood Plaza, on Route 9 in Natick. Located in the former Joan & Ed’s deli location, Zaftigs is incredibly family-friendly and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as a full bar and a catering menu. Zaftigs Sherwood Plaza, Route 9 Natick, MA
Family-Friendly Restaurants in Greater Boston
If you are anything like me, you probably like to make sure that any restaurant you eat at with the kids is family-friendly. While many national chains, like the Olive Garden, are kid-friendly, it’s sometimes hard to know which local eateries are appropriate for families with kids. Here are my favorites: Stone Hearth Pizza: With [...]
Learn More About Turkeys at the Boston Nature Center
Snoods, wattles and gobbles…… learn these terms and more about turkeys in this entertaining program. Children and adults will create turkey track posters, examine feathers under a microscope, and practice their singing voices with turkey calls. After playing turkey games and creating a craft to take home, we will search the sanctuary for turkey signs [...]
Halloween Happenings in Boston
Are you looking for Halloween-themed activities in Boston? October weekends in Boston are generally crisp, sunny, and cool — perfect for Halloween festivities! If you’re visiting this October, don’t miss out on these two great events. For the kids, HalloweenFest, supporting the kids’ fund at Boston Medical Center, is taking place at the Prudential Center [...]
Review of the Chocolate Buffet at the Langham Hotel Boston
The Langham Hotel Boston, located in the financial district of Boston, launched the 22nd season of their famed chocolate buffet this past weekend. The theme this year – the Five Elements of Taste – is both inspired and delicious. I was able to check out the chocolate buffet for this first time this past weekend, [...]
Panera Bread Fan Appreciation Event
Panera Bread is one of my favorite family-friendly restaurants in the Boston area, because the food is good, my kids love it, and we can eat pretty quickly. And, even better, now through August 29, Panera is thanking its loyal fan base with a special summer Fan Appreciation event. Each week, the Fan Appreciation event [...]
Healthy Kids Cooking Camp
This summer, Healthy Habits Kitchen (www.healthyhabitskitchen.com), a company dedicated to helping busy families eat healthy, has created a Healthy Kids Cooking Camp. Every Monday starting July 19 from 9-11 am and 3-5 pm, parents can help their children overcome boredom and brain drain by taking part in the Camp. Open to children aged five and [...]
Aura’s Fine Dining Family-Style for Father’s Day
Aura’s Fine Dining Family Style Father’s Day celebration takes place on June 18th, the Friday before Father’s Day from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. There’s a special “romper room” for kids filled with toys & crafts. Children will be able to make their own personal card for Dad, while their parents have a chance to [...]
Kid’s Nights at Kelly’s Roast Beef
Kelly’s Roast Beef is a local landmark, and the three branches all offer special kid’s nights each week. The events include arts and crafts, face painting, balloon artists, story time, prizes, and free ice cream for kids. Saugus: Mondays 5-8pm Danvers: Tuesdays 5-8pm Natick: Wednesdays 5-8pm
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