Boston View

It's been over 10 years since I've been to Boston. The amazing amount of growth that has taken place since I was last there is indicative of a recent USA Today's article on the Bloggiest Cities in America. Boston took the number one spot for having more posts (per 100,000 residents) than any other city.

While in Boston, I helped out with a charity event for Dave Coombs. Dave is an old friend of mind who works at Steve Connolly Seafood. Steve Connolly, the founder, makes it his mission to "supply his customers with pure fresh seafood of unsurpassed quality, endless variety, superalative service and fair prices." I certainly can testify that I did see lots of beautiful fresh seafood including a rare lobster claw that weighed over 2 and 1/2 lbs. without the shell.

The charity event took place at the home of Rick and Michele Ryan. I worked with Chef Matt Donegon and his crew from The Catered Affair in Hingham, Massachusetts. I remain grateful to them, particularly because at the time of this event they were in the midst of the busiest week in their company's 30th year history. Despite this challenge, Matt and his crew were unfailingly helpful and cheery.

During my stay in Boston I was able to take in a spectacular view of the Boston skyline from my room at the Harborside Inn . It is located in the heart of the city's waterfront and financial district. The inn is a renovated mercantile building that once served as a place where ship merchants could deliver their goods to the busy port of Boston. Dinner at the Harborside Grill is a great place to take in the sunset, a glass of wine and a wonderful seafood dinner.