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Gone But Not Forgotten: My Favorite Restaurants and Bars That Closed During the Pandemic

September 29, 2020 in Travel

Some places aren’t just spots on a map—they’re tied to memories, milestones, and nights that turned into stories. Here are a few of my favorites that didn’t make it through the pandemic.

**Stella Restaurant and Bar, Boston**

2005 - 2020
Chef Evan Deluty named it after his daughter. I celebrated my 50th there. Enough said.

**Cuchi Cuchi,**
**Cambridge**

2001 - 2020
Whimsical, wild, and unforgettable. I'll miss its quirky soul.

**Flat Top Johnny’s, Cambridge**

1993 - 2020
Played a lot of bad pool there in the ’90s. Still had a blast every time.

**Deep Ellum, Allston**

2007 - 2020
Tucked away behind green arrows pointing to a hidden patio—felt like a secret you didn’t want to share.
Inside, it was chill and unpretentious. Fans on pulleys, longhorn over the bar, good food, better beer.
I was once recommended PRETTY THINGS "JACK D'OR" when I asked for something like Leffe—it hit the spot.
Even their German plate (which I normally avoid) was worth it. It was always a good night at Deep Ellum.

All of them, now permanently closed.
Still, they live on—in memories, stories, and the strange craving for that one drink you can’t find anywhere else.

Head Of The Charles Regatta Rowing Photos

October 21, 2013 in Travel

I'm standing on the Boston University bridge, where The Head Of The Charles Regatta starts. The boats are lining up in the order of their numbers with the Boston skyline at the distance. It’s an exciting moment as the crews begin in their “high strokes.”