Boston

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

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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.

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Stella Restaurant and Bar, Boston

2005 - 2020

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

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Cuchi Cuchi,

Cambridge

2001 - 2020

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

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Flat Top Johnny’s, Cambridge

1993 - 2020

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

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Les Zygomates, Boston

1994 - 2020

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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.

Boston Protest Against Muslim Ban

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Tens of thousands of people turned out for the “Boston Protest Against Muslim Ban and Anti-Immigration Orders” in Copley Square in 2017. The Council on American Islamic Relations – Massachusetts organized the rally “in response to the Trump Administration’s announced Muslim ban.”

Boston: Protest for Palestine

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Bostonians standing in solidarity with Palestine gathered in Copley Square before marching to the State House in 2014.

Protestors were calling for an end to unconditional U.S. aid to Israel and an end to what they describe as the “siege” of Gaza.

Some Jewish demonstrators attending the rally said Israeli actions were not consistent with the tenets of their faith.

Head Of The Charles Regatta Rowing Photos

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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.”