Downey started traveling nearly a decade ago and — unlike most Boston residents — thinks 20 minutes is actually a considerably short drive. Her affinity for city magazines is not unlike her obsession with discovering new cities: revealing its secrets, soaking in its tradition and talking about all of the things, well, worth talking about.

StyleBoston’s Weekend Coverage
Posted on 4/28/2011 at 1:17PM | No Comments

If you haven’t caught our new May issue just yet, be sure to watch StyleBoston this weekend when they cover our latest issue, including the ultimate dining bargains around the city.

Saturday at 11:35 p.m. and Sunday at 12 midnight on WCVB.

Inside Fan Pier’s Salon Mario Russo
Posted on 4/27/2011 at 11:41AM | No Comments

This may come as a shocker, but not everyone loves going to the salon to get their hair done. For me and my thick ponytail, appointments usually mean a four-hour ordeal of waiting, consulting, foiling, waiting, washing, more consulting, cutting, and drying. Styling alone takes 45 minutes. (I know, I ... READ MORE
Testing: Bark Place’s DIY Dog Wash
Posted on 4/14/2011 at 11:42AM | No Comments

Last month, my chocolate Labrador had a little encounter with Boston’s most potent skunk. (Note: This blog post also doubles as a formal apology to any and all Southie residents around I St. and Day Blvd. area, where the stench definitely lingered for at least 36 hours. (Sorry, everyone.)) So, ... READ MORE