As the magazine’s arts editor, Baker chronicles Boston’s culture circles, be it arts, music, or theater. He eternally thanks his parents for taking him to see foreign-language art films by age 5, the hallowed galleries of MoMA and the Uffizi by age 10, and David Mamet plays by age 12 — and for letting him play his Sonic Youth and electric Miles Davis records in the car as a teenager.

The Dish: Don’t Skirt This Mini Steak
Posted on 3/21/2008 at 1:39PM | No Comments

Toro, Ken Oringer‘s boutique tapas restaurant in the South End has some of the best ambiance in the city: chic but cozy, with a quirky fake bull’s head hanging above a wood-burning fireplace. Some of the food leans more nuevo americano than authentically español (case in point: the garlic shrimp ... READ MORE
Southeast Asia to the South Beach Rescue
Posted on 3/4/2008 at 11:51AM | No Comments

As a food-savvy blogger for Chowder, it’s painful to admit that I’ve been on the South Beach diet for three-and-a-half weeks. Even more painful? As the Boston staff worked late nights to wrap up the March issue, I was faced with a stream of staff dinners based on burritos or ... READ MORE
Valentine’s Day: No Reservations? ¡No Problema!
Posted on 2/14/2008 at 2:44PM | No Comments

Just in case you haven’t heard, today is Valentine’s Day. But seriously, if you still haven’t made dinner reservations anywhere, here’s a suggestion: Go out for tapas. Many of the Boston area’s Spanish restaurants do not require reservations, and some don’t take them at all. If you’re willing to drink a ... READ MORE
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