Shannon came to Boston after too many years at the lab bench topped with a stint in science and medical writing at Boston University. Her favorite part of the brain is the hypothalamus and she's looking forward to the time when she can fly her car to work (she's thinking no later than 2017). Fischer loves to blog about science, geekery, innovation, medicine and anything else she can think of for her weekly Geek Beat column.

Cinco de Mayo: The Tried and The True
Posted on 5/2/2011 at 4:00PM | No Comments

Oh, the magic of Cinco de Mayo. Not nearly as rowdy as St. Patty’s Day in these parts but there’s always an air of devil-may-care when it falls on a weekday. Mostly because it’s an excuse to consume countless tacos and rivers of tequila. Writer Annie B. Copps gave you ... READ MORE
Inside Jerry Remy’s at the Seaport
Posted on 4/18/2011 at 4:00PM | No Comments

Jerry Remy is not your ordinary sports fan — nor does he own an ordinary sports bar. A former Sox player-turned-commentator, Remy now owns two of the most sports-oriented, technologically-equipped bars in this fair city. The first kicked off last year at Fenway Park; the second opened just a few weeks ... READ MORE
Coming Right Up: Brunch Season
Posted on 4/7/2011 at 7:01PM | No Comments

Readers, it’s that time of year again: the snow is gone(ish), the tulip bulbs planted, and we’ve all become just a little more willing to crawl out from under our covers on weekend mornings. And that means brunch. To celebrate spring’s arrival, we’ve rounded up a list of our top ... READ MORE
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