New England Actor Jokes About Viral Cheeseburger Photo After Critics' Choice Win New England Actor Jokes About Viral Cheeseburger Photo After Critics' Choice Win
New England Actor Jokes About Viral Cheeseburger Photo After Critics' Choice Win An actor from Connecticut took home an award for best actor at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards for his role as a teacher at a Massachusetts boarding school, and he spoke on his newfound internet fame. “Wow, guys, I didn’t think my week could get any better than going viral for eating a cheeseburger,” New Haven native Paul Giamatti jokingly said in his acceptance speech on Sunday, Jan. 14. The 56-year-old actor also won an award at the Golden Globes for his part in “The Holdovers” and then went viral for a photo of himself eating at an In-N-Out Burger joint. Giamatti played a longtime teac…
‘Heavy Heart’: Cambridge Fish Market Shuts Its Doors After Over 100 Years In Business ‘Heavy Heart’: Cambridge Fish Market Shuts Its Doors After Over 100 Years In Business
‘Heavy Heart’: Cambridge Fish Market Shuts Its Doors After Over 100 Years In Business A seafood market in Cambridge has permanently shuttered its doors after more than 110 years in business. Courthouse Fish Market, which opened in 1912 on Cambridge Street, closed on Saturday, Jan. 13, a post on the market’s website said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Courthouse Seafood (@courthouseseafood) The Damaso family wrote: “We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your years of support and patronage at the fish market. … We sincerely thank you for your years of unwavering support and patronage. While the fish market bids f…
Emmy Awards: 3 Mass Actors Pick Up Statues Emmy Awards: 3 Mass Actors Pick Up Statues
Emmy Awards: 3 Mass Actors Pick Up Statues Congratulations are in order for two of Boston’s own funny ladies as well as an Amherst actor for their big wins at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Jan. 15. Ayo Edebiri, who was born and raised in Dorchester, won her first Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series for “The Bear.” Related: Boston’s Ayo Edebiri Wins 1st Golden Globe Award Jennifer Coolidge, who was born in Boston and raised in Norwell, took home the award for supporting actress in a drama series for her role in “The White Lotus.” Edebiri thanked her parents for immigrating to this country and al…
Mass-Born Actress Loses Emmy To HBO Castmate Mass-Born Actress Loses Emmy To HBO Castmate
Mass-Born Actress Loses Emmy To HBO Castmate A Massachusetts-born actress just missed out on claiming her first Emmy on Monday night, Jan. 15, but many critics believe she'll have many more opportunities to win the winged statuette.   Meghann Fahy, from Longmeadow in Hampden County, was one of five actresses nominated for their roles in season two of "The White Lotus." This was her first nomination.  Fahy lost the award to her co-star Jennifer Coolidge, the only holdover from the first season of the darkly comedic HBO drama.  Related: Meghann Fahy Wins SAG Award For Role In "White Lotus" Aubrey Plaza and&n…
Mass Ranks No. 1 In Best States To Raise Family: Study Mass Ranks No. 1 In Best States To Raise Family: Study
Mass Ranks No. 1 In Best States To Raise Family: Study With rising rents and high mortgage rates, it’s getting harder to find the best places for families with kids — but Massachusetts was still named the best state to raise a family in 2024. WalletHub’s January report compared all 50 states to find out the best place in the country to raise a family. Cassandra Happe, WalletHub analyst, described how her team ranked each state: “It’s crucial to consider economic factors when deciding where to raise a family, like the job market, average income and housing costs. It’s also important to look beyond dollars and cents, as things like low-quality s…
‘Ted’ Prequel Series Filled With Mass Jokes, Accents Debuts On Peacock ‘Ted’ Prequel Series Filled With Mass Jokes, Accents Debuts On Peacock
‘Ted’ Prequel Series Filled With Mass Jokes, Accents Debuts On Peacock Massachusetts’ favorite sentient teddy bear, voiced by “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane, returns with a seven-episode limited series on Peacock. MacFarlane reprises his role in the “Ted” TV series, a prequel to the hit film franchise set in Framingham. “It’s 1993, and Ted’s (MacFarlane) moment of fame has passed,” a description of the show reads. “He’s now living back home in Framingham, Massachusetts with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett (Max Burkholder), along with John’s parents, Matty and Susan (Scott Grimes and Alanna Ubach) and cousin Blaire (Giorgia Whigham).” All s…
Weston To Open First Restaurant With Liquor License Since Prohibition Era Weston To Open First Restaurant With Liquor License Since Prohibition Era
Weston To Open First Restaurant With Liquor License Since Prohibition Era Weston is about to get its first restaurant with a liquor license since the Prohibition era of the 1920s. Brian Piccini — who owns Boston Urban Hospitality and runs Boston Chops, bar, and Deuxave — is set to change Weston’s nightlife scene by opening The Woods at the Josiah Smith Tavern at 358 Boston Post Road. The tavern site has been around since 1757. But proposals to open a restaurant at that spot didn’t happen until 2009, and plans weren’t approved until August 2023, Boston Restaurant Talk noted. Related: BBQ Food Truck To Open Permanent Shop In Billerica “Friends have often a…
This Is Most Romantic Place In Massachusetts This Is Most Romantic Place In Massachusetts
This Is Most Romantic Place In Massachusetts If you're looking for a last-minute romantic excursion for you and your partner, Massachusetts has the perfect spot, according to Travel + Leisure. The travel magazine named Boston’s Public Garden — the first public botanical garden in the US — as one of the most romantic destinations in the country. Related: This Eatery Named Most Romantic Restaurant In Massachusetts The public garden was established in 1837, but it wasn’t until 1839 when a group of horticulturalists, headed by Horace Gray, got permission to build the Botanic Garden on the site, according to the National Park Se…
Franklin Brewery To Take Up Temporary Home At Boston Beer Hall Franklin Brewery To Take Up Temporary Home At Boston Beer Hall
Franklin Brewery To Take Up Temporary Home At Boston Beer Hall A Franklin brewery is temporarily taking up shop at an event space in Boston’s Roslindale neighborhood while it works up a deal to expand its original location. 67 Degrees will suspend operations at 158 Grove Street starting Feb. 10, with the weekend of Jan. 26 being its last days serving “loyal fans.” Related: East Boston Market Known For Italian Subs To Open In Revere The Black-owned taproom shared the news in an Instagram post: “Over the past year we have been working to finalize a deal that would put us in a location downtown Franklin where we will be able to provide a better c…
'Makes My Heart Warm': Market Known For Italian Subs Is Opening 3rd Mass Location 'Makes My Heart Warm': Market Known For Italian Subs Is Opening 3rd Mass Location
'Makes My Heart Warm': Market Known For Italian Subs Is Opening 3rd Mass Location A popular market and cafe in East Boston, which is known for its Italian sub sandwiches, is coming to Revere. The Meridian Food Market is opening up shop in the building where MGH Revere HealthCare Center is located at 300 Ocean Avenue, Boston Restaurant Talk reported. Related: BBQ Food Truck To Open Permanent Shop In Billerica The market can also be found on Meridian Street in Eastie as well as a shop at Logan Airport, making the new Revere spot its third location. Come check out our new Cafe located at 20 Maverick Square. Featuring Lattes, Cappuccinos, Smoothies and some deli…
Massachusetts’s Ayo Edebiri Wins 1st Golden Globe Award Massachusetts’s Ayo Edebiri Wins 1st Golden Globe Award
Massachusetts’s Ayo Edebiri Wins 1st Golden Globe Award Ayo Edebiri and the cast of “The Bear” took home several awards during the 81st Golden Globes, and the Boston native wasn’t about to let a reporter ruin their night by pulling out a half-naked Calvin Klein ad of her co-star. The FX series won for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, while Jeremy Allen White took home the Best Actor award and Ayo Edebiri snagged her Best Actress award in the same category on Sunday, Jan. 7. The 28-year-old Dorchester native — whose mother is from Barbados, and her father is Nigerian — attended St. Margaret School and sang in the church choir. Relat…
Talk Show Filming In New England Searches For Guests Talk Show Filming In New England Searches For Guests
Talk Show Filming In New England Searches For Guests Have an issue that needs to be sorted out? You could get paid to do it on TV – and meet an iconic television host. “Karamo Show,” hosted by Karamo Brown of Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” is in search of its next guests for filming in Connecticut, in the city of Stamford. In a casting call posted to the audition site Backstage, the show says it’s looking for people going through a tough time who need help and advice – think estranged relationships, a betrayal between friends, etc. “There is no doubt that if you come into this with an open mind and heart and want to share your story, you’ll leave…