http://jklein15.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Jenn S. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:16:12 GMT 2010-01-02T21:16:12Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977938897 My friend and I got together to cook last night and, seeing how it's now winter (and Boston is hit with it's 2nd big snowstorm of the week), we went for comfort food (surprise, surprise). We ended up . . . Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:35:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977938897 Jenn S. 2009-12-09T14:35:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977938747 I went to Melt in Coolidge Corner on a recommendation from my hairdresser and have been hooked ever since. Each time I go in, the employees are awesome - so nice, helpful, honest, informative & . . . Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:31:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977938747 Jenn S. 2009-12-09T12:31:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977927077 DELICIOUS. We went to Bistro Basque in Connecticut this past weekend with my family - my parents are repeat customers and have gotten to know the owner - and were not disappointed. This restaurant . . . Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:44:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977927077 Jenn S. 2009-12-02T12:44:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977927072 Now that Fall is about to give way to Winter, it's getting more & more into soup territory. And last week, my sister-in-law introduced me to my new favorite soup recipe: Barefoot Contessa's Roasted . . . Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:43:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977927072 Jenn S. 2009-12-02T12:43:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977905800 I was lucky enough to see a free sneak preview tonight of " When In Rome ," the new Kristen Bell movie that I think opens in January. As with all romantic comedies, this movie is good, but not great. . . . Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:52:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977905800 Jenn S. 2009-11-18T02:52:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977902934 I went to Four Burgers after buying a BuyWithMe coupon, thinking it was Five Guys (which I thought was Four Guys...), but it ended up being a good mistake!! I got the Turkey Burger, my husband got . . . Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:22:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977902934 Jenn S. 2009-11-16T13:22:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901922 We went to Bijou Cafe in Florida on a recommendation from my parents' friend and we were not disappointed! It was the last night of our honeymoon and we wanted something special - and we got it! The . . . Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:40:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901922 Jenn S. 2009-11-15T19:40:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977877865 While perusing the Tremont street area surrounding the Boston Center for the Arts' Cyclorama last night after attending one of the Girls' Night Out events, my friend and I were dismayed that we could . . . Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:05:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977877865 Jenn S. 2009-10-30T16:05:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977871060 I recently went to Luigi's Italian Grille in Wayland, Mass., with my fiance and his family. I had been a few years ago and gotten sick after (my fault, for combining spicy Italian sausage with a Fra Diavolo . . . Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:25:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977871060 Jenn S. 2009-10-26T20:25:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977863144 Great service and so accommodating. I came to Nails & Company with some of my bridal party - including my not-yet-3-year-old flower girl - and we were all impressed! They offered us drinks when . . . Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:54:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977863144 Jenn S. 2009-10-21T11:54:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977863142 Amazing massage!! The people at Essentials Day Spa in Norwood, Mass. are so nice, friendly and helpful - they go above and beyond. You would never expect to find this serene, pleasant and awesome . . . Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:51:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977863142 Jenn S. 2009-10-21T11:51:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977854632 Talk about a sandwich shop! Fowles Diner in Newburyport place looks like somewhere your grandfather would have eaten: one half is the diner, where you order at the register and then find a booth to eat . . . Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:03:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977854632 Jenn S. 2009-10-15T12:03:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977848752 I was able to see a sneak preview of " Couples Retreat " last weekend - featuring Vince Vaughn , Jon Favreau (LOVE him), Jason Bateman (him too!), Kristen Bell , Kristin Davis , Malin Akerman . . . Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:55:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977848752 Jenn S. 2009-10-11T20:55:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977813167 After years of wanting to go to Eastern Standard in Kenmore Square, I finally went this past weekend. And it lived up to the hype. We arrived about a 1/2 hour early and were seated immediately - very . . . Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:57:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977813167 Jenn S. 2009-09-15T11:57:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977809708 After eating dinner in Prudential last night, we decided to take a walk around and search for some dessert. We got to the food court, and to Paradise Bakery , right as they were closing. Reeled in . . . Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:58:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977809708 Jenn S. 2009-09-12T11:58:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977809702 We went to California Pizza Kitchen last night for a late-ish dinner when my parents arrived in town. Wanting something inside the mall (it was POURING) and with quick service, we stopped here and found . . . Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:53:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977809702 Jenn S. 2009-09-12T11:53:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977805846 I had read about Highland Bakery on CakeWrecks.com (in the non-wreck posts) and asked my brother & sister-in-law about it. Not realizing they had a restaurant, I was so excited when they suggested . . . Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:12:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977805846 Jenn S. 2009-09-09T17:12:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977805843 I have gotten take-out from Yoforia a few times on my visits to Atlanta (I have yet to go to the store) and always enjoy it. This time around, I tried the Mango and with several toppings being brought . . . Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:06:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977805843 Jenn S. 2009-09-09T17:06:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977805834 I had eaten at La Fonda on a previous trip to Atlanta and really enjoyed it. This past Saturday night, after a jam-packed day, we ended up swinging by to pick up some take-out. We ordered, waited . . . Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:03:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977805834 Jenn S. 2009-09-09T17:03:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977805818 After complimenting my sister-in-law on 2 dresses I'd seen her in, she decided to take me to Boogaloos (where she got them both) so I could shop for a Rehearsal Dinner dress. Between myself, her & . . . Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:55:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977805818 Jenn S. 2009-09-09T16:55:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977805815 My brother & sister-in-law used to come to Bagel Palace all the time when they moved to Atlanta but had never taken me. We went this weekend and, being a NY/NJ/CT area group of people, we were quite . . . Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:51:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977805815 Jenn S. 2009-09-09T16:51:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977785020 My fiance & I tried Franky N the Boys (in Brookline, MA) on Friday night because we had a coupon for a free order of fries. We read the reviews on here, so we went in with low expectations. We were . . . Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:19:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977785020 Jenn S. 2009-08-23T21:19:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977781797 Not only did I have my very first Sweet cupcake this week, but it was my very first red velvet cake/cupcake too! And this cupcake was everything I thought it would be! It was bouncy and moist, sweet . . . Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:45:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977781797 Jenn S. 2009-08-20T20:45:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977776731 I ended up at Radius with a friend the other night to look over some papers. We decided to sit in the bar area, at a high-top table next to the windows, so we would have good light. Opting for a slightly . . . Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:48:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977776731 Jenn S. 2009-08-17T11:48:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977764752 Last night, I cooked with a friend and we made a recipe I'd been wanting to make for ages, which seemed perfect for a hot summer night: WW's Tex-Mex Bean Salad with Creamy Salsa Dressing POINTS . . . Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:33:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977764752 Jenn S. 2009-08-06T12:33:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977764741 Earlier this week, I attempted a new type of burger: WW's Feta-Stuffed Chicken Burgers POINTS ® Value: 5 Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 15 min Cooking Time: 16 min . . . Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:15:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977764741 Jenn S. 2009-08-06T12:15:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977764733 When I walked up to Lam's , the signs said "Closed," and I thought "great, now we need to find somewhere else." Well, lo & behold, there was my other party, waving at me from a table! The waitress . . . Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:54:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977764733 Jenn S. 2009-08-06T11:54:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762019 If you think Richardson's is great, you ain't seen nothing yet!! My friend & I went to Kimball Farms yesterday for some mini-golf, bumper boats & ice cream. We ended up getting there a bit . . . Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:45:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762019 Jenn S. 2009-08-04T11:45:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977759491 I went to the Rattlesnake Bar & Grill last night with some friends, with hopes of roof deck merriment. Unfortunately, the rain put the kabash on that. So we stayed downstairs. A friend and I got . . . Sun, 02 Aug 2009 02:40:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977759491 Jenn S. 2009-08-02T02:40:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977754863 Last night I got the opportunity to see a sneak preview of Judd Apatow 's new film, "Funny People." I expected it to be funny and it more than exceeded my expectations! The plot: George Simmons ( . . . Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:29:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977754863 Jenn S. 2009-07-29T12:29:16Z