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Cooking for a Cause
On Friday, March 30, the Improper Bostonian is pleased to be a sponsor of the 9th Annual Cooking for a Cause at the Seaport Hotel. The evening features area chefs, mixologists, wines, beer, spirits, dessert and coffee vendors. The event benefits the East End House. For more information go to www.eastendhouse.org.
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Singular Sensations
Our annual roundup of the city’s 20 most desirable bachelor/ettes… More>
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The New Romanticism
Real passion shirks the Hallmark trappings of Valentine’s Day… More>
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Liz Claman
The financial news anchor talks about CEO salaries, Warren Buffett and interviewing Diana Ross… More>
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Drinking Buddies
Food and cocktail pairings in boozehound heaven… More>
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Ramblin’ Man
Chef Brian Poe wandered far to bring home the ingredients for his success… More>
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Group Effort
“We grew up with a mom who was ahead of her time,” says Vyda Bielkus… More>
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Kristin Bauer van Straten
The True Blood star talks about art, cast-member crushes and people she’d bite if she were a vampire… More>
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Erin Burnett
The CNN anchor reports on the news industry, guilty pleasures and the feel of Trump’s hairdo… More>
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Something to Celebrate
Once upon a time, nights on the town during holiday season meant prim LBD’s and staid suits… More>
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Covering New Ground
150 million hits later, Karmin tries something original… More>
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Making History
The remarkable hockey odyssey of Tim Thomas… More>
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The Icemen Cometh
Like our hometown hockey team, menswear has far surpassed its old limits… More>
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Kenny Wormald
The new Footloose star tells us about dancers’ feet, L.A. girls and tripping in front of Madonna… More>
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A New Standard
Tastemakers prove that remakes can beat originals… More>
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A Second Course
The economy may have knocked out their last restaurants, but these chefs aren’t just making comebacks—they’re coming back swinging… More>
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Modern Love
Who says old-fashioned romance can’t mean high-end fashion? These unforgettably beautiful bridal gowns and accessories merge contemporary details with classic silhouettes—yielding a match nearly as perfect as yours… More>
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Boston’s Best 2011
The city’s superlative bars, restaurants, stores, spas, salons, health clubs and other standout stuff… More>
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First Bass
The musician who beat Bieber at the Grammys proves that variety is the spice of life… More>
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Being Bethenny
How one woman turned 15 minutes of fame into an empire… More>
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Remembrance of Parties Past
A social columnist reflects on two decades of black ties, canapés and Afflecks… More>
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Jessalyn Gilsig
The ubiquitous TV actress talks about Friday Night Lights, underwhelming ants and, of course, the kids on Glee… More>
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Color Games
Play up your personality with a punchy palette and you’ll be sure to score some attention… More>
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Benny Feilhaber
The New England Revolution midfielder talks about his viral video, snaking the ball and Leo Messi… More>
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Making a Scene
The most captivating party dresses of the season command all the room’s attention—no matter how motley your nightlife crew… More>
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Ashley Williams
The TV and film actress talks about crazy theater people, body image and cockroaches in ice cream… More>
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The Fine Art of Fall Dressing
The year’s best season for fashion has outdone itself with pieces even more breathtaking than usual—dresses and jackets full of unapologetic opulence, pants and blouses rich in detail… More>
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Glass Acts
Somebody once said, “The hard part about being a bartender is figuring out who’s drunk and who’s just stupid.”… More>
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Lynn Hoffman
The TV host talks about dinner with Gene Simmons, Debbie Harry’s outfit and ultimate “gets.”… More>
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Out of the Park
Why Adrian Gonzalez is going to be an even bigger hit than you think… More>
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Going for Gold
A quest for fried transcendence… More>
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Darwin’s Theory of Couture
There was a time when I thought Doc Martens paired well with shorts. I’ve complimented Uggs, and meant it … More>
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Nate Corddry
Weymouth native Nate Corddry, 33, known for his roles on TV shows like The Daily Show, United States of Tara and Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, is currently starring in NBC’s Harry’s Law, opposite Kathy Bates… More>
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Chris Lambton
The Bachelorette star opens up about dating, getting dumped and the meaning of reality… More>
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Milan Lucic
The Bruins power forward talks about groupies, Bruce Willis movies and why he wouldn’t fight Zdeno Chara… More>
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Padma Lakshmi
The cooking show host and supermodel chats about her fitness regimen, chocolate soup and seduction dishes… More>
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Dining
The Prodigious Son
“I hate my food,” chef Tim Maslow declares sullenly. It’s a surprising statement, considering the phenomenal fare Maslow creates at Strip-T’s, a Watertown diner owned by his dad, Paul… More>
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The Escape Artist
Phoenix Rising
The year 2012 heralds centennials in spades: Fenway Park, the Titanic and, perhaps less well-known, Arizona. The state has some surprising draws for visitors: James Beard award–winning cuisine, vintage shopping, streets named for every imaginable synonym for “paradise.&rdquo… More>
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Style
Downton Crossing
Between scandalous plot twists and a lush, Edwardian-meets-Art Deco aesthetic, PBS drama Downton Abbey has set the country atwitter… More>
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Nick and Choose
Fit For Trail
I first heard of CrossFit a few years ago. A friend in Denver discovered an online program that had him squirreled away in his basement for intense bouts of exercise… More>
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Ez Sez
About Face
A few months ago, I noticed a red mark on my cheek. When it refused to subside, I reluctantly concluded that I had to do something about it. Confronting medical mysteries, however minor, is always a fraught exercise… More>
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First Taste
Taking It to the Streets
To say that chef Patricia Yeo had a rough start to 2011 would be an understatement. After her well-reviewed Ginger Park suddenly closed in the South End in late 2010, she considered returning to New York before ultimately landing at Harvard Square’s Om… More>
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Drink of the Moment
Flip cup
Name: Matsutake Flip. Price: $11. Easily Confused With: “Matsuzaka Flip”—the moment Boston’s tide of goodwill turned against Dice-K… More>
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Beauty
Complete Package
Carving out the two hours needed for a spa appointment can leave you more stressed out than any massage can cure. To make the schedule-juggling worth it, you need to multitask… More>
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Movies
Wild Card
F. Scott Fitzgerald once said, “There are no second acts in American lives.” But that’s not so in movies, and the reincarnation that’s tickled me most is AARP-aged, Oscar-nominee Liam Neeson’s ascension to B-movie badass… More>
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Music
Dr. Funkenstein
Funk pioneer George Clinton fondly recalls his years living in Boston. Here, at the dawn of the ’70s, his outfit Funkadelic took flight at the Combat Zone club Sugar Shack… More>
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