Dan Triandiflou is the kind of dad who makes it up as he goes. Previously the director of improvisation at Dad’s Garage Theatre and currently a member of its artistic ensemble, he’s a pro at going with the flow. Since his son, Henry, made his big entrance a year-and-a-half ago, Dan has learned a lot […]

If you should, as I did recently, open the pantry door to find your 3-year-old spraying window cleaner into a cup while her pal swills it down, I hope you remember, as I did, prior to calling poison control, that it’s just vinegar and water. There are plenty of good reasons to use white vinegar […]

My daughter asks for the CD of “her friends,” as she calls them, singing nursery rhymes every single time we get in the car, so I needed something that would entertain her and not drive me batty. Thank God for Boston-based singer/songwriter Alastair Moock. A Cow Says Moock was inspired by Moock’s twin daughters so […]

Unleash your inner sleuth and inner actor next time you go out for dinner. From appetizers to dessert, the mystery at Agatha’s will unfold, as will the five-course meal with your choice of beef, fish or chicken and cheap wine. Sunday-Friday tickets are $60 per person and Saturday’s tickets are $62.50. You’ll be assigned a […]

The Shakespeare Tavern has produced over 73 plays, including over 30 Shakespeare titles and period classics from Aristophanes, Machiavelli and Tennessee Williams. For those wishing to supp with their theater, the Tavern offers a broad selection of Irish ales and premium brews, including meals under $10. Enjoy an authentic Shepherd’s Pie or the King’s Supper […]

Go back to the 11th century and watch an authentic re-enactment of a jousting tournament inside a real castle and feast on a four-course meal. At Medieval Times, attendees dine in an arena and watch knights compete in a two-hour long jousting tournament and festival, complete with authentic weaponry, live action special effects and audience […]