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3 Mass A-Listers To Present Awards At 81st Golden Globes 3 Mass A-Listers To Present Awards At 81st Golden Globes
3 Mass A-Listers To Present Awards At 81st Golden Globes Three of the biggest stars from Massachusetts will take the stage at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 7, to present awards for the best films and TV shows over the past year. Elizabeth Banks, of Pittsfield, Matt Damon, and Ben Affleck, both of Cambridge, will be three among a star-studded lineup of presenters who will be handing out the golden statues at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Damon and Affleck have worked together on screen for years, including most recently in the film “Air,” which tells the story of the origin of Nike’s Air Jordan basketball shoe line. Related…

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'Taste Love': BBQ Food Truck To Open Permanent Shop In Billerica 'Taste Love': BBQ Food Truck To Open Permanent Shop In Billerica
'Taste Love': BBQ Food Truck To Open Permanent Shop In Billerica A BBQ food truck and catering service is set to open their first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Billerica. Chef Bryan Babeu’s Northeast Smokehouse will open up shop on Boston Post Road, North Billerica, the former home of Meat Again butcher shop, according to Boston Restaurant Talk. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Northeast Smokehouse (@northeast_smokehouse) Starting out as a food truck in 2022, the restaurant is ready to serve half and full-rack ribs, pulled pork, brisket, mac and cheese, pasta salad, pit beans, and more. Rel…

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Pizzeria Guru Portnoy Takes Issue With Self-Proclaimed 'Best Bar Pie' Pizza In Mass Pizzeria Guru Portnoy Takes Issue With Self-Proclaimed 'Best Bar Pie' Pizza In Mass
Pizzeria Guru Portnoy Takes Issue With Self-Proclaimed 'Best Bar Pie' Pizza In Mass The first pizza review of 2024 wasn't a fruitful one for Barstool Sports Owner Dave Portnoy. In fact, it went to the dogs — one in particular.  Pizza reviewer Portnoy stopped by Bardo's Pizza truck earlier this week to try what the restaurant called "the best damn bar pizza you've ever had." It's even written on the truck. Bardo's Pizza has a physical location in South Boston.  Dave kicks off 2024 with a guest Nacho who steals the show.  One Bite Pizza Reviews At first glance, Portnoy said he wasn't impressed. He said the pizza was too thick to be consider…

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Cambridge's Ben Affleck Runs — Stumbles — On Dunkin For Ad Recreating 2020 Viral Meme Cambridge's Ben Affleck Runs — Stumbles — On Dunkin For Ad Recreating 2020 Viral Meme
Cambridge's Ben Affleck Runs — Stumbles — On Dunkin For Ad Recreating 2020 Viral Meme Even Batman couldn’t save this former Massachusetts resident from dropping his coffee and a pile of donut boxes for a new Dunkin’ commercial. Ben Affleck, age 51, of Cambridge, created a 2020 viral meme for a new Dunkin’ Donuts commercial, in which he juggles and drops several boxes of donuts and some iced coffee while leaving his home. New Ben Affleck Dunkin pic just dropped pic.twitter.com/GHFXPXHPbN — Colin Young (@ColinYovng) December 31, 2020 Now the “Justice League” star is collaborating with TikToker Charli D’Amelio for the commercial that is filming in Los Angeles, according to…

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Boston's Donnie Wahlberg, Wife Jenny McCarthy Strapped For Cash In 'Drunk' New Year's Video Boston's Donnie Wahlberg, Wife Jenny McCarthy Strapped For Cash In 'Drunk' New Year's Video
Boston's Donnie Wahlberg, Wife Jenny McCarthy Strapped For Cash In 'Drunk' New Year's Video Dorchester’s own Donnie Wahlberg and his wife Jenny McCarthy were a “little bit drunk” on New Year's and invited fans into their celebration.   McCarthy shared the live video on her Instagram page on Sunday night, Dec. 31, with the caption, “Drunk New Year in The Bay with Mr Wahlberg!” "We're in a pizza place,” she said in the video. “I don't know where. We just walked around. I have no shoes on ... They just asked for cash, and we don't have any.” "Strangers are just walking up and handing me money to buy a pizza," Wahlberg added. "I said, 'Let's go live!' because I like everyo…

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‘Mammoth Mac And Cheese’: Quincy Staple To Close After 16-Year Run ‘Mammoth Mac And Cheese’: Quincy Staple To Close After 16-Year Run
‘Mammoth Mac And Cheese’: Quincy Staple To Close After 16-Year Run Grilled pork chops, smoked brisket, mac and cheese, and crab cakes — those are some of the menu items Quincy residents will be missing when The Fat Cat closes after 16 years. The restaurant, located at 1495 Hancock St. in Quincy, will be closing shop for good on Jan. 10, according to an announcement made on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Fat Cat (@thefatcatquincy) “It's been an amazing 16 years that we wouldn't have made that long without you,” reads a Facebook post by The Fat Cat on Monday, Jan. 1. Dear F…

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ABC Drops Official Promo For 'The Bachelor' Season Featuring Mass Entrepreneur ABC Drops Official Promo For 'The Bachelor' Season Featuring Mass Entrepreneur
ABC Drops Official Promo For 'The Bachelor' Season Featuring Mass Entrepreneur They're obsessed. They're simply, obsessed. The women, that is, on Joey Graziadei's season of ABC's "The Bachelor." The network has been steadily releasing ads for the Jan. 22, 2024 premier starring the 28-year-old Collegeville tennis coach. Most recently, a Christmas-themed video with a cameo from ASKN — April, Susan, Kathy and Nancy, the infamous foursome formed on the "Golden Bachelor." ALSO SEE: "The Bachelor" Filming Drives Crowds To Collegeville Italian Bakery On Friday, Dec. 29, ABC for the first time released a montage giving the hungry Bachelor Nation a glimpse into Joey an…

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‘Don’t Sleep On Snacks’: Boston’s First Sake Bar Is One Of Resy’s Top ‘Vibey’ Spots ‘Don’t Sleep On Snacks’: Boston’s First Sake Bar Is One Of Resy’s Top ‘Vibey’ Spots
‘Don’t Sleep On Snacks’: Boston’s First Sake Bar Is One Of Resy’s Top ‘Vibey’ Spots Boston's first-ever sake bar made it on Resy’s top “vibey” spots of 2023 because foodies don’t only go to a restaurant for tasty drinks and delicious dishes, they also look for the best atmosphere. The Koji Club, located in Brighton, serves a wide range of sake drinks and snacks — from caviar to sushi bento boxes and Japanese curry empanadas. Their sake list includes drinks from Japan as well as rice wines made in France and Mexico. The Koji Club serves a wide selection of sake drinks from around the world. Ally Shmalling The Koji Club’s menu described the junta ginjo drink by Mexican …

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Billerica Pizzeria Doesn't Live Up To Hype For Pizza Portnoy, But Another Restaurant Saves Day Billerica Pizzeria Doesn't Live Up To Hype For Pizza Portnoy, But Another Restaurant Saves Day
Billerica Pizzeria Doesn't Live Up To Hype For Pizza Portnoy, But Another Restaurant Saves Day A Billerica staple didn't hit the spot for Dave Portnoy. The owner of Barstool Sports said he was annoyed and disappointed after he felt obligated to make the trip to the popular restaurant after receiving "hundreds" of comments, messages, and DMs.  That hype buried DiVito Brothers Italian Pizzeria, Portnoy said in his latest One Bite Pizza Review, even though he gave the 446 Boston Road restaurant a good score.  Related: Pizza Guru Portnoy Raves About Chelmsford Pizzeria "I already know it wasn't worth a trip coming back here," Portnoy said as he opened the pizza …

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West Newbury's John Cena Lands In Netflix Global Top 10 With 2006 Film West Newbury's John Cena Lands In Netflix Global Top 10 With 2006 Film
West Newbury's John Cena Lands In Netflix Global Top 10 A 16-time world WWE champion from West Newbury is now at the number 10 spot on Netflix’s top movies around the globe. “The Marine” starring John Cena was panned by critics when it landed in theaters back in 2006, getting a measly 17% on Rotten Tomatoes. But it is now a hit on Netflix, garnering around 7.6 million hours viewed and played over 5 million times, according to the streaming platform’s Global Top 10 list. Viewers really wanted to watch the WWE star chase a bunch of jewel thieves around the South Carolina wilderness. The film follows a recently discharged marine, played by Cena, …

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Popular Restaurant Chain To Open 4 Restaurants In Mass; First In Methuen Popular Restaurant Chain To Open 4 Restaurants In Mass; First In Methuen
Popular Restaurant Chain To Open 4 Restaurants In Mass; First In Methuen There’s nothing like arguing with family on the holidays over a nice hot pot of Korean food and barbecue — that’s why the popular KPOT restaurant chain is opening its first four locations in Massachusetts. The all-you-can-eat hot pot and Korean BBQ chain is bringing Asian cuisine to Dedham, Malden, Methuen, and West Springfield. No official open dates have been announced.  The author of this article dropped by a KPOT location in Jersey City, New Jersey, for Christmas, and the K-pop song "Euphoria," sung by BTS member Jungkook, was playing on the speakers as we were promptly seated.&nbs…

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Pizza Aficionado Portnoy Tries 60-Year-Old East Boston Pizzeria To Avoid Restraining Order Pizza Aficionado Portnoy Tries 60-Year-Old East Boston Pizzeria To Avoid Restraining Order
Pizza Aficionado Portnoy Tries 60-Year-Old East Boston Pizzeria To Avoid Restraining Order Dave Portnoy's One Bite Pizza reviews can double a pizzeria's business with a good review or crush it with a bad one. So, it's not surprising that a lot of owners are willing to roll the dice to get their pies in Portnoy's hands. Others aren't.  But an East Boston pizzeria owner took it to the extreme, the Barstool Sports owner said in his review of DaCoopas Pizza at 474 Saratoga St.  Related: Dave Portnoy Calls Chelmsford Pizzeria His New 'Benchmark' "The guy in there aggressively getting me to come," Portnoy said before taking his first bite. "Not like a little bit. A lo…

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