Stay On A Sushi Roll With These Best Boston Eateries Stay On A Sushi Roll With These Best Boston Eateries
Stay On A Sushi Roll With These Best Boston Eateries Seafood lovers should maki these sushi restaurants rated as the best in the Boston area by Eater Boston a top priority for their next dining out experience.  From old favorites to new spots on the scene, this list is sure to have a yet-to-be checked out restaurant for even the most seasoned of Boston diners. Enjoy a quick lunch of sashimi or settle in and relax for hours of luxuriously rolled and plated sushi dishes at these eateries, from Eater Boston's list of top sushi picks.  Umami Omakase (Cambridge) View this post on Instagram A post s…
Boston Cold Case From 70's Reopened, Police Ask For Public's Help Boston Cold Case From 70's Reopened, Police Ask For Public's Help
Boston Cold Case From 70's Reopened, Police Ask For Public's Help An almost 50-year-old murder case is being reviewed by modern-day detectives who hope someone will step up with information that could finally identify the circumstances of the homicide, officials say.  A body found on August 23, 1975 in the Madison Park area was determined to be 61-year-old Ruth Bayla Pearson, of Newton, according to the Boston Police Department. She died after receiving multiple gunshot wounds.  Two weeks after the discovery of her body, her 1972 red Camaro was found in the Orchard Park Development.  Pearson was described as looking younger than her age an…
Body Pulled From Charles River In Boston ID'd As Missing Cambridge Man: Police Body Pulled From Charles River In Boston ID'd As Missing Cambridge Man: Police
Body Pulled From Charles River In Boston ID'd As Missing Cambridge Man: Police The body of a 55-year-old man from Cambridge was removed from the Charles River, prompting a police investigation into its unknown circumstances.  Police received a report of a dead body in the Charles River around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, according to the Massachusetts State Police.  The State Police Marine Unit recovered the body, later identified as Tale Assalif, and brought it to shore near the Boston University Sailing Pavilion.  Assalif was reported missing to Cambridge Police after he never showed up for work Wednesday, State Police said. He was last seen …
Pet Store With 18 Mass Locations Files Bankruptcy, Closes Pet Store With 18 Mass Locations Files Bankruptcy, Closes
Pet Store With 18 Mass Locations Files Bankruptcy, Closes A pet store with locations across Massachusetts is filing for bankruptcy less than five years after announcing its opening.  Loyal Companion, a pet shop with a focus on natural wellness, announced on Monday, Feb. 6 that all stores with the name would close within the month, according to their website.  While individual stores may close on different dates, all will close by Tuesday, Feb. 28.  "With a heavy heart, we want to inform you that we've made the tough decision to close our Loyal Companion stores," the statement read. "We will be offering liquidation discoun…
Not Just Dinner: Try These Creative Valentines Day Activities In Boston Not Just Dinner: Try These Creative Valentines Day Activities In Boston
Not Just Dinner: Try These Creative Valentines Day Activities In Boston Anti-Valentine's Day pity party anyone? Whether you are treating your paramour, a close friend, or yourself to a special Valentines evening, these Boston events have you covered for something more innovative than another year of dinner and dessert.  Valentine's Day can feel like an annual rotation of tired tropes. In the name of self-love, try one of these events in and around Boston designed to shake up your holiday.  Xmortis Vampy Valentines (Cambridge) "A Vampiric Valentines Party for those that love what the heart has to offer." View this post on Instagram …
Four Busted For Red Line Assault That Broke Rider's Nose During Robbery Attempt: DA Four Busted For Red Line Assault That Broke Rider's Nose During Robbery Attempt: DA
Four Busted For Red Line Assault That Broke Rider's Nose During Robbery Attempt: DA Police in Boston arrested two women and two men in connection with the attempted robbery and beating of a Red Line rider last week, authorities said. They broke his nose and cut his face during the assault.  Ny-Jaya Monae Sampson, 19, of Boston, Seth Burns, 20, of Manchester, NH, and Sidney Amaral, 23, of Cambridge, were charged with four counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and one count of assault to rob, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.  A judge gave Sampson a $1,000 bail, and Burns was ordered held on a $2,000 bond, the prosecutor said. Garl…
New Asian Vegan Restaurant Bringing 'Most Authentic Ramen' To Cambridge New Asian Vegan Restaurant Bringing 'Most Authentic Ramen' To Cambridge
New Asian Vegan Restaurant Bringing 'Most Authentic Ramen' To Cambridge The owners of a popular Asian vegan restaurant in Woburn will be opening a new spot in Cambridge, the eatery said on social media. Bayberry Cafe announced that their second location, Ramen O'Bowl, will bring "the most authentic ramen" to the heart of Cambridge, according to the restaurant's website.  "Our secret recipe: Broth made fresh daily right in front of you for at least 24 hours," the website reads. "Join us to experience the shocking flavors and spice of authentic ramen." Hi everyone! Our second location at 1668 Massachusetts ave Cambridge will be opening soon ! The restaurant…
Unprovoked Attacks On Asian Women In Cambridge Leads To Charges: DA Unprovoked Attacks On Asian Women In Cambridge Leads To Charges: DA
Unprovoked Attacks On Asian Women In Cambridge Leads To Charges: DA Authorities have charged a 53-year-old Cambridge man with attacking two Asian women without reason or remorse last year, officials announced on Tuesday, Jan. 17.Alexander Ivaneko faces charges of assault and battery on a person over 60 causing injury, assault and battery, two counts of assault and battery to intimidate, and two counts of civil rights violation with injury, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. A judge ordered him held on  $5,000 bail.  Police said Ivanenko approached an elderly Asian-American woman on April 2 and then punched her in the face as she walked…
Jeopardy! Winner: Mystic Seaport Employee Advances To Next Round Of Popular Show Jeopardy! Winner: Mystic Seaport Employee Advances To Next Round Of Popular Show
Jeopardy! Winner: Mystic Seaport Employee Advances To Next Round Of Popular Show A woman who works at Mystic Seaport and attended a college in Massachusetts is a new Jeopardy! champion, and will soon again appear on the popular show.  Earlier Report - Somers Woman To Compete On Jeopardy! Katie Palumbo, a graduate of Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts who works as a museum membership specialist at Mystic Seaport in Connecticut, won on an episode of America's favorite quiz show on Monday, Jan. 16, beating out fellow contestants Yogesh Raut and Jimmy Davoren.  Palumbo's win ended Raut's three-day winning streak and also earned her a one-day …
'Marauding' Muggers Beat Several MBTA Passengers With Crowbar: Transit Police 'Marauding' Muggers Beat Several MBTA Passengers With Crowbar: Transit Police
'Marauding' Muggers Beat Several MBTA Passengers With Crowbar: Transit Police Three people are facing charges for repeatedly robbing multiple MBTA passengers at several stations from Cambridge to Brookline, authorities said. Officers responded Park Street Station after a man was reportedly assaulted by three men and a woman around 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12 at Harvard Square, MBTA Transit Police report. One of the assailants was apparently armed with a crowbar, police added. The group then moved onto Kenmore Square where they attacked and robbed another person while on a Green Line train, police said. They also allegedly threatened several other passengers. Th…
Duo Seriously Hurt After Shot While Sitting Inside Car In Cambridge: Police Duo Seriously Hurt After Shot While Sitting Inside Car In Cambridge: Police
Duo Seriously Hurt After Shot While Sitting Inside Car In Cambridge: Police Two people are in the hospital after they were apparently shot while sitting inside a car in Cambridge this week, authorities said. The incident happened in the area of Washington and Windsor Streets around 8:18 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, Cambridge Police report. Two victims were taken to local hospitals with serious, non-life-threatening injuries.  Investigators also found damage to the car as well as multiple shell casings, police said. So far no arrested have been made and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Cambridge Police at 617-349-3…
Anger Growing Over Officer-Involved Shooting Of Cambridge Student Anger Growing Over Officer-Involved Shooting Of Cambridge Student
Anger Growing Over Officer-Involved Shooting Of Cambridge Student Dozens of people gathered on Monday, Jan. 9, to protest the officer-involved killing of UMass student Sayad Faisal last week and grieve the loss of a community member that they said had big dreams and was working to make them a reality.   The Bangladesh Association of New England and other groups led the protest to denounce police brutality and call out officers for not seeking less lethal means to deal with the young man.  A Cambridge officer shot Faisal a little after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4., after he jumped through a window in the Cambridgeport area and began cutting himself with b…