Past Issues: Summer, 2006

Bourbon, Burgoo & Bluegrass - The Kentucky Derby
The air is crisp as a gentle breeze moves the flags and foliage that adorn the racetrack. With its framed twin spires and over a century of thoroughbred racing. Churchill Downs once again hosts derby weekend. As the most famous of all horse races in America and arguably the world, as over 150,000 horserace fanciers from across the nation gather at the beginning of May to watch the spectacle. For more information...

Putting On The Ritz:
The Ritz Carlton Hotel
Contemporary, plush, ultramodern and first class are just a few things that come to mind when entering the front door of The Ritz-Carlton Boston Common. Located amidst the heart of a gigantic complex that incorporates offices, condos (home to such heavy hitters as Manny Ramirez), a movie theater, a one million dollar modern art collection and the 100,000 square foot state-of-the-art Sports Club/LA. The Ritz-Carlton Boston Common still offers the same five-star quality service the hotel brand has been known for decades. For more information...

The Raw Martini
Fall River's Latest Sensation
There's a lovely lady in red waiting for her sultan of swing beneath a steaming blue lamp behind the bar. The barkeep, a slinky vixen herself, wore basic black with a rhinestone lapel pin shpepd like a martini glass. Her auburn hair danced on bare white shoulders as she reached for her mixer, a few bottles and some spices. Oooh! Shake it up baby! She poured the house signature drink into my empty glass and reassured me: "If you like a Bloody Mary with a kick, then you'll just love our raw martini." For more information...

Scissors and Spas in The Land of Ahhss....Sisters' Story
"Almost cut my hair. It happened just the other day." I couldn't shake David Crosby's haunting lyrics and melody out of my head as I cruised down the old Route 6 in Mattapoisett. I was running late for an appointment at Sisters Hair and Skin Care. You can find this full service salon and spa in the plaza across from the police station at 67 County Road. Paula Church, the proprietor, greeted me at the French doors leading into her shop. She invites me into a sitting room that resembled a Victorian parlor. The faux mantle and artwork set an elegant tone. For more information...