What I’m eating: A nourishing taco platter from 3 Amigos
AMHERST — Looking at the menu of 3 Amigos in Amherst is like being the general manager lucky enough to land that one five-tool baseball player who can do everything on the field.
Kae Alayah and Shane Dylan bring a graceful ambience to new EP
The first traces of Shane Dylan’s piano on he and Kae Alayah’s new EP, “Losing My Mind Over You,” are like an ocean mist on a hot summer day. The notes calmly wash over before steadying just in time for Kae’s sun-kissed vocals to gracefully emerge from the mist and embrace the listener with an ode to a love that never lost its “glitter and gold.”
Dinner and a Show: chicken breast and the wild wild west
As mentioned in my prior column, I frequent only two chain restaurants. One is Hot Table, a local franchise that quickly ascended to the top of the panini pantheon throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. The other is Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen. My ties with Popeye’s run deep; I have enjoyed countless fried meals over the past decade.
The Big 3: Some local tracks I’ve been listening to
With music becoming more and more decentralized by the day, the task of keeping up with it all can feel daunting, even on a local level.
What I’m watching: Summer movie season showcase
It is the dog days of July. You may have noticed that it is absolutely horrendous outside. The oppressive heat breathes on everyone with overbearing force, while the sticky humidity creates a swamp-like environment that leaves me yearning for air conditioning. In times like these, the movie theater offers an oasis of breezy comfort.
Dinner and a Show: savoring summertime staples
If it were up to me, I would eat seafood every day. I feel fortunate to have grown up in a New England culture synonymous with flavorful fish. From flakey haddock to succulent clams, New England’s seafood covers all bases of seafood sensibilities.