Boston Common - Niche Media - A side of Boston that's anything but common.
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1 2 3 photography by Michael blanchard (Kelley); bob p.b. (nantucKet harbor); whisperwolf (oMni); scottMccracKen (beach) Follow me on Facebook at facebook.com/boston-common and on bostoncommon-magazine.com. glen k elley I was excited to celebrate the opening of Strip by Strega at the Park Plaza Hotel with my longtime friend Nick Varano, the restaurant's owner. Summer iS a gr eat time to get out and explor e New England with day trips and long weekend jaunts. We are so lucky to have a varied geography at our fingertips—from beautiful beaches to mountains, lakes, and nature preserves. It was a busy spring for Boston Common as we celebrated the Breast Cancer Research Foundation's Hot Pink Party Kickoff bash at Saks Fifth Avenue with the very gracious handbag designer Dee Ocleppo and her husband, Tommy Hilfiger. A few weeks later, we headed back to Saks to welcome celebrity (and eco-conscious) designer Stella McCartney to Boston. Boston Common was excited to help Ink Block officially launch its gorgeous new apartments with an on-site party in May. It was also a thrill to get on board a Barton & Gray Hinckley yacht in Newport during the Volvo Ocean Race. The city's restaurant scene continues to grow and evolve; we're especially pleased to see Stephanie's on Newbury open after a beautiful renovation and to celebrate the opening of Serafina in the Financial District. Strip by Strega also had a fabulous launch party at the Park Plaza Hotel with owner Nick Varano and celebrity hosts Jamie Foxx and Mary J. Blige. We kicked off June with two of my favorite events of the season, the Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port bike ride and the National Kidney Foundation's annual golf tournament at Boston Golf Club in Hingham. I can hardly wait for our Nantucket party, which has been one of our signature events since we started the magazine, at one of my all-time favorite places to visit. And speaking of beginnings, we are excited to celebrate our 10th anniversary this fall. Stay tuned…. Here are a few of my favorite places come summer. 1. Nantucket Harbor frst thing in the morning. They call the island the Grey Lady for a reason—the views are foggy, mysterious, and beautiful. 2. The gorgeous Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods to bike and play golf. 3. Chatham's scenic beaches, including Lighthouse Beach, to lounge in the sun all day long. // this issue // on my r adar 26 bostoncommon-magazine.com Letter from the Publisher