[Eats] 
The flavor of a new Eire
Jonesing for salad cream or some fresh scones? Or maybe it's wholemeal flour, pinhead oats or HobNobs and Barry's for teatime.
[The Second Glass] 
First glass empty? Europe for another
With the price of the euro escalating, jumping the pond to sip Old World wines from the teat of the Motherland may be out of the question.
[The Second Glass] 
Tasting the local fruits of labor
You don't need to fly to California, France or even Argentina to tour a winery. We actually have a handful right here in Boston's backyard. Located less than a tank of gas from downtown are a number of vineyards producing everything from Chardonnay to Cabernet Franc to Champagne ... er, bubbly. In addition to being local, many of the wines are quite tasty.
[LUPEC] 
Formulating a signature DIY cocktail
Wishing for a drink that you just haven't been able to find at your beloved watering hole? Or dreaming about making the perfect cocktail to suit a specific taste? It's surprisingly easy to concoct a well-balanced cocktail in the classic style, so long as you keep a few basic rules of thumb in mind.
[Eats] 
Shire raises the bar—incidentally, behind them
[LUPEC] 
Summertime and the drinking is easy
The temperature is rising, and we smell barbeque! Summer's long weekends are an opportune time to focus on spirits that are lower in alcohol—the perfect option for social occasions that span an entire day. Here's a primer on some of our favorites.
[Eats] 
We love you … knot!
Philadelphians consume 12 times more pretzels than the average American. Without that kind of demand, can a good pretzel be found in Boston? The' Dig trusted my culinary acumen (and German ancestry) enough to set me on the trail. The results prove that a good pretzel can surely be found in the city—provided you know where to look.
[The Second Glass] 
Our cup of California wine runneth over
Four score and about 50 years ago, a number of bankers, immigrants and ruffians set out to make the best booze they possibly could.
[Eats] 
Veg out and meat up with the Dig's summer dining guide
It's no longer enough to call food just plain food. From fried oysters to fresh bacon, plates offer far more than meets the eye—and table.
[summer dining 08] 
Oh, yeah—dogs allowed, too
Rocca
The gardens are lush and the umbrellas are yellow at this off-the-main-drag enclave. Strike when the sangria bianca's ice-cold, defending your meatball sliders and braised artichokes from the stares of a curious pooch.
[500 Harrison Ave., South End, Boston. 617.451.5151. roccaboston.com]
