Well, it looks like Maldonians keep their friends close and their family recipes closer. No one wanted to volunteer their favorite Passover or Easter recipes for this week’s Patch Picks. We don’t want to leave you empty-handed, however. You can always check allrecipes.com for fresh ideas. Patch Regional Editor (and Malden resident) Mark Micheli knows his way around a kitchen as well, and shares his favorites recipes on his blog, rootsliving.com. And of course, there's always the great recipes Kate Sedan shares with us every week in her Simmer and Baste column. But we promised holiday recipes…
For this week’s Patch Picks, we asked: What are the best spas around Malden? Here are the five that stood out from the rest: Interlude Salon & Day Spa, 263 Highland Ave, Malden Located on Highland Ave, Interlude is an appointment-only spa in the heart of Malden. It offers a wide variety of spa services in a relaxed space converted from an actual home, and not a storefront. Bodyography, 467 Main St., Melrose We received several votes for Bodyography. Joy Fay said, "They provide a variety of wellness services including massage, skin care and acupuncture. The new location is convenient and …
The spring is here, and it’s time to clean open the windows, sweep up the house and clear the yard of debris. It’s also a great time to take care of yourself, too. A trip to the spa after such a long, hard winter would be a welcome change of pace. For this week’s Patch Picks, we want to know: What are the best Spas in and Around Malden? Where do you go for your mud baths, saunas and all-around pampering? Let us know about your favorite spa in the comments below, on our Facebook page or via Twitter, and we’ll post the favorites on Thursday.
The weather’s still gray, but Malden’s been awash in green this week in anticipation of Saint Patrick’s Day. You don’t need to be Irish to go out, have a beer and enjoy a little camaraderie. For this week’s Patch Picks, we asked: Where are the best places in Malden to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day? Is your favorite watering hole planning something special? And to Malden’s bar and pub owners, make your case: Why should people swing by your place Thursday? Weve compiled the answers below. Check our event listings to find some specific shenanigans you can get into today: Hugh O’Neill’s, 45 …
Yes, there’s still snow on the ground, but it’s March, and for many families, that means it’s time to start planning for the summer.For many of us, street hockey and games at the park are the norm, but there are plenty of families that prefer more structured time for the kids in the hottest months. For this week’s Patch Picks we wanted to know: What are five great summer camps in the area? Here are the five you came up with: Zoo Camp at Stone Zoo: Malden Patch Facebook fan Jennifer Harrington McAllister recommended this half-day camp. “The Stone Zoo offers great week long sessions of Zoo Camp…
Yesterday was National Read Across America Day, and Malden Public Library hosted a birthday celebration for Dr. Seuss to help mark the day. To mark the occasion, this week's Patch Picks is all about books. It’s now March, and with the warm weather (supposedly) coming, we asked Malden librarians Stephen Nedell and Jean Slavkosky for five book recommendations for both kids and adults. Here are five of the books they mentioned: The Complete K Chronicles, by Malden author and artist Keith Knight. The Giver, by Lois Lowry. Maus, By Art Spiegelman. The Devil in the White City, by Eric …
Malden may not be known regionally for its boutiques, but the small, independent stores are here, and several have fans. We asked our readers to name their favorite boutiques in Malden, and they turned us on to a number of shops worth visiting, including: Tailored Impressions, 15 South Washington St.: This high-end consignment shop is the best of both worlds: It provides unique styles for shoppers, and the proceeds raised go to Tailored for Success, a non-profit charity dedicated to providing people in need with gently used professional clothing. Ideas 5, 183 Pleasant St.: The shop features …
For this week’s Patch Picks, we asked what five non-profits in town are making a difference. There are a ton of great organizations in town, and many advocates for them, but Tailored for Success got the most positive feedback from readers this week. Here are the top five responses we’ve gotten, but whether or not your favorite group made it on the list, consider volunteering some time with any organization. Tailored for Success, providing gently used professional clothing for people in need. Junior Aid, raising money to fund various programs throughout Malden and Medford. Gentle Giant Rowing …
Patch Picks: What Are the Most Romantic Restaurants in Malden? For this week's Patch Picks, we asked you for the most romantic restaurants in Malden. After checking our comments, tweets and e-mails, we have a clear winner: Tivoli's on Exchange Street. True to form, lovers are still suckers for a quaint French bistro. Tivoli's, 121 Exchange St., was our reader's pick for most romantic restaurant in Malden. Ristorante Serena, 18 Lebanon St., also fared well in our informal survey. The Maplewood Square restaurant was also a favorite during the recent Taste of Malden. Exchange Street Bistro, 67 …
Patch Picks: Where's the Best Place to Watch the Super Bowl in Malden? Last week, we asked our readers where in Malden is the best place to watch the Super Bowl. We checked the comments, tweets and e-mails, and The Dockside was our clear winner, but there are plenty of places in town to catch the game this Sunday. Here are five: The Dockside Restaurant, 223 Centre St. Hugh O'Neill's Restaurant and Pub, 45 Pleasant St. District 7 Pub, 139 Pleasant St. John Brewer's Tavern, 7 Highland Ave. Honey Fitz Irish Pub, 142 Pleasant St.
