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January 29, 2010 - 4:45pm

Fun: Bowling in Dedham

by Dave Atkins

A couple weeks ago, our Westwood Gentlemen's Running Club got together for a non-running evening activity. Previously, we've frequented Murph's in Norwood for a gut-busting post-run breakfast, but on this Friday evening we secured reservations  to check out Kings Dedham in Legacy Place.

Kings is not what you'd imagine when you hear "bowling alley." It's more like a nightclub/sports bar. Make sure you adhere to the dress code (leave your gold chains and "doo-rag" at home). The restaurant is huge...and that Friday night was Karaoke night. I have no audio or video to post (not allowed), but a wide range of talent availed itself of the facilities... None of our group stepped forward and thankfully, our bowling lanes soon became available.

We closed the place. Around 12:45am, they turned on the lights and made us leave. It was a great night. Perhaps it was a bit LOUD, with the music, big screen TVs blasting videos, and a crowd of people a little younger than our group, but it was definitely fun.

July 21, 2008 - 7:05am

Beer and Wine to Go with your Quinoa

by Dave Atkins

The beer and wine license has been approved for Whole Foods in Legacy Place. There was some opposition, principally due to the impact to nearby local merchants like Vineyard Wine and Plaza Liquors. Vineyard Wine is a really nice store with competitive wine prices, friendly staff, and occasional impromptu wine tastings. But Whole Foods will bring a whole new selection of foods to town--you can't buy Quinoa at the liquor store.

I'm looking forward to the Whole Foods...while I'd prefer a Trader Joe's, Whole Foods will fill a gap in specialty food and probably stimulate demand for a little more variety at Roche Bros. It, like Wegmans, is a "fun" store to visit, but not what I'd consider an affordable "staple" store. As for beer and wine, I really wish we'd get a Blanchards closer than West Roxbury since they are the only store nearby that sells Redhook.

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