Well my friends, I’m back. I of course must start with an apology for neglecting you all for so very long. I assure you that things have been busy and that the dear Festivus G has been on my mind at all times, or at least mealtimes, since my last post one year ago.

I am compelled to begin again today, not just because of the mounting pile of pictures of food on my hard drive, but because I realize that the Festivus Gastronomicus has a higher purpose.

I was coming home from opera rehearsal this afternoon and venting to friends that a good critic serves both the community and the artists by raising standards. If all critics were more than just PR, the public would be enlightened and artists would be challenged to push their boundaries. After all, it is a great pleasure to sing for a knowledgeable audience.

Quite separate from this conversation, I went into one of my favorite restaurants in Boston and realized that things were amiss and that I could help. The Festivus Gastronomicus, a modest voice for enlightened palates, could deliver a helpful message and bring deliciousness to the people and succor to the proprietors of the tastiest place in Boston.

So here we are. I’ll probably go through a huge backlog before getting to any ‘new’ reviews. Hope you enjoy.