Allure Releases “Best of” List

The beauty experts over at Conde Nast’s Allure wrapped up their own version of Hoarders with the release of their annual “Best of Beauty” issue. The October issue features Gossip Girl star Blake Lively, who is also in the new Boston-themed thriller The Town. Allure often seemed to highlight big name brands though always mixing [...]

Chipotle Caters To Its Littlest Customers

Parents no longer have to waste a burrito too big for their children’s stomachs. In an effort to clarify the extent of the menu, Chipotle has decided to offer options specifically for kids, QSRMagazine reports. Single tacos, quesadillas, and the popular build-your-own taco kit are now available in Arizona, Boston, Dallas, Denver, Sacramento and Wisconsin. [...]

The Probiotic Renaissance: Frozen Yogurt And More

Probiotic and low-cal are the main marketing ploys of the countless frozen yogurt shop owners pushing their brand over the many competitors. But, one man and his business partner, his wife, are going for taste too. Enter Peter Rogaris, the owner and brains behind Boston’s latest frozen dessert shop, Chill. Located on the Brookline Brighton [...]

SFO Ramps Up Eco Initiative What: San Francisco International Airport adds an eco element to car rentals as part of its green program.

The Dirt: How many airports have bamboo trees growing inside? It’s not surprising to hear that such trees are growing inside the airy open edifice that is San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Neither is it surprising that the airport has added a green element to its car rental operations. In the New Year, SFO announced [...]

Contemporary Country Club Chic What:The latest W Hotel opening is in Atlanta’s upscale Buckhead neighborhood, which is now home to a Jean Georges restaurant.

The Dirt:Long a second tier city, Atlanta is growing and is now home to a great art scene and thanks to Starwood Hotels & Resorts, a Jean Georges Vongerichten restaurant housed in the new W Atlanta-Buckhead. W Hotels and developer Noble Investment Group enlisted the artistic advice and expertise of interior decorator Thom Filicia, the [...]

Branson’s Boston PushWhat: The king of entrepreneurs, Richard Branson, is pushing ahead with Virgin America’s expansion.

The Dirt: Mix Lilly Pulitzer with the Bud Light crowd, and add a bit of Longchamp and you have Boston style. But all that may change thanks to Virgin Group czar Richard Branson. The British business mogul is bringing his sexy stateside airline carrier Virgin America to Boston just before Valentine’s Day. Starting February 12, [...]

Trader Joe’s, Mango and more

The Whole Foods in Glastonbury, Conn. is reportedly the first supermarket to create most of its power onsite with a clean fuel cell system. The system combined a cooling, heating and power system that claims to cut its carbon footprint by generating 50% of the electricity and heat and almost all of the hot water [...]