The Fast-Casual Restaurant Chain Will Open its Second Restaurant in Boston …

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Soon Bostonians will have a more convenient dining option with the opening of a second Tossed® eatery, proclaiming "Fresh Food Fast" in the Financial District. "Guests at the Prudential Center love our array of diverse menu choices," said Brain Hanseth the new owner and Area Developer.  Tossed is known for design your own garden fresh salads, but is also being recognized for its crepe wraps, grilled Panini, spectacular sandwiches, hot soups and great breakfast items.  Brian Hanseth, who lives in Hingham with his wife Dana and two children, Continue reading >>>

Tossed expands in Boston’s financial district

The Tossed salad chain is opening its second Boston location, this time in the city's Financial District. The unit is being opened by area developer Brain Hanseth, who also owns the another Tossed location in Boston. "With a second location and a service oriented catering program we're dedicated to offering fellow Bostonians fresh food in either a comfortable and convenient environment, or in their own office to save time or escape the weather," he said. Boston has been a lucky region for Tossed. In 2011, Bostonian Sarah Wilson won the chain's National Salad Contest with her recipe for Chicken Continue reading >>>

The Fast-Casual Restaurant Chain Will Open its Second Restaurant …

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Soon Bostonians will have a more convenient dining option with the opening of a second Tossed® eatery, proclaiming "Fresh Food Fast" in the Financial District. "Guests at the Prudential Center love our array of diverse menu choices," said Brain Hanseth the new owner and Area Developer. Tossed is known for design your own garden fresh salads, but is Continue reading >>>

The Fast-Casual Restaurant Chain Will Open its Second Restaurant in Boston …

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Soon Bostonians will have a more convenient dining option with the opening of a second Tossed® eatery, proclaiming "Fresh Food Fast" in the Financial District. "Guests at the Prudential Center love our array of diverse menu choices," said Brain Hanseth the new owner and Area Developer. Tossed is known for design your own garden fresh salads, but is Continue reading >>>

Adelson won’t seek a casino in Mass.

The worldwide casino company run by billionaire Boston native Sheldon Adelson will bypass the chance to build a casino in Massachusetts, saying the state’s plan to license up to three casinos and a slot parlor is going to dilute the market, according to a spokesman. Adelson, who had spent nearly $500,000 lobbying lawmakers on the casino bill approved last November, is known for building lavish gambling resorts, some costing several billion dollars. “With multiple facilities being proposed, it didn’t synch with our business model,’’ Ron Reese, a spokesman Continue reading >>>

Leading Boston historian Thomas O’Connor dies at his home in Milton

Thomas H. O'Connor, author, Boston College's historian and retired professor of history, died at his Milton home on Sunday after suffering a heart attack. He was 89. Mr. O'Connor's books included "Boston Catholics," "Civil War Boston" and "The Boston Irish." A South Boston native and graduate iof Boston Latin High School, he served in the Army in India in World War II before returning to Boston. He joined the Boston College faculty in 1950, after graduating from Boston College in 1949. From 1962 to 1970, he served as chairman of the history department. His fields of interest included mid-19th-century Continue reading >>>

RISKY BUSINESS

“They believe they get reelected if they’re perceived as creating jobs,” said Barry Bluestone, an economist and dean of Northeastern University’s School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs. “The political incentives are so strong to do these types of deals.”Edward Glaeser, an economist and director of Harvard University’s Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston, laughed when asked if politicians would ever stop investing taxpayer dollars directly in specific companies. The problem, he said, is the broad policies that create a favorable business climate, such as improving schools, transportation Continue reading >>>

Boston College historian Thomas O’Connor dies

O'Connor suffered a fatal heart attack at his Milton home on Sunday, school officials said Monday.He spent more than 50 years as a staff member of Boston College. Before being appointed the school's historian in 1999, O'Connor served as the chairman of the History Department from 1962 to 1970 and as a professor.He penned numerous books and op-ed articles for the Boston Globe. A South Boston native, O'Connor explored his hometown in books including "Boston Catholics," `'Civil War Boston" and "The Boston Irish."O'Connor also specialized in mid-19th century American history and the Civil War, Continue reading >>>

Boston historian Thomas O’Connor dies – WHDH

BOSTON (AP) -- Thomas O'Connor, a Boston College historian and professor emeritus known for his work on the history of Boston, has died. School officials said Monday afternoon that O'Connor suffered a fatal heart attack in his Milton home on Sunday. He was 89. A South Boston native, O'Connor explored his hometown in books including "Boston Catholics," "Civil War Boston" and "The Boston Irish." O'Connor also specialized in mid-nineteenth century American history and the Civil War, and regularly taught graduate colloquia and research seminar courses at the Chestnut Hill college. He served Continue reading >>>