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By Tommy Tobin If you’ve been in any of the classrooms this past week at HKS, chances are quite high you’ve seen a question about identity or diversity on campus. If you’ve not happened to attend class or look at the board, the same questions were placed all around the Forum and other public spaces […]

By Tommy Tobin “The West Wing” is a show that led many members of the HKS community to this place and helped to define their public service trajectories. On Friday, March 28th the IOP Forum hosted cast members Bradley Whitford (“Josh Lyman”), Janel Moloney (“Donna Moss”), Richard Schiff (“Toby Ziegler”), and Lawrence O’Donnell to talk […]

By Tommy Tobin Ramen noodles sometimes get a bad reputation to America’s student population. The word “ramen” conjures up images of foam cups, hot water, and packets of salt-laden seasoning. Yet, ramen noodles can be a flavorful way to get grub around the Cambridge area. The ramen noodle shops near Porter Square are stuff of […]

By Tommy Tobin Lobster rolls are a New England specialty. With Maine just a short drive away, lobster is not too hard to find on the menus of many eateries around Boston. What is harder to find is a place where you can get high quality lobster for a generally reasonable price. Lobster rolls come […]

By Tommy Tobin Ever wonder what an Ambassador does? Over two dozen HKS students got the answer to this and other questions at a lunch event with former US Ambassador to Australia, Jeffrey Bleich. Bleich, an MPP alumnus, spoke to students on March 13th about an array of topics concerning the US-Australia relationship, including the […]

By Tommy Tobin Here at the Kennedy School of Government, there are more than a few West Wing watchers, 24 fiends, Scandal sycophants, and Veep viewers roaming our halls. Many of us were glued to Netflix during the first season of the smash hit House of Cards. This season, Francis Underwood and the House of […]

By Tommy Tobin Craving some meat? Intrigued by chicken & waffles or adding peach to cornbread? M3 in Davis Square is your place. With chalk-written specials all over the walls and its Nashville-inspired décor, M3 is got the ambiance to match Davis Square’s hip direction. Famous for their weekend brunch, M3 is also good for […]

By Tommy Tobin Want a snug place to escape the cold? Café Pamplona on Bow Street is a venerable Harvard Square institution. Nestled in a cellar, the pastel colors and extensive beverage menu make Café Pamplona a delightful place to do some thinking or have some intimate eats. Walking into Café Pamplona feels like you’re […]

By Tommy Tobin, MPP’15, Correspondent There is a certain joy in wandering down a side street only to find a true hidden gem of a restaurant. It’s hard to describe the rush of surprise when a concealed hole-in-the-wall exceeds your expectations. The Marliave, with its charming unassuming exterior down a glorified alleyway near Park Station, […]

By Tommy Tobin, MPP’15, Correspondent One doesn’t usually expect beef heart tartlets on a pub menu. Same goes for clam chowder fritters. At jm Curley in downtown Boston, expect these unusual culinary concoctions and more to complement the selection of adult refreshments. jm Curley is a place that doesn’t take itself too seriously, yet is […]

By Tommy Tobin Many of us are here at the Kennedy School because we want to make a difference to better society. Our version of asking “what you can do” often incorporates public service as a pathway to social change. But what about our time before HKS? How might have our college experiences shaped our […]

By Tommy Tobin, Staff Writer Looking for big flavors and hearty portions? Look no farther than the La Famiglia Giorgio’s Ristorante. Nestled in Boston’s famous North End, the restaurant is a great go-to spot whenever you’re looking for a great meal for a good price. The North End offers a vast array of options for […]