As Boston begins to burst with autumnal hues, enjoy seasonal bites, vibrant art and more.
The hair serum was so popular that the brand launched eyebrow serum in spring 2022—adding to their growing demand.
GROW When Evan Zhao, CEO and co-founder of Revela (getrevela.com), saw his mom and COVID-19 patients struggling with hair loss, his team of scientists took a deep dive into potential solutions and came up with gold: the hair revival and brow serums. “Existing solutions have negative side effects, ranging from skin and scalp irritation to hormonal manipulation,” he shares. “In addition, results, if any, took months to see, and most people are just not that patient.” Using their proprietary AI and robotics screening technology, the team sorted through 7 million molecules to discover the safe and effective ProCelinyl, which makes dermal papilla cells healthier. It’s this ingredient that’s been proven to rapidly increase hair growth in just six to eight weeks.
Papi Cannabis also offers Sweet Sluggers, which are 1-gram blunts made with freshly ground whole flower and rolled in a tobacco-free green tea wrap.
HEAL Three words: cafe con leche. But mixed with Dominican dark and caramelia milk chocolate, and one not-so-secret ingredient—cannabis. The tantalizing sweet can be devoured from David “Big Papi” Ortiz’s new line of chocolate edibles, Papi Cannabis (papicann.com), in partnership with Rev Brands. The line also carries Elbow Grease salve. “Rev Brands grows some of the best flower in Massachusetts,” says the MLB Hall of Famer and three-time World Series champion. “High testing, terpy and fresh flower leads to the best cannabis-infused edibles using free-trade Dominican chocolate and a proprietary salve formulation perfect for soothing sore muscles and other pains.” Your best bet? Wind down with one of the chocolate treats before lathering the balm onto specific healing points for an evening of true bliss.
Don’t miss out on delectable bites from Bistro du Midi’s fall tasting menu like seared foie gras with honeynut squash, Honeycrisp apple, cranberry and walnut bread.
TASTE Foraged items, game meats and white truffles are the heroes behind this year’s seven-course prix fixe at Bistro du Midi (bistrodumidi.com), and we can’t wait to savor every bite. Dubbed the Fall & Foraged on the Garden tasting menu, guests can expect dishes like executive chef Robert Sisca’s favorite white truffle tagliatelle with burrata, hen of the woods and fresh Alba white truffles, as well as rich seared foie gras with honeynut squash, Honeycrisp apple, cranberry walnut bread and foie jus. “This menu embraces all the season has to off er,” the chef shares. “I’ll be starting off the flavors light for the first few courses and then getting more bold as the progression of the tasting keeps going.” Now through December, enjoy the expertly craft ed plates, which can each be washed down with a handselected wine pairing from the sommelier.
Catch a glimpse of works like “Mel Edwards Decides,” an acrylic and spray paint on canvas by British artist Frank Bowling.
DISCOVER They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so with the collection of over 180 objects, including vintage photographs, assignment outlines and layout experiments from Life Magazine, you’ll be left speechless. Marvel at a few generational masterpieces that were front-page features during the 20th century and have now made their way to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston’s (mfa.org) exhibit Life Magazine and the Power of Photography. Opening Oct. 9, featured works include “Franklin Roosevelt Has a Wild West” (cover) from 1936, the vintage NASA photograph of the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969 and more. Senior photography curator Kristen Gresh’s favorite aspect, however, is including contemporary artists Alfredo Jaar, Julia Wachtel and Alexandra Bell. “These works, intentionally placed in the gallery, invite visitors to step out of the historical scope of the displays to ponder the larger implications of photojournalism and mass media,” Gresh shares.
Elevate your favorite dishes with Butter Bombs by BonFat like this sweet corn topped with the miso flavor.
COOK Elevate your home cooking with Butter Bombs by BonFat (bonfat.com), now available in festive fall flavors. Made with the finest ingredients, these 12-ounce cubes by the husband-and-wife duo Gavin Lambert and Rachel Amiralian are packed with bursts of flavor (think roasted garlic and black truffle). “Butter Bombs combines three things that we love: convenience, flavor and high-quality, nutrient-dense fat—all wrapped up in a single-serving cube that lives in your freezer,” Lambert says. The bombs save you prep time while wowing guests with flavors that are sure to make their taste buds dance. New this fall, try the pumpkin spice, brown butter and sage, or apple crisp—best served melted on top of a stack of pancakes or mixed into your morning oatmeal.
Salem local Thomas Darsney’s “Marilyn,” among other works, can be seen at the Boston International Fine Art Show
SEE Back for the first time in two years, the 24th annual Boston International Fine Art Show (fineartboston.com) is returning Oct. 20 to 23 at The Cyclorama, Boston Center for the Arts. Step inside the 15,000-square-foot circular venue to find 40 galleries featuring a wide variety of art, ranging from old master to contemporary. Special exhibits will feature the estate of Boston artist David Omar White, an exhibition and offering of The Mark Baum Estate, a rediscovered Polish-born American artist and jewelry designers. “As the only art show of its kind in New England, fall foliage season provides a perfect excuse to soak up the seasonal and cultural richness of Boston along with the show,” says co-producer Tony Fusco.
Photography by: COURTESY OF REVELA; COURTESY OF PAPI CANNABIS; COURTESY OF BISTRO DU MIDI; COURTESY OF ADAM GREEN ART ADVISORY; COURTESY OF BONFAT; COURTESY OF BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FINE ART SHOW
