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Drinking is different at Christmas. A little more plentiful, yes, but also a tad sweeter. In our house, bottles come out at this time of year that would normally never see the light of day.

Though it’s OK to feed wild birds year round, many people prefer to feed only during the colder months. The colder months are here, so let’s review the best foods to offer backyard birds

Listeria outbreaks are common. The CDC estimates that Listeria puts 1,600 people into the hospital each year and kills 260 of them.

First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

The bar program headed by Will Piquette unsurprisingly echoes the wide-ranging sophistication of Schlesinger-Guidelli’s previous work at Pagu, Island Creek and Craigie on Main. Brilliant original specialty cocktails ($10-$12) include the Bayoutiful ($10) of rye, chai, bitters and absinthe, like a spicy Sazerac. Eleven craft drafts plus 22 packaged beers and ciders (most $5-$11) favor the beer-snob crowd, with a few plebian options. The wine list offers range, versatility and some weeknight-worthy prices: 24 by the glass (most $8-$13), 14 helpful half-bottles ($27-$64) and 104 bottles arranged into cheekily descriptive categories (one grouping of reds is named “jam band”) at prices to suit budget oenophiles (with dozens of options under $70) and high rollers alike. Service throughout reflects the kind of affable, attentive polish to be expected of ex-patriates of the Garrett Harker empire. Maybe we could have just said, “Think Eastern Standard on the Charles, but swap the Citgo sign for the Zakim,” and that would have gotten you most of the way here. We can only imagine a legion of Garden habitués, commuters and neighbors gratefully adding, “It’s about frickin’ time.” ◆

None seem to remain for long, but among the best were a monster wedge of bone-in roasted monkfish ($37), flanked by simple roasted cauliflower and sugar snap peas with a smear of creamy labne and a lightly curried butternut squash puree.

Hang with Nicki backstage and you’ll get scrambled eggs, Belgian waffles, toast with jelly, plus powdered sugar– "enough to serve 4." #Generous

Menu items show global influence with a respect for the southwestern pantry. Every element of every dish I’ve eaten there so far has been prepared properly, highlighting the quality of the ingredients.

Oh, and it’s beautiful, all right; Instagrammable beautiful — his shaved cucumber salad turned up as one of the Travel Channel’s 12 Instagram-Worthy Restaurant Dishes in June, and it’s easy to see why. The prettiness can’t be denied with its “cucumber slices twirled into little rolls, sweet teardrop peppers, radishes, salsa verde and coconut cheese, which is a faux cheese made of coconut milk and sprinkled on the top,” VanHeulen said. “It’s 100 percent vegan and easy to share.”

“I was pleased,” Geddes said. “I knew right away it was the second biggest ever. When you’re involved, you know what’s been grown and what hasn’t been grown.”

In a stretch of 12th Avenue immersed in tradition, Rollies opened as a modern, hip, fun joint. In the land of 1,000 tacos, they still manage to stand out with their fresh take and upbeat vibe. They also manage to keep prices affordable. The Sunday happy hour deals are a steal.

Fill a medium-size bowl with water, and add salt until water is heavily salted. Place seeds in the bowl, and let sit for 1-2 hours.