With two chocoholic parents, I have no idea how I managed not to have a serious sweet tooth. I can usually resist eating chocolate and candy, but when a craving calls, I don’t hold back! Lucky for me, Boston has an amazing selection of bakeries […]
When we decided to visit the French Riviera this summer, visions of Grace Kelly and Cary Grant in “To Catch a Thief” immediately came to mind. The 1950s glamour of the Cote d’Azur, captured so perfectly in this film, was exactly what I envisioned as I packed […]
As the summer season winds down, I plan to enjoy as many oysters and cool glasses of rosé as possible. With one oyster, I am instantly transported to an oceanside retreat with salty breezes and waves crashing…ok, maybe not that extreme, but you get the point. Oysters are one of […]
From the moment the temperatures even hint at warming up, to the time when all the leaves turn to a kaleidoscope of colors, Boston’s outdoor dining scene thrives. There is a certain electricity in the air when you walk down Newbury Street or the South End’s Tremont Street and […]
I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream. I love ice cream, but only if it is really, really good ice cream…oh, and only if there are super unique flavors. Sorry, vanilla and chocolate! If you are going to get a cone on a hot […]
Hi, I’m Alyssa and welcome to The A-Lyst! The A-Lyst is a Boston-based lifestyle blog curating the very best of style, beauty, food, and travel. My love affair with Boston began when I was just a little girl, and for the past 20 years, I’ve been […]
