Purdy’s ‘Mainstreams’ the Lunar New Year with Chocolate

Posted on January 21, 2014January 21, 2014 by Cynthia Cheng Mintz

There’s a Purdy’s Chocolatier near my house, less than a 10 minute walk away. I’m not much of a snacker, so I haven’t made too many purchases from them. However, last week, I saw something different. They were advertising candies for Lunar (Chinese) New Year. I think this is one of the first times I’ve […]

Frocktail Party 2012: New Venue, More Sophistication, Same Awareness

Posted on November 15, 2012May 9, 2015 by Cynthia Cheng Mintz

This year’s Frocktail Party, the annual dress auction social in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, was held at the Arcadian Lofts at the Bay Queen Street, a move from the Burroughes Building location, where the event was held for the past two years. The change in location not only gave the event a […]