Kellie Speed

Kellie Speed is a native Bostonian and a freelance writer/editor/copywriter with more than 20 years experience writing for a variety of local and national publications, including CBS Boston, Electrical Contractor, Gayot, MapQuest, Groupon, The Boston Globe, Mohegan Sun's Legends and Amtrak's Arrive. She also contributed to Moon Metro's Boston guidebook published by Avalon Travel Publishing. Kellie can be reached at kkspeed@aol.com or kspeed@hauteliving.com.

Posts by Kellie Speed

Haute Secrets Boston: Barbara Lynch

Chef Barbara Lynch is one of the most beloved chefs in Boston and also revered as one of the foremost chefs in America, trained in the classic European manner through a series of apprenticeships under some of Boston’s greatest culinary talent. Today, her collection of restaurants under Barbara Lynch Gruppo include No. 9 Park, Sportello, B&G Oysters, The Butcher Shop, Drink, Menton and Stir.

Haute Spots Nantucket: Brant Point Grill

With its notable gray shingles and white shutters, the luxury hotel is home to Brant Point Grill, best known to locals as BPG, which is even better known for its Pineland Farms all natural steaks and fresh local seafood dishes. The restaurant is located just a few cobblestone blocks away from Nantucket center, Brant Point Beach and Brant Point Lighthouse so you can easily walk from downtown Nantucket for lunch or dinner here.

5 Haute Shops for Golf Gear around Boston

Whether you are looking for a new set of clubs, a stylish polo, seasonal windbreaker or even a golf cart, you can find it all at these area golf shops. Here’s a look at the top five in and around Boston.

Haute Spots Nantucket: Met on Main

There is nothing quite like summer on Nantucket with its cobblestone lined Main Street, boutique shops and one of our favorite restaurants, Met on Main. The restaurant came to the island a few years ago compliments of Kathy Sidell, who owns and operates Met Restaurant Group that also has locations in Dedham, Natick and Boston’s Back Bay.

Top Five Ways to Spend Memorial Day in Boston

With temperatures slated to be in the 80s this weekend, it’s time to honor the holiday by attending a few events. Here is a look at the top five ways to spend this Memorial Day weekend in Boston.

Haute Secrets Boston: Debora Konig

Konig is the Area Director of Marketing and Business Development of two shopping destinations at Copley Place in Back Bay and The Shops at Chestnut Hill. Some of the stores in Copley include Neiman Marcus, Louis Vuitton, Barneys New York, Chanel, Burberry, Dior (and the soon to be Versace). Over at The Shops at Chestnut Hill, in Chestnut Hill, MA she oversees the only Bloomingdale’s in Massachusetts, Stuart Weitzman, CUSP by Neiman Marcus and NIC+ZOE.

Haute Spots Boston: Del Frisco’s Grille

Everyone knows the name Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House located in the Seaport District is synonymous with juicy, seasoned steaks and gorgeous waterfront views, but what you may not realize is its more laid back counterpart has come to the ‘burbs. Meet Del Frisco’s Grille located in tony Chestnut Hill.

The Best Spots for Memorial Day Picnics in Boston

In a couple of weeks, families will come together for a day of reflection on and remembrance of those who have died in active military service. After honoring our fallen at the Mass Military Heroes flag planting on Boston Common, take the family to any of these parks for a leisurely outdoor picnic. Here’s a look at five of the best spots in Boston.

Tame Your Tresses at These Five Boston Area Blow Dry Bars

From sleek and silky to soft and curly, the stylists will help you choose a new look that will give you an added boost of confidence. Here’s a look at five of the best blow dry salons in and around Boston.

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