Jonathan Soroff from Boston Magazine: A Native Bostonian and his love of the city on Takin A Walk

Join Host Buzz Knight with Boston Magazine Contributing Editor Jonathan Soroff as they take a walk at The Public Garden as part of The Boston Gems Series.

Jonathan knows Boston inside and out and he talks in detail of the beauty of this great city.

Show Notes

Jonathan Soroff: A Native Bostonian And His Love Of The City.

Boston is a bustling metropolitan city with more than four million population. Its streets are filled with energy, and there are plenty of different neighbourhoods to explore during the weekends. It has become known for music and food festivals or art exhibitions, which are always worth checking out. Join this conversation where Jonathan Soroff gives us his story as we take a walk in the Boston Public Garden.

 

After growing up in Newton and graduating from Duke University, Jonathan Soroff, 55, began his journalism career at The Boston Herald. For 28 years, he was the lead columnist for The Improper Bostonian Magazine, writing the social column and a celebrity interview in every issue and contributing numerous features. He’s written for various publications, including People Magazine, London's Royal Academy Magazine, The South China Morning Post, Modern Luxury, Dujour, The National, and the South African editions of Elle and Elle Decor.

 

He is currently a contributing editor at Boston Magazine, writing the Person of Interest interview, a quarterly column, and travel content. He also produces travel stories for numerous national and international publications. For several years, he co-hosted a weekly radio program, “Status Report,” on Boston Herald Radio. In 2013, he published his first novel, "Crimes of Fashion.”  He serves on the Board of Overseers at The Boston Ballet, the Advisory Board of the Trustees of the Reservations, the Board of Corporators for Beaver Country Day School in Chestnut Hill, MA, and is a director of the NET Research Foundation, which funds research into carcinoid cancer and related tumours. He lives in Newton, MA, with his husband, Sam Mazzarelli.

 

Tune in!

 

During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:44] Episode intro and a brief history of the Boston Public Garden

[02:49] The first time Soroff visited this park

[03:52] Were Soroff’s childhood dreams related to his love for Boston?

[05:10] How he began his journalism career at The Boston Herald

[12:47] Reasons for a cool breeze in the park, even on a hot day

[14:01] Soroff as the lead columnist for The Improper Bostonian Magazine

[17:23] Celebrities he interviewed for the magazine

[19:42] How Soroff learned his interview style

[20:14] His current position as an editor at Boston Magazine

[22:31] The vibe in town to combat the horrible life over the last few years

[25:00] Common stereotypes about Boston and the question of racism

[28:57] Other areas in the Boston area you can visit besides Boston Public Garden

[31:26] Who Soroff is planning to interview

[32:48] Ending the show and call to action

 

Notable Quotes

• Racism exists everywhere and in every town.
• The average cost to attend a Boston Red Sox baseball game is about $345.
• Good parks are a good place to alter your bad moods.
• To be a good writer, you should also be a great reader.
• There’s always something good in every city.

Resources Mentioned

 

1. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

 

1. Boston Public Garden

 

1. Franklin Park

 

1. The Newbury Luxury Hotel in Boston

Connect With Jonathan Soroff

Website:  http://itsmylifegetyourown.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-soroff-11a4675/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonathan_soroff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonsoroff/