September 22, 2025 - La Padrona, CineFest Latino Boston, and Primary Trust

Boston’s dining scene just scored a national spotlight: “The New York Times” has named La Padrona one of the best restaurants in America. The Back Bay restaurant is the vision of Eric Papachristos and chef Jody Adams. Eric Papachristos joins The Culture Show to talk about this recognition and the state of Boston’s restaurant scene; he’s a co-founder and CEO of A Street Hospitality Group.From there Film takes center stage with CineFest Latino Boston, running September 24–28 at venues across the city. The annual festival celebrates films by and about Latinos, showcasing stories that span countries, cultures, and genres. Sabrina Avilés, an independent filmmaker and the festival’s founder and executive director, joins us for a sneak  preview. To learn more go here.Finally, Dawn M. Simmons, Artistic Director of SpeakEasy Stage  joins The Culture Show to talk about the Pulitzer Prize–winning play “Primary Trust.”  Written by Eboni Booth, it follows Kenneth, a man bound by years of routine, whose life opens up –for the better–in the face of an abrupt change. Staging. “Primary Trust’ is on through October 11th. To learn more go here.