SIDETRACK
MOJO RISING:
If you're the WWE, you want New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski in the stands. The superfan took in a Smackdown Live event Tuesday night in Connecticut — buddy Mojo Rawley was on the card — and cameras caught Gronk cheering with his crew as only he can. Think “I've won the lottery” mixed with “earthquake!” What back injury? ...
OH, CIAO:
Mario Batali will be at 198 Geneva Avenue in Dorchester for the March 31 opening of ABCD’s Dorchester Head Start children's library, which received a grant from the Mario Batali Foundation. The chef and restaurateur will be there — ginger ponytail, orange crocs and all — to read Dr. Seuss's “Green Eggs and Ham” to kids and mingle ...
CAKE NEWS:
The Boston Park Plaza celebrated its 90th anniversary yesterday, commemorating the occasion with a three-by-four-foot cake replica of the Back Bay hotel. The cake was crafted by George Montilio of Montilio's Baking Company and doled out to the public throughout the day. Save the Track a piece.