Back Bay Association Members
are
Cordially Invited to Attend a
City Council Round Table
Featuring
Councilor Michelle Wu
City Council President, Councilor at-Large
Councilor Michael Flaherty
Councilor at-Large
Councilor Annissa Essaibi – George
Councilor at-Large
Councilor Ayanna Pressley
Councilor at-Large
June 15, 2017
8:30 am
The Colonnade Hotel
120 Huntington Avenue
Sponsored by
A South of France Summer Night with Friends, Pastis and Pétanque
Join the French Cultural Center for an evening of fun for a partie de pétanque on their front lawn! This southern French tradition cannot be experienced without the customary refreshing glass of pastis or lemonade, of course!
La Muse Verte Pastis will be provided courtesy of Heavenly Spirits, an importer specializing in French craft beverages. Heavenly Spirits will be a featured speaker in the fall edition of their Food and Wine Discovery Series.
About Pétanque
Pétanque is a form of boules where the goal is to toss or roll hollow steel balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called a cochonnet (literally “piglet”) or jack, while standing inside a circle with both feet on the ground. The game is normally played on hard dirt or gravel. It can be played in public areas in parks, or in dedicated facilities called boulodromes. Similar games are bocce, bowls and (adapted to ice) curling.
The current form of the game originated in 1907 or 1910 in La Ciotat, in Provence, France. The French name pétanque (borrowed into English, with or without the acute accent) comes from petanca in the Provençal dialect of the Occitan language, deriving from the expression pès tancats, meaning ‘feet fixed’ or ‘feet planted’ (on the ground)
After the development of the all-metal boule, pétanque spread rapidly from Provence to the rest of France.
Join The Charlesmark for their Monthly Wine Tasting
Enjoy the relaxed presentation and self-guided tour of The Charlesmark’s wine tasting with personal pouring service and tasting comments. Presented in our stylish hip lounge space.
Your $25 tickets gets you:
- 6 samples of different wines
- Cheese, crackers, and light appetizers
- Free drink ticket worth $12 for a future visit
- Raffle prizes for hotel stays and lounge visits
- Signature Martini Shots
Space is limited, so purchase your tickets today!
On Wednesday, June 21st, The Rooftop at Taj Boston will be transformed into a chic Pop-Up Rosé Lounge to toast the first day of summer and the summer solstice. Boasting one of the most dramatic views in the Back Bay, the rooftop lounge – located 17 stories up – features views from the State House and Boston Common to Fenway Park and The Charles River.
Partnering with Whispering Angel, the evening will feature a variety of wines and, of course, bubbles. Chef Gidda, has prepared a menu of small bites to perfectly complement the wines, and the space will be transformed into a sophisticated lounge perfect for the first official evening of summer.
Tickets are $65 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity and include all food and beverage for the evening with live entertainment. The Rose Lounge opens at 6:00 p.m.
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Guests must be 21 or older.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Valet parking fee $30
Self parking is available at the Boston Common Garage on Charles St.
Public Transportion to the Green Line Arlington Street Station
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Call 617-598-5255 or email zoe.kelly@tajhotels.com
What’s the refund policy?
24 hours required
On June 21, Fairmont Copley Plaza will celebrate one of the longest days of the year with a White & Bright Summer Solstice Party.
Break out your whitest of whites or brightest of brights and toast to the start of summer. Bubbles and cocktails will be provided including Billecart Salmon Champage, Square One Vodka, New Age White, and Charles de Fere “Cuvée Jean Louis” Blanc de Blanc “Ice.”
Chef Laurent Poulain has created a menu of sophisticated hors d’ouevres to complement perfectly with the cocktails.
The White & Bright Summer Solstice Party will be on Wednesday, June 21 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person, including cocktails, hors d’ouevres, taxes and gratuity.
Photo: BostonChefs.com
Celebrate a better Taco Tuesday at Michael Schlow’s Tico Boston with special taco and beer offerings. Bring a friend (or two) and treat yourself to six tacos (beef or pork) and five Coronitas for $30.
For more about Tico in Boston’s Back Bay, please click here.
Join Fleming’s Boston for a special cocktail dinner featuring four extraordinary cocktails from A Wicked Fleming’s Dinner. This one-night-only event includes a perfectly prepared four course menu, expertly curated by Sous Chef Poi Ali. Tables are limited, so please reserve yours today.
First Course
Passed Hor D’oeuvres
Savory Apple Flatbread & Seared Ahi Tuna Crostini
Witches Death- Prosecco over Cotton Candy with a Pop Rock Rim
Second Course
Passion Fruit Shrimp
Seared Jumbo Shrimp served with a Passion Fruit Agrodolce Sauce
Land of AHHHS- Malibu Rum Mango Puree lemon juice with a sugared rim
Third Course
Filet and Scallop
Filet over Crispy Potato Pancake garnished Asparagus and a Gorgonzola Cream Sauce paired with Pan Seared Sea Scallops and a Red Pepper Lime Drizzle
Flying Monkey Sangria, Dreaming Tree Merlot Blood Orange Vodka Fruit Juice
Dessert
White Chocolate Mousse
Choice of Good or Evil White Chocolate Mousse
Emerald City- Lemoncello Liqueur
Photo: BostonChefs.com
Celebrate a better Taco Tuesday at Michael Schlow’s Tico Boston with special taco and beer offerings. Bring a friend (or two) and treat yourself to six tacos (beef or pork) and five Coronitas for $30.
For more about Tico in Boston’s Back Bay, please click here.
Celebrate the 4th 52 Stories Up
Sky-High Fourth of July kicks off at 6:00pm with a one-hour welcome reception with an open bar and passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by a five course seated dinner. Live music will be provided by The Liz Tobias Trio until the simulcast of the Boston Pops performance from the Hatch Shell. Guests will also have a perfect view of the fireworks over the Charles River, beginning at approximately 10:30 (weather permitting).
MENU
PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES
Crab Meat Cucumber Cup with Citrus Aioli;
Beef Carpaccio Crostini with Lemon Peppercorn Sauce;
Honeydew & Mint Gazpacho;
Smoked Salmon Canape with Caviar & Chive Crème Fraiche
PLUS DISPLAY STATIONS
Jumbo Cocktail Shrimp; Crab Claws; Cape Cod Oysters
New England Cheese Board; Nuts & Fruit Preparations;
Grilled, Roasted & Raw Summer Vegetables; Assorted Dips;
House Made Hummus & Baba Gannoush; Grilled Pita Bread;
and more.
Dinner
Appetizer Sampler
Alaskan King Crab Legs with Sriracha Aioli
Seared Tuna Crudo with Pineapple Chili Salsa
House Made Bread Stick with Truffle Butter, Prosciutto di Parma
Chicken Liver Pate with Grilled Peach Relish
Lobster, Grilled Corn, Tomato & Watermelon Salad
Thai Chili Vinaigrette
Lemon Ricotta Caramelle Pasta
English Pea Puree, Summer Tomatoes, Corn Shoots
Slow Roasted Sliced Beef Tenderloin
Grilled Miso Rubbed Jumbo Shrimp
Boursin and Scallion Potato Cake, Summer Vegetables,
Bearnaise Sauce
Blueberry Cheesecake, Red Currant Mousse
White Godiva Chocolate Sauce
Photo: BostonChefs.com
Celebrate a better Taco Tuesday at Michael Schlow’s Tico Boston with special taco and beer offerings. Bring a friend (or two) and treat yourself to six tacos (beef or pork) and five Coronitas for $30.
For more about Tico in Boston’s Back Bay, please click here.
