Join the French Cultural Center for an evening of brandy tasting featuring eight Cognacs and Armagnacs, brought to you by Heavenly Spirits.

Christine and Daniel Cooney will lead a fascinating lecture accompanied by a tasting to explore the limits of one’s palate, comparing French brandies and their exclusive characteristics.

GUESTS WILL ENJOY EIGHT DIFFERENT LIQUORS

• Cognac Organic Selection | Distillerie du Peyrat | France
  This Organic Selection is 4 to 5 years old. It is very lively, fresh and fruity.
• Cognac Petite Champagne VSOP | Normandin Mercier | France
  The grapes used are Ugni Blanc and a little Colombard and Folle Blanche, a very rare occurrence in Cognac.
• Cep d’Or XO Premium | Jean Fillioux | France
• Cognac Grande Champagne Très Vieux | Jean Fillioux | France
  Jean Fillioux is an iconic Cognac house that has been producing Cognacs for 5 generations.
• Bas Armagnac Napoléon | Marie Duffau | France
  This Armagnac is fresh and lively, with flavors of cocoa, orange rind and cake batter.
• Napoleon 100% Folle Blanche | Artez Bas Armagnac | France
  Aged a minimum of 6 years, it displays floral aromatics typical of the grape varietal, white peach, dried apricot and orange peel flavors.
• Bas Armagnac Hors d’Age | Dartigalongue | France
  The Dartigalongue family started to distill in 1813 and is the oldest Armagnac house.
• Bas Armagnac 25 years old | Delord | France
  This superb blend displays flavors of cocoa, spices, vanilla, raisins, walnut and cinnamon.

About Heavenly Spirits

Heavenly Spirits is a leading importer of artisanal French spirits, such as Armagnac, Calvados, Cognac, whisky, gin, aperitifs and liqueurs. For the past seven years, the company has been recognized as the number one importer of Armagnac in the US, accounting for 26% of all Armagnac sold each year. The Heavenly Spirits portfolio is represented in 30 US states and includes an impressive list of iconic brands.

About Christine and Dan Cooney

Born in the Cognac region of France, Christine spent summers at her grandparent’s farm north of La Rochelle, where she watched her grandfather, Amédée Foubert, run his winery and distill eau de vie from plums and other fruit grown on the farm. In addition to running his own graphic design and marketing companies, Dan has worked as a Professor of Art and Design for over fifteen years, most recently at Bridgewater State University. His art work, mostly paintings, drawings and sculptures are in collections all over the world. After twenty years of working in the wine and spirits industry and another stay in France, the Cooneys relocated to Massachusetts and, in 2008, created Heavenly Spirits.

Take a Lunch Break & Come to Towne Stove & Spirits on Red Sox Opening Day!

Starting at Noon, we will be selling Hot Dogs for $2 until close!

BUT, toss a bean bag from home plate into the center of a corn hole & you can WIN a hot dog!

ALSO: ENTER for a chance to WIN FREE pair of Red Sox Tickets!

For more information please click here.

Fall is cool and all… but honestly, what would it be without pumpkin spice!?

It’s the flavor of the season that you don’t even need to be #basic to obsess over… and it’s coming to City Table in a BIG way!

City Table is devoting an entire weekend to the sacred pumpkin spice– their special themed menu will be available on both Saturday & Sunday from 10am – 2pm (in addition to their regular brunch menu). They will offer a variety of mouthwatering #pumpkinspice creations, both sweet and savory. From french toast to pasta, they’ve covered it all– check out some of their offerings below!

Cocktail specials coming soon – head to bit.ly/pumpkinspicemenu to view the menu on their website.

Food Specials:

Pumpkin Spice Beignets 
– Cinnamon sugar, espresso crème anglaise for dipping

Basic Parfait
Housemade granola, pumpkin spice yogurt, fresh berries

OMG (Oh My Gourd) 
Two eggs baked in an acorn squash, smoked maple bacon

Maple French Totes 
Griddled sourdough French toast, maple pecan topping,
cinnamon whipped cream, bourbon syrup

#PumpkinRavioli
Candied walnuts, fresh sage, smoked maple cream

Fall is cool and all… but honestly, what would it be without pumpkin spice!?

It’s the flavor of the season that you don’t even need to be #basic to obsess over… and it’s coming to City Table in a BIG way!

City Table is devoting an entire weekend to the sacred pumpkin spice– their special themed menu will be available on both Saturday & Sunday from 10am – 2pm (in addition to their regular brunch menu). They will offer a variety of mouthwatering #pumpkinspice creations, both sweet and savory. From french toast to pasta, they’ve covered it all– check out some of their offerings below!

Cocktail specials coming soon – head to bit.ly/pumpkinspicemenu to view the menu on their website.

Food Specials:

Pumpkin Spice Beignets 
– Cinnamon sugar, espresso crème anglaise for dipping

Basic Parfait
Housemade granola, pumpkin spice yogurt, fresh berries

OMG (Oh My Gourd) 
Two eggs baked in an acorn squash, smoked maple bacon

Maple French Totes 
Griddled sourdough French toast, maple pecan topping,
cinnamon whipped cream, bourbon syrup

#PumpkinRavioli
Candied walnuts, fresh sage, smoked maple cream

Celebrate 20 Years of Sex and the City with The Lenox

What better way to celebrate 20 years since our first introduction to the fabulous four than their religious weekend practice… Brunch!

Grab your leading ladies & join The Lenox in the beautiful Dome Room, Sunday September 30th, for their first ever Sex and the City Brunch. Be transported to the chic streets of Manhattan with their breathtaking terrace and bouquet arrangements.

Your ticket includes:

• Open La Marca Bubbly Bar
• Made-To-Order Omelette Station with farm fresh eggs
• Sweet & Savory Waffle Bar with toppings to include fresh berries, candies, whipped cream, warm Vermont maple syrup, and more
• Build-Your-Own Yogurt Parfait
• Union Square Donuts Custom Donut Wall
• Sex and the City Inspired Games
• Fun Prizes
• Gift Bags
• & More!

The movie and soundtrack will be the perfect backdrop to an afternoon of gossip & glamour. Refresh your memory on everyone’s favorite seasons to prepare for Sex and the City trivia and games sprinkled in between the fun.

Please let The Lenox know the names of everyone in your party during checkout and they will try their best to seat you with your preferences. The best way to guarantee seating with your entire group is to purchase a full table at a discounted rate.

This event is 21+ with a valid ID. All sales are final, sorry no refunds.

Join Taj Boston for a Pop-up Rooftop Brunch and Book Signing featuring Kim Foley MacKinnon and her new book 100 Places to See in Boston Before You Die.

A featured destination in Ms. MacKinnon’s book, the Rooftop at The Taj boasts one of the most dramatic views in Boston of Back Bay and beyond. Each adult ticket includes a copy of 100 Places to See in Boston Before you Die, a curated compendium of the best of Boston, with ideas, essential sights, can’t-miss dining and more. In addition, author Kim Foley Mackinnon will be in attendance to sign books and share her Boston expertise.

The hotel’s culinary team has created a menu that includes something for every palate from omelet and waffle stations, soups and salads, raw bar display, cheese and charcuterie and more. Enjoy assorted entrees, a sushi station, and an Asian station. Brunch has a sweet finish with a selection of desserts.

Join Solas on Boylston Street for the first dinner of their Whiskey Wednesday series!

Enjoy an evening of dinner, drinks and laughs, while learning about the whiskey we all love, Irish Whiskey! Boston’s finest Irish Whiskey Ambassador, Cathal O’Connor, will share his expansive knowledge; while Solas Sous Chef, Alex Galvis, will speak on the inspiration behind her delicious three course meal. Slainte!

Cocktail (Half) Hour:
Featuring Kilbeggan Single Grain

First Course:
Irish Soda Bread Crostini – local bleu cheese, apricot mostrada, sorrel
Paired with Kilbeggan Single Grain

Second Course:
Coffee Rubbed Rack of Lamb – barley risotto, cirtus bok choy, fig butter
Paired with Tyrconnell Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Third Course:
Cinnamon Apple Tart – vanilla bean ice cream, caramel
Paired with Tyrconnell 10yr Sherry Finish

PLUS, a Connemara Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey toast to end the night

Lookout for details on part two of their series January 30, where they will sample whiskeys from all around the world!

Join Solas on Boylston Street for the second dinner of their Whiskey Wednesday series!

Why travel around the world to try new whiskeys when we have them all right here at Solas? Come join Solas for an evening of dinner, drinks & laughs! Beam Suntory’s Maggie Sinclair will share her expansive whiskey knowledge; while Solas Sous Chef, Alex Galvis, will speak on the inspiration behind her delicious three course meal. Slainte!

Cocktail (Half) Hour:
Featuring Canadian Club (Canada)

First Course:
Cucumber and Blood Orange Panzanell – pumpernickel crouton, thyme honey
Paired with Toki Japanese Whiskey (Japan)

Second Course:
Smoked Pork Shoulder – farro & stone fruit salad, shaved brussel sprouts
Paired with Basil Hayden’s Dark Rye (USA)

Third Course:
Pear Banoffee Pie – graham cracker, dulce de leche
Paired with Tyrconnell 10yr Sherry Finish (Ireland)

PLUS, a Japenese Gin Roku toast to end the night!

Lookout for details on part three of their series February 6, where they will sample luxury scotch!

$25 ticket includes:

• Whiskey Tasting with specialty paired appetizers prepared by our Executive Chef
• Green Spot paired with Chipotle & Lime Chicken Sausage
• Redbreast paired with Ribeye & Blue Cheese Bites
• Powers Gold paired with Smoked Salmon Crostini
• Midleton Very Rare paired with Dark Chocolate Foundue
• Redbrast 21′ to cleanse the palate cleanser!
• Q&A with the legendary Alex Thibault
• Welcome whiskey cocktail

This event is 21+.

For more information on Back Bay Social, please click here.

Holiday lovers rejoice! This tasting will prolong the holiday atmosphere at the French Cultural Center!

To kick-off their tasting season, the French Cultural Center will explore the different hot beverages that you can sip during the winter time!

Join them for a warm and new tasting presented by Alexandre Sofjer, resident sommelier at La Voile and 1855 Bar à vin.

Event in English. Advanced RSVP strongly recommended. The general tasting is a standing event – this is not a sit-down seminar. Please email culture@frenchculturalcenter.org to request a seat/chair, if needed.

On the Menu 

• Mulled wine
• Mulled apple cider
• Irish coffee
• Grog
• Russian punch

For more about the French Cultural Center, please click here.