We’re at it again with a fun-filled evening of wine at Eataly! This time, we’re embracing the essence of spring and celebrating light, bright, and natural wines!
Join us on Wednesday, April 11 for a walk-around tasting event in La Piazza and enjoy tastes of 21 different white, rosé, red, and bubbly wines with an eco-friendly focus!
Come hungry! Our chefs have developed the perfect assaggini menu featuring plenty of small plates, all priced between $4-10 each.
This is the season’s springtime event you and your friends can’t miss, so buy tickets now!
*Nota bene: Early-bird tickets are available in limited quantity until March 31, 2018.
Ticket includes:
- Admission for one person
- full access to all 21 varieties of wine
- option to enjoy bites from a special menu, available at check-in
***For more information, please click here.
Volunteer Expo
With National Volunteer Week coming up April 15-21, Prudential Center is getting ready with our annual Volunteer Expo on April 12! You get the opportunity to meet with nonprofit groups from the Boston and Greater Boston areas that are all looking for volunteers.
Looking for an opportunity in the area but not sure what is available? Trying to find a group that fits your interests? With over 60 groups participating, this is the forum for you to find just what you’re looking for.
Participating groups may include:
American Lung Association
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
Boston Art & Music Soul (BAMS) Fest
Boston Harbor Now
Boston Pride
Cancer Education and Research
Earthwatch
Epilepsy Foundation of New England
Fresh Truck
Heifer International
Junior League of Boston
Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol Program
New England Aquarium
People Making a Difference
Rescuing Leftover Cuisine
Rosie’s Place
Trinity Boston Foundation
Tutoring Plus
Youth Enrichment Services
AND MANY MORE!
For more information and to register, please click here.
Tastings by Sustainable Producers
Every year, Earth Day reminds us to celebrate our planet, protect the environment, and reflect upon our impact as humans.
From recycling to bicycling, our daily choices can make a difference. This year, join Eataly as we choose to support our local producers, whose sustainable products are good (taste delicious), clean (don’t hurt the environment), and fair (treat employees well).
From 12-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, our marketplace will be transformed into an open farmer’s market featuring over a dozen of our local producers, who will offer complimentary tastes of their sustainable products that are regularly stocked at Eataly. From cheese to charcuterie to wine, our producers will share the stories behind their wares, in addition to suggestions on how to incorporate them into recipes.
Then, on April 22, enjoy 50% off compostable espresso capsules! This line by Caffè Vergnano, Italy’s oldest roasting company, is the first range of compostable capsules compatible with Nespresso machines. Send these capsules back to the Earth through a commercial composting system.
Celebrate Earth Day at OAK Long Bar + Kitchen
OAK Long Bar + Kitchen is celebrating Earth Day on Sunday, April 22 by turning off its lights from 5 p.m. through closing to conserve energy. More than a hundred candles will be placed throughout the dining room to illuminate the space for an unforgettable “Earth, Wine & Fire” candlelit dinner experience in one of Boston’s most beautiful restaurants.
A special à la carte menu by Executive Chef Graham Lockwood will feature sustainably sourced courses and replace the regular dinner menu for the evening. Each dish will highlight ingredients from New England farms and purveyors (see select farms noted below), and the menu’s wine pairings will spotlight New York State and Oregon wines that are produced and grown with sustainable and biodynamic farming practices. A three-course wine pairing will be offered for $30, or these wines can be ordered by the glass for $13-$18 depending on the selection. Those dining between 5-7 p.m.will receive a complimentary taste of rosé upon arrival. The regular bar menu will also be available.
Sunday’s customers will be some of the first to enjoy OAK as a non-plastic straw establishment. The restaurant is permanently ditching plastic straws starting this Friday, April 20. OAK has already been mindful to create cocktails that don’t require a straw, but for those that do and all other straw requests, Hay! Straws will be used moving forward, which are made from natural wheat stems and are 100% biodegradable. The special “Earth, Wine & Fire” dinner menu will be printed on plantable seed paper, and no single-use item (like cocktail napkins) will be offered to tables.
MENU
APPETIZER
Pea & Carrot, pea and ricotta dumplings, charcoal roasted carrots and pistachio – $14
Soter “Planet Oregon” Chardonnay
* Carrots sourced from Ripley Farm, Dover-Foxcroft, ME
South Bay Blondes, egg yolk jam, pickled daikon, radish greens – $18
Brooklyn Oenology “Social Club White”
* Oysters sourced from Onset, Cape Cod, MA
Pate en Croute, pickled vegetables, cranberry gastrique – $15
Forge “Classique” Riesling
* Pork sourced from Alderbrook Farm, South Dartmouth, MA
ENTRÉE
Pan Roasted Monkfish, local bacon, Russian banana potatoes, pickled ramps – $29
Brooklyn Oenology “Broken Land”
* Monkfish sourced from Georges Bank off the coast of MA
* Potatoes sourced from Green Sunshine Farm, Hodgdon, ME
Braised Short Rib, cassoulet, haikuri turnips, radish – $32
Brooklyn Oenology Merlot
* Beef sourced from Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, ME
Chicken Ballotine, wheat berries, spring dug parsnip, cipollini jus – $28
Forge “Classique” Pinot Noir
* Parsnips sourced from Fish Boot Farms, Bowdoinham, ME
* Wheat berries sourced from Maine Grains, Skowhegan, ME
DESSERT
Crème Brûlée, duck eggs, maple sugar, almond – $10
Pacific Rim Riesling Vin De Glaciere
* Maple sourced from Highland Sugarworks, Barre, VT
* Cream sourced from Maple Line Dairy, Hadley, MA
Reservations are encouraged for this “lit” dinner and can be made here or by calling 617-585-7222.
Join us for a unique experience in this 3-course demonstration class featuring Eataly’s favorite produce and products!
In this class, you’ll get to watch and learn as our chef of La Scuola shows you how to prepare authentic Italian dishes with products that you can find right here at Eataly. As Chef demonstrates the necessary techniques, tips, and tricks that go into making the perfect Italian meal, you’ll get to sit back and relax as you enjoy a 3-course dinner paired with wine exclusively selected by our beverage experts.
At the same time, you’ll learn about the Italian quality assurance designations that can be found on products such as cheese, olive oil, and wine. These labels, such as IGP and DOP, help to recognize the history, local areas, traceability, secrets, and the meticulous care taken in production that improves the flavors and enhances the products’ uniqueness and inimitability. Experience a delicious introduction to Italian specialty foods through this intimate cooking demonstration led by our talented and knowledgeable chef.
In this class guests will:
- Observe our resident chef’s step-by-step demonstration of 3 dishes – think dinner & a show!
- Be served all 3 dishes each with a paired wine.
- Learn all the necessary techniques, from selecting ingredients to prepping, chopping, simmering and sautéing to feel confident in your own kitchen.
- Discuss the meaning behind product labels such as IGP, DOP, and Organic.
- Learn more about wines and wine pairings.
- Take home menus, adapted recipes and wine tasting notes.
Menu:
- Bagna Cauda con Mozzarella (Bagna Cauda with House-Made Mozzarella)
- Pasta con Piselli e Prosciutto (Pasta with Peas and Prosciutto)
- Braciole di Manzo con Toma (Beef Braciole with Toma Cheese)
For more information, please click here.
Join Slow Food enthusiasts at Eataly Boston and eat-shop-learn with a local twist!
5:30-6:00 pm*
Take a guided tour of Eataly’s market led by a senior staff member. You will meet everyone from the butcher and the baker to the cheesemaker. Taste traditional Italian foods made fresh in-house using local ingredients alongside specialty foods from New England vendors. *(limited to first 15 guests)
6:00-6:30 pm
Learn about how native New England grains are making a comeback in restaurant and home kitchens, where to find them, and how to mill flour at home from Maria Speck award-winning cookbook author of Simply Ancient Grains (2016 M.F.K. Fisher Award for Excellence in Culinary Writing), and Ancient Grains for Modern Meals (2012 IACP Julia Child Cookbook Award).
6:30-7:30 pm
We’ll assemble knowledge and ingredients- delving into the art of dry vs. fresh pasta with Eataly pastai (pasta-makers) and Melrose-born Seven Hills Pasta Co, learning the story behind traditional shapes and how to make your own at home.
7:30-8:00 pm
Book signing with Maria Speck
8:00-11:00 pm
Stay and shop the market or grab dinner at one of Eataly’s counters, caffes, or restaurants.
For more information, please click here.
Join Eataly Boston for a Special Lambrusco Wine Dinner
In 1860, Cleto Chiarli founded the very first wine-producing company in the Emilia-Romagna region. And nearly a century and a half later, the renowned Chiarli family will be joining us for a very-special wine dinner at Terra!
Cleto Chiarli winery has been producing a full-range of elegant wines for over 150 years, including their ever-popular Lambrusco. The winery’s commitment to excellence has established its reputation as a distinguished company all over the world.
On May 3rd, Chef Dan Bazzinotti will be preparing an excellent 5-course paired perfectly with Chiarli wines. Each dish will feature seasonal ingredients hot off our Italian wood-fired grill. Ranging in styles from sparkling Blanc de Blanc to a Metodo Classico Lambrusco, the selection of wines will perfectly complement each of the rustic dishes. And throughout the evening, the great-grandchildren of Cleto Chiarli will be sharing their compelling stories and insight about the winery and its products.
Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime evening complete with excellent food, exquisite wines, and the company of Lambrusco legends!
For more information, please click here.
Fourth Annual Kentucky Derby Party at OAK Long Bar + Kitchen
On Saturday, May 5, giddyup to OAK Long Bar + Kitchen for its fourth annual Kentucky Derby Party! Mint Juleps will be flowing all afternoon, along with many Derby-inspired special cocktails. Purchase of a specialty cocktail gets you a raffle ticket with a randomly selected horse’s number – after the race winning tickets can be redeemed for a Maker’s Mark prize. The regular food menu will be available plus two southern-inspired specials: Hush Puppies and Hot Fried Chicken Sliders.
Derby attire is highly encouraged. Break out your finest seersucker, sundresses, bowties and hats – prizes will be awarded to “Best Dressed” and “Best Hat.” A big screen TV will be in the dining room for guests to catch all the action.
New this year: Saddle up at the best seats in the house! For $750, reserve a High-Top table with standing room for 12 people at 4:00pm in the heart of the restaurant. Table will include a round of Mint Juleps, two bottles of G.H. Mumm Courdon Rouge (the Official Champagne of the Kentucky Derby) and plenty of bar snacks. Only two High-Tops available, will book fast. Call 617-267-5222 to reserve.
No tickets required. Join the party starting at 4:00pm; the post time is 6:34pm and race time is 6:46pm. For reservations, please call 617-267-5222 or book via OpenTable.
DRINK SPECIALS
Mint Julep – 15
Maker’s Mark Bourbon, mint, lemon, crushed ice
Triple Crown – 15
peach infused Maker’s 46 old-fashioned
Winner’s Circle – 18
G.H. Mumm Brut Cordon Rouge, raspberries, lemon, titos vodka
Talk Derby To Me – 15
house rum blend, fresh juices, crushed ice
Horsing Around – 15
Sipsmith Gin, cucumber, jalapeno, agave, lemon
Frozen Margarita (because, Cinco De Mayo!) – 15
house margarita mix
MENU SPECIALS
Hush Puppies – 9
with remoulade
Hot Fried Chicken Sliders – 12
dukes, lettuce, cheddar, bread and butter pickles
Our grand rosé celebration is back by popular demand! Kick off summer with a night of rosé and oysters in La Piazza—the heart of Eataly Boston!
Typically served chilled, rosé is the ideal wine for a sizzling summer day. This versatile vino has the refreshing quality of white wine and the body and structure of red wine, making it a perfect complement to a wide variety of dishes.
As you stroll through our jovial square, stop and taste over 15 types of refreshing rosé and learn about each one’s unique characteristics. And if you crave bites to pair with your blush-colored vino, we’ve got you covered! Indulge in bivalves by Island Creek Oysters or enjoy our chef’s optional menu with seasonal plates from L’Orto, our newest pop-up restaurant in La Piazza.
Tickets to our rosé celebration include:
- Full access to over 15 varieties of Italian rosé
- A complimentary oyster from Island Creek
- Option to indulge in bites from our new pop-up restaurant, L’orto
Gather your friends and summer flings to indulge in this special rosé-filled summer evening at Eataly!
For more information, please click here.
Didn’t get your invite to the Oscars? It’s just as well because the Ellie Fund is hosting their 23rd Annual Red Carpet Gala the same evening with an epic awards watching party and tasting event.
On Sunday, February 24th, head on over to the Fairmont Copley Plaza to join Boston’s top movers & shakers in a celebration of film, philanthropy and food from some of the city’s best chefs. You’ll have the chance to meet Stefano Zimei of Chopps American Bar & Grill, Delio Susi of Sulmona, Patrick McRell of Our Fathers, Tatiana Rosana of Outlook at the Envoy, Sean MacAlpine of City Table, Stan Hilbert owner of Forage, Efe Onoglu of Nahita and Brian Mercury of Oak + Rowan.
In addition to the chef stations, there’ll be a cocktail reception, silent & live auctions, streaming of the awards show straight from Hollywood, dancing and live music. The night is all in support of the nonprofit’s mission to help breast cancer patients with transportation, light housekeeping, grocery assistance and more. Tickets are $300 per person, and you can reserve an entire table if you’ve got a group of eight — get more details and find the tickets this way.
Photos and text from Boston Chefs
