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Jul
14
Thu
Kenwood Wine Dinner at Davio’s Boston
Jul 14 @ 6:00 pm
Kenwood Wine Dinner at Davio's Boston @ Davio's | Boston | Massachusetts | United States

Join Davio’s Boston and senior winemaker Pat Henderson of Kenwood Vineyards for a 5 course dinner paired with wine!

KENWOOD WINE DINNER 

BENVENUTO
Lobster Gougere
Goat Cheese Puffs
2014 Kenwood Vineyards Chardonnay, Sonoma

ANTIPASTO
Crispy Soft Shell Crab, Charred Corn, Vidalia Onion, Avocado Relish
2013 Kenwood Vineyards Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley

FARINACEO
Spaghetti, Heirloom Tomatoes, Guanciale, Burrata Cheese
2014 Kenwood Vineyards Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley

PIATTO DEL GIORNO
Prime Sirloin, Polenta Fries, Baby Carrots, Fava Beans, Cipollini  
2012 Kenwood Vineyards ‘Six Ridges’ Cabernet, Alexander Valley

DOLCE
Chocolate Torte, Amarena Cherry Ice Cream
Sandeman Founders Reserve Port

$95 PER PERSON, PLUS TAXES AND GRATUITIES.

Tickets much be purchased in advance. When purchasing tickets, 7% MA meals tax will be added to the ticket price. Gratuity to be paid on the evening of the event. All ticket sales are final.

Jul
27
Wed
Champagne and Shopping with DVF Boston
Jul 27 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Please note, this event is open to Back Bay Association members only.

Make your lunch break a little sweeter with some champagne and cupcakes at DVF!

Pop into the Newbury Street location from 12pm – 2pm — RSVP and you’ll also enjoy 20% off your purchase all day!DVF BBA Member Shopping Event

Sep
15
Thu
Post 390 Farm-to-Post Dinner Series #5: Kimball Fruit Farm
Sep 15 @ 6:00 pm

Join Post 390 for the fifth of a 6-part “Farm to Post” dinner series in 2106. This dinner will highlight the best of Kimball Fruit Farm, a third generation family-run farm owned and operated by Carl and Marie Hills. The evening will start with a reception, followed by a four course dinner.

Tickets are limited and are available for $55.

The final date for the the dinners series will be November 2nd for their “Novemberfest” celebration.

About Kimball Fruit Farm

Kimball Fruit Farm grows a variety of fruits and vegetables for the retail and wholesale trade at their Pepperell store and 12 farmers markets throughout New England. Aside from over 70 varieties of award-winning heirloom tomatoes, they are swimming in peaches (white and yellow freestone), corn (white and two color), apples (nearly 40 varieties), pears (6 varieties), and an amazing array of other fruits, vegetables, greens and herbs.

Mar
7
Tue
Bar Boulud Hosts a California-Inspired Wine Dinner with Beckmen Vineyards
Mar 7 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bar Boulud Hosts a California-Inspired Wine Dinner with Beckmen Vineyards @ Bar Boulud | Boston | Massachusetts | United States

Bar Boulud is bringing the distinctive tastes of a blossoming California vineyard to Boston’s bustling Back Bay. Located in picturesque Santa Ynez Valley, Beckmen Vineyards is a family-owned vineyard and winery with a passion for crafting high-end Rhône wines from estate grown, biodynamic grapes.

 

Guests are invited to join Bar Boulud’s Sommelier, David Bérubé, for this educational five-course dinner that will feature classically complex and dramatic wines paired with seasonal dishes, such as Grilled Octopus and Roasted Porchetta, from Chef de Cuisine Michael Denk and Pastry Chef Robert Differ.

The “Beckmen Wine Dinner” menu will be served as follows:

Assortment of Canapés
Fried oyster with nori aïoli and goat cheese tart with honey and walnuts
Louis de Grenelle, Crémant de Loire, Cuvée Platine, Brut

 

Smoked Trout Rillettes
Toasted sourdough, black mission figs, crème fraîche
        Beckmen, Chardonnay, Purisima Mountain Vineyard, Ballard Canyon 2014

 

Grilled Octopus
Almond purée, arugula, blood orange, Castelvetrano olives
Beckmen, Syrah Blend, Cuvee Le Bec, Santa Ynez Valley, 2014

 

Roasted Porchetta
Caramelized fennel purée, golden raisins,
pickled mustard seeds, peppercress
Beckmen, Syrah, Purisima Mountain Vineyard, Ballard Canyon, 2014

 

Equatorial Chocolate Tart
55% ganache, almond crunchy, framboise foam
Beckmen, Grenache, Estate, Santa Ynez Valley, 2014

 

*Ticket price includes gratuity and taxes.

Apr
23
Sun
Concert: Countertenor Andreas Scholl – Desiring Beauty
Apr 23 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Concert: Countertenor Andreas Scholl - Desiring Beauty @ Old South Church | Boston | Massachusetts | United States

Don’t miss renowned countertenor Andreas Scholl in a rare Boston appearance!

Desiring Beauty is an intimiate exploration of Dowland, Johnson, Handel, Caccini & more, accompanied by stellar American musicians Victor Coelho (lute), David Dolata (theorbo) and Laura Jeppesen (viola da gamba).

Early Bird $40 tickets are available now through February 1st. This extraordinary 1-hour performance will be followed by a leisurely meet-and-greet/CD signing by the artists.

Jun
30
Fri
A Wicked Cocktail Dinner at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Jun 30 @ 6:00 pm
A Wicked Cocktail Dinner at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar @ Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar | Boston | Massachusetts | United States

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

Nov
16
Thu
Daou Wine Dinner
Nov 16 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Daou Wine Dinner

Special Guest: George Daou, Owner/ Winemaker

Join Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar for a special wine dinner featuring three extraordinary wines from Daou Vineyards. This one-night-only event includes a perfectly prepared four course menu, expertly curated by Chef Partner Poi Ali. Tables are limited, so please reserve yours today.

First Course
Assorted Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
prosciutto-wrapped high country asparagus and bacon-wrapped scallops
DAOU, Chardonnay Paso Robles, 2015

Second Course
Carpaccio Salad
beef tenderloin, arugula, parmesan crouton, sun-dried tomato, onion, creamy caper vinaigrette
PESSIMIST by DAOU, Red Blend Paso Robles, 2016

Third Course
Iron-Crusted CAB Ribeye with Grilled Shrimp
horseradish mashed potatoes, daou reserve cabernet reduction
DAOU, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Paso Robles, 2015

Fourth Course
Rustic Berry Tart
blueberry, strawberry, raspberry, rustic pie crust
Coffee or Tea

CALL 617-292-0808 TO RESERVE

Apr
5
Thu
Terra Wine Dinner Series: From Barbera to Barolo! Dinner with Francesca Vajra of G.D. Vajra
Apr 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Terra Wine Dinner

Francesca Vajra is one of the owner-winemakers for G.D. Vajra in Barolo and will be joining us at Terra to host a very special wine dinner. Francesca’s depth of knowledge and charm will offer compelling insight into this small but renowned producer in Piemonte known for making both adventurous and traditional wines.

With a matured ripening comes an innate elegance and intensity. The soil breeds the wines to be rich and fragrant. The climate lends to smaller batches, where the quality is palpable. As exemplified at the winery: “We believe in beauty, craftsmanship, attention to detail and creativity with respect for tradition” — and it shows!

Together with G.D. Vajra Wines, guests will embark on an exploration of this beloved winery — from Barbera to Barolo and beyond — alongside a delicious authentic menu from our very own Chef Dan Bazzinotti.

Terra Wine Dinner

This six-course dinner and evening of Piemontese celebration is $165 per person (inclusive of gratuity).

1st course 

Mosciame

House-Cured tuna, pea shoots, rhubarb mostarda

2nd course

Spigola Cruda

European sea bass, baby artichokes, Sorrento lemon, stinging nettle

3rd course

Salumi/Formaggi

Chefs selection of housemade salumi and hand picked cheeses from our Mongers

4th course

Agnolotti

Capon, brodo, charred ramp butter, Grana Padano

5th course

Agnello Ripieno

Roasted and stuffed lamb loin, black trumpet mushrooms, spring onion

6th course

Brown Sugar Cake with smoked pineapple

 

Wines for the evening will be as follows:

N.S. Della Neve Extra Brut Rose NV

Luigi Baudana, Langhe Bianco Dragon 2016

G.D. Vajra, ‘Kye’ Langhe Freisa 2013

Barbera d’Alba Superiore 2014

Barolo Ravera 2013

Moscato d’Asti 2016

May
5
Sat
Derby de Mayo Party
May 5 all-day

If you can’t decide if you want to celebrate Cinco de Mayo or the Kentucky Derby then just celebrate both at this Boston bar in Back Bay and the home to one of the best outdoor patios. Guests can enjoy classics like a Mint Julep or Caballo Picante for the holidays and are encouraged to come dressed with hats and bowties. Plus, prizes will be awarded to the best dressed guest!

 

Derby de Mayo

Mint Julep

*   2 oz. Bulleit Bourbon
*   1 oz. Simple Syrup
*   Crushed Mint Garnish and Fresh Mint Sprig
Serve in a Highball with crushed ice

Caballo Picante

*   1oz. Don Julio Blanco
*   1oz. Montelobos Mezcal
*   .5oz. Pineapple
*   .5oz. Lime
*   .5oz. Simple Syrup
*   1 Jalapeño sliced and shaken with ice server in a rocks glass.
Garnish with Jalapeno slices and lime wedge

 

*** For more information, please click here.

Derby Day at OAK Long Bar + Kitchen
May 5 @ 4:00 pm – May 6 @ 1:00 am

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.

Derby

 

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


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