Guests join The Ritz-Carlton, Boston for an elegant breakfast buffet with Mrs. Claus and her friends from Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker for live music, storytelling, and interactive holiday activities.
WHEN:
Saturdays, December 16 and 23
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
$72 per adult, $44 per child
Reservations are required
*Special Donation Note: Guests are welcome to bring a new, unwrapped toy for Catching Joy, who is The Ritz-Carlton, Boston’s Community Footprints partner. Catching Joy will donate all toys that are collected to children in need prior to the holidays. For every toy donated, guests will be entered to win four tickets to see Boston Ballet’s production of La Sylphide, backstage passes to meet principal dancers, and dinner for 4 at Artisan Bistro.
Order up your Hot Cocoa ‘Nice’ or ‘Naughty’ by adding your favorite spirit
Avery Bar at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston invites guests to sit by the fireplace and warm up with a selection of decadent sweets and pastries along with a cup of hot cocoa. With an option to keep your cocoa “nice” or make it “naughty” by adding your favorite spirit, guests can tailor their cocoa table side as they wish. Whether one may be nearby ice-skating at Frog Pond, stepping out of a matinee performance of Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker, or simply in the area to shop, it is the perfect way to keep warm this holiday season starting Saturday, December 9th.
$39.00 per adult, or $28 per child. *Price excludes alcohol. Reservations are not needed, but are recommended. Guests may call +1 617 574.7295 for reservation information.
Order up your Hot Cocoa ‘Nice’ or ‘Naughty’ by adding your favorite spirit
Avery Bar at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston invites guests to sit by the fireplace and warm up with a selection of decadent sweets and pastries along with a cup of hot cocoa. With an option to keep your cocoa “nice” or make it “naughty” by adding your favorite spirit, guests can tailor their cocoa table side as they wish. Whether one may be nearby ice-skating at Frog Pond, stepping out of a matinee performance of Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker, or simply in the area to shop, it is the perfect way to keep warm this holiday season starting Saturday, December 9th.
$39.00 per adult, or $28 per child. *Price excludes alcohol. Reservations are not needed, but are recommended. Guests may call +1 617 574.7295 for reservation information.
Post 390 Hosts Bantam Cider Company, Lamplighter Brewing Company, Jack’s Abby, and Berkshire Brewing Company for Farm to Post Dinner
Beer isn’t just for drinking! Join Post 390 to kick off Farm to Post “Cooking with Craft Beer” on Wednesday, January 24. Post 390’s “Farm to Post” tasting series features a monthly spotlight on some of New England’s finest farmers, producers, vineyards, brewers, and fishermen and focuses on ingredients that are sourced locally, and produced sustainably. Every month or so Executive Chef Nick Deutmeyer and his team create a special “Farm to Post” menu highlighting products from these farms and producers.
The first dinner of the 2018 series will include a unique menu with craft beer and cider from Bantam Cider Company, Lamplighter Brewing Company, Jack’s Abby, and Berkshire Brewing Company incorporated into each dish.
Tickets are $55.00 and include a welcome reception, four course dinner, and beverage pairings. Chat with some of New England’s top craft brewers while you discover a new way to enjoy your favorite beers. Tax and gratuity are included. Limited tickets available.
Reception
Cheese display featuring 5 local cheeses each paired with its own beer or cider
La Quercia Copa with picholine olive crostini, ricotta, rojo cider reduction (paired with Bantam Bigsby)
Pork Rillettes with puffed pig’s skin, wunderkind cider mostarda, frisee (paired with Bantam Bigsby)
First Course
Orange Zest & Laurel Cured Ocean Trout
child of the sun ale & sunchoke soup, hedgehog mushrooms, battered caper berries, rye toast
Paired with Idle Hands Iron Garde
Second Course
Roast Squab with Pomegranate & Honey
crispy éponine ale polenta, beer pickled chili pepper, cooling herbs
Paired with Lamplighter IPA
Third Course
Kentucky Bourbon Filet Mignon
saxonator braised oxtail daube, garlic bone marrow toast, parsnip puree, brussels sprouts, pickled shallot
Paired with Jack’s Abby Framinghammer
Fourth Course
Rooted Barley Cake
scotch ale ice cream, lemon curd, brown butter mousse, pink pepper hazelnut brittle
Paired with Berkshire Brewing Raspberry Barleywine
For more information, please click here.
A Cheese Filled Evening
On Wednesday, April 4th, the cheese stands together at Post 390 for a very special Massachusetts Cheese Trail Farm-to-Post dinner. Executive Chef Nick Deutmeyer has invited his cheesiest friends to the restaurant and created a menu to showcase the best in Massachusetts cheesemaking. Representatives from local fromageries like Upinngil Farm, Ruggles Hill Creamery, and Westfield Farm will be on-site to discuss their cheeses while you enjoy a four-course dinner with each course showcasing a different maker. The evening kicks off at 6:00pm with a welcome reception over passed hors d’oeuvres featuring three Upinngil Farm cheeses, followed by a quartet of queso courses, and finishing with a bonus cheese from Shy Brother’s Farm (in case you get the munchies in the Uber). Tickets are $55 including tax and tip, and if you can’t make it, the Mass. Cheese Trail menu will be available during dinner service at Post for a limited time.
RECEPTION
Upinngil Farm (Gill, MA)
Upinggillar, Spinach, Bacon, Paté Brisée
Feta, Cucumber, Oven Roasted Tomato
Ayrshire, Herbed Butter Cracker, Jagerwurst
FIRST COURSE
Robinson Farm (Hardwick, MA)
Arpeggio “the aroma and flavor notes of the terroir in one bite”
Early Spring Asparagus, Sugar-Stack Ham, Foraged Morels, Caramelized Onion Soubise
SECOND COURSE
Ruggles Hill Creamery (Hardwick, MA)
Greta’s Fair Haven “fruity, peppery, and densely textured”
Chilled Roast Chicken, Marbled Rye, Pickled Green Strawberries, Cracked Black Pepper, Green Peas
ENTRÉE
Westfield Farm (Hubbardston, MA)
Hubbardston Blue Cow “surface ripened…very soft and creamy center”
Garlic & Herb Leg of Lamb, Duck Fat Fried Potatoes, Lemon Smashed Peas, Pan Drippings
DESSERT
Smith Country Cheese (Winchendon, MA)
Extra Aged Gouda “creamy, nutty parm-like cheese”
Strawberry & Almond ‘Shortcake’, Aged Gouda Ice Cream, Strawberry-Gouda Crumb, Rhubarb Jam, Toasted Almonds
TAKE HOME
Shy Brother’s Farm (Westport Point, MA)
Hannahbells “thimble-shaped morsels that pack a dramatic throw-weight of pungency and lingering flavor”
Join Post 390 Restaurant and Some of Massachusetts’ Best Breweries for our Annual Beer and Slider Party!
If you’ve been patiently biding your time for the chance to talk craft beer with the experts, Post 390 has the opportunity for you. On Sunday, April 8th, the contemporary Back Bay tavern hosts their annual Sip & Slide party featuring a line-up of local breweries (the sips) and a slew of gourmet sliders (the slides) from Executive Chef Nick Deutemeyer. From 12:00-2:00pm, you’ll get to mingle with the brewery reps from area faves like Jack’s Abby, Notch, Lamplighter, Berkshire Brewing, Two Roads, Harpoon and Bantam Cider. And you’ll get to snack on a wide variety of sliders including BBQ bulgogi, a breakfast sausage slider, and a banana bread whoopie pie slider. You’ll even get to cast your vote for your favorite combo (you can see the tentative match-ups below), which will enter you to win a range of fun prizes.
Beer and Sliders
Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers Blood Orange Wheat Lager & Korean BBQ Bulgogi Slider with Blood Orange Zest
Berkshire Brewing Company Green Gown American Double / Imperial IPA & Thinly Sliced Lamb Slider with Garam Masala, Tzaziki, Andhara Tomato Relish, Naan
Harpoon Brewery Weizenbock & Banana Bread Whoopie Pie Slider
Notch Brewing Cerne Pivo Euro Dark Lager & Fresh Fish Slider with Remoulade, Czech Bread
Two Roads Brewing Co. No Limits Hefeweizen & Dry-Rubbed Jamaican Jerk Pork Slider with Crispy Plantains, Grace Spiced Aioli, Coconut Bun
Lamplighter Brewing Co. Cuppa English Pale Ale & Breakfast Sausage Slider with Brioche Doughnut, Cheese, Maple Glaze
Bantam Cider Buzzwig & Grilled Cheese Slider with Shaved Apples, Fried Chicken, Pickled Shallots, Arugula
***To purchase tickets, please click here.
Did someone say trivia? Abso-f-ing-lutely.
Kick up your Manolos because Sex and the City Trivia is coming to MJ O’Connor’s Park Plaza. Grab your girlfriends and test your knowledge of the fabulous four. We’ll cover everything from Post-it breakup notes to the wedding that never was.
Trivia will begin at 6:30pm – teams will be registered on a first come, first served basis and will close after the first 35 teams have signed up. Teams cannot exceed 6 people.
An RSVP on Eventbrite does not guarantee a table or team. We recommend your team plans to arrive early to secure your spot – don’t worry, we’ll keep the cosmos coming while you wait.
Trivia is 21+ with a valid ID.
May 12, 1669 was the first gathering of Old South.
In the 350 years since, Old South Church has taken bold stances and pursued justice and mercy. The church of Benjamin Franklin and Samuel Adams, of Phillis Wheatley and the Boston Tea Party, they continue to make history in the 21st century. And they think that deserves some celebration! The schedule of events for the day includes:
- 11:00am Festive Anniversary Worship Service
- 12:30pm Ceremony: Heraldic trumpets, dignitaries, an interfaith blessing.
- 1:00pm 350th Birthday Party: Cupcakes & ice cream, magician, games, reenactors, and dance music by Keytar Bear & DJAB Entertainment
- 2:30pm Finale: Pealing of the Tower Bell.
The Office Trivia is coming to MJ O’Connor’s Park Plaza!
Beers. Beets. Battlestar Galactica. Okay, so scratch the last two. But there WILL be beer, and if you got the reference, your trivia team needs you!
Trivia begins at 6:30pm, but MJ’s recommends your team arrives early to secure a spot. Registration is first come, first served and closes after the first 35 teams have signed up (team cannot exceed 6 people).
Don’t want to come? Fine. We’re sorry we annoyed you with our friendship.
Please note: an RSVP on Eventbrite does NOT guarantee a table or team. Teams cannot exceed 6 people. Trivia is 21+ with valid ID.