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!
As the French Cultural Center clears room for a new year of tastings, you have one last chance to taste some of their favorite bottles.
Over the past seven decades the French Cultural Center has had the opportunity to partner with an abundance of fine institutions, vintners, and wine collectors.
And now, it is time again to make room for a new year of tastings. Join them for this fun evening of fine wine, featuring a broad selection of vintners that we know and love. This exceptional tasting will feature six wines, from various domains, regions, and even countries!
This tasting will be led by Certified Sommelier Alexandre Sojfer, resident Sommelier at La Voile Boston.
The event will start no later than 7:10 PM.
ON THE MENU
L’Ameillaud – Vin de Pays de Vaucluse – 2012 – Vaucluse, France
Smoky black and blue fruit scents are complicated by suggestions of licorice and cracked pepper. Focused and chewy on the palate, offering bitter cherry and black currant flavors and a hint of cured meat.
Tinhorn Creek – Merlot – 2010 – South Okanaga, Canada
Established by the Shaunessy and Oldfield families on the South Okanagan’s legendary Golden Mile Bench in 1993, Tinhorn Creek is a very special winegrowing project, comprising 150 acres of spectacular vineyards in two distinct areas, one on either side of the valley.
Domaine Isle Saint Pierre – Cabernet – 2010 – France
Isle Saint-Pierre is a small island in the middle of the Rhone River, just 25km south of Arles and 15km from the sea. The vineyards, planted at the very heart of the Camargue region, stretch over 170 hectares around the island.
Jackson Triggs – Sauvignon Blanc – 2013 – Niagara Estate, Canada
Pale straw colour with a lively nose of gooseberry and lemon; fruit character is replayed on the palate; crisp and dry, with light / medium body.
Réserve Durand – Sauvignon Blanc – 2015 – Sancerre, France
From a small producer in France’s Loire Valley comes this dazzling white wine, rich with grapefruit and gooseberry aromas. The estate boast mature 25-30 year old vines and a mix of chalky, silicious soils.
Château Roc de Ségur – Bordeaux – 2011 – Bordeaux, France
This ripe, smoky, wood-aged wine shows ample fruit as well as solid tannins. The wine has richness and spice, the wood well balanced by black plum and final juiciness.
Join Style Your Threads and the School of Fashion Design to learn how to refresh your wardrobe for Spring.
“Best of Boston” stylist Geraldine Cole will provide expert tips and advice on which basics should be in every closet, and how to style your existing favorite pieces in your wardrobe.
Do you have that one piece you love but can’t figure out how to style it?
Bring it along and get Geraldine’s personal advice to make it work!
To help you get your threads refreshed right away, Denise Hajjar Boutique will also be on-site with great wardrobe and accessories available for sale.
Complementary light refreshments provided.
The School of Fashion Design is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Your donation helps us continue to provide mastery level fashion education to our students, as well as bring outstanding fashion related program and events to you!
About the School of Fashion Design:
Celebrating 85 years of leading fashion education! The School of Fashion Design is the only educational institution in New England dedicated exclusively to the study of fashion design. We provide students with a solid foundation in apparel design and construction, and the skills required for a successful career in fashion. Come meet our expert faculty, check out our studio workrooms, and experience our hands-on classes, all right on Newbury Street, at the heart of Boston fashion.
Your fashion education begins here!
Courses are offered days, evenings, and Saturdays. Next semester begins in June.
www.schooloffashiondesign.org
admissions@sfdboston.org
617.536.9343
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Learn more about the School of Fashion Design’s opportunities to continue your fashion education.
Meet faculty the School of Fashion Design, tour their studio classrooms, and see sketching, pattern making, sewing, and draping in action! This open house can serve as a guided journey through the fashion design learning process from concept to finished garment!
Please note that the program begins promptly.
10 a.m. Welcome | 10:20 a.m. Tour and demos
Celebrate Back Bay Social Club’s 1st Annual Beer Festival on National Beer Day.
Enjoy food truck inspired snacks, live music from 12 pm to 3 pm, and the opportunity to try 12 different beers! The lineup includes:
• LORD HOBO •
• CITIZEN CIDER •
You’ll al receive a “Back Bay Brew Card” to you can keep track of everything you tried and giveaways and swag from the beer sponsors.
This event is 21+.
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.
Join School of Fashion Design to celebrate 85 years in fashion education!
SFD has dug deep into their closets and dusted off dozens of collectible donated garments spanning several decades of great fashion and they’re delighted to share them with you at a live fashion show of collectible vintage fashions donated to SFD over the decades.
The evening will also include a gallery talk with Ren Antonowicz, Historic Costume & Textiles expert, a display of donated works by acclaimed Boston designer Francesco “Ches” DiRusso, a gallery of vintage SFD photos from the 30s, 60s, and 90s, and an exciting announcement from SFD.
General admission is $34, celebrating their 1934 founding
SFD is a private, nonprofit studio school. Your ticket purchase helps support scholarships, programs, and student resources. Thank you! This event is supported in part by Dependable Cleaners.
The most wonderful time of the year calls for a FEAST and we know just the place to #WineDown in the Back Bay for the holidays!
PRE-FIXE MENU
1st Course
Four Cheese Crab & Artichoke Dip
parmesan, cheddar, cream, mayo, mustard
2nd Course
Braised Beef Short Rib
sautéed spinach and red wine gravy
3rd Course
Churros
fried churros, chocolate dipping sauce
This event is 21+.
For more about Back Bay Social, please click here.
The north remembers, TRIVIA IS COMING!
Trivia kicks off at at 7 pm and all teams are welcome
During the event, Back Bay Social will be offering a $10 build-your-own-burger.
The winning team will take home a $100 gift card.
This event is 21+. There is no cover.
If you have a larger group and would like to reserve space for your party, please email info@backbaysocial.com
As Renata said, I will NOT not win trivia!
Trivia kicks off at at 7 pm and all teams are welcome
During the event, Back Bay Social will be offering a $10 build-your-own-burger.
The winning team will take home a $100 gift card.
This event is 21+. There is no cover.
If you have a larger group and would like to reserve space for your party, please email info@backbaysocial.com
