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Mar
1
Thu
Wine & Cheese Fest at Eataly Boston
Mar 1 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Join Us as We Celebrate Our Second Wine & Cheese Fest!

Bostonians, we’re impressed. This winter, you have survived blizzards, frozen rain storms, and beyond. You deserve a treat, adult-style. We got you. Sip into spring at our Wine & Cheese Fest on March 1!

To help you over the finish line this winter, our beverage experts and cheesemongers have teamed up to choose their favorite complementary vini and formaggi. The resulting tasting festival will feature their selection of premium wines and artisanal cheeses from top local and Italian producers, spread across the marketplace. From bold reds and crisp whites to creamy gorgonzola and rich pecorino, this festival is filled with everything you need to sip your way toward spring in style.

 

Wine & Cheese

 

For just $60, you will receive an all-access pass to explore all cheeses and cheese-centric bites, along with the wide selection of Italian wines. Let yourself get lost as you explore the food stations throughout marketplace, tasting and sipping as you go.

Tickets are limited, so choose the time that works best for you and reserve your spot at the Wine & Cheese Fest!

 

Apr
4
Wed
Winemaker Dinner at Il Pesce
Apr 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Eataly Boston to Host Venica & Venica Estate

Family owned since 1930, Venica & Venica estate is one of the most prestigious wineries in the region of Friuli. Giampaolo recently took over the winery with his sister and cousins, making the estate four generations strong. White wine thrives in the Venica vineyards, which are spread on seven different hills, surrounded by forest and co-planted with fruit trees.

This dinner will allow Giampaolo to showcase his wines, including several white wines and even one red! Each of their bright, lush and always aromatic styles will pair beautifully with the menu designed by our brilliant Eatalian Chefs.

 

Wine

 

This four-course dinner with wine pairings is priced at $90 per person (inclusive of gratuity) and will be an evening to remember!

1STcourse- sauvignon

Snapper Crudo, castel vetrano olives, citrus, olive oil

2nd course- friulano

Uni Toast, whipped lardo, spring allium

3nd course- Jesera

Calamaro con cozze affumicato, pomodorini, green garlic, bottarga

4th course-merlot

Strorione alla griglia, speck brodo, spring peas

Wines:

Pinot Grigio Jesera 2016

Friulano 2015

Sauvignon Ronca delle Mele 2015

Merlot 2016

 

For more information, please click here.

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

Jul
13
Fri
Tour de Rose Party to Benefit Ellie Fund
Jul 13 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Drink Pink on Bistro du Midi’s Patio for a Cause

Bistro du Midi Boston Back Bay        Photo Credit: Bistro du Midi

Join Bistro do Midi in their street level Bistro and on the patio for their Tour de Rosé Summer Party! They’ll be celebrating summer, sipping rosés, enjoy delicious food and partying with great friends – all while making a difference! Ticket proceeds will go to the Ellie Fund, dedicated to fighting breast cancer and providing free services to ease the effects on cancer patients and families.

Tickets are $50 and include Chef Robert Sisca’s seasonal hors d’oeuvres, two drink tickets for your choice of rosé and beer, and your chance to win great raffle prizes.

To learn more about the Ellie Fund, visit their website here.

Aug
1
Thu
Icon Wine Dinner at Del Frisco’s
Aug 1 @ 6:30 pm

Del Frisco’s newest wine experience features an exclusive five-course menu to complement an impressive selection of wines.

Featuring a selection of wines from some of the most noteworthy wineries, Cade, Odette and Plumpjack, the evening’s fare will feature dishes including Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops, Grilled Australian Lamb Loin and Duck Confit Meatballs – just to name a few.  To view the full menu, please click here.

Expect a collection of varietals from Sauvignon Blanc to Cabernet Sauvignon; expertly paired flavors, for an unforgettable celebration.

Availability is limited. Reserve your table now by clicking here or by calling Del Frisco’s Back Bay directly at (617) 259-1568.

Sep
17
Tue
Pizza in the Park with Bright Horizons Back Bay
Sep 17 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pizza in the Park with Bright Horizons Back Bay @ Frieda Garcia Park | Boston | Massachusetts | United States

Join Bright Horizons Back Bay for a pizza dinner in the park!

 

Bright Horizons at Back Bay invites you and your family to join us at the Frieda Garcia Park for Pizza in the Park. Meet and socialize with other Back Bay families — and enjoy some sheet painting fun with your little ones!

Sep
25
Wed
Curriculum Night at BrightHorizons Back Bay
Sep 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come see what Bright Horizons® at Back Bay has in store for your child this year!

Are you trying to find the perfect fit for your child’s early education? Attend Bright Horizons’ Curriculum Night to find out how Bright Horizons® works with each age group to build on individual strengths and talents.  Come see for yourself how small ideas turn into big projects at Bright Horizons®.

  • Learn about World at Their Fingertips® and how it works with each age group to build on individual strengths and talents.
  • Meet and talk with our engaging educators and see just how passionate they are about teaching.
  • Explore activities your children will get to participate in on-site.
  • See our emergent curriculum and how it uses your child’s own interests to inspire learning.
  • Childcare and dinner will be provided!
Sep
27
Fri
Wines from Alsace at the French Cultural Center
Sep 27 @ 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Join the French Cultural Center for a wine  tasting and dinner with La Voile.

Epicureans rejoice! To kick-off the French Cultural Center’s season of wine tastings, they will explore the lovely wines of Alsace with a wine tasting, followed by a separate three-course pairing dinner.

Come discover the lesser-known wines of Alsace, presented by Alexandre Sojfer, Resident Sommelier at La Voile and 1855 Bar à Vins. Alex will share his expertise working with vineyards from Alsace and why this region’s grounds are so prolific yet less available to the American market than other varietals.

Event in English. Advance 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.

The following dinner is a sit-down three-course dinner in the French Cultural Center’s Library.

Mar
23
Mon
Be Your Own Brave with Kelley Connors at The Revolution Hotel
Mar 23 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Be Your Own Brave & Reignite Your Life’s Work: A Book Signing and Guided Visualization for Women.

Looking to make a change or leap towards the next chapter of your life? Join The Revolution on Monday, March 23rd for a book signing and guided Visualization with Kelley Connors, MPH, who’s a Life Work Coach & Brand Consultant.

Release your inner critic and walk forward with your brave, wise loving self on the journey to what’s next. Plus, drop your name in the raffle to win a copy of Kelley’s book or a free 30 minute coaching session with her.

About Kelley Connors
Kelley Connors, MPH, is a life work coach and personal brand consultant who helps women leaders reignite their life’s work. She is trained in positive psychology, health and wellness, mindfulness and coaching. Her unique blend of skills complements a 20 year career in advertising and PR for organizations and small businesses. Kelley received her MPH from Boston University School of Public Health and she lives in the South End and Martha’s Vineyard with her husband Julien and her dog Lucy. She teaches yoga and mindfulness to a community of women in Rosie’s Place and is a coach to many women seeing what’s next.

For more about The Revolution Hotel, please click here.


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