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Feb
28
Wed
Boston Forecast: Future Growth & Opportunity hosted by SERV
Feb 28 @ 8:45 am – 11:00 am

Join SERV for a Breakfast and Panel Discussion 

We’re excited to announce our seventh seminar in a series of speaker and networking events for private events managers! Join us on February 28th at Grill 23 for breakfast and a discussion. The focus of this discussion will be on local urban development, upcoming conventions, future corporate neighbors, overall trends to expect and how this will affect our events industry as we know it.

PANEL SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

  • Jeffrey Gates-Partner, The Aquitaine Group: Aquitaine, Gaslight, Metropolis, Cinquecento
  • Chris Coombs-Chef / Owner, Boston Urban Hospitality: Deuxave | Boston Chops | dbar
  • Bob Luz-President & CEO, Massachusetts Restaurant Association
  • Lisa Deveney-Director of Convention Services, Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Rosemarie Sansone-President & CEO, The Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID)

 

SERV

 

SCHEDULE:

8:45am – 9:30am – breakfast and networking

9:30am – 10:30am – panelist discussion

10:30am – 11:00am – Q+A

SERV (Society for Event Planners: Restaurant Venues) is anorganization of private event managers who provide support and education to industry professionals. The quarterly speaker series includes a panel and networking opportunities over light breakfast. The panel discussions span a wide variety of topics from business and professional development to event technology, vendor relations and marketing, all pertaining to the private events industry with a focus on restaurant venues.Currently, SERV chapters exist in Boston and New York.

Mar
30
Fri
Whisky from the Land of the Rising Sun
Mar 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

A Fast-Rising Star in the Spirits World, Japanese Whisky is Now in Explosive Demand

Join Fairmont Copley Plaza on Friday, March 30, from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m., for a journey to the East and experience elegant whiskies from Suntory: Toki, Hibiki Harmony, Hakushu 12, and Yamazaki 12. A special five-course dinner will be served to accompany the whisky pairings.

The dinner is part of Fairmont Copley Plaza’s popular 140 Supper Club series where guests descend a century-old staircase and whisper a password to be immersed into an intimate gathering hosted by Executive Chef Laurent Poulain.

Suntory whisky

 

Menu

Amuse-Bouche: Braised Lamb Shoulder (paired with Toki highball welcome drink)
mini pretzel roll, smoked cheddar, pickled shallots, whole grain mustard mayo

Honey Lime Cilantro Seared Georges Bank Scallop (paired with Toki)
green pea blini, yuzu beurre blanc, fine herbs salad, beet syrup, crispy wonton skin julienne

Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio (paired with Hibiki Harmony)
micro mixed basil, citrus vinaigrette, torn maplebrook farm burrata, honey candied marcona almonds, puff dough straw

Whiskey-Marinated Grilled Flat Iron Steak (pared with Hakushu 12)
blue corn grits, red onion jam, warm fava beans salad, honey mint chimichurri, crispy sweet potato strings

Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake (paired wth Yamazaki 12)
whiskey brown sugar crème anglaise, sea salt caramel gelato, almond lace cookie


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