roofTOP Chefs is a series created by The Colonnade Hotel’s Executive Chef Nick Calias, who has invited his chef comrades to collaborate on a poolside tasting pop-up every Tuesday through September 13 with 100% of proceeds benefitting Share Our Strength No Kid Hungry. Each guest chef will whip up dishes of their own creation and Chef Calias will craft a complimenting dish or cocktail to pair, for a casual cookout-style atmosphere but with flavors you’d be hard-pressed to finesse in your own back yard.

On August 29, roofTOP Chefs will feature Fred Bisaillon of B-ACK Yard BBQ and Surfside Smoke

The Colonnade Hotel introduces EverybodyFights @ RTP – a celebration of wellness at Boston’s only Roof Top Pool. 

Founder George Foreman III was born out of the belief that anything worth having is worth fighting for, every single day. Each Tuesday, all summer, experience a real fighter’s training camp with Everybody Fight’s trainer Kelli Fierras, fitness enthusiast and wellness advocate. Enjoy the ultimate boxing fitness experience with skyline views, 12 stories above the rest of Boston.

**Boot-Camp Style Class//No Gloves Necessary//Body Weight Boxing**

$30 per class / $40 for class and RTP day pass / Free for hotel guests

Enhance your experience by extending your day. All EverybodyFights participants may stay for day at Roof Top Pool for an additional $10. Visit the roof top pool reception desk before or after class to purchase the full day pass.

NOTE: In case of inclement weather, the class will resume the next scheduled class: Tuesday, space permitting

roofTOP Chefs is a series created by The Colonnade Hotel’s Executive Chef Nick Calias, who has invited his chef comrades to collaborate on a poolside tasting pop-up every Tuesday through September 13 with 100% of proceeds benefitting Share Our Strength No Kid Hungry. Each guest chef will whip up dishes of their own creation and Chef Calias will craft a complimenting dish or cocktail to pair, for a casual cookout-style atmosphere but with flavors you’d be hard-pressed to finesse in your own back yard.

On September 5, roofTOP Chefs will feature Josh Ziskin of La Morra and The Heritage of Sherborn.

roofTOP Chefs is a series created by The Colonnade Hotel’s Executive Chef Nick Calias, who has invited his chef comrades to collaborate on a poolside tasting pop-up every Tuesday through September 13 with 100% of proceeds benefitting Share Our Strength No Kid Hungry. Each guest chef will whip up dishes of their own creation and Chef Calias will craft a complimenting dish or cocktail to pair, for a casual cookout-style atmosphere but with flavors you’d be hard-pressed to finesse in your own back yard.

On September 12, roofTOP Chefs will feature Jen Royle of Dare To Taste.

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)

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.

Join Bauer Wine and Spirits for the Art of Pairing

On Saturday, April 28, Bauer Wine and Spirits will be hosting the Art of Pairing from 4:30-6:30 P.M.

 Art is all around us, it just depends on what inspires you. What makes your mouth water on a cold bomb cyclone day in Boston might not be appealing at all on a hot July Sunday on the Cape. Just as weather impacts your appreciation of a meal, your choice of beverage can take a meal from good to great, or even from great to extraordinary. The Art of Pairing is an educational piece where you can learn the key to a successful meal–the passport for a beautiful harmonious marriage between food and drink. We will be serving Tenure Peach Fizz with smokey pulled pork sliders, Garden Punch- a Rosemary Rhubarb Lemonade, with cornbread, and a Coldbrew martini served with Pecan Pie!

For more information about Bauer Wine and Spirits, please click here.

Fourth of July at Top of the Hub

This July 4th, raise a glass 52 stories high to America as you watch the fireworks from the top of the Prudential Tower at Top of the Hub. The fun starts at 6:00 pm with a Chef’s welcome reception, a champagne toast, passed apps, and (most importantly) an open bar. At 7:30 you’ll sit for a decadent five-course dinner with a cash bar and accompanying live music, and at 8:30 you’ll be treated to a simulcast of the Boston Pops concert on the Esplanade. Finally, end the evening with a bang as the fireworks pop off at eye level.

Take a peek at the menu here:

Champagne Toast Upon Arrival

Open Bar

Chef’s Selection of Passed & Stationary Hors d’Oeuvres

Chilled Heirloom Tomato Soup
Summer Berries, Avocado, Basil

Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail
Citrus, Sea Beans, Miner’s Lettuce, Cilantro

Sweet Corn Agnolotti
Smoked Bacon, Chanterelle, Narragansett Creamery “Crescendo” Fondue

Surf & Turf
5 oz. Snake River Farms Kobe Beef Rib Cap Steak, 5 oz. Butter-Poached Lobster Tail,
Smoked Crushed Fingerling Potatoes, Roasted Mushrooms, Swiss Chard, Brown Butter Sabayon

Strawberry Shortcake
Whipped Cream, Blueberry Sauce

Tickets are $250 (nonrefundable; excluding tax, gratuity, and drinks from the cash bar), and a credit card is required to reserve. Call the restaurant for yours at 617.536.1775.

Join Davio’s Boston and Giovanni Nencini from LUX Imports for a 4 course dinner paired with wine!

The historic Swan Boats kick off another season in the Public Garden.

On April 13, the Swan Boats officially open for the 2019 Season, bringing joy to families from near and far until Labor Day, September 2.

Spring hours (April 13 – June 20) are 10 am to 4:00 pm.  Summer hours (June 21 – Labor Day) are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The Swan Boats are open every day, weather permitting. We cannot operate in rain, high winds or extreme heat.

Purchasing Tickets
The Swan Boat ride lasts about 12-15 minutes while the driver pedals you around the Public Garden lagoon. Tickets are purchased at the Swan Boat dock prior to boarding the boat. No reservations are needed. We accept cash or credit card. The wait for a ride is typically no more than 5-10 minutes.

Adults $4.00

Children $2.50 (age 2 to 15 years)
Under 2 yrs. Free

Seniors $3.50

Learn how to make your very own sweet and savory travel cakes, cakes that stay moist and travel well, with Executive Pastry Chef Valerie Nin!

Join Grill 23 for an intimate two hour class where you’ll prep, bake and decorate vanilla buttercake and cornbread. Optional additions of fruit, sweets, jalapenos and cheese will be available for that extra touch. Also learn how to make lemon royal glaze and chcocolate glaze. Finally, enjoy your creations with tea and coffee (or take them home) during their fun Q&A .

Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Tickets are limited.