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Jul
27
Wed
Champagne and Shopping with DVF Boston
Jul 27 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Please note, this event is open to Back Bay Association members only.

Make your lunch break a little sweeter with some champagne and cupcakes at DVF!

Pop into the Newbury Street location from 12pm – 2pm — RSVP and you’ll also enjoy 20% off your purchase all day!DVF BBA Member Shopping Event

Jun
21
Wed
White & Bright Summer Solstice Party at the Fairmont Copley Plaza
Jun 21 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
White & Bright Summer Solstice Party at the Fairmont Copley Plaza @ Fairmont Copley Plaza | Boston | Massachusetts | United States

On June 21, Fairmont Copley Plaza will celebrate one of the longest days of the year with a White & Bright Summer Solstice Party.

Break out your whitest of whites or brightest of brights and toast to the start of summer. Bubbles and cocktails will be provided including Billecart Salmon Champage, Square One Vodka, New Age White, and Charles de Fere “Cuvée Jean Louis” Blanc de Blanc “Ice.”

Chef Laurent Poulain has created a menu of sophisticated hors d’ouevres to complement perfectly with the cocktails.

The White & Bright Summer Solstice Party will be on Wednesday, June 21 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person, including cocktails, hors d’ouevres, taxes and gratuity.

Sep
30
Sat
Pop-Up Apple Orchard at Artisan Bistro
Sep 30 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

It’s finally fall in New England and in honor of one of autumn’s time-honored traditions – apple-picking with family and friends – Artisan Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston is pleased to once again host a pop-up apple orchard within the restaurant so guests can enjoy the ‘fruits’ and flavors of the season, right here in the heart of the city.

On September 30 from 10am – 12 Noon, Artisan Bistro brings an orchard to life where guests can purchase homemade cider donuts, caramel apples, apple chutney and more.  Apple seeds will be given as a takeaway with any purchase and guests can also venture to Artisan Bistro’s bar where the “Boston Green Apple,” an apple infused sangria, is available for purchase as well.

As part of The Ritz-Carlton’s Community Footprints social and environmental responsibility to better serve and partner with local community organizations, Artisan Bistro is pleased to be supporting the family-operated Russell Orchards farm in Ipswich, Massachusetts. The hotel will showcase and sell a variety of their fresh picked apples and seasonal apple products at the urban apple orchard pop-up including apple strudel, honey, apple cider and vinegars.

For more information, please contact The Ritz-Carlton, Boston, 10 Avery Street, Boston at (617) 574-7100 or visit www.ritzcarlton.com/boston.  Guests visiting Artisan Bistro’s pop-up apple orchard are invited to share their favorite fall memories: @artisanbistroboston, #RCMemories

Oct
7
Sat
Pop-Up Apple Orchard at Artisan Bistro
Oct 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

It’s finally fall in New England and in honor of one of autumn’s time-honored traditions – apple-picking with family and friends – Artisan Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston is pleased to once again host a pop-up apple orchard within the restaurant so guests can enjoy the ‘fruits’ and flavors of the season, right here in the heart of the city.

On October 7 from 10am – 12 Noon, Artisan Bistro brings an orchard to life where guests can purchase homemade cider donuts, caramel apples, apple chutney and more.  Apple seeds will be given as a takeaway with any purchase and guests can also venture to Artisan Bistro’s bar where the “Boston Green Apple,” an apple infused sangria, is available for purchase as well.

As part of The Ritz-Carlton’s Community Footprints social and environmental responsibility to better serve and partner with local community organizations, Artisan Bistro is pleased to be supporting the family-operated Russell Orchards farm in Ipswich, Massachusetts. The hotel will showcase and sell a variety of their fresh picked apples and seasonal apple products at the urban apple orchard pop-up including apple strudel, honey, apple cider and vinegars.

For more information, please contact The Ritz-Carlton, Boston, 10 Avery Street, Boston at (617) 574-7100 or visit www.ritzcarlton.com/boston.  Guests visiting Artisan Bistro’s pop-up apple orchard are invited to share their favorite fall memories: @artisanbistroboston, #RCMemories

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.

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!


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