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!
Welcome to Beauty Brunch Back Bay, a Brunches of Boston event celebrating glamour, relaxation and excellent food.
Our host Post 390, is transforming part of their dining area into our exclusive spa and providing a separate dining space where you’ll enjoy a specially crafted two course brunch that includes bottomless banana bread and a mimosa. Beauty Brunch Back Bay attendees will receive complimentary hair styling from Mitchell John Salon stylists, make up services from Beauitful Belleza owner Carina Lopez, eyebrow waxing provided by Peaches and Pearls Skincare owner Jenn Irwin, 5-10 minute massages compliments of John John Mobile Massage, access to a full retail pop up from Fashion Fun Pop Up and tickets to the International Fine Arts Show.
This event is perfect for anyone looking for an excuse to be pampered. Whether you need some “me time”, want to catch up with friends over brunch and beauty or are celebrating a special occasion, join us for Beauty Brunch Back Bay and be Brunch Royalty!
Meet your Beauty Brunch Back Bay Glam Team!
Eric Hauck: Highly respected for his cutting edge hair styling and iconic cuts and known among industry professionals for having some of the best razor cutting skills, Eric Hauck has certainly made a name for himself as a leader in the competitive hair care business. He has worked backstage at some of Fashion Week’s biggest shows including Dior, Marc Jacobs, and Helmut Lang and on the pages of leading fashion and beauty publications in the US and internationally. After 11 years he has relocated to Boston where he is the Lead Stylist and Creative Director of Mitchell John Salon, as well as an Education Director at Living Proof.
Victoria Vitale: After 5 years of perfecting her craft, Victoria has become known for her voluminous blowouts and intricate updos. She has found the key to her success is fine attention to detail and ensuring a cohesive look. Joining Mitchell John was the next evolution of her training and after completing the rigorous training program faster than any other stylists has, she has become a rising star among the team.
Tickets to This Event Include:
- Two Course Brunch at Post 390 in private dining area*
- Complimentary Mimosa
- Complimentary hair styling provided by Mitchell John Salon**
- Complimentary make up servies from Beautiful Belleza
- Complimentary eyebrow waxing from Peaches and Pearls Skincare
- Complimentary 5-10 minute massages from John John Massage
- On-site shopping experience from Fashion Fun Pop
- Tickets to the International Fine Arts Show Boston
- A Brunches of Boston swag bag filled with gifts from local businesses
*gluten free and vegetarian options available upon request
**Hair styling limited to up-dos, styled pony tails, braids.
Please let us know if you will be joining Beauty Brunch Back Bay as part of a birthday celebration.
Join Porto Boston all weekend long to gear up for the Marathon, and end on a high note with their 2nd Annual Marathon Monday Party!
April 13-15 (Friday through Sunday Night)
Stop by Porto for pre-run carbo loading! Porto will be serving a Jody’s Lasagna special, which is vegetarian-friendly. Porto will also be offering $1 oysters all weekend long!
April 16 (Marathon Monday)
With Porto being just steps away from the finish line, what better place is there to cheer on the runners? Porto will be open from 11am-6pm on Marathon Monday with a patio lounge and an outdoor bar! There will also be a $1 Oyster Shucking Boat from Island Creek Oysters, cocktail specials, boozy sno-cones, a rose bar, and more!
Great company and great vibes just steps away from the finish line! No cover charge, just come on in to celebrate Marathon Weekend at Porto!
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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!
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.
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.
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
By very popular demand, Porto has released a SECOND seating for Rialto’s Pop Up Dinner
Please join Porto Boston for a second seating on Sunday evening January 27th for a Rialto Pop Up Dinner prepared by Chef Jody Adams. Enjoy light bites and cocktails from 6-7pm, followed by a reminiscent 5 course dinner of Rialto inspired favorites paired with our selection of Italian Wines. Tickets are limited and are required to attend this event!
MENU
Find the planned dinner menu below (subject to slight change)
01. Grilled Oysters
Andouille sausage, garlic toast
02. Lobster Cavatelli
red and green tomato sauce, saffron, hot lobster oil
03. Slow Roasted Duck
balsamic vinegar, braised escarole, green olives, rosemary
04. Grilled Beef Rib-Eye
roasted garlic potatoes, arugula, endive, truffles
05. Hot chocolate Crema
coffee-hazelnut ice cream, blood orange
** Please note, unfortuntely, they are not able to accomodate substitutions for this event.
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!
By very popular demand: the 2020 Rialto Pop-Up Dinner by Chef Jody Adams at Porto Boston!
Please join Porto Boston on Saturday evening January 25, 2020 for a Rialto Pop Up Dinner prepared by Chef Jody Adams and the Porto culinary team. Enjoy light bites and cocktails from 6-7pm, followed by a reminiscent 5 course dinner of Rialto inspired favorites paired with our selection of Italian Wines. Tickets are limited and are required to attend this event!
Questions? Please contact Elissa@Porto-Boston.com.
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MENU
Find our planned dinner menu below (subject to slight change) :
01. Grilled Oysters
Andouille sausage, garlic toast
02. Lobster Cavatelli
red and green tomato sauce, saffron, hot lobster oil
03. Slow Roasted Duck
balsamic vinegar, braised escarole, green olives, rosemary
04. Grilled Beef Rib-Eye
roasted garlic potatoes, arugula, endive, truffles
05. Hot chocolate Crema
coffee-hazelnut ice cream, blood orange
** Please note, unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate substitutions for this event.
To learn more about Porto, please click here.
