Celebrate the 4th 52 Stories Up

Sky-High Fourth of July kicks off at 6:00pm with a one-hour welcome reception with an open bar and passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by a five course seated dinner. Live music will be provided by The Liz Tobias Trio until the simulcast of the Boston Pops performance from the Hatch Shell. Guests will also have a perfect view of the fireworks over the Charles River, beginning at approximately 10:30 (weather permitting).

MENU

PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES
Crab Meat Cucumber Cup with Citrus Aioli;
Beef Carpaccio Crostini with Lemon Peppercorn Sauce;
Honeydew & Mint Gazpacho;
Smoked Salmon Canape with Caviar & Chive Crème Fraiche

PLUS DISPLAY STATIONS
Jumbo Cocktail Shrimp; Crab Claws; Cape Cod Oysters
New England Cheese Board; Nuts & Fruit Preparations;
Grilled, Roasted & Raw Summer Vegetables; Assorted Dips;
House Made Hummus & Baba Gannoush; Grilled Pita Bread;
and more.

Dinner
Appetizer Sampler
Alaskan King Crab Legs with Sriracha Aioli
Seared Tuna Crudo with Pineapple Chili Salsa
House Made Bread Stick with Truffle Butter, Prosciutto di Parma
Chicken Liver Pate with Grilled Peach Relish

Lobster, Grilled Corn, Tomato & Watermelon Salad
Thai Chili Vinaigrette

Lemon Ricotta Caramelle Pasta
English Pea Puree, Summer Tomatoes, Corn Shoots

Slow Roasted Sliced Beef Tenderloin
Grilled Miso Rubbed Jumbo Shrimp
Boursin and Scallion Potato Cake, Summer Vegetables,
Bearnaise Sauce

Blueberry Cheesecake, Red Currant Mousse
White Godiva Chocolate Sauce

This August, join Bar Boulud‘s Sommelier, David Bérubé, for an exclusive four-course beer dinner showcasing local Woburn craft brewer, Lord Hobo Brewing Co – beer for the discerning drinker. Tempting dishes from Chef de Cuisine Michael Denk and Pastry Chef Robert Differ will be paired appropriately with seasonal beer selections.

FEATURED MENU

PORK TROTTER CORN DOG
Glorious, New England Style Pale Ale, 6.5 ABV

TARTE FLAMBÉE
confit onion, fromage blanc, bacon

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HEIRLOOM SALAD
heirloom tomato, melon, romaine, charred cucumber, mint yogurt
Boomsauce, Imperial IPA, 8 ABV

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CHICKEN SUPREME
parsley butter, corn succotash, hominy, black trumpet mushrooms
Steal This Can, IPA, 6.5 ABV
Consolation Prize, Double IPA, 9.5 ABV

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ORANGE SORBET “BEER FLOAT”
housemade orange sherbet, vanilla sable cookie, chantilly, candied orange
Hobo Life, Session IPA, 4.5 ABV

*Ticket price includes gratuity and taxes.

Join the experts from Don Julio for an intimate tequila tasting in Boston’s Park Plaza’s Library.

Learn about the history of this storied brand and Don Julio, the man behind the tequila industry we know today. Sip and sample cocktails and taste each tequila neat, including the most exclusive Don Julio 1942 blend.

Chef Peter Eco has created a menu – featuring flavors from across Mexico – that complements the cocktails and tequila.

Price is inclusive of tax and gratuity.

Have you ever had beer brewed by monks? Here’s your chance to try Spencer Brewery beer!

Come taste beer with Spencer Brewery, one of only 14 Trappist breweries in the world and the only one in the United States. Kevin Kervick, co-manager of sales and marketing, will present the great story of monks making beer in both Europe and America. He will also guide you through a tasting of their incredible beers, including their classic Trappist Ale.

Ticket includes a flight of Spencer Trappist beer with delectable bar bites specially created and matched to the beer by the Newsfeed Cafe’s chef.

Come at 6:00pm to find a seat and mingle. Guided tasting starts at 6:30pm.

Must be 21 or older. IDs will be checked at the door.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here.

Notch Brewing

Come enjoy an evening of German and Czech Lager styles with Chris Lohring of Notch Brewing. From Salem, Massachusetts, Notch Brewing has earned praise and admiration from brew lovers for its lower alcohol “session” styles of beers. Spend an evening with us while we explore the classic styles of Lager Brewing from a master of these styles, Chris Lohring. In this class, hosted by Chris himself, guests will:

• Taste through a selection of Notch Brewing Co. beers selected by brewmaster Chris Lohring
• Learn what are the contributing factors to making these styles
• Learn the differences between lagers and ales, and the history of how these styles came to be
• Converse during our Question and Answer section of the class
• Enjoy a selection of our house made sausages, the perfect pair for these styles of beer

***For more information, 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.

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.

The second annual Back Bay Battle of the Breweries returns with all of your favorite local craft brewers in one spot!

Enjoy samples from over 20 New England Breweries and then place your vote for your favorite!

The winning brewery gets a Tap Takeover in City Table, City Bar and Solas!

Ticket price includes unlimited beer samples, customized tasting glass, hors d’oeuvres created by Chef Sean MacAlpine, live music with Jason Silverman of Hot Mess and a night full of good eats, brews and fun!

Be sure to get your tickets early – the last Back Bay Battle of the Breweries sold out quickly!

PARTICIPATING BREWERIES:

Night Shift Brewing – Everett, MA

Idle Hands – Malden, MA

Lord Hobo – Woburn, MA

Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers – Framingham, MA

Cambridge Brewing Company – Cambridge, MA

Devil’s Purse Brewing – South Dennis, MA

Widowmaker Brewing – Braintree, MA

Westfield River Brewing Company – Southwick, MA

Bantam Cider – Somerville, MA

Bent Water – Lynn, MA

Aeronaut Brewing Company – Somerville, MA

Turtle Swamp – Jamaica Plain/Roslindale, MA

Naked Ox – Dorchester, MA

Small Change Brewing Company – Somerville, MA

Notch Brewing – Salem, MA

Definitive Brewing – Portland, ME

Great North Aleworks – Manchester, NH

Athletic Brewing Company – Stratford, CT

Castle Island Beer – Norwood, MA

Citizen Cider – Burlington, VT

Cisco Brewers – Nantucket, MA

Winter Hill Brewing – Somerville, MA

*All attendees must be 21+ with a valid ID. Nobody will be allowed into the event who is under 21 or who doesn’t have a valid ID.

For more information, check out the Lenox’s BLOG!

Celebrate National Beer Day at Back Bay Social’s Back Bay Beer Festival!

Your ticket includes:

• Admission to the event
• Food truck inspired snacks
• Tasting with 12 different beers — including Down Eat Cider
• “Back Bay Brew Card” to you can keep track of everything you tried
• Giveaways & swag from all of our beer sponsors!