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

Our grand rosé celebration is back by popular demand! Kick off summer with a night of rosé and oysters in La Piazza—the heart of Eataly Boston!

Typically served chilled, rosé is the ideal wine for a sizzling summer day. This versatile vino has the refreshing quality of white wine and the body and structure of red wine, making it a perfect complement to a wide variety of dishes.

As you stroll through our jovial square, stop and taste over 15 types of refreshing rosé and learn about each one’s unique characteristics. And if you crave bites to pair with your blush-colored vino, we’ve got you covered! Indulge in bivalves by Island Creek Oysters or enjoy our chef’s optional menu with seasonal plates from L’Orto, our newest pop-up restaurant in La Piazza.

Tickets to our rosé celebration include:

• Full access to over 15 varieties of Italian rosé
• A complimentary oyster from Island Creek
• Option to indulge in bites from our new pop-up restaurant, L’orto

Gather your friends and summer flings to indulge in this special rosé-filled summer evening at Eataly!

For more information, please click here.

Who Says You Can’t Have Your Cake, And Drink It Too?

Amstel Xlight, Reebok, and Where Magazine have teamed up to bring you the series, “Fit for Real Life,” helping you maintain your fitness goals in 2018. After each series, Amstel Xlight wants to toast to your goals with their new 90 calorie beer!

Join us on the dates below at the new Reebok Flagship store, located in the Seaport! All guests will receive 40% off in the Reebok store on all items, and for every series you attend, guests are entered to win a grand prize of custom Reebok sneakers!

Dates
~March 14
~April 4
~May 2
~June 6

*Guests must attend 3 out of 5 events to be entered to win

Join Solas on Boylston Street for the first dinner of their Whiskey Wednesday series!

Enjoy an evening of dinner, drinks and laughs, while learning about the whiskey we all love, Irish Whiskey! Boston’s finest Irish Whiskey Ambassador, Cathal O’Connor, will share his expansive knowledge; while Solas Sous Chef, Alex Galvis, will speak on the inspiration behind her delicious three course meal. Slainte!

Cocktail (Half) Hour:
Featuring Kilbeggan Single Grain

First Course:
Irish Soda Bread Crostini – local bleu cheese, apricot mostrada, sorrel
Paired with Kilbeggan Single Grain

Second Course:
Coffee Rubbed Rack of Lamb – barley risotto, cirtus bok choy, fig butter
Paired with Tyrconnell Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Third Course:
Cinnamon Apple Tart – vanilla bean ice cream, caramel
Paired with Tyrconnell 10yr Sherry Finish

PLUS, a Connemara Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey toast to end the night

Lookout for details on part two of their series January 30, where they will sample whiskeys from all around the world!

Join Solas on Boylston Street for the second dinner of their Whiskey Wednesday series!

Why travel around the world to try new whiskeys when we have them all right here at Solas? Come join Solas for an evening of dinner, drinks & laughs! Beam Suntory’s Maggie Sinclair will share her expansive whiskey knowledge; while Solas Sous Chef, Alex Galvis, will speak on the inspiration behind her delicious three course meal. Slainte!

Cocktail (Half) Hour:
Featuring Canadian Club (Canada)

First Course:
Cucumber and Blood Orange Panzanell – pumpernickel crouton, thyme honey
Paired with Toki Japanese Whiskey (Japan)

Second Course:
Smoked Pork Shoulder – farro & stone fruit salad, shaved brussel sprouts
Paired with Basil Hayden’s Dark Rye (USA)

Third Course:
Pear Banoffee Pie – graham cracker, dulce de leche
Paired with Tyrconnell 10yr Sherry Finish (Ireland)

PLUS, a Japenese Gin Roku toast to end the night!

Lookout for details on part three of their series February 6, where they will sample luxury scotch!

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!

Kick off your Valentine’s celebrations early with chocolate and wine!

Enjoy a glass of bubbles or a cafe beverage while Rochambeau’s  Executive Pastry Chef Michele Fadden and her team lead you through a truffle making class!  Use the toppings bar to create six unique truffles and take them home in a heart shaped box for your sweetheart — or for yourself!

For more on Rochambeau, please click here.

Take your #WineWednesdays to the next level with Rochambeau

Indulge in a different monthly specialty four course tasting menu crafted by Executive Chef Nick Calias and Chef de Cuisine Matt Gaudet, accompanied by selected wine pairings.

The dinner will be led by Rochambeau’s Wine Director, William Moriarty.

Stay tuned for the full menu – follow Rochambeau on Instagram @rochambeaubos!

Be Your Own Brave & Reignite Your Life’s Work: A Book Signing and Guided Visualization for Women.

Looking to make a change or leap towards the next chapter of your life? Join The Revolution on Monday, March 23rd for a book signing and guided Visualization with Kelley Connors, MPH, who’s a Life Work Coach & Brand Consultant.

Release your inner critic and walk forward with your brave, wise loving self on the journey to what’s next. Plus, drop your name in the raffle to win a copy of Kelley’s book or a free 30 minute coaching session with her.

About Kelley Connors
Kelley Connors, MPH, is a life work coach and personal brand consultant who helps women leaders reignite their life’s work. She is trained in positive psychology, health and wellness, mindfulness and coaching. Her unique blend of skills complements a 20 year career in advertising and PR for organizations and small businesses. Kelley received her MPH from Boston University School of Public Health and she lives in the South End and Martha’s Vineyard with her husband Julien and her dog Lucy. She teaches yoga and mindfulness to a community of women in Rosie’s Place and is a coach to many women seeing what’s next.

For more about The Revolution Hotel, please click here.