Summer is too short to stay inside, so let’s revel in the peak of the season together at Piazza all’Aperto, Eataly’s all-new block party series! Bring your fling: from smoking grills to clinking glasses, these free evenings have all the ingredients to end your summer on an epic note.
PIAZZA ALL’APERTO
Free Block Parties on Boylston Street | Thursdays from 5-9 p.m.
Starting August 3, Eataly Boston is throwing the Italian version of a block party every week for the rest of the summer! The block parties are inspired by sagre, the bustling food festivals held in the piazza of nearly every town; Italians eat, drink, and make merry throughout the warm summer nights.
Now, you can get your Italian on with endless food, drinks, and free live music in Eataly’s own Piazza all’Aperto (“open piazza”) just outside their doors! Find them on the patio at 800 Boylston Street every Thursday through September 28.
Entry is free; food and drink tickets are available in advance or at the door.
FOOD & DRINK TICKETS
Tickets are valid all summer
Ready to block party yet? Swing by, make new friends, and start tasting! Your food and drink tickets will give you access to our chefs’ grilled plates; tasty pasta; savory sides; creamy gelato; freshly-filled cannoli; and refreshing drinks (spritzes, wine, and beer) every week.
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS | $5
Food and drink range from 1 to 2 tickets
ADVANCE TICKET BUNDLE | $35
3 food options and 2 drink options
AT THE DOOR | $40
3 food options and 2 drink options
If you somehow still have tickets at the end of the evening, you can use your leftovers at any block party for the rest of the summer.
Summer is too short to stay inside, so let’s revel in the peak of the season together at Piazza all’Aperto, Eataly’s all-new block party series! Bring your fling: from smoking grills to clinking glasses, these free evenings have all the ingredients to end your summer on an epic note.
PIAZZA ALL’APERTO
Free Block Parties on Boylston Street | Thursdays from 5-9 p.m.
Starting August 3, Eataly Boston is throwing the Italian version of a block party every week for the rest of the summer! The block parties are inspired by sagre, the bustling food festivals held in the piazza of nearly every town; Italians eat, drink, and make merry throughout the warm summer nights.
Now, you can get your Italian on with endless food, drinks, and free live music in Eataly’s own Piazza all’Aperto (“open piazza”) just outside their doors! Find them on the patio at 800 Boylston Street every Thursday through September 28.
Entry is free; food and drink tickets are available in advance or at the door.
FOOD & DRINK TICKETS
Tickets are valid all summer
Ready to block party yet? Swing by, make new friends, and start tasting! Your food and drink tickets will give you access to our chefs’ grilled plates; tasty pasta; savory sides; creamy gelato; freshly-filled cannoli; and refreshing drinks (spritzes, wine, and beer) every week.
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS | $5
Food and drink range from 1 to 2 tickets
ADVANCE TICKET BUNDLE | $35
3 food options and 2 drink options
AT THE DOOR | $40
3 food options and 2 drink options
If you somehow still have tickets at the end of the evening, you can use your leftovers at any block party for the rest of the summer.
Join the French Cultural Center for their first Ciné-Club de l’Alliance of the fall as they screen the critically acclaimed thriller, Elle by Paul Verhoeven.
Isabelle Huppert puts in a Golden Globe worthy performance as Michèle Leblanc. Michèle seems indestructible. Head of a successful video game company, she brings the same ruthless attitude to her love life as to business. Being attacked in her home by an unknown assailant changes Michèle’s life forever. When she resolutely tracks the man down, they are both drawn into a curious and thrilling game-a game that may, at any moment, spiral out of control.
Join the French Cultural Center for an evening of brandy tasting featuring eight Cognacs and Armagnacs, brought to you by Heavenly Spirits.
Christine and Daniel Cooney will lead a fascinating lecture accompanied by a tasting to explore the limits of one’s palate, comparing French brandies and their exclusive characteristics.
GUESTS WILL ENJOY EIGHT DIFFERENT LIQUORS
- Cognac Organic Selection | Distillerie du Peyrat | France
This Organic Selection is 4 to 5 years old. It is very lively, fresh and fruity. - Cognac Petite Champagne VSOP | Normandin Mercier | France
The grapes used are Ugni Blanc and a little Colombard and Folle Blanche, a very rare occurrence in Cognac. - Cep d’Or XO Premium | Jean Fillioux | France
- Cognac Grande Champagne Très Vieux | Jean Fillioux | France
Jean Fillioux is an iconic Cognac house that has been producing Cognacs for 5 generations. - Bas Armagnac Napoléon | Marie Duffau | France
This Armagnac is fresh and lively, with flavors of cocoa, orange rind and cake batter. - Napoleon 100% Folle Blanche | Artez Bas Armagnac | France
Aged a minimum of 6 years, it displays floral aromatics typical of the grape varietal, white peach, dried apricot and orange peel flavors. - Bas Armagnac Hors d’Age | Dartigalongue | France
The Dartigalongue family started to distill in 1813 and is the oldest Armagnac house. - Bas Armagnac 25 years old | Delord | France
This superb blend displays flavors of cocoa, spices, vanilla, raisins, walnut and cinnamon.
About Heavenly Spirits
Heavenly Spirits is a leading importer of artisanal French spirits, such as Armagnac, Calvados, Cognac, whisky, gin, aperitifs and liqueurs. For the past seven years, the company has been recognized as the number one importer of Armagnac in the US, accounting for 26% of all Armagnac sold each year. The Heavenly Spirits portfolio is represented in 30 US states and includes an impressive list of iconic brands.
About Christine and Dan Cooney
Born in the Cognac region of France, Christine spent summers at her grandparent’s farm north of La Rochelle, where she watched her grandfather, Amédée Foubert, run his winery and distill eau de vie from plums and other fruit grown on the farm. In addition to running his own graphic design and marketing companies, Dan has worked as a Professor of Art and Design for over fifteen years, most recently at Bridgewater State University. His art work, mostly paintings, drawings and sculptures are in collections all over the world. After twenty years of working in the wine and spirits industry and another stay in France, the Cooneys relocated to Massachusetts and, in 2008, created Heavenly Spirits.
Four Courses, One Great Cause
On October 20, Fleming’s will host a special dining experience with a menu inspired by Napa Valley. Some of the most wonderful Napa wines will be paired with dishes in their signature style of cuisine. A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to the United Way of the Wine Country to directly help with the relief efforts.
The Napa Valley Wine Harvest
Pairing Experience
First Course
ROASTED GOLDEN BEETS
Goat cheese, toasted pistachios, fresh microgreens drizzled with a lemon balsamic vinaigrette
Paired with Schramsberg, Blanc de Blancs North Coast
Second Course
SAN FRANCISCO BAY SEAFOOD CIOPPINO
Chilean sea bass and jumbo shrimp over hearty gnocchi and roasted tomato broth
paired with Franciscan Oakville Estate, Chardonnay Napa Valley
Third Course
VINTNER’S FILET
sautéed mushroom medley, Napa herb hollandaise, and merlot salt
Paired with Oberonm Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Top chefs around Boston fight for the honor of being the ultimate holiday showdown champion to support another type of challenge — the fight against childhood hunger.
This event benefits Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign, which connects kids in need with nutritious food and teaches their families how to cook healthy, affordable meals. Tickets, which are $25 each, include unlimited bites and two complimentary drinks. Grab yours here.
Terra rolls out a spectacular five-course meal featuring volcanic wines of Italy.
Photo: BostonChefs
The volcanoes of Italy have endowed history with countless legends, landscapes and ultimately, some of the most expressive wines in the world.
“The discerning characteristic of volcanic terroir and the wines it produces lies on the palate. A perceptible, laser like, linear texture that transcends grape variety and region. A palpable austerity and minerality that translates to smoky, ashy, dusty, chalky textures that no other soil is capable of producing.” – The Winebow Group
Guests will enjoy a spectacular five-course wine dinner featuring thoughtfully prepared, hearty dishes by Chef Dan Bazzinotti and guest speakers to explain the unique nuances of each volcanic wine.
Featured wines will include:
Massifitti, Suavia
Erse Etna Bianco, Tenuta di Fessina
Erse Etna Rosso, Tenuta di Fessina
Terra di Lavoro, Galardi
Aglianico del Vulture, Bisceglia
Tastings by Sustainable Producers
Every year, Earth Day reminds us to celebrate our planet, protect the environment, and reflect upon our impact as humans.
From recycling to bicycling, our daily choices can make a difference. This year, join Eataly as we choose to support our local producers, whose sustainable products are good (taste delicious), clean (don’t hurt the environment), and fair (treat employees well).
From 12-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, our marketplace will be transformed into an open farmer’s market featuring over a dozen of our local producers, who will offer complimentary tastes of their sustainable products that are regularly stocked at Eataly. From cheese to charcuterie to wine, our producers will share the stories behind their wares, in addition to suggestions on how to incorporate them into recipes.
Then, on April 22, enjoy 50% off compostable espresso capsules! This line by Caffè Vergnano, Italy’s oldest roasting company, is the first range of compostable capsules compatible with Nespresso machines. Send these capsules back to the Earth through a commercial composting system.
Join Eataly Boston for a Special Lambrusco Wine Dinner
In 1860, Cleto Chiarli founded the very first wine-producing company in the Emilia-Romagna region. And nearly a century and a half later, the renowned Chiarli family will be joining us for a very-special wine dinner at Terra!
Cleto Chiarli winery has been producing a full-range of elegant wines for over 150 years, including their ever-popular Lambrusco. The winery’s commitment to excellence has established its reputation as a distinguished company all over the world.
On May 3rd, Chef Dan Bazzinotti will be preparing an excellent 5-course paired perfectly with Chiarli wines. Each dish will feature seasonal ingredients hot off our Italian wood-fired grill. Ranging in styles from sparkling Blanc de Blanc to a Metodo Classico Lambrusco, the selection of wines will perfectly complement each of the rustic dishes. And throughout the evening, the great-grandchildren of Cleto Chiarli will be sharing their compelling stories and insight about the winery and its products.
Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime evening complete with excellent food, exquisite wines, and the company of Lambrusco legends!
For more information, please click here.
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.
