roofTOP Chefs is a series created by The Colonnade Hotel’s Executive Chef Nick Calias, who has invited his chef comrades to collaborate on a poolside tasting pop-up every Tuesday through September 13 with 100% of proceeds benefitting Share Our Strength No Kid Hungry. Each guest chef will whip up dishes of their own creation and Chef Calias will craft a complimenting dish or cocktail to pair, for a casual cookout-style atmosphere but with flavors you’d be hard-pressed to finesse in your own back yard.
On August 29, roofTOP Chefs will feature Fred Bisaillon of B-ACK Yard BBQ and Surfside Smoke
The Colonnade Hotel introduces EverybodyFights @ RTP – a celebration of wellness at Boston’s only Roof Top Pool.
Founder George Foreman III was born out of the belief that anything worth having is worth fighting for, every single day. Each Tuesday, all summer, experience a real fighter’s training camp with Everybody Fight’s trainer Kelli Fierras, fitness enthusiast and wellness advocate. Enjoy the ultimate boxing fitness experience with skyline views, 12 stories above the rest of Boston.
**Boot-Camp Style Class//No Gloves Necessary//Body Weight Boxing**
$30 per class / $40 for class and RTP day pass / Free for hotel guests
Enhance your experience by extending your day. All EverybodyFights participants may stay for day at Roof Top Pool for an additional $10. Visit the roof top pool reception desk before or after class to purchase the full day pass.
NOTE: In case of inclement weather, the class will resume the next scheduled class: Tuesday, space permitting
roofTOP Chefs is a series created by The Colonnade Hotel’s Executive Chef Nick Calias, who has invited his chef comrades to collaborate on a poolside tasting pop-up every Tuesday through September 13 with 100% of proceeds benefitting Share Our Strength No Kid Hungry. Each guest chef will whip up dishes of their own creation and Chef Calias will craft a complimenting dish or cocktail to pair, for a casual cookout-style atmosphere but with flavors you’d be hard-pressed to finesse in your own back yard.
On September 5, roofTOP Chefs will feature Josh Ziskin of La Morra and The Heritage of Sherborn.
roofTOP Chefs is a series created by The Colonnade Hotel’s Executive Chef Nick Calias, who has invited his chef comrades to collaborate on a poolside tasting pop-up every Tuesday through September 13 with 100% of proceeds benefitting Share Our Strength No Kid Hungry. Each guest chef will whip up dishes of their own creation and Chef Calias will craft a complimenting dish or cocktail to pair, for a casual cookout-style atmosphere but with flavors you’d be hard-pressed to finesse in your own back yard.
On September 12, roofTOP Chefs will feature Jen Royle of Dare To Taste.
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.
The historic Swan Boats kick off another season in the Public Garden.
On April 13, the Swan Boats officially open for the 2019 Season, bringing joy to families from near and far until Labor Day, September 2.
Spring hours (April 13 – June 20) are 10 am to 4:00 pm. Summer hours (June 21 – Labor Day) are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The Swan Boats are open every day, weather permitting. We cannot operate in rain, high winds or extreme heat.
Purchasing Tickets
The Swan Boat ride lasts about 12-15 minutes while the driver pedals you around the Public Garden lagoon. Tickets are purchased at the Swan Boat dock prior to boarding the boat. No reservations are needed. We accept cash or credit card. The wait for a ride is typically no more than 5-10 minutes.
Adults $4.00
Children $2.50 (age 2 to 15 years)
Under 2 yrs. Free
Seniors $3.50
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!
Join Hall of Famer and 3x Super Bowl champion Tedy Bruschi during the Thursday Night Football broadcast of the Patriots v. Giants game
The Lenox Hotel is the place to be on Thursday night October 10th!
Tedy Bruschi will be here to provide pre-game intro, half-time and post-game analysis while the longtime rival Patriots and Giants square up during the live NFL broadcast.
Proceeds from the event will benefit TEDY’S TEAM, Tedy’s foundation that raises awareness of stroke and heart disease while supporting survivors on their journey.
TICKETS INCLUDE:
- Admission to the event, simulcast game
- Pub appetizers, Bruschi Burger station, healthy snack options!
- Cash bar available
*Tickets are non-refundable but transferable.
**Special rate available for overnight guest rooms, please email reservations@lenoxhotel.com for details!
