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Jun
5
Wed
Farm to Post Summer Seafood Kick Off
Jun 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join Post 390 for their “Farm to Post” Summer Seafood Kick Off Dinner.

Enjoy oysters, lobsters and more from our friends at Island Creek Oysters of Duxbury Bay and Snappy Lobster of Scituate. Cocktail hour starts at 6pm with their live action oyster bar. Then, continue to dinner for their take on the classic New England clambake!

Tickets are $55.00 and include a welcome reception, clambake and beverage pairings. Tax and gratuity are included. Limited tickets available.

About Farm to Post: 
Our Farm to Post menu, offered nightly and changing seasonally, celebrates New England’s food system innovators with next level farm-to-table dishes showcasing the region’s finest and freshest ingredients and the inspiring people behind them.

Menu
Island Creek Oyster Display
raw duxbury oysters dressed with wild allium blooms, pink peppercorn & champagne

Fried Whole-Belly Clams
sorrel, charred lemon aioli, braised rhubarb

Maine-Caught Ocean Perch Crudo
pickled green strawberries, carrot mousse, charcoal sea salt, honey-wheat cracker

First Course
Wild Ramp & New Potato Chowder
crispy-fried skate wing, seared scallops, grilled maple-bacon, pea tendrils

Entrée
New England Clambake
seaweed-steamed whole lobsters, clams, mussels, jonah crabs & whelks, grilled chorizo-stuffed squid, lemon-garlic scup, & smoked portuguese sausages

Wilted Stinging Nettles, Fresh Cheese
Charred Green-Garlic Marinated Asparagus
Drawn Sea Urchin Butter

Dessert
Strawberry Olive Oil Shortbread
local strawberries, olive oil spine cake, sweet cream ice cream

Jun
6
Thu
Terra Grill Takeover Party at Eataly Boston
Jun 6 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

An Italian Summer Night with Boston’s Best Chefs

On June 6, Terra’s Executive Chef Dan Bazzinotti invites some of Boston’s best chefs to take over the restaurant’s roaring wood-fired grill as they bring their talents to Eataly’s beloved urban oasis.

Join Chef-Partner Tony Messina of Uni, Chef-Owner Cassie Piuma of Sarma, Executive Chef Sam De Los Santos of Eataly Boston, Chef-Owner David Punch of Sycamore, Boston Magazine Food Editor Scott Kearnan (the MC for the evening), and Media Sponsor Boston magazine for a perfect night of good food, seasonal drinks, and lively music.

During this summer cocktail party, guests will stroll through their Italian greenhouse and indulge in passed signature Terra bites by Chef Bazzinotti along with a spread of featured cicchetti created by their talented guest chefs—all prepared on the famous wood-fired grill! With the presentation of every dish, each chef will explain the concept behind what they prepared and then mingle with party-goers. Throughout the evening, a live DJ will spin upbeat tunes before the dance floor opens up and adds the final touch to a lively night!

Don’t miss their grand summer party celebrating some of Boston’s finest culinary masterminds! Eataly is proud to partner with No Kid Hungry, an organization working to end child hunger in America, during this exciting evening. Their cash bar will feature a special No Kid Hungry-dedicated drink, and $1 from each one sold along with $1 from every ticket sale will go to the non-profit.

Your ticket will include:

    • All-access to an array of passed bites created by Chef Bazzinotti, Chef Messina, Chef Piuma, Chef De Los Santos, and Chef Punch
    • The chance to meet and mingle with some of Boston’s top chefs and Boston Magazine Food Editor Scott Kearnan
    • Welcome wine
    • Access to a cash bar with Terra’s signature cocktails and extensive wine & draft beer list
    • Entertainment by our live DJ
Jun
7
Fri
National Donut Day at OAK Long Bar + Kitchen
Jun 7 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Celebrate Pride and National Donut Day with OAK Long Bar + Kitchen

National Donut Day is this Friday, June 7, coinciding with Boston PRIDE week. Fairmont Copley Plaza is waving its PRIDE flag loud and proud outside in Copley Square, and to further celebrate with the community OAK Long Bar + Kitchen will give away complimentary mini PRIDE donuts to its patio customers from 4–8PM on Friday, with the purchase of any drink or food, while supplies last. The three-inch minis baked by OAK’s Pastry Chef Lindsay Le Blanc will be a Funfetti Brioche Donut with Rainbow Glaze.

Chef Lindsay is known for her creative donuts and crullers. Every weekend she bakes a new flavor for the Brunch menu’s “French Cruller” special. Last weekend’s cruller was Orange Creamsicle, and past flavors include Vanilla Bean w/ Peanut Butter, Mexican Hot Chocolate and Raspberry Hazelnut.

Aug
1
Thu
Icon Wine Dinner at Del Frisco’s
Aug 1 @ 6:30 pm

Del Frisco’s newest wine experience features an exclusive five-course menu to complement an impressive selection of wines.

Featuring a selection of wines from some of the most noteworthy wineries, Cade, Odette and Plumpjack, the evening’s fare will feature dishes including Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops, Grilled Australian Lamb Loin and Duck Confit Meatballs – just to name a few.  To view the full menu, please click here.

Expect a collection of varietals from Sauvignon Blanc to Cabernet Sauvignon; expertly paired flavors, for an unforgettable celebration.

Availability is limited. Reserve your table now by clicking here or by calling Del Frisco’s Back Bay directly at (617) 259-1568.

Aug
22
Thu
An Evening with Vokel Cellars @ Bar Boulud
Aug 22 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join Sommelier Jaimie Puckett and Chef Brian Arruda for a four-course wine dinner.

On August 22nd, join Head Sommelier Jaimie Puckett and Executive Chef Brian Arruda in welcoming Vokel Cellars owner & winemaker Dana von Sternberg for a seasonally-inspired tasting menu featuring limited-production Vokel wines from Sonoma.

Vokel Cellars was born from the concept that the best wines are made in the vineyard, not the winery. Dana focuses on small lots from sustainably farmed vineyards, using minimally invasive winemaking practices, allowing the vineyard sites to speak for themselves.

FEATURED MENU

Reception with Canapés
2015 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

FOIE GRAS TARTE
apricot, grapefruit, chrysanthemum
2016 ‘Starscape Vineyard’ Russian River Valley Chardonnay

CHORIZO AND CLAMS
tomato, roasted garlic, rouille
2015 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

SWORDFISH EN PAPILLOTE
Olive medley, rosemary, sweet pepper
2016 ‘SHV’ Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

SELECTION OF LOCAL CHEESES
Chef’s accoutrements
2016 ‘Eastside Ranch’ Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Sep
18
Wed
Wine Tasting at the Charlesmark Lounge
Sep 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Charlesmark & Ora are bringing back the best wine tasting party in town.

RSVP: 617-247-1212 | info@charlesmarkhotel.com Walk-ins welcome based on availability

140 Supper Club Dinner: Brinner at Fairmont Copley Plaza
Sep 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

September is National Breakfast Month, and breakfast is arguably the best meal, so why not enjoy it twice in one day?

Join the Fairmont Copley Plaza for “Brinner,” breakfast for dinner, and indulge in the satisfying tastes of morning food with the Fairmont’s upscale flair. The menu features classic breakfast flavors creatively presented for dinnertime, and a DIY mimosa bar will be open all night for guests to celebrate like it’s the A.M. Special champagne pairings will be offered each course as well.

While not mandatory, guests are encouraged to wear elegant pajamas or nightwear (appropriate for a communal gathering) to truly get in the “Brinner” spirit.

The five course “brinner” is part of Fairmont Copley Plaza’s popular 140 Supper Club series where guests descend a century-old staircase and whisper a password to be immersed into a themed, intimate dining experience hosted by Executive Chef Laurent Poulain.

MENU

Buckwheat Blini
smoked salmon, tomato, basil and lemon dill crème fraiche
Pairing: Domaine Sebatien Brunet Petillant Naturel, Grolleau

Croque Monsieur
north country applewood smoked bacon, swiss, oven dried tomatoes, fine herbs, lemon truffle vinaigrette
Pairing: Lucien Albrecht Brut Cremant Rose

Avocado Tartine
country bread, warm poached egg, shaved manchego, pickled shallots
Pairing: Vins el Cep Kila Cava

BBQ Beef Brisket Casserole
hash brown, cheddar, petite greens bouquet, green goddess dressing
Pairing: Cleto Chiarli “Vecchia Modena” Lambrusco

Vanilla Mascarpone Cheese Parfait
grand marnier mint strawberries, banana nut granola
Pairing: Marchesi di Gresy Moscato d’Asti

Sep
19
Thu
Battle of the Breweries at the Lenox Hotel
Sep 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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!

Sep
26
Thu
Fall Wine & Cheese Fest at Eataly Boston
Sep 26 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Toast to the autumn season in true Italian-style: with a glass (or more) of wine in hand!

As the days grow shorter, farmers and artisans alike work tirelessly to fill our plates and our glasses with the riches that their land has to offer. From the olive and grape harvests in Italy to apple picking and corn mazes in New England farms, now is the time of the great harvest.

In honor of the bounty of food and drinks fall brings us, Eataly Boston is celebrating the season with a Fall Wine & Cheese Fest. On September 26, from 5:30-9:00 p.m., gather your friends and join Eataly Boston for a celebration of all things autumn.

For just $60, you will receive an all-access pass to explore all cheeses and cheese-centric bites, along with a wide selection of Italian wines. Let yourself get lost as you explore the food stations throughout marketplace, tasting and sipping as you go.

Tickets are limited, so choose the time that works best for you and reserve your spot at the Fall Wine & Cheese Fest!  Tickets are available for 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm or 7 pm to 9 pmPLUS, 15% off tickets with code FallFest15 at check-out!

 

Sep
27
Fri
Wines from Alsace at the French Cultural Center
Sep 27 @ 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Join the French Cultural Center for a wine  tasting and dinner with La Voile.

Epicureans rejoice! To kick-off the French Cultural Center’s season of wine tastings, they will explore the lovely wines of Alsace with a wine tasting, followed by a separate three-course pairing dinner.

Come discover the lesser-known wines of Alsace, presented by Alexandre Sojfer, Resident Sommelier at La Voile and 1855 Bar à Vins. Alex will share his expertise working with vineyards from Alsace and why this region’s grounds are so prolific yet less available to the American market than other varietals.

Event in English. Advance RSVP strongly recommended. The general tasting is a standing event – this is not a sit-down seminar. Please email culture@frenchculturalcenter.org to request a seat/chair, if needed.

The following dinner is a sit-down three-course dinner in the French Cultural Center’s Library.


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