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Summer Restaurant Week
Watch for our special edition of Boston Restaurant Week coming soon...area restaurants will be offering two and three-course lunches for $15.10 and $20.10, and three-course dinners for the incredible price of $33.10. Sunday, August 15th through Friday, August 20th, and Sunday, August 22nd through Friday, August 27th
Spirited Gourmet Winemaker Reception
Spirited Gourmet will hold a Winemaker Reception with Michael Affatato of Chateau La Gatte, Bordeaux on Saturday August 14th, 4 to 7pm. Located in the appellations Bordeaux and Bordeaux Superieur, Chateau La Gatte was founded in 1646. Now, taste the brand new 2009 Bordeaux Blanc, the 2006 "La Butte" and 2006 "Montalon" along with a few other surprises. This will be a fantastic opportunity to meet winemakers, experience their passion for winemaking, and taste some exceptional wines.
Wine and Cheese with the Wasiks
Happy First Birthday Abby Park
Abby Park is serving up a Summer Supper Special - daily for $25!
Includes 3 courses (change weekly) and either a glass of sangria or IPA draft! Also $2 Tapas every Tuesday and 5 selections of small plates changing weekly.
Lucca Back Bay Has a New Patio!
Lucca Back Bay now has an outdoor patio seating up to 16 people open rain or shine. Check it out! Also, if you haven't already, stop over to Hanover Street for lunch and/or brunch on Saturday and Sundays.
dbar's Roof Top Garden
dbar's roof top garden in Dorchester is in full production. They are self sufficient in all herbs and pulling 10-15 lbs of tomatoes a day. You can also find the fresh rooftop mint and basil in specialty cocktails at the bar. Also, news straight from Chris Coombs himself, Deuxave will also be opening soon...Keep your eyes peeled!
Strega - Waterfront at Fan Pier!
North End Restaurateur Nick Varano of The Varano Group will expand his hospitality dynasty to Boston's illustrious waterfront with the launch of Strega - Waterfront at Fan Pier, this month. This harbor side outpost will be the sister restaurant to Varano's flagship Strega, located in the heart of Boston's famed North End. The 5,700 square foot dining destination will offer both indoor and patio dining, as well as a lively bar setting, lounge seating, private dining options and intimate wine room.
Taj Wine Tasting
On Thursday, August 26th, Taj introduces Riesling's Around The World, Wine Tasting & 4-Course Dinner with Wine Pairings for Just $65 per Person. And check out their pre-fixed menus: $23 - 3 course lunch/ $18 - 2 course lunch/ $28 - 2 course dinner and a $33 - 3 course dinner. Also Join them on Sundays for a French Champagne Brunch Buffet on the roof from 10:30am-2:30pm.
New Chef at Bravo at the MFA!
Bravo at the Museum of Fine Arts welcomes its new executive chef, Peter Agostinelli. Chef Agostinelli will focus on seasonal food, using local ingredients whenever possible.
Winesdays continue at Bravo this month on Wednesday, August 25 and features an expert-led discussion on wine followed by a wine tasting with hors d'oeuvres or tapas that complement the highlighted beverage. $25 per person and includes hors d'oeuvres and tasting of featured wines. Also, Concerts in the Courtyard Summer Series offers an international lineup of musicians, from Afro-Latin dance and gospel to indie and bluegrass take place right outside Calderwood Courtyard on Wednesday evenings.
Visit or call 617.369.3474.
Tuesdays at Dante
Tuesdays, Chef Dante de Magistris offers up $2 specialty grilled cheese sandwiches. Inspired by de Magistris' favorite Italian films, each week's selection brings guests of Restaurants dante a new melt to complement summer.
August Seasonal Sips at Meritage
August Seasonal Sips at Meritage will touch upon White Meritage on August 5, Wines with Heat taking place on August 12th; Alsatian Wines and Asian Inspired Cuisine August 19th and Back to School" Wines on August 26th. In addition Rowes Wharf Sea Grille hosts concerts on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights and movies by moonlight every Fridays.
National Oyster Day
On Thursday, August 5th, The Bristol Lounge and high-end jeweler Pageo will join forces to celebrate National Oyster Day. Visit The Bristol Lounge between 5-7:30pm and enjoy $2 oysters, $10 glasses of bubbly and wine, and the chance to win a pearl necklace valued at $795 from Pageo!!! Listen to live music nightly in "Boston’s living room," including a jazz trio on the weekends. Also experience weekly events including Burgers and Burgundy Wednesdays: the famous Bristol Burger paired with two glasses of burgundian style wines for just $30 per person.
Myers and Chang Seafood Cooking Classes
Myers and Chang still have a few slots open in their seafood cooking classes Saturday, August 7th and Saturday, September 4th. They are both $75 per aspiring chef and are a wonderful way to get some hands on culinary education. The class, which starts at 10am, ends with dim sum and a trip to Mings to learn where and how to buy the ingredients for the newly mastered dishes.
Cuffs New Police Code-Laced Summer Cocktail Menu.
Cuffs - An Irish Bar, located in The Back Bay Hotel, is rolling out their new police code-laced summer cocktail menu. 10-43: Call a doctor! Located in the former Boston Police Department Headquarters, Cuffs - An Irish Bar is paying homage to its predecessor by serving up these summer concoctions all season on their newly revamped patio beneath the bustling Berkeley Street sidewalk, or indoors at their lively bar. Check out the 11-25: Traffic Hazard consisting of Fire Fly Sweet Tea Vodka, lemonade, fresh strawberries or the 10-15: Prisoner in Custody with Skyy Vodka, Lemon Juice, Triple Sec, cranberry juice, dash of sugar.
Haru's New Cocktail + Fish Tacos!
Haru will have a new cocktail special for August called the Harupolitan for $6. The Harupolitan consists of a bright medley of shochu (a distilled sake), Ty Ky Citrus Liqueur and Cointreau with fresh pineapple and orange juices...Yummy! Also this month Haru presents a new menu item, Fish tacos, consisting of a trio of small ones, tuna, salmon and fluke, with a cherry tomato and shallot salsa, avocado, and a yuzu apple ceviche sauce
Pool Passes for the Public at Hotel Indigo!
Hotel Indigo is now offering daily BOKX Pool passes to the public* throughout the week. Featuring an outdoor bar and oversized couches, the BOKX Pool Deck is a perfect summer escape from the city heat and the ultimate location for dining al fresco. Lunch and dinner are available poolside and private cabanas available for a fee. $20 (daily) pool passes. Cabana rentals start at $150.
Restaurant Week ALL Month Long at The Fireplace!
Starting the first of the month, The Fireplace will be offereing restaurant week menus all month long. Stop into the cool air conditioned restaurant and enjoy a great meal at a fantastic price. All month long but they will fill up fast so make your reservations now!!
Come Taste the Park Plaza on August 10th...
Come Taste the Park Plaza on August 10th. Participating restaurant such as Davio's and Smith and Wollensky will be on hand to feature food samplings best showcasing their establishment. All money raised from event ticket sales will support The Greater Boston Food Bank. Call or click to purchase tickets 1.866.468.7619 or visit
Farmstead and La Laiterie presents 'On Carbonation & Curds'
On Sunday, August 22nd Farmstead and La Laiterie presents 'On Carbonation & Curds' - Their Favorite Bubbles With Cheese And Why Beer, Champagne, Cava, Prosecco, sparkling rose, sparkling sangria, fizzies...there are more than just the run of the mill options here, folks. Now what about cheeses that pair well with them? They’ve got you covered. Come discover which cheeses pair beautifully with those bubbly buddies of theirs. $50 per person, 6pm-8pm at The Peerless Building.
Wine Dinner at The Marathon Restaurant at North Pond
Marathon restaurant and J. Lohr estates join forces for a not to be missed wine dinner on August 25th. Enjoy five courses perfectly paired with J. Lohr wine for $60 a head. Call 508.589.6400 for reservations.
Boston's 1st Annual Food Truck Festival
Boston's 1st Annual Food Truck Festival will be held August 8 on Harrison Avenue in the SoWa district of the South End. The event, which is the brainchild of Citysearch Boston and SoWa Sundays, will feature a number of food trucks from the local area. The Food Truck Festival will go from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with its location being where the SoWa Food and Produce Market is held on Sundays (500 Harrison Avenue).
Monday Nights at Savinos choose from 4-5 different pastas’ soup/salad and dessert for $25, family style is available and kids under 12 eat for their age! Mini Burger Mondays
$2 sliders and $5 small plates - every Monday from 5-7pm at Sel de la Terre Back Bay Five Course Tasting
Join Chef Stefan Jarausch at The Oak Room for a culinary exploration of the flavors of the season with a five course tasting menu on Tuesdays, May 4 and 18. Taking advantage of the bounty of New England purveyors, regionally raised meat and local seafood, the culinary team has created a series of dinners designed to surprise and delight guests. Each five course tasting menu will feature wine pairings and is available for $75 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. Seating for this special event is at 6:30 pm and space is limited. For reservations or additional information please call 617.267.5300. Wednesday Wine Seminars
Deborah Hansen's Wednesday Wine Seminars at Taberna de Haro will feature "The Sheer Delight of Spanish Rose" in the month of May. Seminars are held every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30. Girls' Night Out!
Every Wednesday from 5-9 pm at the bar at Savino's, women can enjoy three tapas from the menu and a glass of wine or beer for $22. Wednesday Night Wine Tasting
Take a look at some great wines to enjoy during the warmer months at Chiara's Wednesday Night Wine Tasting, May 5 from 6-8 pm. Try 2008 Pine Ridge, Chenin Blanc/Viognier; 2008 Marchesi di Barolo, Gavi "Le Lune"; 2009 Domaine Houchart, Cotes de Provence Rose; and 2008 Planeta, Cerasuolo di Vittoria. Please RSVP to dan@chiarabistro.com or 781.461.8118. Live Jazz
Each Thursday night at 8:30 at Savinos stop in for an evening with Ian Carrol and Dan Fiori. Wine and Hors D'oeurves Tasting
Every other Thursday at Abby Park try five tastes of wine and hors d'oeuvres for $20. May 13: TBD; May 27: New World Wines. Call 617.696.8700 to reserve a spot. Tapas at the Bar
Every Monday through Friday from 5-7 pm at the bar at Savinos only, diners can enjoy three tapas from the menu and a glass of wine or beer for $22. Spring has Sprung!
Celebrate The Marvelous Morel with A Special Spring Mushroom Menu at Upstairs on the Square, Tuesday, May 18 through Friday, May 21. We wait in patience for the marvelous reappearance of the elusive morel mushroom, one of the great harbingers of spring. Chef Steven Brand will be using morels and other spring mushrooms to create a four course tasting menu, with fresh morels as the stars of the evening. This dinner is for mushroom lovers everywhere and announces, Spring Has Sprung! Soiree Dining Room; four courses for $55 ($75 with wine). Chef Tom's Three Courses
Every Tuesday through Thursday, Chef Tom at Savinos prepares a prix fixe menu available 5-7 pm. The menu includes choice of soup or salad, an entree and dessert for $35 per person. Dinner and a Movie Pass
Aquitaine Dedham will continue to bring you "Dinner and a Movie Pass" for the Showcase Cinema de Lux at Legacy Place. $29.95 per person Sunday-Wednesday evenings. Root, Root, Root for the Red Sox!
If the game is broadcast, you can bet they're watching at UpStairs on the Square's Monday Club Bar. Day or night, come sit at the bar and agonize or yell supportive whoops over bar snacks and full lunch and dinner menus (or ask bar manager Lino for a special libation to keep up your viewing strength).
Game Day Bar Menu
Abby Park is featuring a $5 Red Sox game day bar menu including a kobe beef hot dog, housemade cheddar soft pretzel, chilli & cheese dip, mixed spiced nuts & french fries.
The Spirited Gourmet's Saturday Tastings
Join The Spirited Gourmet for three tastings this month. Saturday, May 1 from 4-7 pm: A Double Shot Tasting of Italian wines, Tenuta di Angoris & Friuili; Arik Colbath of Charles River Imports. Over ten wines will be open to taste! Saturday, May 8 from 4-7 pm: Winemaker Tony Coturri of Coturri Vineyards, Sonoma. Lost Creek Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, Bruschera Vineyards Zinfandel and some brand new wines to the market. Saturday, May 15 from 3-7 pm: Semi-Annual Grand Wine Tasting Extravaganza. Over 50 interesting wines, gourmet food items and lots of very cool people!
Norma's Sunday Suppers
Through Sunday May 23 Norma's Sunday Suppers will be three courses, prix fixe, for only $30. May 2: Martini Supper (Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a martini for dinner? You are not alone!); May 16: Eco Supper (Norma's is excited to be pairing up with the Vermont Fresh Network to bring you a menu even Mother Earth will love.); May 23: BBQ (Join them for the final Sunday supper of the season.) Reservations are highly recommended. For more information or reservations please call 802.253.6445.
Saturday Cooking and Brunch with our Chef
The "top chefs" at Sel de la Terre Long Wharf and Natick share their culinary techniques for popular seasonal cooking and you enjoy a great brunch at the end. A great experience for a Mother's Day or graduation gift. Check our website for the fun variety, including: Vegetarian, Grilling, Summer Soups, Pasta, Raw Bar and more to be added. www.seldelaterre.com. Select Saturdays 10AM, $48
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