Fellow foodies! Another weekend awaits and with it comes many opportunities....
As you all know, Saturday will be the day to reserve for the NE Dessert Showcase happening at Westin Copley Place from 12 -5..and you know I will have something to say about this when I am through with it! (You can still buy tickets online at http://www.nedessertshowcase.com/tickets.html, or at the door of the event.)
After your crazy Saturday night you may be in the mood to kick back, watch the football game and be surrounded by cheap, easy to reach and easy to eat pub grub...if this is the case you should head down to the Baseball Tavern at 1270 Boylston from 10-2 pm on Sunday morning. They will be offering great views of the football game, 1dollar hot dogs, 25 cent wings and 4 dollar Bloody Marys. It probably isn't what I will be doing on Sunday morning, but I can definately see the appeal!
Or maybe you are reading this and thinking...enough with the food extravaganzas! I just want a quiet weekend with maybe a modest little food related outing...Well, lucky for you, there happen to be about four new places on my radar. Checking one of these places out can lead to very rewarding results, especially if you end up enjoying the place so much that you can see yourself becoming 'a regular'.
If you are in the mood for a good burger, try out Tasty Burger, 1301 Boylston in Fenway (I recently did a segment on this new spot). http://tastyburger.com/
Or you could go to my favorite culinary spot, Davis Square and try out their new beer tavern/brasserie, Foundry-on-Elm. Here you will be welcomed by 32 different beers on tap and a wide ranging menu capable of satisfying the most ecclectic of parties. http://www.foundryonelm.com/
If you are in the mood for something completely different from American fare, why not try out some Italian at Vapiano's by Boston City Plaza? http://www.vapianointernational.com/vapiano/locations/us-locations/us-locations.html
Or maybe some Mexican at Zocalo near Back Bay station? http://www.zocalobrighton.com/
I could keep going....but I won't because I know that sometimes too many options are just as bad as none at all.
I trust that you will do with your weekend what you feel is best, hopefully that involves some kind of culinary adventure...but then again, not everything has to revolve around food...right??
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Save the date! New England Dessert Showcase
A great event is drawing nearer and nearer with every day this week. As we inch towards the weekend (it's only Monday...I know!), we are simultaneously inching towards an amazing event showcasing desserts from prominent dessert makers all over New England.
This event will be making its second appearance and as an inner-city bostonian, I am very happy to hear that it will be being held at Westin Copley Place; very close to me...and very easy to get to for others!
So let's get down to logistics, the event will be on this coming Saturday the 18th running from noon to five. Tickets are 35 dollars, but don't get too huffy about the price, because there will be enough exquisite desserts, chocolates, ice cream, dessert wine (!!!) and more to fill your stomach, tantalize your pallet and easily justify the ticket price. Although the event is open to the public from noon to five, the festivities begin on Friday with an opening night party at the Greatest bar near North Station. Only VIP ticket holders are guaranteed a place and in case you are in the mood to really experience dessert paradise, these are tickets are available (online only), for 40-55 dollars. If you hurry you can secure a spot for you and whoever you are going with: http://www.nedessertshowcase.com/tickets.html. General admission tickets will be available at the door, this just depends on whether you are willing to leave such an amazing opportunity up to chance....the risk is up to you! In case you still need convincing, Finale will be there, as will cakeology, Treat cupcake bar, the Chilly Chow and so on and so forth!
Basically, everyone who is anyone in the dessert world will be present...I consider myself a somebody in the dessert world...even if I am always see, on the receiving end...either way, I will be there...will you?
http://www.nedessertshowcase.com/
This event will be making its second appearance and as an inner-city bostonian, I am very happy to hear that it will be being held at Westin Copley Place; very close to me...and very easy to get to for others!
So let's get down to logistics, the event will be on this coming Saturday the 18th running from noon to five. Tickets are 35 dollars, but don't get too huffy about the price, because there will be enough exquisite desserts, chocolates, ice cream, dessert wine (!!!) and more to fill your stomach, tantalize your pallet and easily justify the ticket price. Although the event is open to the public from noon to five, the festivities begin on Friday with an opening night party at the Greatest bar near North Station. Only VIP ticket holders are guaranteed a place and in case you are in the mood to really experience dessert paradise, these are tickets are available (online only), for 40-55 dollars. If you hurry you can secure a spot for you and whoever you are going with: http://www.nedessertshowcase.com/tickets.html. General admission tickets will be available at the door, this just depends on whether you are willing to leave such an amazing opportunity up to chance....the risk is up to you! In case you still need convincing, Finale will be there, as will cakeology, Treat cupcake bar, the Chilly Chow and so on and so forth!
Basically, everyone who is anyone in the dessert world will be present...I consider myself a somebody in the dessert world...even if I am always see, on the receiving end...either way, I will be there...will you?
http://www.nedessertshowcase.com/
Friday, September 10, 2010
Weekend events galore!
I always worry when Thursday roles around and I haven't heard of any local festivities...luckily, more often than not, by the time Friday hits, I usually have one or two neat little tid-bites to pass on to you!
This weekend, there a couple really neat and frugal sounding events, which really can't be beat!
First, and I apologize for the short notice, but tonight, from 6-9 in Union Square, Somerville there will be another great indian festival. Celebrating Indian culture, there will be a plethora of beautifully colored punjabis and get this...free indian food! As usual with Indian festivities, music, art work and dancing will take center stage so entertainment will not be found wanting. The party will continue throughout the night at the Independent where Indian style cocktails will be featured! I really hope you can make it out at some point tonight! http://access-scat.org/news/stories/utsav-a-festival-punjabi-sikh-culture
Second we have another interesting event taking place in Dorchester at Tavolo, their famous Italian restaurant. Luckily, this will be on Sunday, so you have time to get your head and schedule around it. Tavolo will actually be celebrating their second birthday, which is a pretty big deal for a new restaurant on the block. The terrible two comes in more than years on Sunday, you can get two dollar bellinis and take advantage of a two dollar bar menu from 5-7. Seeing as it is a Sunday, this time slot might just work out for you!
As if these two festivities weren't enough, I thought I would tack on a Monday celebration...these are a little more rare. In Brookline, at MJ Ready International Bistro, you can enter the pie contest of the year. For five dollars, you are qualified to eat all the banana, raspberry, strawberry, apple and any other fruit you can think of going into a pie, as you want. It's from 6-10, so you will have no trouble pacing yourself to get your money's worth...or your stomach's worth, which ever is greater! And what better way to welcome the start of automne than a pie party!? http://www.mjready.com/images/2010PieContest.pdf
I think between the three of these events, you will find something to satisfy your stomach, or your frugality. I sure will!
This weekend, there a couple really neat and frugal sounding events, which really can't be beat!
First, and I apologize for the short notice, but tonight, from 6-9 in Union Square, Somerville there will be another great indian festival. Celebrating Indian culture, there will be a plethora of beautifully colored punjabis and get this...free indian food! As usual with Indian festivities, music, art work and dancing will take center stage so entertainment will not be found wanting. The party will continue throughout the night at the Independent where Indian style cocktails will be featured! I really hope you can make it out at some point tonight! http://access-scat.org/news/stories/utsav-a-festival-punjabi-sikh-culture
Second we have another interesting event taking place in Dorchester at Tavolo, their famous Italian restaurant. Luckily, this will be on Sunday, so you have time to get your head and schedule around it. Tavolo will actually be celebrating their second birthday, which is a pretty big deal for a new restaurant on the block. The terrible two comes in more than years on Sunday, you can get two dollar bellinis and take advantage of a two dollar bar menu from 5-7. Seeing as it is a Sunday, this time slot might just work out for you!
As if these two festivities weren't enough, I thought I would tack on a Monday celebration...these are a little more rare. In Brookline, at MJ Ready International Bistro, you can enter the pie contest of the year. For five dollars, you are qualified to eat all the banana, raspberry, strawberry, apple and any other fruit you can think of going into a pie, as you want. It's from 6-10, so you will have no trouble pacing yourself to get your money's worth...or your stomach's worth, which ever is greater! And what better way to welcome the start of automne than a pie party!? http://www.mjready.com/images/2010PieContest.pdf
I think between the three of these events, you will find something to satisfy your stomach, or your frugality. I sure will!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Escape to the Vineyard
This Labour Day weekend had an ominous cloud going into it, Hurrican Earl had everyone scampering around buying extra provisions in case of power losses, cancelling plans and flights and generally preparing for a perfect storm. While all of this is probably the smart thing to do when it comes to Boston's usual crazy weather, it turned out to be the usual tale of a big scary shadow turning out to be a cute little mouse. Sure there was a bit of rain and fog on Friday night, but from Saturday morning throughout the entire weekend, we were blessed with clear blue skies, a bright and warm sun toned down by a cooler breeze.
Now that the weather report is over, let me tell you what I made of my weekend. Labour weekend, or any three day weekend for that matter tends to be a great opportunity to take a day trip somewhere not too far, but far enough outside of the city to get a bit of perspective. My friends and I did just this. We picked Sunday as the perfect day as it would be sandwiched between the other two days and not prone to the bookend traffic and headed up to Martha's Vineyard.
Travel was a breeze...except maybe for a few wrong turns and a general lack of attention to street signs...or a lack of street signs. We parked the car, hopped on the shuttle and skipped (litterally) onto the Woodshole Ferry which brought us to Oak Bluffs.
If you have ever been to Martha's Vineyard, you will understand the appeal of the island. It has a beautiful quaint atmosphere with little boutiques, little restaurants and lots of beaches. We decided to rent bikes and tour around that way. It was a novel idea but for the winds which had us pretty much pedaling at a standstill at times.
Throughout our day of fun in the sun, we didn't get to lie on the beach, but we did stumble upon a couple of excellent homemade ice cream shops or fifty. In MV, every other store is a creamery! A friend had suggested we try out Carousel, but we were attracted to Ben and Bill's across the street. This place had about fifty different flavours all of which were unique and incredibly tempting. I was in such a dither of excitement that I had to keep myself from asking to try all of them. In the end, I settled for a sampling of their lobster ice cream (yes you heard it right, a butter based ice cream with real lobster meat chunks), their chai ice cream and their chocolate peanut butter cookie dough. I was very proud of myself in the end, it only took me about 15 minutes of questions before I decided to go with their cherry chip (cherry ice cream with cherries and chocolate chunks) and their K.G.B (Kahlua, Grand Marnier and Bailey's). The prices are pretty steep, but their portions are MASSIVE, so don't feel badly about opting for the kiddie size.
I don't think I have ever been more in love with the dairy department. At that moment, when I took away my two scoops (which was actually more like a pint) of heaven, I felt completely whole. I could return to the Vineyard on a moment's notice just for that ice cream.
So for those of you who got out of the city on this past three day weekend, good for you! I hope you had a great experience, perhaps not as great as mine...but then again, if ice cream places like Ben and Bill'swere a dime a dozen...well who am I kidding, that would be a dream come true!
Unfortunately, there is not website, you will just have to go and taste for yourself!
Now that the weather report is over, let me tell you what I made of my weekend. Labour weekend, or any three day weekend for that matter tends to be a great opportunity to take a day trip somewhere not too far, but far enough outside of the city to get a bit of perspective. My friends and I did just this. We picked Sunday as the perfect day as it would be sandwiched between the other two days and not prone to the bookend traffic and headed up to Martha's Vineyard.
Travel was a breeze...except maybe for a few wrong turns and a general lack of attention to street signs...or a lack of street signs. We parked the car, hopped on the shuttle and skipped (litterally) onto the Woodshole Ferry which brought us to Oak Bluffs.
If you have ever been to Martha's Vineyard, you will understand the appeal of the island. It has a beautiful quaint atmosphere with little boutiques, little restaurants and lots of beaches. We decided to rent bikes and tour around that way. It was a novel idea but for the winds which had us pretty much pedaling at a standstill at times.
Throughout our day of fun in the sun, we didn't get to lie on the beach, but we did stumble upon a couple of excellent homemade ice cream shops or fifty. In MV, every other store is a creamery! A friend had suggested we try out Carousel, but we were attracted to Ben and Bill's across the street. This place had about fifty different flavours all of which were unique and incredibly tempting. I was in such a dither of excitement that I had to keep myself from asking to try all of them. In the end, I settled for a sampling of their lobster ice cream (yes you heard it right, a butter based ice cream with real lobster meat chunks), their chai ice cream and their chocolate peanut butter cookie dough. I was very proud of myself in the end, it only took me about 15 minutes of questions before I decided to go with their cherry chip (cherry ice cream with cherries and chocolate chunks) and their K.G.B (Kahlua, Grand Marnier and Bailey's). The prices are pretty steep, but their portions are MASSIVE, so don't feel badly about opting for the kiddie size.
I don't think I have ever been more in love with the dairy department. At that moment, when I took away my two scoops (which was actually more like a pint) of heaven, I felt completely whole. I could return to the Vineyard on a moment's notice just for that ice cream.
So for those of you who got out of the city on this past three day weekend, good for you! I hope you had a great experience, perhaps not as great as mine...but then again, if ice cream places like Ben and Bill'swere a dime a dozen...well who am I kidding, that would be a dream come true!
Unfortunately, there is not website, you will just have to go and taste for yourself!
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