Sweet Tooth Satisfied!

There is nothing I like more than a satisfied sweet tooth. Thanks to my venture out to Davis Square today, I got just that.
This Month's happy hour featured three more delicious flavours, notably the snickers-tini, a root beer float cupcake and their Lotus Blossom (buttercream cupcake doused in pear sake with a litchi frosting)... all limited edition, all sweet, moist and delicious. I am also proud to say that I introduced three newbies to the event, as well the When Pigs Fly bakery located a few doors down.
Now we all just have a couple of days to kill before our Godiva Rewards kick in...and a few other Mondays before the next Happy Hour...but for now...I am satisfied!

Sweet Tooth!

Tomorrow is Monday, however it happens to be the last Monday of August so before you get too depressed, let's just take a moment to realise what this truly means....Happy Hour at Kickass Cupcakes!!!!
As per usual, the last Monday of every month, from 5-7 pm Kickass Cupcakes sample off their liquor inspired cupcakes. It is a real treat and if you can make it down to Davis Square (Red line two stops after Harvard Square) it is well worth the trip.
While you are down there you might as well enjoy some of the other great foodie spots this town has to offer, why not stop by Whens Pigs Fly, conveniently located a few doors down from Kickass Cupcakes, you could hit up their Dairy Bar for some delicious milk and cheese or you could have your cupcakes first and then head to one of their fun restaurants in the area.
Make it a Monday evening to remember! I know I will...
http://www.kickasscupcakes.com/Events.php

The Weekender!

Boston is a great city...especially in the summer when there are festivals galore! This weekend is no exception and the nice thing about this weekend's festivals is that they are located in different areas of Boston, so you can get around!

In the North End, we have St. Anthony's Feast, from the 27th-29th.  This festival resembles the Fisherman's Feast in spirit, but it will be much larger, with floats, parades, music and great italian american food vendors. Conveniently, it is located right by the Haymarket, so if you go on either Friday or Saturday, why not stop by here on your way home and pick up some cheap produce so that you can make some of the dishes Mary Ann Espostio will teach you to cook during her cooking demo!? The grand procession will be happening on Sunday at noon, but there are many other things to entice you throughout the festival. Visit http://www.saintanthonysfeast.com/index.html for all the information you will need.

There is also an interesting sounding Mexican festival going on in Somerville. This has always been a favorite area of mine, food wise. With their Kickass Cupcakes store, their When Pigs Fly bakery and Gargoyle's, it is a place to be any day!  This Saturday however, from 5-8, they will be hosting a block party to rival all block parties called Fandango. Expect live music and great food from La Cantina Mexicana...and I am sure you will stumble upon a good margarita or three...feel free to browse what else is up in Somerville at http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs042/1100632372640/archive/1103528472478.html

Another interesting little tid bite and something different...in Newton, on Sunday from 12-4, the Biltmore Bar and Grille will be hosting a Vintage Car Show! And where there is a set up of 10-15 classic cars, there has to be something to nibble on, so you can expect some tasty hot dog sliders and other handy little things. http://thebiltmoregrill.com/

So there are a couple of things you can plug into your weekend...that is if you have time in amongst all the packing for those of you who are moving out on the 1st...that would be me...But I am fairly positive I will be able to fit in a little excursion to at least one of these places! I hope you can do the same!

A new neighbor!

I would like to extend a warm welcome to a newcomer in the South End neighborhood. I suppose though, that this 'newcomer' is in actual fact, an old-timer resurfacing... Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen has taken up shop in the same place its owners occupied some years ago.

Located on the corner of Columbus Ave and Northampton street, this bar will be living up to its old standards but with a fresh breath of life: a new menu, innovative cocktails and a tuned up interior.

I was not fortunate enough to have been acquainted with the previous corner bar, so I will have nothing to compare the new and 'improved' one with...I guess this means I will simply have to try it out and create my very own case precedent!

The menu is cunningly organised with a late night 'burger' menu which definately has me intrigued. Any place that specialises in burgers is a friend of mine!  They have other tempting sounding options as well like their buttermilk fried chicken salad and a daily antipasti platter and although the prices are not listed...I would bet there is a comfortable range of prices meaning everyone can be happy.
Darryl's opened this past Monday and so there is nothing stopping you from going out to the corner for a gathering of friends, a chance at a new meet market or nice little evening meal.
I hope to get out there sometime this weekend...but you never know! The callings to a frugal foodista are always many and from all over!
If you beat me to it, let me know what you thought!
http://darrylscornerbarboston.com/about.php