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Cape Cod Life Food & Wine Festival

Pencil it in – the first annual Cape Cod Life Food & Wine Festival is scheduled for Sunday, June 1st through Wednesday, June 4th. Sneak down to the Cape and enjoy four food and wine filled days, or pick and choose from the festival’s bounty of events to design your own indulgent Cape escape. TV Diner’s Billy Costa hosts the Grand Opening on Sunday, June 1st from 3:00-6:00pm at the Rectrix Aerodrome in Hyannis. The event, tickets for which cost $50 apiece, features local talent from Twenty-Eight Atlantic and Willowbend Country Club as well as guest chefs Gabriel Frasca and Amanda Lydon of Nantucket’s Straight Wharf, Todd Winer of The Metropolitan Club, Peter Eco of Stix and 33 Restaurant, and Dante de Magistris of dante. Throughout the rest of the festival there are cultural happy hours at some of the Cape’s historic and artistic spots; and wine dinners at restaurants like Regatta of Cotuit (menu), Circadia (menu) and Heather (menu). Call the restaurants directly for reservations, price information and directions. For the full schedule of events and more details, check the Cape Cod Life Food & Wine Festival website.
- posted: 05/12/2008 -

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Thursday Tasting at Tomasso Trattoria

Wine Director Lorenza Savona welcomes novices and aficionados alike to join him in the private dining room at Tomasso Trattoria & Enoteca for a series of exploratory wine tastings. Each month Savona picks an evening (usually a Thursday), a theme (usually a region, varietal or winemaker) and an assortment of his favorite bottles (usually six to nine) to explore and pair with tasting portions from chef Justin Melnick’s menu of Italian specialties. Tastings, which start at 7:00pm, generally run for an hour and a half or so and cost $30 per person. On Thursday, April 17th, Savona explores the Wines of the Americas. Space is limited so call Tomasso at 508.481.8484 for reservations and directions to their Southborough spot.
- posted: 05/14/2008 -

8th Annual Taste of Beacon Hill

It’s a first for the eighth annual Taste of Beacon Hill – the event, scheduled for Tuesday, May 20th, will be held at the newly minted Liberty Hotel. Swing by to see (and sample) all your neighborhood favorites – 75 Chestnut, Beacon Hill Bistro, blu, Clink, Grotto, The Hungry i, No. 9 Park and Scampo, among plenty of others. The event, which runs from 6:30-9:30pm, tends to sell out so get your tickets early – and here’s a little added incentive – tickets are $65 each in advance and $85 if you buy them at the door. Call the Cambridge Trust Co. at 617.503.4140 or drop by their 65 Beacon Street offices for tickets. A portion of the evening’s proceeds benefit the Taste of Beacon Hill Scholarship Fund, a subsidy for Boston Public School grads with an interest in the food service industry.
- posted: 05/14/2008 -

Excelsior Anniversay Party

Celebrate five years worth of Excelsior on Thursday, May 15th. Starting at 10:00pm, chef Eric Brennan will be sending out complimentary passed hors d'oeuvres while his bartenders busy themselves pouring classic cocktails at retro prices. Just hand over a fiver and they’ll pour you one of their signature drinks like the Timeless Modern (Makers Mark with maraschino, bitters, a splash of grenadine and fresh citrus) or a Bajito (Bacardi Rum muddled with fresh lime, mint and basil). DJ Eric Bettencourt is in charge of the evening’s musical entertainment. Call Excelsior at 617.426.7878 for more information or just drop by to say happy birthday.
- posted: 05/14/2008 -

Craigie Street Brings Back the Whole Hog Dinner

Craigie Street Bistrot regulars have been clamoring for the return of the Whole Hog Dinner and chef Tony Maws is happy to oblige. On Thursday, May 22nd fans of the other white meat can sit down to six pork-laden courses. As is his custom, Maws will be incorporating all the porcine parts – from snout to tail – in courses like braised Berkshire pork cheeks with crushed fava beans, pickled peanuts, radishes and ramp kimchee; and coriander and ginger-cured Vermont organic pork belly with boudin noir, French white asparagus, Vidalia onion and rhubarb-hibiscus purée. The menu, priced at $95 per person, can be matched with the swine-wine pairing for an additional $40 per person. The Whole Hog Dinner tends to sell out so don’t be the little piggy who had none. Call Craigie Street at 617.497.5511.
- posted: 05/13/2008 -

Avila's Exaltaciòn de la Verdura

Taking a page from the Tudela, Spain playbook, Avila celebrates Exaltaciòn de la Verdura from Tuesday, May 27th through Friday, May 30th. Tudela, located in northern Spain on the banks of the Ebro River, is known for its bountiful harvest and its celebratory fruit and veggie-filled feast, which lasts for weeks. Chef Rodney Murillo recreates the festivities for Boston diners with Spanish dishes like chilled tomato-lemon soup with avocado and sweet corn; and braised beef short ribs with petite summer vegetables and Rioja wine sauce. For dessert, pastry chef Tom Ponticelli keeps it simple with assorted berries and passion fruit. To enjoy Murillo’s five-course prix fixe menu, which costs $50 per person, call Avila at 617.267.4810.
- posted: 05/13/2008 -

30 Days of Soft-Shell Crabs at The Met Club

Crustaceous treats from the Chesapeake make their way north and onto the menu at The Metropolitan Club for chef Todd Winer’s soft-shell crab celebration, 30 Ways in 30 Days. Guests can come back day after day from Wednesday, March 14th until Thursday, June 12th and never try the same preparation twice. Winer’s working on dishes like crab beignets with spicy mayo; asparagus risotto with fried and truffled crab; and drunken soft shells. Soft-shell crab lovers can rejoice and reserve their tables by calling 617.731.0600.
- posted: 05/13/2008 -

Slow Food Spring Dinner at dante

On Wednesday, May 21st Slow Food Boston spends the evening with chef Dante de Magistris at dante nibbling on some small plates of seasonal, local foods and sipping organic ales from Peak’s Brewing. Drop by around 6:00pm to toast the first signs of spring (don’t be surprised to see early spring produce like asparagus, ramps or baby artichokes) and to hear firsthand from the folks at the Farmers Market Federation of Massachusetts, who’ll be on hand with updates about opening dates and hours for local farmer’s markets. Tickets for the event are just $30 apiece. Drop an email to info@slowfoodboston.com for more information.
- posted: 05/13/2008 -

Boston's Best Outdoor Dining Options

Boston's all too brief outdoor dining season is underway...whether you're looking for a sunny spot where you can watch the world go by, or a quiet little urban oasis in which to enjoy dinner, there's an al fresco area to suit your mood in the new BostonChefs.com Outdoor Dining Guide.

33 Restaurant & Lounge
Hidden in plain sight, 33 Restaurant & Lounge’s 40 seat patio on Stanhope Street offers diners a quiet place to enjoy al fresco dining just a stone’s throw from the action in the Back Bay and the South End. Elegant wrought iron furniture and delicate lanterns add to the outdoor ambiance.

Ashmont Grill
Warmed by powerful heat lamps and a central fire pit, Dorchester diners can sit outside from mid-spring well into October at Ashmont Grill. Chef-owner Chris Douglass, also of Icarus, serves up delicious, fresh-from-the-farm comfort food at neighborhood joint prices.

Bambara
It seems appropriate, given their environmentally friendly leanings, that Bambara at the Hotel Marlowe should carve out a little green space for itself. The petite, plant-lined patio is just a stone's throw from the banks of the Charles, and an awfully nice spot for a tired shopper or traveler to have a bite to eat and enjoy some fresh air.

Bistro 44
Bistro 44 at the Doubletree Bedford Glen Hotel invites guests to make the most of New England's all too short outdoor dining season on their beautifully landscaped stone patio, which boasts giant umbrellas to provide shelter from the afternoon sun and a fire pit for cooler evenings.

blu at the Sports Club LA
Diners at blu’s roof top patio can enjoy urban outdoor dining in all its glory. Perched on the fourth floor at the Ritz Carlton in Downtown Crossing, the modern, metropolitan space is a perfect match for the luxurious menu.

The Blue Room
The Blue Room’s subterranean patio brings the Mediterranean to Kendall Square. The wood grilled menu and well-appointed wine list, complemented by sunbaked bricks and lush greenery, make the transition from indoor to outdoor without a hitch.

Coriander Bistro
Amidst flowering plants and flowing white table linens, diners on Coriander's seasonal patio can indulge in sophisticated French bistro-inspired without having to venture into the city. Chef-owner Kevin Crawley's menu has earned this suburban spot a superb reputation and a loyal following.

dante
The spacious outdoor dining area at dante affords some of the most spectacular views of the Charles River and of the Boston skyline. The fun, flirty atmosphere is the perfect perch for a riverside cocktail and a bite to eat.

dbar
Thanks to the high wooden fence, comfy patio furniture and plenty of greenery, the outdoor dining area at dbar has a cozy backyard feel – a backyard with an extensive menu of new American fare. Grab a table to enjoy summery treats from the restaurant’s rooftop garden.

Eastern Standard
Enjoy the hustle and bustle of Kenmore Sq. from Eastern Standard’s covered patio. High powered heat lamps keep it toasty warm as early as April and up through October so it’s always a great pre- or post-Fenway pit stop – whether you’re celebrating a victory or drowning your Red Sox sorrows.

Excelsior
Spend those lovely summer evenings at Excelsior. The coveted tables in their outdoor dining area can be hard to come by but diners will enjoy expertly prepared dinner over looking the picturesque and historic Public Garden.

Finale
On a sunny summer day, take your dessert outside and enjoy it on the patio at Finale’s Harvard Square location. Their shaded patio is perfect for people watching – try to pick out the next Nobel Prize winner or presidential hopeful from among the on-the-go undergrads and preoccupied professors.

The Fireplace
Once the warm weather hits, the premium seats at The Fireplace aren’t the ones next to the fire, but just outside the restaurant’s floor to ceiling windows. Secure one of the coveted umbrella topped tables to watch the world go through Washington Sq. while enjoying chef-owner Jim Solomon’s rustic New England fare.

Grafton Street
If you like to pair your food with great people watching, the patio at Grafton Street will suit your purposes perfectly. Over carefully-crafted comfort food, you can watch the comings and goings along Harvard Square's busy section of Massachusetts Avenue.

Hamersley’s Bistro
On the corner of Tremont and Clarendon, the Hamersley’s Bistro patio brings the rustic French feel of the dining room right onto the bricked sidewalk. With large umbrellas providing plenty of shade, the patio is as hospitable for Sunday brunch as it is for dinner.

Harvest
Harvest’s tucked away patio is like an urban garden right in the center of Harvard Square. Lush green trees and full umbrellas offer plenty of shade for al fresco lunching and powerful heat lamps will chase away the chill of an unexpectedly cool summer evening.

Henrietta’s Table
Overlooking the plaza at the Charles Hotel, the spacious, pooch-friendly outdoor dining area at Henrietta’s Table is just removed enough from bustling Harvard Square to be a quiet, relaxing spot to enjoy farm fresh honest to goodness home cooking.

Kingfish Hall
During patio season, Faneuil Hall fills with tourists but it's a savvy Boston diner who snags a seat at one of Kingfish Hall's umbrella covered, mosaic-topped patio tables. Throughout the afternoon and evening, diners can enjoy selections from the extensive menu, teeming with seafood options.

Masa
Masa’s intimate sidewalk patio offers South End dwellers and visitors a perfect little perch for outdoor dining. Choose from among a handful of candlelit two tops and tuck into sophisticated southwestern-inspired fare from chef-owner Philip Aviles.

Navy Yard Bistro
Enjoy innovative and delicious fare looking out over the picturesque cobblestoned streets of the Charlestown Navy Yard. Choose your table from the cluster of wrought iron offerings on the Navy Yard Bistro's patio and dine by the warm glow of the old-fashioned street lanterns. Go for a post prandial stroll along the waterfront.

Oleana
Come warm weather, award-winning chef Ana Sortun serves her accolade-grabbing fare in one of Cambridge’s most beloved outdoor dining spaces. Oleana's lush, flower-filled patio is set back from busy Hampshire Street for a peaceful and relaxing al fresco experience.

Om Restaurant |Lounge
Find some inner peace – and a great meal – in the tranquil outdoor dining area at OM Restaurant | Lounge. Adorned with sandstone wall figures from Northern Thailand, and Nepali hand-carved woodwork, the 36-seat al fresco area is separated from the bustle of Winthrop Street by red, hand-carved doors, direct from Thailand.

Pesce Blue
To extend Pesce Blue's patio season, owner Cliffe Arrand has outfitted the umbrella-ed al fresco dining area with heat lamps that’ll keep diners toasty from May through October – even on Portsmouth’s cool summer nights. Planters brimming with flowers set the area away from the sidewalk creating a little oasis right in the heart of town.

Pigalle
Diners at Pigalle can enjoy James Beard Award-nominated chef Marc Orfaly's French fare out on the intimate picture perfect patio. Sheltered from the commotion of Charles Street South by brimming planters, the outdoor dining area is within easy walking distance of the bright lights of the Theater District.

Red Rock Bistro
Enjoy summer in the city – from a distance. The Red Rock Bistro offers the best of both worlds with spectacular views of Swampscott Harbor and the Boston skyline so you can feel like you’re on a summer retreat without having to travel too far from home. Choose from among their array of lobster rolls for the quintessential summer meal.

Rocca
Rocca, the latest South End venture from the Sapphire Group, ups the cool factor on Harrison Ave. with their urban outdoor dining oasis. Come summertime, guests can relax under bright yellow umbrellas and enjoy the Liguarian-inspired menu on the spacious off-street patio surrounded by robust flower, herb and plant gardens.

Sel de la Terre - Boston
Enjoy chef-owner Geoff Gardner’s Provencal fare on Sel de la Terre’s intimate outdoor patio, just a stone’s throw from the waterfront. After dinner, stroll through nearby Christopher Columbus Park or head over to the New England Aquarium to see the seals frolicking.

Sel de la Terre - Natick
Talk about suburban sprawl – in their new digs at the swanky Natick Collection, Sel de la Terre gives diners who prefer to eat outdoors ample room to relax and enjoy the menu of Provencal fare. Put your feet up after a long day – or in the middle of one – the patio is open for lunch and dinner, weather permitting.

Sibling Rivalry
Dueling chefs Bob and David Kinkead take their battle outside during the summer months. Sibling Rivalry’s tree-line brick patio on Tremont Street gets heavy use from well-heeled South Enders and Boston Center for the Arts-bound diners.

Stix
STIX Restaurant & Lounge shares its al fresco dining area with sister restaurant and neighbor 33 Restaurant. The 40-seat patio, with its wrought iron tables and twinkling lanterns, has an elegant and intimate feel that'll make diners forget they're in the heart of the city - nestled in between the Back Bay and the South End.

Temple Bar
Located between Harvard and Porter Squares on Massachusetts Avenue, Temple Bar draws a lively crowd of young professionals and grad students. In the summer months all that youthful exuberance spills out onto the patio where a collection of tables offer a relaxing spot to enjoy the sophisticated bistro menu and specialty cocktails.

Tremont 647
The pooch-friendly patio at Tremont 647 is the see and be seen spot for South Enders and their pups. Snag an umbrella-shaded table at this neighborhood favorite to enjoy chef owner Andy Husbands’ soulful and sophisticated comfort food.

UpStairs on the Square
UpStairs on the Square’s whimsical atmosphere spills out onto Winthrop Street. Pink tables topped with baby blue umbrellas give the area an Alice in Wonderland feel that’s perfectly in keeping with the inventive menu at this Harvard Square favorite.

Via Matta
Stylish Back Bay diners flock to Via Matta's Park Square patio where chef-owner Michael Schlow creates a menu of sumptuous Italian cuisine. Open until 1:00am, the umbrella-ed area is packed from the first pre-theater diner until the last late night hipster heads home.

- posted: 05/12/2008 -

Chef Jay Silva's Summer Dinner Series at Bambara

Making the most of the warm weather and the glut of seasonal produce, chef Jay Silva launches his monthly dinner series at Bambara. First up: On Tuesday, May 20th Silva woos diners who are flush with refunded cash with his There’s No Debate on This Rebate dinner. The $50 five-course menu is full of culinary indulgences – foie gras torchon with Rainier cherry sauce and toasted brioche; and duck two ways (crispy confit leg and slow roasted breast) with sweet turnip gratin and baby mustard greens. You can reserve your spot – the special menus are available at the bar, in the dining room or out on the patio (weather permitting) – by calling 617.868.4444. Check back for more information about June’s Beer Belly Dinner and July’s Margarita Madness menu.
- posted: 05/12/2008 -

Boston Uncorked Plans a Trip to Eclano

Boston Uncorked, a group of wine enthusiasts who host relaxed yet enlightening events all over town, returns to the North End this month for Vino e Cibo Edonistic at Eclano. On Monday, May 19th the indulgent five-course Italian feast – complemented by accompanying wines, of course – gets underway at 6:30pm in Eclano’s intimate Salem Street dining room. Dinner costs $60 per person, including tax and gratuity as well as a $25 gift certificate to be used on your next visit. Reserve your spot through the Boston Uncorked website.
- posted: 05/08/2008 -

Silverado Vineyard in All Its Glory

Coming all the way from Napa Valley, Silverado Vineyards winemaker Jonathan Emmerich drops by Glory in Andover for dinner courtesy of chef Jose Fuentes. On Wednesday, May 14th Emmerich will be pouring his world-class wines alongside a four-course menu. Priced at $60 per person (not including tax or gratuity), dinner starts at 7:30pm. Make your reservations by calling 978.475.4811.
- posted: 05/08/2008 -

Lunch Grill All Fired Up at The Blue Room

Weather permitting, patios are opening up all over town – including Kendall Square where The Blue Room has dusted off the deck furniture and put up the umbrellas in preparation for their weekday lunch grill. Monday through Friday from 11:30am-1:30pm, chef Jorge Lopes fires up the grill on The Bleu Room’s patio for a little midday barbeque. Items on the menu, which will change every day, generally fall between $6-8. For more information, call 617.494.903 or check the lower left hand corner of The Blue Room’s website for daily status updates – they’ll make the open-or-closed call based on the weather every weekday morning by 10:00am.
- posted: 05/08/2008 -

Excelsior Hosts Peay Vineyards Wine Dinner

Winemaker Andy Peay makes a pit stop at Excelsior on Wednesday, May 14th for dinner with wine director Brahm Callahan and chef Eric Brennan. Peay, whose California vineyard is just four miles from the Pacific Ocean, will be uncorking bottles to accompany a four-course menu of Brennan’s award-winning cuisine. Dinner starts at 7:00 and is priced at $135 per person, not including tax or gratuity. For a formal introduction to Peay Vineyards' superb Sonoma Coast wines, reserve your table by calling 617.426.7878.
- posted: 05/08/2008 -

Sibling Rivalry's Show & Taste Tuesdays

Eager to share some of his culinary wisdom, chef David Kinkead launches his spring cooking demonstration series, Show & Taste Tuesdays at Sibling Rivalry. Each week starting at 7:00pm, Kinkead and his crew will be sharing some of their professional tricks while executing a three-course meal. For $50 a head, guests will get dinner and all sorts of invaluable kitchen know how. Take a look through the featured regional menus to see which week appeals to you, then call Sibling Rivalry at 617.338.5338 to secure your front row seat.

Tuesday, May 13th - Kinkead highlights French fare with a menu of sautéed sweetbreads with grain mustard, black pepper gnocchi, capers and garlic confit; pan roasted sea bass with white bean ragout, sautéed spinach, and roasted pepper and golden raisin antibioses; and mocha cream brulee with toasted almond bark and Chantilly cream.

Tuesday, May 20th - Kinkead demonstrates a New England inspired menu of seared Cape Cod scallops and creamed corn with tarragon and tomato butter; grilled Vermont boneless quails with orange, rosemary, wild rice and hazelnuts; and individual banana cream pies with chocolate sauce and toasted pecans.

Tuesday, May 27th - Kinkead shows his flair for Asian fare with a menu of shrimp and pork spring rolls with green papaya and sticky soy glaze; miso roasted black cod with sesame spinach, scallion and ginger butter; and fried sweetened tofu with pineapple, papaya and coconut ice cream.
- posted: 05/07/2008 -

Final Two Cheese Tuesdays at L'Espalier

As they get ready for their big move to their new digs in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, the L'Espalier team – that’s cheese expert Louis Risoli, wine guru Erik Johnson and chefs Frank McClelland and James Hackney – get ready for their final two Cheese Tuesdays. Sign on for the educational evenings, Risoli will shed a little light on all facets of cheese – from production to differences in taste and texture to cheese producing regions and cheese selection. Guests will get to enjoy a four-course menu paired with matching wines. Cheese Tuesdays cost $68 per person and start promptly at 7:00pm (so you might want to get there a little early). Choose between upcoming themes Greener Pastures on Tuesday, May 13th or the Cheese Finale on Tuesday, June 17th. Call L’Espalier at 617.262.3023 to reserve your spot.
- posted: 05/07/2008 -

Ashmont Grill's Monday Night Wine Club

Chef-owner Chris Douglass and chef de cuisine Sam Putnam roll out their Monday Night Wine Club for the month of May. Take your pick from among the upcoming offerings – noting that there’s no Wine Club on Memorial Day - and head out to Dorchester for one of the relaxed weekly gatherings, which have proven to be a popular way to explore new wines – and sample some nibbles from the menu. Wine Club, which starts at 6:30pm and costs $30 per person, almost always sells out so call Ashmont Grill at 617.825.4300 to save your spot.
Monday, May 12th - Provence
Monday, May 19th - Romagna
Monday, May 26th - No Wine Club
- posted: 05/06/2008 -

Upcoming Wine Wednesdays at Sel de la Terre

This spring, get down to Sel de la Terre’s State Street location for primers on picnic basket favorites, rosés, and the ABCs of American wines (that’s Anything But Californian) at Wine Wednesday. The weekly agenda includes a four-course tasting menu of chef Geoff Gardner’s rustic French fare and accompanying wines inspired by changing seasons, wine regions or varietals. Wine Directors Erik Johnson and Michael Meagher will be on hand to help guests polish their wine knowledge and pairing skills. Wine Wednesdays start at 7:00pm and cost $45 per person. Take a peek at the upcoming schedule which is listed below and reserve your spot by calling Sel de la Terre at 617.720.1300.
Wednesday, May 7th - Picnic Basket Goodies
Wednesday, May 14th - A Rosé by Any Other Name
Wednesday, May 24th - The ABC's of American Wine
Wednesday, May 28th - Mike’s Favorites
- posted: 05/05/2008 -

Hot Off the Vine Wine Series at 33 Restaurant

The team at 33 Restaurant & Lounge explores Alsatian wines in sommelier Paul Westerkamp’s May Hot Off the Vine series. Westerkamp will be uncorking some of his favorites bottles from to share with guests in a flight tasting, a cheese pairing, a wine class and a grand tasting. Newly appointed chef Peter Eco will be sending out nibbles from his new menu for guests to try. Hot Off the Vine events vary in price, so call 617.572.3311 for more information or to make reservations for one of the upcoming installments.

Wednesday, May 7th - Flight Tasting
Taste three new wine releases from Alsace, France at this flight tasting, which runs from 5:00-7:00pm and costs $20 per person.

Wednesday, May 14th - Wine & Cheese Tasting
Pair three Alsatian wines with three cheeses at this tasting, which runs from 5:00-7:00pm and costs $25 per person.

Wednesday, May 21st - Wine Class
Sit, discuss and, most importantly, taste some Alsatian wines in this informative evening wine class, which runs from 6:30-8:30pm and costs $30 per person.

Wednesday, May 28th - Grand Tasting
Sign on for the Grand Tasting to try 2004 Trimbach (Alsace, FR) Gewurztraminer; 2001 J. Helfrich "Steinklotz" Grand Cru (Alsace, FR) Gewurztraminer; and 1997 Marcel Deiss "Altenberg de Bergheim" Grand Cru (Alsace, FR) Gewurztraminer. The Grand Tasting runs from 5:00-7:00pm and costs $40 per person.
- posted: 05/05/2008 -

Wine Tuesdays at Sel de la Terre Natick

Can’t make it into Boston for Sel de la Terre’s Wine Wednesday? Swing out to their new Natick spot for Wine Tuesdays to get a fresh introduction to rosés, some picnic-appropriate options or some bottles that pair especially well with chocolate. Scroll down to see the upcoming schedule then call Sel de la Terre Natick at 508.650.1800 to reserve your spot. Each evening’s agenda includes a four-course tasting rustic French menu from chef-owner Geoff Gardner and chef de cuisine Daniel Bojorquez, and accompanying wines inspired by changing seasons, wine regions or varietals. Wine Director Erik Johnson will be on hand to help guests polish their wine knowledge and pairing skills. Wine Tuesdays start at 7:00pm and cost $45 per person.
Wednesday, May 6th – French ABCs
Wednesday, May 13th - Wine and Chocolate
Wednesday, May 20th - Picnic Basket Goodies
Wednesday, May 27th - Rosé Colored Glasses
- posted: 05/05/2008 -

Inaugural Jazz Sunday at Azure

Shake the blues and make way for Jazz Sundays at Azure at the Lenox Hotel. Starting on Sunday, May 4th, Sunday diners can stick around after their meal for live tunes from top notch musicians who’ll be taking the stage from 9:00pm until midnight. There are also plenty of comfy seats in the lounge where guests can relax over a cocktail or a snack from chef Robert Fathman’s small bites menu – try the infused cocktails made from Fathman’s own line of hand-infused spirits spiked with all-natural ingredients. For more information and reservations, call Azure at 617.933.4800.
- posted: 05/02/2008 -

Tour de France Dinner Series at Sel de la Terre

If you’d rather eat your way through the regions of France than cycle your way through, Sel de la Terre Natick’s Tour de France Dinner Series is right up your alley. Every other Monday, executive chef Geoff Gardner rolls out a four-course menu paired with wines in tribute to a different region. Chef and world traveler Ian Grossman hosts the get togethers which start at 7:00pm and cost $45 per person. Check the schedule below, pick your region and make your reservations by calling 508.650.1800.
Monday, May 5th - Savoie
Monday, May 19th - Lyonnais
Monday, June 2nd - Franche
Monday, June 16th - Bourgogne
Monday, June 30th - Champagne
- posted: 05/02/2008 -

Aujourd'hui's Epicurean Evenings for May

Watch spring blossom in the Public Garden from a perch in the bar at Aujourd’hui where chef William Kovel and sommelier Brick Loomis host Epicurean Evenings every Wednesday night. The popular weekly series, a perfect place for oenophiles to connect, continues in May with a new roster of great tastings. For the uninitiated, the weekly gatherings revolve around three selections from Loomis’s extensive wine list (usually with a grape, region or winemaker in common) complemented by small plates from the kitchen. Epicurean Evenings cost $50 per person and get underway at 6:00pm. To reserve your spot, call 617.351.2037 to make reservations.

Wednesday, May 7th - Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Monsieur Jérôme Quiot, owner of Domaine du Vieux Lazaret in Châteauneuf-du-Pape will be joining the fun. Sign on for a rare opportunity to taste with a great master, while also enjoying a Rhone Valley themed menu.

Wednesday, May 14th - South Africa
The incredible weather around Cape Town produces wines of sumptuous ripeness and concentration. Discover South African cuisine while sipping great examples of Chenin Blanc, Syrah and Cabernet.

Wednesday, May 28th - New Zealand
Explore the world of Kiwi wines beyond Sauvignon Blanc. The recent proliferation of boutique wineries spanning from Central Otago to Hawkes Bay has produced delicious Riesling, Pinot Noir, and even Syrah.
- posted: 05/02/2008 -

Californian Sunday Suppers at The Met Club

Chef Todd Winer gives slow-starting spring weather an infusion of Californian flavor with his sunny Sunday Supper menu at The Metropolitan Club. Available from 5:00-10:00pm every Sunday night, the three-course family-style menu channels the Golden State through courses like the S.F. Cobb salad with egg, bacon, iceberg lettuce, sprouts, avocado, shaved artichoke and vin santo dressing; Sonoma rabbit Milanese with sweet pea risotto and morel brown butter; and sourdough berry trifle with muscato custard and toasted almond. The Sunday Supper menu costs $30 per person (kid-friendly portions, priced at $20 per young ‘un, are available for diners 12 and under) and can be paired with accompanying wine specials. Call the Metropolitan Club at 617.731.0600 for reservations or more information.
- posted: 05/01/2008 -

May Wine Mondays at L'Espalier

Enjoy a relaxed Monday night meal at L'Espalier, when sommelier Erik Johnson has a little fun at his popular weekly series, Wine Mondays. With themes ranging from classical to unconventional, Johnson and chefs Frank McClelland and James Hackney pair a seasonal four-course menu with an assortment of wines from L’Espalier’s impressive list. Wine Mondays start promptly at 7:00pm and cost $60 per person. Reservations are required, so call 617.262.3023 to save your spot at any of the upcoming gatherings.
Monday, May 5th - California Dreamin'
Monday, May 12th - Groovy Grapes
Monday, May 19th - White Nights
- posted: 05/01/2008 -

Weekly Wine Tastings at Meritage

Wine lovers, mark your calendars for Thursday, May 15th – that’s when Meritage at the Boston Harbor Hotel kicks off their Thursday Wine Tasting Series. The team at Meritage, where the menu is built around the wine, will be plucking bottles from their 12,000-deep collection for guests to sample alongside some small plates from chef Daniel Bruce. The inaugural tasting event will highlight some standout rosés. The tasting, which runs from 5:30-7:00pm, costs $25 per person. Call Meritage at 617.439.3995 for more information or to reserve your spot.
- posted: 04/30/2008 -



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