tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74430565824845615742012-02-15T15:15:11.259-05:00Your Guide to Anything and Everything BostonBeantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.comBlogger25841100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-52289217188430618152012-02-14T20:57:00.000-05:002012-02-14T20:57:28.966-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9uYqwlXLBSU/TzsQopRxPRI/AAAAAAAAFP8/ELj881ObkqE/s1600/ElPlaneta.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="740" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9uYqwlXLBSU/TzsQopRxPRI/AAAAAAAAFP8/ELj881ObkqE/s640/ElPlaneta.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />Click (<a href="http://tuboston.com/supplements/2012/powermeter/rsvp">here</a>) to RSVP.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-5228921718843061815?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-12284917093778580502012-02-13T22:09:00.000-05:002012-02-13T22:09:09.458-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-edSCJfJyc5Q/TznP8KjAKhI/AAAAAAAAFP0/vp3H8ab_mSE/s1600/tramp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="152" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-edSCJfJyc5Q/TznP8KjAKhI/AAAAAAAAFP0/vp3H8ab_mSE/s200/tramp.jpg" width="200" /></a><b>Aura at the Seaport Hotel – One Seaport Lane, Boston – 617.385.4300</b><br /><b>February 11th, 14th – 18th: 5:30pm – 10:00pm</b><br /><b>Three-course prix fixe: $100 per couple</b><br /><br />For six nights, Aura at the Seaport Hotel will prepare a Valentine’s Day feast for couples featuring a decadent choice of three starters, four entrees, and three desserts. For starters, guests will have the following options: Warm Beet &amp; Celery Root Salad (goat cheese fondue, aged balsamic, micro arugula); Potato Leek Soup (truffle oil, fine herbs); or, Raw Bar for Two (shrimp cocktail, oysters on the half-shell, little necks, cocktail sauce, fennel mignonette, horseradish aioli). For entrees, choose between: Roasted Statler Chicken Breast (creamy polenta, Taleggio cheese, Tuscan kale, pomegranate demi); Grilled Shoulder Tenderloin of Beef (wild mushroom bread pudding, rapini, foie gras butter); Pan Roasted Scallops (Applewood smoked bacon, potato puree, crispy Brussels sprouts, maple beurre blanc); or, Vegetarian Option (roasted garlic and thyme custard, maitake mushrooms, currant jam). For dessert, Aura will serve a choice of the following savory selections: Chocolate Molten Cake (mint chocolate chip ice cream, lemon confit); Trio of Dessert (for two – chocolate raspberry heart, espresso crème brûlée, vanilla cheesecake); or, Crème Caramel (gingered pineapple, candied hazelnuts).<br /><br /><b>BOKX 109 American Prime at Hotel Indigo – 399 Grove Street, Newton – 617.454.3399</b><br /><b>February 10th &amp; 11th: 5:00pm – 11:00pm; February 12th, 13th &amp; 14th from 5:00pm – 10:00pm</b><br /><b>Three-course prix fixe: $65 per person</b><br /><br />Located in Hotel Indigo, BOKX 109 American Prime’s Jarrod Moiles will be serving up a customizable three-course prix-fixe menu for the five nights leading up to Valentine’s Day. For starters, choose between: Scallop Crudo (pomegranate, radish, jalapeno, scallion, lemon); Grilled Linguica (cannelloni bean ragout, goat cheese, port wine butter); or, Lobster Pizette (garlic aioli, brie cheese, asparagus, Andouille sausage). For entrees, guests will choose from the following options: Roasted Half Duck (blackberry brandy caramel, drunken berries, braised bok choy); Shrimp &amp; Scallop Risotto (pancetta, leeks, tomato, herb salad); or, Cast Iron Seared Brandt Tenderloin (oyster fritto, arugula, shallot, bacon). To finish off the feast, indulge in Goat Cheese Panna Cotta (hot dark chocolate sauce, fresh strawberry), or Deconstructed White Chocolate Cake (raspberry jam, toasted almond). <br /><b><br /></b><br /><b>Haru – 55 Huntington Avenue, Boston – 617.536.0770</b><br /><b>February 14th from 5:00pm – 12:00am</b><br /><b>Dinner for-two: $90 per couple (includes two glasses of sparkling wine)</b><br /><br />Haru will serve up a customizable prix fixe for-two this Valentine’s Day. For the first course, there are five options for each guest to choose from: Symphony Roll; Red or Pink Rose; Trio of Fish Tacos; King Crab Dumplings; and, Chicken or Beef Yakitori. Moving on, enjoy Miso Soup or a Field Green Salad. For entrees, there are six decadent choices: Grilled Spicy Garlic Shrimp; Sushi; Sashimi; Chicken Teriyaki; Salmon Teriyaki; and, Hime. For dessert, indulge in Japanese Mochi Ice Cream or Cinnamon Gelato. Each guest will also sip on a glass of sparkling wine.<br /><br /><b>Legal Harborside – 270 Northern Avenue, Boston – 617.477.2900</b><br /><b>February 9th – 14th beginning at 5:30pm</b><br /><b>Six-course tasting menu: $75 per person</b><br /><br />Legal Harborside will host its first Valentine’s Day celebration by featuring a six-course menu specially designed for the occasion. For six nights, guests will indulge in this romance-inspired chef’s tasting while overlooking the scenic Boston Harbor. This menu is available on the second floor of Legal Harborside and will be presented as follows: French Kiss Oysters on the Half Shell (champagne mignonette foam); Roasted Beet Salad (dried cherry, candied pistachio, fresh chevre); Hiramasa Tiradito (hearts of palm, heirloom radish, pink pepper); Pan Roasted Diver Scallops (truffled celery root, lambs lettuce); Duet of Beef (seared tenderloin and braised short rib, marrow toast and parsnip); and, Passion Fruit Cheesecake.<br /><b><br /></b><br /><b>Strega Waterfront - One Marina Park Drive, Boston – 617.345.3992</b><br /><b>February 10th - 14th from 5:00pm – 11:00pm</b><br /><b>Three-course tasting menu: $65 per person ($85 per person with wine pairings)</b><br /><br />Strega Waterfront will offer a customizable Chef’s Tasting Menu for the five nights leading up to Valentine’s Day. For appetizers, guests will have their choice of three selections: Oysters ‘Rockefeller’ (sautéed spinach, parmesan, seasoned Italian bread crumbs, garlic lemon aioli); Spinach Salad (crispy pancetta, goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, candied pistachios, champagne vinaigrette); or, Roasted ‘Heart-Shaped’ Beet Salad (ricotta hazelnut, organic local honey). Moving onto entrees, four options will be available: Oven Roasted Porchetta (pork loin stuffed with ham, Fontina cheese, spinach and mushrooms); ‘Heart-Shaped’ Lobster Ravioli (vodka cream sauce); Grilled Swordfish (lemon, white wine, caper sauce); or, Braised Short Ribs (homemade pappardelle with lobster and peas). For dessert, choose between Chef Sal’s Famous Tiramisu (espresso-soaked lady fingers, fresh mascarpone) or a Chocolate Chip Cannoli (filled with fresh chocolate chips and ricotta). Optional wine pairings are also available.<br /><b><br /></b><br /><b>Woodward at AMES – One Court Street, Boston – 617.979.8200</b><br /><b>February 13th – 19th from 5:00pm – 10:00pm</b><br /><b>Three-course tasting menu: $65 per person (includes glass of champagne)</b><br /><br />Over seven nights, Woodward at AMES will serve up a customizable three-course prix fixe to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Complete with a glass of champagne, Woodward invites you to warm up by the fireplace and indulge your palate. For starters, guest will have their choice between: Fig &amp; Lambs Lettuce Salad (speck, smoked goat cheese, balsamic); and, Southern Fried Oysters (spicy cornmeal, radish remoulade). For main courses, there are three options: Grilled Rainbow Trout (radicchio, baby fennel, caper beurre blanc); Seared Duck Breast (parmesan polenta, root vegetables, fine herb puree); or, Minted Parisian Gnocchi (braised lamb belly, maitake mushrooms, Brussels sprout leaves). For dessert, options include: Chocolate Bread Pudding (vanilla crème fraiche, hazelnuts, honeycomb); or, Semolina Olive Oil Cake (blood orange curd, fresh berries, elderflower).<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-1228491709377858050?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-19739673199946265222012-02-13T21:55:00.000-05:002012-02-13T21:55:42.687-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VGDv5VdCTPk/TznMRFopujI/AAAAAAAAFPs/mdGTZHcREBs/s1600/tw7qqtYH.jpg.part" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VGDv5VdCTPk/TznMRFopujI/AAAAAAAAFPs/mdGTZHcREBs/s200/tw7qqtYH.jpg.part" width="149" /></a></div>It's been a really long time since I've celebrated Valentine's Day.&nbsp; Let me think ... I think it was maybe 2008.&nbsp; So these next posts are for all the procastinators, I know you're out there.&nbsp; Haven't thought of what to do yet tonight?&nbsp; I'm going to dig through my emails and post every Valentine's one I find - until I lose interest and goto bed.&nbsp; Consider it my community service for the week.&nbsp; <br /><br />So to kick it off, I start with my favorite hotel &amp; hotel bar - The InterContinental.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br /><i>RumBa's specialty 'Pucker Up' Valentine's cocktail would be a perfect option. 'Pucker Up' incorporates Belle de Brillet Pear Brandy, lime juice, Grenadine and La Marca Prosecco. <br /><br />Miel is also offering a Valentine's Day Menu available Sat., Feb. 11 through Tues., Feb. 14 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. A romantic waterfront destination overlooking the Fort Point Channel, Miel offers a Provence glow setting an amorous atmosphere for diners' special night. Chef de Cuisine David Chinta has crafted this special 5-course menu for only $75/person (additional $20 for wine pairing) that diners are sure to fall in love with from Grilled Loup de Mer to Venison Wellington. Reservations are highly recommended as bookings are filling quickly. To reserve a table, call Miel at 617.217.5151.</i><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>&nbsp;</i></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-1973967319994626522?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-8004220568258104002012-02-12T21:00:00.000-05:002012-02-12T21:00:05.656-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a13hCW0gSe0/TzgE3F7ZO9I/AAAAAAAAFPk/YdVMjNO-Vf8/s1600/Qdoba.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="199" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a13hCW0gSe0/TzgE3F7ZO9I/AAAAAAAAFPk/YdVMjNO-Vf8/s200/Qdoba.jpg" width="200" /></a>Seriously.&nbsp; I don't have any plans for Tuesday, so if you see a random dashingly handsome Asian guy loitering at your local Qdoba, it's possibly me.&nbsp; MMmmMM taco flavored kisses .....&nbsp; (Southpark reference - youtube it)<br /><br /><i>Qdoba Mexican Grill®, known for its wide variety of handcrafted, fresh and innovative Mexican cuisine, is encouraging its guests to share the love again this February 14th with the return of its popular BOGO for a Kiss Valentine’s Day promotion. Qdoba guests who purchase one entrée at any participating Qdoba restaurant on Valentine’s Day and then share a kiss with a significant other, friend, family member or even an understanding stranger at the cash register will receive a second entrée of equal or lesser value for free.<br /><br />No coupon is required. All guests need to participate is a pair of lips and a willing smooching partner! <br /><br />“Last year we debuted our BOGO for a Kiss Valentine’s Day promotion and thousands of Qdoba guests lined up to share a smooch and receive a great Qdoba offer in return,” said Karen Guido, Qdoba’s chief marketing officer. “After such a strong response last year, we knew we had to bring it back again. We hope by offering our guests an affordable and tasty option for Valentine’s Day we’ll be able to add a little ‘heat’ to their holiday.”</i><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-800422056825810400?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-31376251107535188342012-02-11T21:28:00.000-05:002012-02-11T21:28:38.009-05:00We used to get beer from this place on a weekly basis.&nbsp; A friend of mine just sent this to me courtesy of the folks on reddit.&nbsp; It is awesome in every way.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d-TBJJ6jjaI/Tzcjd1hjH9I/AAAAAAAAFPc/NNO1rfxtu3U/s1600/CPBBu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d-TBJJ6jjaI/Tzcjd1hjH9I/AAAAAAAAFPc/NNO1rfxtu3U/s640/CPBBu.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><br />Click (<a href="http://imgur.com/CPBBu">here</a>) for the original link.<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-3137625110753518834?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-56357498779244351412012-02-09T19:11:00.000-05:002012-02-09T19:11:54.120-05:00Looks like its Referral Friday..... <br /><br />That seamless promo I blogged about previously (<a href="http://www.beantownbloggery.com/2011/12/5-off-your-first-order-at-seamless.html">here</a>) is back again.&nbsp; You know you want $5 off your order.&nbsp; And I sure as heck want $10 off mine.&nbsp; I gotta pay for those buffalo wings somehow......<br /><br />Don't worry, just turn around and create your own link to send to your friends and the $10 will be yours soon enough.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yzhptSv5cjE/TzRgtXuCePI/AAAAAAAAFPU/WXiJ7IC3m7A/s1600/screen-capture-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yzhptSv5cjE/TzRgtXuCePI/AAAAAAAAFPU/WXiJ7IC3m7A/s400/screen-capture-2.png" width="358" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Click (<a href="http://seamless.extole.com/a/clk/10WQ6b">here</a>) to check out Seamless<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /><i> </i></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-5635749877924435141?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-26360182094539634122012-02-09T18:54:00.000-05:002012-02-09T18:54:46.182-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KCClEAvyf2I/TzRcsbo4nvI/AAAAAAAAFPE/9nySln_L0RE/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KCClEAvyf2I/TzRcsbo4nvI/AAAAAAAAFPE/9nySln_L0RE/s1600/screen-capture.png" /></a>If you guys haven't heard about it yet, Dropbox is testing an automatic upload feature right now and will give you up to 5GB of additional space free if you test it out.<br /><br />I managed to pull it off by copying 5GB worth of photos from my laptop onto my phone (Android) and then plugging it in again to my laptop and letting Dropbox auto detect it and transfer the photos.&nbsp; Disclaimer, I pay for the most expensive internet package from the cable company and it still took me hours to upload.&nbsp; One of my friends she had to do it overnight.&nbsp; So just keep that in mind. &nbsp; <br /><br /><i>Hello Beta Testers!<br /><br />The awesome thing of having so many of you testing this is that we find out all the most common bugs. So here are a couple of more bugfixes.<br /><br />During this beta period, we are also offering additional free space to test automatic uploading of photos and videos. For every 500MB of photos and videos automatically uploaded, you'll receive another 500MB space bonus, up to 5GB total.</i><br /><i><br /></i><br /><i>Here's the direct link to the beta test site (<a href="http://forums.dropbox.com/topic.php?id=53544&amp;replies=440">here</a>).</i><br /><br /><i>If you don't mind using my referral link to register for Dropbox click (<a href="http://db.tt/EDW0Gv7">here</a>) and sign up before you dl the beta version.&nbsp;</i><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></span></div><br /><i> </i><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-2636018209453963412?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-62953069959496371272012-02-08T22:59:00.000-05:002012-02-08T22:59:14.501-05:00As I always like to say:&nbsp; I don't have a problem with alcohol .... I have a problem without alcohol.... So with that, Cocktail Caravan - 2/9. &nbsp; <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U0NhYY2YzSU/TzNDPzWHWuI/AAAAAAAAFO8/rAsUw_91bU8/s1600/screen-capture-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U0NhYY2YzSU/TzNDPzWHWuI/AAAAAAAAFO8/rAsUw_91bU8/s640/screen-capture-1.png" width="524" /></a></div><br /><br />Click (<a href="http://stuffboston.com/supplements/2012/cocktailcaravan/">here</a>) for details.<br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-6295306995949637127?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-62019312836125213682012-02-08T22:51:00.000-05:002012-02-08T22:51:30.047-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NfcWvLN1CK8/TzNCuUkdwoI/AAAAAAAAFOw/1Fne_zrcl6g/s1600/padma.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NfcWvLN1CK8/TzNCuUkdwoI/AAAAAAAAFOw/1Fne_zrcl6g/s200/padma.jpg" width="145" /></a>ZOMG!&nbsp; Everybody fire up their twitter/facebook accounts.&nbsp; We need to get this done.&nbsp; I'm a huge fan of Top Chef.&nbsp; Did I mention that I tried out Catch recently?&nbsp; It's Hung Huynh's relatively new restaurant in NYC.&nbsp; It was pretty good.&nbsp; Ok, let's do this!<br /><br /><i>Marketing firm Digitas Inc. just launched a social media blitz to persuade the producers of the Bravo show “Top Chef” to shoot here for the show’s tenth season.<br /><br />The “You Gotta Try Boston” campaign is asking local folks to post their favorite local culinary pleasures – a beloved restaurant, dive bar, dish, recipe – on Facebook or Twitter.<br /><br />The campaign is an outgrowth of Digitas’ pro bono work for the city to help promote Downtown Crossing, where Digitas is based. But the suggestions certainly aren’t limited to Downtown Crossing establishments. In fact, some aren’t even in Boston at all (restaurants in Foxboro and Brockton get shouts out on the “You Gotta Try Boston” Facebook page).<br /><br />Rob Rizzo, executive creative director at Digitas, tells me the idea for the campaign (along with its obligatory Twitter hashtag, #yougottatryboston) was hatched two weeks ago, and officially launched last week. Rizzo says he hopes the campaign will encourage people to give props to some of the smaller, lower-profile joints around town – as well as the city’s many famed restaurants.<br />&nbsp;</i><br />Click (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/yougottatryboston">here</a>) for the "You Gotta Try Boston" fb page.<br /><i><br /></i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-6201931283612521368?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-10270182721378901572012-02-07T23:23:00.000-05:002012-02-07T23:23:39.513-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-adCAWRATwrY/TzH4nQNVnWI/AAAAAAAAFOo/YFBIUwsAVTE/s1600/Cupcake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-adCAWRATwrY/TzH4nQNVnWI/AAAAAAAAFOo/YFBIUwsAVTE/s200/Cupcake.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Just got this in an email recently.&nbsp; For all you bakers out there, this one's for you ... especially for you British bakers (apparently).&nbsp; Just remember, I'm just posting the notice I received, I'm not affiliated.&nbsp; So direct all your questions to them, not me. <br /><br /><i>Feel free to pass this along to anyone who has a bakery or cupcake company and would be interested in competing on season 5!! <br /><br />Would love to find some UK bakers who are making it in the USA - BRITISH ACCENTS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED!!! E-mail us IMMEDIATELY!!!<br /><br />NOW CASTING SEASON 5 OF CUPCAKE WARS!!!<br /><br />It’s cupcake vs. cupcake in Food Network’s tastiest competition yet! Each week on Cupcake Wars, four of the country’s top cupcake bakers face off in three elimination challenges until only one decorator remains. The sweet prize: $10,000 and the opportunity to showcase their cupcakes at the winning gig. Whether a special Ace of Cakes anniversary celebration, a star-studded magazine party or an A-list celebrity golf tournament, these Cupcakes Wars really heat up. Candace Nelson (owner of Sprinkles Cupcakes) and Florian Bellanger (chef and co-owner of online macaroon company MadMac) serve as permanent judges with a third rotating judge each week, and Justin Willman hosts.<br /><br />Bakeries, Cafes, Food Trucks, Cupcake shops, home businesses, etc. all welcome!! As long as you make an amazing cupcake and are up for a great competition, we want to hear from you!<br /><br />If you would like to apply for Season 5, please e-mail:<br /><br /><b>cupcakewars5@gmail.com</b><br /><br />Please include:<br />Name ( your name, your assistant’s name, and name of company)<br />Phone Number<br />E-mail Address<br />Current City<br />Website<br />Current Pictures of you, your cupcakes, your bakery, etc.<br /><br />Why you have what it takes to compete on Season 5 of Cupcake Wars!! ( It's more than how great you can bake, for television, we require PERSONALITY, ENTHUSIASM and COMPETITIVENESS!!</i><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span><span><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span><span><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-1027018272137890157?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-61095338683832860762012-02-06T22:10:00.000-05:002012-02-06T22:10:44.942-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lj21BwfVHPA/TzCWJv9MgNI/AAAAAAAAFOg/5Kx6P7a0ZOo/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="186" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lj21BwfVHPA/TzCWJv9MgNI/AAAAAAAAFOg/5Kx6P7a0ZOo/s200/screen-capture.png" width="200" /></a>I just got word that Clio and Uni reopened today.&nbsp; I'm a big fan of Ken Oringer, soooo I guess I know where I'm eating this weekend. &nbsp; <br /><br /><i>When Ken Oringer opened Clio in 1997, his use of exotic ingredients, cutting-edge techniques and dramatic presentations quickly earned him accolades from Food &amp; Wine, Gourmet, Esquire and more. From early experiments with molecular gastronomy thanks in part to Oringer’s stint at Ferran Adrià’s laboratory at El Bulli, to dishes that led to success on Iron Chef America, the Asian-inspired French/New American menu at Clio continues to evolve fifteen years later.<br /><br />To celebrate the restaurant’s milestone anniversary and continued innovation, Clio reopens after renovations with a newly expanded bar area, extensive bar menu and a cocktail class series to highlight bar director Todd Maul’s intensely creative program. The renovations from original designer Peter Niemitz also extend to Uni, where the 10-year old Japanese-inspired sashimi bar will add late-night ramen and authentic Asian street food items to the menu, as well as begin an experimental sashimi night led by Ken Oringer himself.</i><br /><br />I also liked this little tidbit.<br /><br /><i><b>Uni Late-Night Ramen</b><br /><br />A pioneer in bringing authentic Asian ingredients, flavors and dishes to Boston, Ken Oringer answers the city’s call for good ramen with a late-night menu dedicated to the popular Asian noodle dish. The ramen offerings will change nightly according to Ken’s whim and will feature handmade noodles. The initial menu will include:<br /><br />· Umami Ramen a rich dish of barbecued unagi, daikon, scallion, enoki and nori, topped with a two-hour egg<br /><br />· Traditional Ramen an authentic dashi/chicken broth with pork, miso, grated ginger, daikon, scallion, enoki ad nori, topped with a two-hour egg<br /><br />Thursday – Saturday beginning February 9, 2012<br />11 PM – 2 AM</i><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-6109533868383286076?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-61923624962147716862012-02-05T19:59:00.000-05:002012-02-05T19:59:53.965-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BzWbMKZQ4IQ/Ty8loRolQfI/AAAAAAAAFOY/uXUvvd6j1kc/s1600/patriots.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BzWbMKZQ4IQ/Ty8loRolQfI/AAAAAAAAFOY/uXUvvd6j1kc/s640/patriots.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;">&nbsp;</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-6192362496214771686?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-48571930131599237042012-02-01T21:07:00.000-05:002012-02-01T21:07:11.025-05:00To show their Patriots pride TAMO at the Seaport Hotel is serving up some special cocktail concoctions all week.&nbsp; And here are the recipes for your Superbowl party on Sunday. &nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EXYzAc6-ugU/Tynu6N6WQ8I/AAAAAAAAFOI/VRWvgwe6CSw/s1600/Brady+Punch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EXYzAc6-ugU/Tynu6N6WQ8I/AAAAAAAAFOI/VRWvgwe6CSw/s320/Brady+Punch.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b>THE BRADY PUNCH</b><br /><br />1 1/2oz Makers Mark Bourbon<br />1/2oz Cointreau<br />1/4oz Blood Orange Puree<br />Muddled Fruit (Oranges, Limes and Cherries)<br />Splash of Club Soda<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n8ZZdZPdLDg/Tynu7ztQFGI/AAAAAAAAFOQ/Ntck-icbew8/s1600/Gronk+Monster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n8ZZdZPdLDg/Tynu7ztQFGI/AAAAAAAAFOQ/Ntck-icbew8/s320/Gronk+Monster.jpg" width="275" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>THE GRONK MONSTER</b><br /><br />1 1/2oz Absolut Citron<br />1/2oz Blue Curacao<br />1/4oz Fresh Lime Juice<br />1/4oz Simple Syrup<br />3oz Ginger Beer<br />Served on the Rocks<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">&nbsp;</span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-4857193013159923704?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-81940977465417536322012-01-30T20:07:00.000-05:002012-01-30T20:07:10.530-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q0eBvjHqYFA/Tyc-ZWrOk0I/AAAAAAAAFOA/EL488d6eOi4/s1600/coffee2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q0eBvjHqYFA/Tyc-ZWrOk0I/AAAAAAAAFOA/EL488d6eOi4/s200/coffee2.png" width="190" /></a><b>Panera Bread Surprises Boston Commuters with Free Coffee and Treats on Warm-Up Wednesday</b><br /><br />Program kicks off with a free cup of coffee on February 1st from 7 a.m. – 9 a.m.at participating Panera bakery cafes in the Boston area<br /><br />WHO: Panera Bread delivery team will also be surprising commuters in downtown Boston (City Hall Plaza) with hot coffee and fresh baked goods.<br /><br />WHAT: Panera Bread will kick of its Warm-Up Wednesday campaign with free coffee at participating Boston-area bakery-cafes February 1st from 7a.m. to 9 a.m.<br /><br />During the month of February, our delivery teams will be making their way through the Boston area to surprise commuters and outdoor workers –with a warm treat from Panera.<br /><br />WHEN: Every Wednesday in February – beginning February 1st <br /><br />WHERE: Our first “surprise” location is the Government Center T stop from 7am to 9am.<br /><br />After the first Warm-up Wednesday, we will rely on Panera’s Facebook fans to tell us where to show up next (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/panerabread">here</a>). Vote for your location and you might just see us there with free coffee and baked goods!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-8194097746541753632?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-72249573277149790632012-01-29T20:25:00.001-05:002012-01-29T20:25:00.233-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7H3CwLBD3ns/TyXHZfH_vEI/AAAAAAAAFN4/Kv2rf_AO254/s1600/Brochure" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="740" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7H3CwLBD3ns/TyXHZfH_vEI/AAAAAAAAFN4/Kv2rf_AO254/s640/Brochure" width="500" /></a></div><br />Click (<a href="http://project-cupid.org/upcoming-events">here</a>) for more details.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-7224957327714979063?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-39563469347038095662012-01-25T21:00:00.000-05:002012-01-25T21:00:17.448-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gip4NXg1l68/TyCi4zOeNZI/AAAAAAAAFNw/8oFVJZjOs-4/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gip4NXg1l68/TyCi4zOeNZI/AAAAAAAAFNw/8oFVJZjOs-4/s640/screen-capture.png" width="600" /></a></div>Click (<a href="http://www.citicenter.org/show/1295/">here</a>) to get tickets.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-3956346934703809566?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-81895592753071046302012-01-24T21:40:00.000-05:002012-01-24T21:40:21.257-05:00The 2nd Annual "Celebration of the Arts" Red Carpet Charity Event is scheduled to be held Sunday January 29th, 2012 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the popular venue Estate, located in downtown Boston. This event, organized by local filmmaker Jae Williams of Forever Ink Productions, will raise money for the Boston Arts Academy Foundation, and is slated to bring together a line-up of the Boston area’s best and brightest young talent in performing arts, music, design and fine arts.<br /><br />The Boston Arts Academy (BAA) is the city’s first and only high school for the visual and performing arts.&nbsp; It was founded on the conviction that academics and the arts are equally important to student development and achievement.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aTo6zymFPj8/Tx9qsyfvrgI/AAAAAAAAFNo/A4eGDk2nk3o/s1600/Flyer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="406" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aTo6zymFPj8/Tx9qsyfvrgI/AAAAAAAAFNo/A4eGDk2nk3o/s640/Flyer.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><br />The show will be hosted by KISS 108 FM radio personality Rich DiMare, and there will be a spoken word poetry performance by Hot 97 Boston's own Ms. Toya Tiffany, reading from her latest book, The Essence of My Totality.<br /><br />Live musical performances from popular local artists will include former Making the Band contestant Makio, rock band Prospect Hill, R&amp;B sensation Andrea LeClaire, Pop/ R&amp;B artist Renee Marcou, Hip Hop Soul songstress Kao, and also featuring an appearance by members of the talented International Band.<br /><br />Click (<a href="http://thecelebrationofthearts.eventbrite.com/">here</a>) to get tickets.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><i> </i><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-8189559275307104630?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-36880609463426109882012-01-23T20:33:00.001-05:002012-01-23T20:39:18.230-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-50tCTnsH8f4/Tx4Im2dOiyI/AAAAAAAAFNg/gafjgj3YyWA/s1600/glass-pumpkins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-50tCTnsH8f4/Tx4Im2dOiyI/AAAAAAAAFNg/gafjgj3YyWA/s200/glass-pumpkins.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>I always wanted to take the glass blowing class while I was at MIT.&nbsp; But i just never got the chance.&nbsp; Now, two things come to mind:<br /><br />1.&nbsp; I need to swing by MIT this upcoming Fall to buy a glass pumpkin.<br />2.&nbsp; Perhaps I should swing by Diablo Glass School and figure out if glass blowing is for me.<br /><br /><i>Are you 21+ and interested in the art of glassblowing!?<br /><br />We invite you to join us for our upcoming wine tasting this January 28.&nbsp; Come enjoy an intimate glass blowing demonstration accompanied by a wide&nbsp; selection of great wines and finger foods.&nbsp; Cheese and crackers along with thin meats will be served in our lounge. Escape the cold and cozy up to Diablo Glass School’s 2100 degree furnace. Our wine tastings combine fantastic wines and cheeses and interesting folks with a a glass blowing demonstration from one of our artists. Solo or joined by friends, cast those mittens and scarves aside to relax by our fire while being mesmerized by the ancient practice of glass blowing. One lucky onlooker will leave with a special Diablo glass treasure. This is a great way to warm up the winter and have some out of the ordinary fun; we hope to see you there!<br /><br />Call now to reserve your spot!<br /><br />Price: $35 per person<br />Date: January 28, 2012<br />Time: 6:30 pm -- 9:30 pm<br /><br />Location: Diablo Glass School<br />123 Terrace St, Boston, MA 02120</i><br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.diabloglassschool.com/">here</a>) for more details.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><i> </i><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-3688060946342610988?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-29904737435026752322012-01-19T20:46:00.000-05:002012-01-19T20:46:32.649-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nBI3ZcV1OuQ/TxjHQhLH2pI/AAAAAAAAFNY/KCMj4Qy_j5w/s1600/image001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="118" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nBI3ZcV1OuQ/TxjHQhLH2pI/AAAAAAAAFNY/KCMj4Qy_j5w/s200/image001.jpg" width="200" /></a>Gavin DeGraw to Headline 2nd Annual Youk’s Kids Not Your Average Idol<br /><br />Signing on to help raise money for kids in need, platinum selling artist, singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw will join Boston Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis at the second annual Youk’s Kids Not Your Average Idol event, presented by New Balance. The event takes place on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the State Room in Boston.<br /><br />Not Your Average Idol will feature musical performances, comedy and much more, all designed to raise money to support Youk’s Kids. The event will be hosted by Sarah Colonna and Josh Wolf of Chelsea Lately. Other performers include AHMIR, one of the most popular R&amp;B groups on YouTube, former American Idol contestant Ayla Brown, comedian Tony V,and Boston recording artist Will Dailey. <br /><br />In addition to the performances, the event will feature a silent and live auction as well as food tastings from many of Boston’s top restaurants, including Bin 26, Bina Osteria, Blue Ginger, Bokx 109, Davio’s, Eastern Standard, The Fireplace, Island Creek Oysters, Lala Rokh, Not Your Average Joe’s, Samba Steak and Sushi, Starbucks, Sweet and Upstairs on the Square. U.S. Senators John Kerry and Scott Brown are the honorary co-chairs of the event.<br /><br />Youk’s Kids is a nonprofit organization founded by Kevin Youkilis. The organization aims to create a community of support, increase awareness, and advocate for the health and well-being of children in need.<br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.youkskids.org/events-overview/not-your-average-idol-2/">here</a>) for more info.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-2990473743502675232?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-59408119503005945872012-01-17T21:54:00.000-05:002012-01-17T21:54:22.963-05:00I haven't had a decent cup of chili in quite some time.&nbsp; I've actually been craving a lot of random food lately:&nbsp; chili, chicken fried steak, and deep dish pizza to be precise.&nbsp; I'm kind of excited for next month's Chili Cup.&nbsp; Chili for a good cause?&nbsp; Even better.&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v2eV2lNXAJU/TxS2PLfx6tI/AAAAAAAAFNQ/menes9rS_9w/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v2eV2lNXAJU/TxS2PLfx6tI/AAAAAAAAFNQ/menes9rS_9w/s640/screen-capture.png" width="412" /></a></div><br />Click (<a href="http://cwsbos.com/">here</a>) for more info about Community Work Services.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-5940811950300594587?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-72039137078452554572012-01-16T18:40:00.000-05:002012-01-16T18:40:41.191-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2ox3O0hmFrw/TxS0_P_d7xI/AAAAAAAAFNI/fn1WvUxa8Lo/s1600/dropkick.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2ox3O0hmFrw/TxS0_P_d7xI/AAAAAAAAFNI/fn1WvUxa8Lo/s1600/dropkick.jpg" /></a>Just got an email that the Dropkick Murphys are performing in March and tickets go on sale this Friday - 1/20/12.&nbsp; <br /><br />I predict tickets sell out pretty fast, so if you want them, be sure to get your website queued up on Friday morning. <br /><br />Tickets go on sale:&nbsp; <abbr title="Friday">Fri</abbr>, 01/20/12 10:00 AM EST <br /><br />Dropkick Murphys<br />House of Blues Boston<br />Boston, MA<br />Wed, Mar 14, 2012 06:00 PM<br /><br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.livenation.com/event/0100482A02B5B90A">here</a>) to get tickets.<br /><br />&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span> </span><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-7203913707845255457?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-74552419736419780792012-01-11T21:37:00.000-05:002012-01-11T21:37:46.109-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S4T5h4WqkLg/Tw5HPIxUxSI/AAAAAAAAFNA/HQJDOiQE-cU/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S4T5h4WqkLg/Tw5HPIxUxSI/AAAAAAAAFNA/HQJDOiQE-cU/s1600/screen-capture.png" /></a>Be Healthy Boston Premieres at the Westin Boston Waterfront January 28-29, 2012<br /><br />Two-day Retreat Will Uncover Revolutionary Approaches to Living Well; Seth Goldman, President and TeaEO of Honest Tea is Keynote Speaker<br /><br />Be Healthy Boston, a new kind of urban wellness retreat to be held at the Westin Boston Waterfront on January 28-29, 2012, will introduce visitors to the best way to incorporate health and wellness into a busy lifestyles. Event founder and local bestselling author Brett Blumenthal, whose new book 52 Small Changes; One Year to a Happier, Healthier You hit shelves in January, is the event founder.<br /><br />More than just an event, Be Healthy Boston assures a unique experience that connects community members with local health and wellness businesses, service providers and experts in a highly interactive setting. The event includes cooking demonstrations with Ana Sortun of Oleana and Jody Adams of Rialto, stress reduction through music and living well seminars, massage, acupuncture, mini trial fitness classes such as Zumba, Gyrotonics, Kettlebells and Pilates and more. There will be healthful lunches each day, a Saturday evening reception and a silent auction highlighting all participants and local vendors to benefit the Dana Farber Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies.<br /><br />“We recognize that today’s consumer is inundated with information on healthy living and greener lifestyles,” explains Brett Blumenthal, health expert and cofounder of Be Healthy, Inc. “Our goal is to organize the information by placing it under one roof and introduce attendees to a wealth of experts that will give them sound advice and direct answers to their important health and wellness questions,” she explains.<br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.behealthyboston.com/register/">here</a>) for more info.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-7455241973641978079?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-84898226952387515872012-01-10T21:23:00.000-05:002012-01-10T21:23:23.401-05:00I woke up this morning thoroughly convinced that it was Wednesday.&nbsp; About 10 minutes later after getting dressed and brushing my teeth, I realized it was only Tuesday and then I cried a little.&nbsp; But, 2012 has been a great year for me so far (10 days in) and I'm optomistic about the remaining 355 days.&nbsp; One thing I'm psyched for are the concerts that are coming up so far.&nbsp; Kaiser Chiefs, Of Montreal, the Ting Tings, Coldplay .... and now Snow Patrol.&nbsp; Tickets go on sale this Friday - 1/13.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-StoAtRI4rIY/TwzyOaziKoI/AAAAAAAAFM4/fQirs-0qO1E/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-StoAtRI4rIY/TwzyOaziKoI/AAAAAAAAFM4/fQirs-0qO1E/s640/screen-capture.png" width="600" /></a></div><br />Click (<a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0100478FC7E3C0ED">here</a>) to get tickets.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-8489822695238751587?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-25276458922284926362012-01-09T20:42:00.000-05:002012-01-09T20:42:15.859-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l5MHP1LgExQ/TwuXBRjtU_I/AAAAAAAAFMw/bHq6Q6XRB8o/s1600/image003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l5MHP1LgExQ/TwuXBRjtU_I/AAAAAAAAFMw/bHq6Q6XRB8o/s200/image003.jpg" width="143" /></a>The Lyric Stage Company of Boston<br />presents<br /><br />Superior Donuts<br /><br />by Tracy Letts<br />Directed by Spiro Veloudos<br /><br /><br />Featuring<br />Steven Barkhimer*, Steven James Demarco, Zachary Eisenstat, Beth Gotha*, De’Lon Grant*, Will LeBow*, Karen MacDonald*, Omar Robinson, Christopher James Webb*<br /><br />Starts performances January 6, 2012<br /><br />DESCRIPTION: <br /><br />In a shabby Chicago neighborhood, a downtrodden donut shop owner (Will LeBow) hires a street-savvy aspiring young writer (Omar Robinson) with hustle and bright ideas. Full of laughs and compelling characters, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of August: Osage County mixes the challenge of embracing the past with the redemptive power of friendship in this satisfying comedy-drama.<br /><br />Click (<a href="http://lyricstage.com/">here</a>) for more info.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-2527645892228492636?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-66103658897492243802012-01-08T20:31:00.000-05:002012-01-08T20:31:22.936-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xIZ2mbO2viI/TwpB1YNgSXI/AAAAAAAAFMc/2mqYdmoNxjs/s1600/lamborghini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="147" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xIZ2mbO2viI/TwpB1YNgSXI/AAAAAAAAFMc/2mqYdmoNxjs/s200/lamborghini.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>It was just about a year ago that I sold my car.&nbsp; Man, I miss driving.&nbsp; Definitely won't be buying another one any time soon - but it's fun to look. &nbsp; <br /><br /><i>It's the Biggest Auto Show in New England... and the perfect place to browse hundreds of the newest vehicles!<br /><br />Located at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in the Seaport District, the New England International Auto Show is the premier showcase of the newest model year imported and domestic vehicles -- cars, vans, crossovers, hybrids, light trucks and sport utilities. Factory and dealer representatives from the car lines are on hand to answer your questions in a no pressure environment at the Show. There are cars to suit every budget and life style at the New England International Auto Show. With the car lines all under one roof, it's easy to compare prices and features, saving both time and money. So come sit in the cars, pop the hoods, inspect the trunks, kick the tires. The New England International Auto Show is great entertainment for serious shoppers, car buffs and the entire family!</i><br /><br />Hours<br />Thursday, January 12, 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM<br />Friday, January 13, 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM<br />Saturday, January 14, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM<br />Sunday, January 15, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM<br />Monday, January 16, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM<br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.paragonexpo.com/index.php/NE-General/">here</a>) for more info.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-6610365889749224380?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-52402789851469568562012-01-05T20:18:00.000-05:002012-01-05T20:18:08.039-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i_sTXV3AO_o/TwZLqOEBxFI/AAAAAAAAFMU/dBIqf2OpEdA/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="82" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i_sTXV3AO_o/TwZLqOEBxFI/AAAAAAAAFMU/dBIqf2OpEdA/s200/screen-capture.png" width="200" /></a>Boston's Celtic Music Fest (BCMFest) will celebrate its ninth anniversary January 6 and 7, 2012, at venues in Harvard Square. The all-ages, family-friendly festival is a popular showcase for Boston's best performers of music, song and dance from Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and other Celtic and Celtic-inspired traditions. BCMFest offers concerts and participatory events at three different Harvard Square locations, all within easy walking distance of one another. And there are parades throughout the festival.<br /><br />BCMFest 2012 kicks off Friday, January 6, with an evening concert Roots and Branches at Club Passim and another edition of the Boston Urban Ceilidh - BCMFest's exciting Celtic "dance party" with live music and social dancing from Celtic traditions -- at The Atrium (fourth floor of 50 Church Street). The festival continues on Saturday, January 7, with DayFest -performances during the day at Club Passim and First Parish Church (Massachusetts Avenue and Church Street), and concludes with a grand finale concert at 8 p.m. in First Parish Church. You can count on a Parade Friday night from the Kickoff Concert to the Boston Urban Ceildh and more parades Saturday.<br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.bcmfest.com/schedule.html">here</a>) for more info.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-5240278985146956856?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-27859579198736099962012-01-04T21:24:00.000-05:002012-01-04T21:24:33.426-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4QeKndiNKR8/TwUJuNCl1UI/AAAAAAAAFMI/-VzdOsIBYik/s1600/image001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4QeKndiNKR8/TwUJuNCl1UI/AAAAAAAAFMI/-VzdOsIBYik/s200/image001.jpg" width="200" /></a>Legal Sea Foods Declares “Chowda Day” Legal Holiday on 1/11 with $1 cups of signature clam chowder<br /><br />WHAT: In honor of National Soup Month, Legal Sea Foods will be declaring a “Legal Holiday” on 1/11: Chowda Day. Available at all Legal Sea Foods’ locations nationwide for the duration of the day, $1 cups of their signature New England Clam Chowder will be served up as they have been at every Presidential inauguration since 1981. On 1/11, it makes perfect sense to share Legal’s #1 famous chowder for only $1 a cup.<br /><br />Legal Sea Foods also invites you to share the New England love by sending someone “warm wishes” through their online fish market. On “Chowda Day,” they will offer a quart of clam chowder for only $11 (to be delivered overnight or on a future date).<br /><br />WHERE: $1 cups of clam chowder are available at all Legal Sea Foods’ locations across the country: www.legalseafoods.com/restaurants.<br /><br />$11 quarts of clam chowder are available at Legal Sea Foods’ online fish market: www.shop.legalseafoods.com<br /><br />WHEN: “Chowda Day” offers are available on Wednesday, January 11th <br /><br />COST: $1 cup of clam chowder (with purchase of an entree at any Legal Sea Foods’ location)<br /><br />$11 quart of clam chowder (through online fish market; regularly priced at $17.95)<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-2785957919873609996?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-7543620291672248132012-01-03T22:03:00.000-05:002012-01-03T22:03:47.508-05:00I was just thinking the other day about how there haven't been any good concerts lately. I missed out on the Jay-Z &amp; Kanye concert thanks to the NYC Marathon (I finished it btw, thanks to everyone that donated!)<br /><br />I just bought some tix to the upcoming Coldplay concert, but that one isn't for ages, so it was quite nice when I got emails about the following 2 concerts with tickets going on sale this week. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FdVWCQQNTeA/TwPAahDMWzI/AAAAAAAAFLw/gCmyWzWWxBI/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="227" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FdVWCQQNTeA/TwPAahDMWzI/AAAAAAAAFLw/gCmyWzWWxBI/s640/screen-capture.png" width="600" /></a></div><br />Click (<a href="http://www.livenation.com/event/0100479E991C909D">here</a>) to get tix. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P_6cYy3O-uU/TwPAexoiz_I/AAAAAAAAFL8/sGuvSLkFIek/s1600/screen-capture-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="190" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P_6cYy3O-uU/TwPAexoiz_I/AAAAAAAAFL8/sGuvSLkFIek/s640/screen-capture-1.png" width="600" /></a></div><br />Click (<a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/010047941F7ECF68">here</a>) to get tix. <br /><br />That's not my name .... that's not my name ..... that song is so catchy. <br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><br /></span></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span></span></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-754362029167224813?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-27017751921464421402011-12-31T10:12:00.000-05:002011-12-31T10:12:32.702-05:00Happy New Year, everyone!&nbsp; I've had a few days off this past week due to the hoidays and now I never want to go back to work.&nbsp; Bleh.&nbsp; Have a good weekend, folks, things go back to normal way too soon.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CzIXJi39FzQ/Tv8lXLsJSWI/AAAAAAAAFLk/RCEjRetl8tE/s1600/newyear.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="313" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CzIXJi39FzQ/Tv8lXLsJSWI/AAAAAAAAFLk/RCEjRetl8tE/s400/newyear.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-2701775192146442140?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-25903398465538978932011-12-27T19:21:00.000-05:002011-12-27T19:21:11.832-05:00Celebrate Mondays at Stella's with Chef Evan Deluty and his friends! Each visiting chef will create a special appetizer, entree and dessert, and Stella's dinner menu will also be available. The "Guest Chef Mondays" menu will be available starting at 5:30 P.M. for $40 per guest<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xrxz28EMJgE/TvpgrzIfeTI/AAAAAAAAFLY/jD0hbszrmKQ/s1600/screen-capture-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="184" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xrxz28EMJgE/TvpgrzIfeTI/AAAAAAAAFLY/jD0hbszrmKQ/s200/screen-capture-2.png" width="200" /></a><br />The season kicks off on January 2 with a lineup that runs through March 26 and includes:<br /><br />Michael Schlow, Tico, Via Matta, Alta Strada and Radius - Jan. 2<br />Dante de Magistris, Restaurant Dante - Jan. 9<br />Anthony Caturano, Prezza - Jan.16<br />Marc Orfaly, Pigalle, Remick's - Jan. 23<br />Tony Ambrose, Ambrosia Events &amp; Catering - Jan. 30<br />Louis DiBiccari, Storyville - February 6<br />Will Gilson - February 13<br />Robin King, Oro - Feb. 20<br />Adam Fuller, Snappy Lobster - Feb. 27<br />Rodney Murillo, Avila - Mar. 5<br />Jay Silva, Bambara - Mar. 12<br />Kevin Long, Red Lantern, Tosca, Shrine - Mar. 19<br />Jamie Bissonnette, Coppa, Toro - Mar. 26<br /><br />*Dates may be subject to change.* To reserve, call 617-647-7747<br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.bostonstella.com/experience.html">here</a>) for the Stella website<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-2590339846553897893?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-30068522579306218052011-12-26T18:40:00.000-05:002011-12-26T18:40:24.202-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kLhfsprSKbw/TvkFcGVd6DI/AAAAAAAAFLM/PRPtbNPtkxw/s1600/screen-capture-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kLhfsprSKbw/TvkFcGVd6DI/AAAAAAAAFLM/PRPtbNPtkxw/s640/screen-capture-1.png" width="481" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-3006852257930621805?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-39993324807995207632011-12-20T19:45:00.000-05:002011-12-20T19:45:55.456-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SkKr05m1j-c/TvEsHmraWvI/AAAAAAAAFLA/jihtqqgvDgQ/s1600/screen-capture-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="123" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SkKr05m1j-c/TvEsHmraWvI/AAAAAAAAFLA/jihtqqgvDgQ/s200/screen-capture-1.png" width="200" /></a>Bloggery media rep DanDan swung by the Loeb Drama Center to check out Three Pianos.&nbsp; Here's what he had to say.<br /><i><br />Before talking about Three Pianos, I should give the caveat that I am, by no means, a person who knows anything about classical music. With this in mind, I made sure to grab a music major friend of mine when I heard that Three Pianos was a play about three friends who find a copy of Schubert's song cycle Winterreise (I don't even know what song cycle *is*!) and decide to play it while re-enacting an imagined scene of Schubert hanging out with his friends at a house party. So I definitely wasn't planning on necessarily getting everything in the play but, given the strong work of pretty much everything A.R.T. does, I knew I would still have an enjoyable time.<br /><br />Three Pianos was a riot!! First off, upon entering the play, audience members are given a glass of wine (after all, it is a house party!). As soon as the play starts, and it starts fast and doesn't look back, the actors seamlessly transition between the present day and the imagined 19th century party. As someone who had no previous knowledge of the music itself, let alone the personal history of classical composers in general, the context behind each piece was brought up in such a fun way and interesting way that I now have a new found interest in music theory... I've actually started downloading lectures online! As for my more musically inclined friend, she thought it was great as well! In fact, because she knew more coming in, she picked up on a lot of details I missed. <br /><br />Oh, and did I mention that the wine keeps flowing during the play?<br /><br />Three Pianos is really smart and very, very entertaining.<br /></i><br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.americanrepertorytheater.org/node/5948">here</a>) to get tickets.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-3999332480799520763?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-44261963611548881232011-12-15T00:52:00.000-05:002011-12-15T00:52:03.369-05:00Only a screenshot today. I'm packing for Vegas to celebrate my 30th birthday. see you guys sometime in the middle of next week. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qvHmG1Dxbo8/TumKZeCEi5I/AAAAAAAAFK4/UvB7LIQWLcY/s1600/screen-capture-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="230" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qvHmG1Dxbo8/TumKZeCEi5I/AAAAAAAAFK4/UvB7LIQWLcY/s640/screen-capture-1.png" width="600" /></a></div><br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/010047878D9584B2">here</a>) to get tickets.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-4426196361154888123?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-4098934648234184762011-12-13T21:25:00.000-05:002011-12-13T21:25:27.004-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B6C89FKf1lM/TugI3TVRadI/AAAAAAAAFKw/LXZ1ojsxXiM/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="187" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B6C89FKf1lM/TugI3TVRadI/AAAAAAAAFKw/LXZ1ojsxXiM/s200/screen-capture.png" width="200" /></a>I've been put in charge of organizing the company ugly Christmas sweater contest this year.&nbsp; Anyone have suggestions on where I should look for sweaters besides ebay?&nbsp; Speaking of Christmas, here comes the The Christmas Revels.&nbsp; <br /><br /><i>The Christmas Revels:<br />In Celebration of the Winter Solstice<br /><br />Directed by Patrick Swanson; George Emlen, Music Director<br /><br />December 16–29, Sanders Theatre, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA <br /><br />The 41st annual Christmas Revels finds pilgrims, from all over Europe, streaming towards a small French fishing village by the sea. It's the 16th century and, led by their local Guild of Fools, villagers are preparing for a great annual feast and holiday pageant which will mark the end of the old year and the birth of the new. <br /><br />Soon the stars will come out, the moon will rise and the music and singing will start. Mysterious visitors will arrive from the East. With the sun, moon and stars in delicate balance and our village Fools in charge of a smooth transition to the New Year, what could possibly go wrong?<br /><br />Filled with music and dance from England, France, Spain and the Middle East, plus comedy, rituals and carols and familiar Revels touchstones like The Shortest Day, the Sussex Mummers Carol, Dona Nobis Pacem and the joyous and participatory, Lord of the Dance, this year's production will be a truly celestial celebration! <br /><br />The 80-member cast includes our trio of actors from last year's production, Happenstance Theater's Mark Jaster and Sabrina Mandell and local favorite Tim Sawyer, the Revels Chorus of adults and children, musician and song leader David Coffin, the Pinewoods Morris Men, Cambridge Symphonic Brass Ensemble and guest artists, the Sharq Trio from the renowned Sharq Arabic Music Ensemble. <br /><br />Performances begin with a specially priced Preview on Friday, December 16th at 7:30pm (most tickets just $30). Performances run through December 29th.<br /></i><br />Click (<a href="https://www.boxoffice.harvard.edu/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&amp;BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=A0670AFD-CE60-4E78-ABA8-30DEEE0D0A2E">here</a>) to get tickets.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-409893464823418476?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-10093623442500301472011-12-12T21:55:00.000-05:002011-12-12T21:55:01.792-05:00My diet consists primarily of Subway sandwiches and places that will deliver to me off of Seamless.com.&nbsp; Thankfully that means I can eat from just about anywhere.&nbsp; I tend to go for sushi or buffalo wings.&nbsp; Wings especially on Sundays.&nbsp;<br /><br />Seamless is running a refer-a-friend promotion right now.&nbsp; Think of it as a delicous, delicious ponzi scheme.&nbsp; I refer you guys, you get $5 off when you join and I get a $10 credit.&nbsp; Then once you're a member, you refer your friends and you get the $10 credit.&nbsp; Or at least that's how I'm assuming it should work.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4Nkge1hnI18/Tua9-Y5lcmI/AAAAAAAAFKo/dEVF3w2Hm6w/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="393" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4Nkge1hnI18/Tua9-Y5lcmI/AAAAAAAAFKo/dEVF3w2Hm6w/s400/screen-capture.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Click (<a href="http://seamless.extole.com/a/clk/3Lp3k">here</a>) to join Seamless.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span></span><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-1009362344250030147?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-8179639230345956892011-12-11T22:50:00.000-05:002011-12-11T22:50:43.689-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OhMDeMSlt9I/TuV58UWvKzI/AAAAAAAAFKg/P-gMJkUZwf8/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OhMDeMSlt9I/TuV58UWvKzI/AAAAAAAAFKg/P-gMJkUZwf8/s200/screen-capture.png" width="200" /></a>I learned a valuable lesson last week:&nbsp; stick to the wines that I know.&nbsp; I went and bought a cheaper Bordeaux the other day to give it a shot.&nbsp; I usually stay away from Bordeaux's because it's cost prohibitive.&nbsp; But I found a cheaper bottle and decided to get it.&nbsp; It was horrible.&nbsp; Undrinkable.&nbsp; A corollary to that lesson, is that I need to learn more about other types of wines so that this doesn't happen again.&nbsp; Hence, the 21st Annual Boston Wine Expo.<br /><br /><i>Boston's best-loved wine event is bigger, bolder and better than ever. Get ready for a weeklong celebration of the world's most popular wine-growing regions. <br /><br />Beginning Monday January 16th, wineries will host exclusive Vintner Dinners at some of the city’s most enticing restaurants. Many local favorite restaurants will provide the opportunity for guests to taste creative pairings of food and wine as they learn about each. Saturday and Sunday’s Grand Tasting features wines from four regions of the world, as well as food and wine pairings from more than 40 restaurants. Ticket admission covers all wine and food samples, and allows consumers to enjoy two Chef Stages showcasing demonstrations from celebrity chefs including Christopher Coombs of Deuxave, Antonio Bettencourt of 62 on Wharf, Vittorio Ettore of Bistro 5 and Patricia Yeo of Om Restaurant &amp; Lounge. A local farmer’s market and Cyber Café will feature live tweeting and attendee polling of the wines available at the Expo.<br /><br />The educational series has been extended to offer three days of seminars featuring top winemakers and industry experts including keynote Kevin Zraly, as part of the 2012 Seminar Program. Consumers and trade can explore a range of topics such as “The One Hour Wine Expert” with Zraly, “Explore the Crus of Beaujolais” with Domaine Louis Jadot, “Get to Know Amarone” with the Wines of Masi, “Armand de Brignac Champagne Experience” and “The Tuscan Gem: Ornellaia Vertical Tasting.”</i><br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.wine-expos.com/wine/boston/">here</a>) for more info.<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-817963923034595689?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-39845096316188859522011-12-06T21:32:00.000-05:002011-12-06T21:32:28.033-05:00A New England holiday favorite is back and bigger than ever. The Ninth Annual A Christmas Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan returns to the Cutler Majestic Theatre in Boston from December 16-18. A Christmas Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan features an ensemble cast that offers an intimate sharing of Christmas music, dancing, songs and stories in the Celtic tradition <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O2u1wA8XmVM/Tt7PpTmflcI/AAAAAAAAFKY/3nk43Ssdktg/s1600/haryney+dancersDSCF1832WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O2u1wA8XmVM/Tt7PpTmflcI/AAAAAAAAFKY/3nk43Ssdktg/s320/haryney+dancersDSCF1832WEB.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />A Christmas Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan will feature a variety of singers, musicians and dancers steeped in Celtic tradition. The cast will include:<br /><br />· The wonderful Canadian singer Ruth Moody who is part of the trio The Wailin’ Jennys, now such a staple on Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home Companion<br /><br />· Hanneke Cassel, who was a big hit in the 2010 concert, has re-assembled the group Halali, with Laura Cortese, Lissa Schneckenburger and guitarist Flynn Cohen.<br /><br />· Simon Chrisman who is part of the up and coming act The Bee Eaters will bring a new instrument to the show, the Hammer Dulcimer<br /><br />· The Uilleann Pipes will be featured for the first time on the show played by newcomer Kieran O’Hare. <br /><br />· Multi-instrumentalist Seamus Egan of Solas will again be back on stage and, and again in his role as music director. <br /><br />· Seamus will be joined by long time collaborators Chico Huff on acoustic bass, and new to Christmas Celtic this year, percussionist Ben Wittman who has recorded with to name a few, Rosanne Cash, Eileen Ivers, Paul Simon, Laurie Anderson.<br /><br />· Kevin Doyle, will make his return to Christmas Celtic this year not just as the spectacular dancer he is, but as the dance director and is already busy working with a young group from the Harney Academy of Walpole who have become a fixture in the show. <br /><br />· Paula Plum returns as the artistic director for her ninth year<br /><br />The full 2011 schedule of A Christmas Celtic Sojourn is as follows:<br /><br />· Friday, December 9, 7:30: Hanover Theatre - Worcester, MA<br />· Saturday, December 10, 3PM and 8PM: The Music Hall - Portsmouth, NH<br />· Sunday, December 11, 7PM: Zeiterion Theatre - New Bedford, MA<br />· Wednesday, December 14: Shalin Liu Performance Centre - Rockport, MA<br />· Friday, December 16th, 8PM: Cutler Emerson Majestic Theatre- Boston, MA<br />· Saturday, December 17: 3PM and 8PM, Cutler Emerson Majestic Theatre - Boston, MA<br />· Sunday, December 18: 1PM and 5PM, Cutler Emerson Majestic Theatre – Boston, MA<br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.wgbh.org/celtic/">here</a>) for tickets.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? 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<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-5977256429808436286?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-79271369770660475332011-12-04T22:27:00.000-05:002011-12-04T22:27:18.685-05:00I loved the Velveteen Rabbit as a kid.&nbsp; Would it be creepy if I went to go see it now?&nbsp; Maybe I should bring a girl with me.&nbsp; Or borrow someone's kid ... errr ... offer to babysit for a day.&nbsp;<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XWe-P9DY-qQ/Ttw3wN790UI/AAAAAAAAFKA/xLa7kRWnPZM/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XWe-P9DY-qQ/Ttw3wN790UI/AAAAAAAAFKA/xLa7kRWnPZM/s400/screen-capture.png" width="361" /></a></div><br />Click (<a href="http://www.bostontheatrescene.com/season/production.aspx?id=11407&amp;src=t">here</a>) to get tickets.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-7927136977066047533?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-53339582257606291842011-11-30T23:05:00.000-05:002011-11-30T23:05:14.657-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iMpQuvsCYTY/Ttb8fAXZcVI/AAAAAAAAFJ4/kh0qag1_mF0/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iMpQuvsCYTY/Ttb8fAXZcVI/AAAAAAAAFJ4/kh0qag1_mF0/s200/screen-capture.png" width="200" /></a>I'm more of a Haymarket kind of guy where I can get 50 limes for a dollar, but I do occasionally like to frequent Farmers' Markets as well to see what's available there.&nbsp; I recently had some pretty tasty apple cider. &nbsp; <br /><i><br />The City of Somerville is celebrating the second season of its highly successful Somerville Winter Farmers’ Market, which will take place Saturdays from 9:30am to 2:30pm at the Center for Arts at the Armory. A soft opening will take place Saturday, November 12th and 19th and the market will run every Saturday through May 26th with the exception of November 26th.<br /><br />The winter market represents a partnership between Shape Up Somerville and the Armory and is part of the city's commitment to healthy living. In its inaugural season, the market drew 2000 shoppers every Saturday and the market is expected to draw even more this season with the extended hours of operation of 9:30am to 2:30pm. <br /><br />Shoppers can look forward to seeing all of their favorite vendors from last season in addition to several new ones.</i><br /><br />Details<br />WHAT: Somerville Winter Farmers’ Market<br />WHEN: Every Saturday, Through May 26th, from 9:30am to 2:30pm<br />WHERE: The Center for Arts at the Armory – 191 Highland Ave / Somerville, MA 02143<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-5333958225760629184?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-12193460024238566762011-11-29T20:52:00.001-05:002011-11-30T22:53:54.099-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CA5u8y8BqDU/TtWMJyGVNUI/AAAAAAAAFJw/o3gWwBF6xvc/s1600/screen-capture-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CA5u8y8BqDU/TtWMJyGVNUI/AAAAAAAAFJw/o3gWwBF6xvc/s200/screen-capture-1.png" width="198" /></a></div>OPENING NIGHT PERFORMANCE OF “HIGH” STARRING KATHLEEN TURNER<br />TO BENEFIT FENWAY HEALTH ON DECEMBER 7th<br /><br />V.I.P. RECEPTION AT THE W HOTEL<br />WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW<br /><br /><i>The National Tour of HIGH starring Kathleen Turner in association with Fenway Health are offering a limited number of $100.00 VIP tickets to the Opening Night Performance at The Cutler Majestic Theatre. Admission includes Premium Seating to the December 7th performance and admittance to the Gala Reception at the W Hotel with a special meet and greet with Ms. Turner, playwright Matthew Lombardo, director Rob Ruggiero and cast members Evan Jonigkeit and Tim Altmeyer. 50% of each ticket purchase will be donated to the local health leader.<br /><br />“I am so pleased to be able to give back to such a wonderful organization” Lombardo said in a statement. “Fenway Health was an extremely supportive institution in my early recovery from crystal meth and it gives me enormous pleasure to be able to help them raise money so they can continue the great work of assisting those struggling with substance abuse issues.” Lombardo is committed to continuing this type of local fundraising in each city where the tour of his play will be performed.<br /><br />In HIGH, Turner plays Sister Jamison Connelly, who agrees to sponsor a 19 year-old drug user in an effort to help him combat his addiction. Struggling between the knowledge she possesses as a rehabilitation counselor and a woman of religious conviction, she begins to question her belief in miracles and whether people can find the courage to change. HIGH explores the universal themes of truth, forgiveness, redemption and human fallibility.<br /><br />VIP tickets to the December 7th Performance are $100. Use the HIGHFWY code to purchase benefit tickets or call 617.824.8000 or stop by the Cutler Majestic Box Office, 219 Tremont Street, Boston. </i><br /><br />Click (<a href="https://www.aestages.org/Online/default.asp">here</a>) to get tickets. <br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-1219346002423856676?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-86563536423577083922011-11-29T20:40:00.000-05:002011-11-29T20:40:21.141-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aQqowUxRPAE/TtWJQutKpWI/AAAAAAAAFJo/aiWgECXNqLU/s1600/christmas_tree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aQqowUxRPAE/TtWJQutKpWI/AAAAAAAAFJo/aiWgECXNqLU/s200/christmas_tree.jpg" width="200" /></a>On my Thursday off for Thanksgiving, I watched a little football and dismantled the foosball table in our living room (and got rid of it).&nbsp; Now, we have room to pick up a Christmas tree -- which my friends and I will be doing this weekend.&nbsp; And with that,&nbsp; few words from my friend Lisa at Lisa's Hands of Time.<br /><br /><i>‘Twas the month before Christmas, <br />And all through the land <br />Shoppers were pressed for time -<br />They could use an extra hand.<br /><br />Errands and waiting and traffic galore -<br />Shopping and wrapping and mailing some more!<br />“We wish we had someone to help us along,”<br />Their pleas for help - were growing strong.<br /><br />When, what to their wondering minds did appear?<br />The answer to all their time-saving needs was near.<br />Lisa’s Hands of Time Concierge was the trick<br />Could this be the work of Old Saint Nick?<br /><br />Nope – this is better – time is the gift <br />Lisa and her team of elves will give you that lift<br />This holiday season – don’t conquer it alone<br />Even if you think you can do it on your own.<br /><br />In Whole Foods, In Bloomies, On Amazon – oh my<br />In Apple, In Nordstrom, in Target and Best Buy.<br />Buying, Wrapping, Mailing, it’s true<br />Stuffing, Sealing, Stamping, can you?<br /><br />Returning, Exchanging, Waiting on line.<br />This holiday season will be just fine.<br />Save yourself some time…..<br />And just give us a call! <br />Happy Holidays to You<br />And a Good Year to All!</i><br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.lisashandsoftimeconcierge.com/">here</a>) to visit Lisa's Hands of Time.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span></span> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span> <span class="star-ratings"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-8656353642357708392?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-41574963180648545512011-11-28T20:29:00.000-05:002011-11-28T20:29:03.984-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z9a73dpRp9M/TtQ1CgUOVCI/AAAAAAAAFJg/mKjqfCcopYg/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z9a73dpRp9M/TtQ1CgUOVCI/AAAAAAAAFJg/mKjqfCcopYg/s1600/screen-capture.png" /></a></div>Who needs some culture?&nbsp; I'm thinking about going to a classical concert or a play of some sort soon.&nbsp; Coming up this week i the Not a Box New Play Festival from the folks at GAN-e-meed.<br /><br />WHAT: Not A Box New Play Festival<br />WHEN: December 1, 2, and 3 at 8pm. December 4 at 2pm.<br />WHERE: Boston Playwrights’ Theatre — 949 Commonwealth Ave,<br />Boston, MA<br /><br /><i>December 1st through 4th at Boston Playwrights’ Theatre, GAN-e-meed Theatre Project will present Not A Box New Play Festival, a variety of thought-provoking new work by artists from Boston and beyond. Originally conceived as a vehicle for The 1-Page Play Experiment, the Festival has grown into a weekend of innovative theatre that seeks to actively engage the audience with the creation and performance of new work.<br /><br />Fans of last seasons’ 1-Page Play Experiment will be happy to see its second iteration this December.<br />GAN-e-meed will be producing the five winners of last years’ experiment: Mortal City, by Allie<br />Herryman, adapted from the song Mortal City by Dar Williams; Pulse, by Stacey Lane; Untitled, by<br />Danny Bryck; tired, by Alyssa Osiecki and Dave Ring; and The Internet Means Never Having to Say<br />Goodbye, by N. Harrison Ripps. These five plays, selected by audiences as the best of 15 finalists last<br />December, were the result of a unique challenge. Artists were asked to submit a piece that would function<br />as visual, textual, and performance art while staying within the confines of a single page. The directors<br />of last year’s staged readings (Dawn Simmons, Jen Allison Lewis, and Melanie Garber) are returning to<br />bring these five plays to life for their world premieres.</i><br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.ganemeed.org/">here</a>) for tickets.<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span></span></span> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span> <span class="star-ratings"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-4157496318064854551?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-24358159334843939442011-11-27T20:39:00.000-05:002011-11-27T20:39:51.574-05:00I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I cooked a turkey for the first time ever. It turned out pretty decently. The turkey sausage stuffing that I also made, though, was way better. <br /><br />Now that Thanksgiving is out of the way, it's time to start thinking about Christmas and my birthday (12/28).<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EQVZkPZINgE/TtLlYhrPztI/AAAAAAAAFJY/wQIIK9Xl6Nk/s1600/harpoon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EQVZkPZINgE/TtLlYhrPztI/AAAAAAAAFJY/wQIIK9Xl6Nk/s640/harpoon.jpg" width="539" /></a></div><br />Click (<a href="http://www.harpoonbrewery.com/index.cfm?cdid=171349&amp;pid=28549">here</a>) to get on the VIP list.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-2435815933484393944?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-65737607657160802182011-11-22T20:18:00.000-05:002011-11-22T20:18:32.621-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ARfGkJAzg8M/TsxJZW8P-0I/AAAAAAAAFJM/FqBWKn5iQ8M/s1600/foodler.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ARfGkJAzg8M/TsxJZW8P-0I/AAAAAAAAFJM/FqBWKn5iQ8M/s1600/foodler.gif" /></a>My doctor recently told me that I needed to start eating a low-fat diet.&nbsp; I think the exact words were "Stop eating tator tots for breakfast, fatty!"&nbsp; Therefore, I've cut down on things that taste good and started eating egg whites and oatmeal.&nbsp; Bleh.<br /><br />Bloggery media rep Anna tried Foodler recently.&nbsp; Hopefully she had something tastier than egg whites and oatmeal.&nbsp; Here's what she had to say:<br /><br /><i>Foodler is extremely easy to use and easily my go-to website for ordering food for delivery. I don't even bother checking out the individual restaurants' policy because sometimes, you don't really know what you wanna' eat until you're given some options.&nbsp;</i><br /><br /><i>With Foodler, you enter your address and Foodler gives you a list of restaurants, organized by cuisines, that will deliver to you. Not only that, many restaurants have discounts, rebates, and free stuff that comes with your order. Most restaurants don’t have delivery fees and if they do, it’s rather minimal. I find that it is a better deal to order from Foodler than to go to the restaurant itself!&nbsp;</i><br /><br /><i>And for those of us who never have any cash on them, like myself, Foodler allows you to add tip onto your bill when you place the order so that when the delivery guy comes, all you have to do is smile and sign your receipt. Don’t worry about waiting forever, Foodler gives you an estimated time frame of when you food will arrive and indeed, it arrives on time.</i><br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.foodler.com/">here</a>) to visit Foodler.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span><span> </span></span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-6573760765716080218?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-6914539601412737412011-11-21T21:50:00.000-05:002011-11-21T21:50:07.450-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gMo2wTaVoWg/TssNwbkGxrI/AAAAAAAAFJE/kIR7nAU5gbo/s1600/WFfall5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gMo2wTaVoWg/TssNwbkGxrI/AAAAAAAAFJE/kIR7nAU5gbo/s200/WFfall5.jpg" width="200" /></a>Congratulations to Sara Ross and Kickass Cupcakes.&nbsp; I would imagine that selling at Whole Foods is going to be awesome for them!<br /><br /><i>Kickass Cupcakes Owner/Pastry Chef Sara Ross announces a partnership with Whole Foods Markets. Kickass Cupcakes, in addition to being available at the bakery in Davis Square and on the Cupcake Truck, will now be available in Whole Foods Markets in all 28 New England locations of the national natural and organic grocery stores.<br /><br />4-packs of specialty flavors, designed especially for the upcoming holiday seasons are to be available immediately. For $6.99 a box, shoppers can pick up their favorite cupcakes while completing their everyday errands. Cinnamon Pumpkin, the new fall flavor, is an aromatic pumpkin spice cupcake topped with rich cinnamon frosting. It will be available until the end of this month. Beginning in December 2011, a decadent chocolate cake with pink peppermint frosting called Chocolate Peppermint, will be debuting on the shelves.<br /><br />In true artisanal fashion, all Kickass Cupcakes are baked daily from scratch in-house at the Kickass Cupcakes bakery, in small batches and hand decorated. In addition to the time and care spent on each individual cupcake, the bakery uses only the best all-natural, local only ingredients. There are no hydrogenated oils, trans-fats, artificial flavors, dyes or preservatives to ensure the utmost flavor for your enjoyment!</i><br /><br />This would have totally come in handy a couple of weeks ago, when my boss sent me out to get 13 dozen cupcakes.<i>....</i><br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.kickasscupcakes.com/">here</a>) for the Kickass Cupcakes website.<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span> </span></span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-691453960141273741?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-57241529818269543232011-11-17T20:54:00.000-05:002011-11-17T20:54:02.007-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iRG_TRlBLkI/TsW6mlorQfI/AAAAAAAAFI8/fyrXGwMnfAc/s1600/image002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iRG_TRlBLkI/TsW6mlorQfI/AAAAAAAAFI8/fyrXGwMnfAc/s1600/image002.jpg" /></a>I can't remember the last time I cooked.&nbsp; I remember it was osso bucco, but it was so long ago I can't remember when I actually cooked it.&nbsp; I'm definitely doing at least a little cooking for Thanksgiving and I was recently emailed about Ken Oringer's appearance on the Rachael Ray Show.&nbsp; Here's the recipe he shared:<br /><br /><u><b>Ken Oringer's Orecchiette with Chicken Sausage and Long Cooked Broccoli </b></u><br /><br /><b>Ingredients</b><br /><br />For the Orecchiette:<br />1 pound orecchiette<br />Chicken Sausage<br />Long-Cooked Broccoli<br />Parmigiano Reggiano, to taste<br /><br />For the Chicken Sausage:<br />1 pound ground chicken thighs<br />1 clove of garlic, chopped<br />1/2 teaspoon fennel seed<br />1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper<br />Crushed red pepper, to taste<br />1 teaspoon olive oil<br />1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, toasted<br />1 teaspoon salt<br />1 teaspoon paprika<br /><br />Long Cooked Broccoli:<br />2 tablespoon olive oil<br />1 onion, minced<br />2 cloves garlic, minced<br />Crushed red pepper, to taste<br />1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seed<br />1 teaspoon paprika<br />1/4 teaspoon black pepper<br />1/2 teaspoon salt<br />2 heads of broccoli, finely chopped<br />12 ounces chicken stock<br />2 sprigs of thyme, leaves chopped<br />1/2 cup canned, crushed San Marzano tomatoes<br />3 tablespoon butter<br /><br /><b>Preparation</b><br /><br />For the Orecchiette:<br />Add orecchiette to a casserole dish with broccoli sauce, along with the crumbled sausage and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and spoon into bowls. Sprinkle with Parmigiano Reggiano and serve.<br /><br />For the Chicken Sausage:<br />Mix all ingredients in a bowl, and cover with plastic. Let marinate overnight.<br />Preheat oven to 400°F, spread mixture on a cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes until browned and cooked through. Crumble when cool and set aside.<br /><br />For the Long Cooked Broccoli:<br />In a large casserole dish, heat the olive oil and sauté onion, garlic and spices until translucent. Add broccoli, chicken stock, thyme and tomatoes, and bring to a boil. Stew slowly until broccoli starts falling apart, about 45 minutes to an hour. Swirl in the butter and reserve.<br /><br />MMmmMM.... "swirl in the butter."&nbsp; That's bound to make anything taste good.<br /><br />Click (<a href="http://rachaelrayshow.com/food/recipes/ken-oringers-orecchiette-chicken-sausage-and-long-cooked-broccoli/">here</a>) to watch the clip.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span> </span></span> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span> <span class="star-ratings"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-5724152981826954323?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-11808006615065995112011-11-15T22:57:00.000-05:002011-11-15T22:57:48.009-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8_r-0tbZHQ8/TsM0ohteeuI/AAAAAAAAFI0/2Vu393eZmyY/s1600/image001.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8_r-0tbZHQ8/TsM0ohteeuI/AAAAAAAAFI0/2Vu393eZmyY/s1600/image001.png" /></a>I love Barbara Lynch.&nbsp; Or at least I would if (and when) I ever got to meet her.&nbsp; For the time being, I'm in love with her restaurants.&nbsp; But as of tomorrow 11/16, there's a good possibility I may be in love with her as well.&nbsp; Melanie Dunea, Barbara Lynch, and Lydia Shire are all going to be at the Harvard Book Store on Wednesday. &nbsp; <br /><br /><i>On Wednesday, November 16, Harvard Book Store welcomes photographer and author MELANIE DUNEA and chefs BARBARA LYNCH and LYDIA SHIRE for a discussion of Dunea's new book, My Last Supper: The Next Course: 50 More Great Chefs and Their Final Meals.</i><br /><i> <br />In her first book, My Last Supper, Melanie Dunea transformed a pastime that has animated restaurants after hours for decades into a sumptuous photographic journey that provided a glimpse into the rarified world of top chefs. The book garnered national media and critical acclaim for the chic and beautiful package and the totally unique concept.<br /><br />In My Last Supper: The Next Course, Dunea expands her circle from the highest echelons of chefs to include the best-loved food personalities such as Emeril Lagasse, Joel Robuchon, Tom Colicchio, Bobby Flay, and Boston's own Barbara Lynch to ask them the question that drove the first volume: “What would you eat for your last meal on earth?”<br /><br />A perfect gift for anyone who loves food, beautifully produced with gorgeous photography, My Last Supper: The Next Course is so much more than a coffee table book—it’s a fascinating glimpse into the world of people who eat, breathe, and sleep food. As the number of people who consider themselves foodies has exploded, this book is sure to capture the audience who loved the first one and captivate those who are new to the scene.<br /><br />Wednesday, November 16, 2011<br /><br />7 p.m.<br /><br />Harvard Book Store<br />1256 Massachusetts Avenue<br />Cambridge, MA 02138</i><br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.harvard.com/event/melanie_dunea/">here</a>) for more details.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span> </span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-1180800661506599511?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-26986943325562204812011-11-14T21:16:00.000-05:002011-11-14T21:16:36.419-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5fsD1kzV69E/TsHLOn1kyfI/AAAAAAAAFIs/1QGfLx9yI1Y/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5fsD1kzV69E/TsHLOn1kyfI/AAAAAAAAFIs/1QGfLx9yI1Y/s1600/screen-capture.png" /></a>I read an article last week that Thanksgiving is going to cost 13% more this year.&nbsp; That's going to make it harder on everyone.&nbsp; So if you're able, head over to the Galleria and drop off some canned food for the Salvation Army.&nbsp; <br /><br /><i>During these financially challenging times for local families, CambridgeSide Galleria is working with The Salvation Army to collect canned goods that will feed more than 1,200 people on Thanksgiving Day. From now until Sunday November 20, 2011, CambridgeSide Galleria is asking their customers to bring a canned food or baby food item to the drop off center at the Customer Service on Level 2. These donated items will help The Salvation Army create 250+ Thanksgiving food baskets that will be delivered to struggling families throughout Cambridge and Somerville.<br /><br />The Salvation Army of Cambridge &amp; Somerville makes special efforts to assist individuals and families during the Holiday season with food baskets, toys, and winter clothing. As part of their holiday efforts, over 400 Teddy Bears are decorated and dressed for children in need. Over 300+ Thanksgiving turkeys are given to families in need. Once Thanksgiving is past, they then supply these same families with holiday gifts that will make the season a little brighter. Applications for Christmas assistance will be accepted December 5-9, 2011.</i><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-2698694332556220481?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-32871988261638192502011-11-13T20:22:00.000-05:002011-11-13T20:22:45.102-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-amF7zzdR8pM/TsBtKNBpI3I/AAAAAAAAFIk/k5WA1D_6lyI/s1600/treecrowd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-amF7zzdR8pM/TsBtKNBpI3I/AAAAAAAAFIk/k5WA1D_6lyI/s200/treecrowd.jpg" width="200" /></a>It's that time of year again, that time when it's way too early to be getting ready for Christmas (seeing as how we haven't even hit Thanksgiving yet), but we do it anyway.&nbsp; Coming up this weekend is the Annual Faneuil Hall Tree Lighting ceremony. <br /><br />The lights get turned on around 5pm'ish, but there will be events going on all day:<br /><br /><i>What is being determined as the first holiday tree lighting in Boston, the 27th annual Faneuil Hall Marketplace ceremony is slated for Sat., Nov. 19 from 11AM-6:30PM.<br /><br />The 85 ft. Norwegian spruce {hailed the tallest tree in New England &amp; provided by the upper state N.Y. Egan Acres Tree Farms} weighs in at 9,000 tons, boasts 3,500 ornaments, and will illuminate the entire Marketplace with 300,000 'B' lights.<br /><br />Highlighted by thousands of pieces of confetti, the internationally known street performers, dance troupes, music ensembles, Santa Claus, guest appearances by Boston Ballet "Nutcracker" characters &amp; more, the actual switching on of the tree lights {by Mayor Menino-if his schedule allows and a major sports celebrity-TBA} is slated for approx. 5:00PM-5:15PM.<br /><br />Entertainment is scheduled all day from 11AM-6:30PM.</i><br /><br />The ceremony is open to everyone free of charge and all Marketplace shops, restaurants, venues, pushcarts, food courts and boutiques are open all day.<br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.faneuilhallboston.org/?q=node/523">here</a>) for more info.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-3287198826163819250?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-20796686490677907702011-11-13T20:06:00.000-05:002011-11-13T20:06:13.737-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CSzJoUqb5w8/TsBpPjk6ZBI/AAAAAAAAFIc/t_zfiHehtzo/s1600/screen-capture-9.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CSzJoUqb5w8/TsBpPjk6ZBI/AAAAAAAAFIc/t_zfiHehtzo/s640/screen-capture-9.png" width="465" /></a></div><br />Click (<a href="http://stuffboston.com/supplements/2011/rsvp/?event=dDZScVYtb0M3aTFSQkNqeGhCU1hsZGc6MQ">here</a>) to RSVP.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-2079668649067790770?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-66147660525445618292011-11-09T21:25:00.002-05:002011-11-10T18:55:53.750-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GnJ2xnw4kyM/Trs12FLb9lI/AAAAAAAAFHs/hjp1ThHyQcQ/s1600/iPhone+photos+554.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GnJ2xnw4kyM/Trs12FLb9lI/AAAAAAAAFHs/hjp1ThHyQcQ/s320/iPhone+photos+554.JPG" width="320" /></a>Bloggery media rep Sara swung by Bokx 109 last week, here's what she had to say:<br /><br /><i>Apologies for my delayed post; for the past few days I have been busy digesting one of the best meals I’ve had in quite a while! Last Wednesday night I had the pleasure to attend a 6-course meal at the Chef’s Table at Bokx 109 in Newton.<br /><br />First let’s start with location:<br /><br />Newton may seem like a stretch for some of us city-dwellers, but Bokx 109, located inside of Hotel Indigo, is actually super-easy to get to. The restaurant is only about a 10-minute ride from Boston (not during rush hour – take my advice and do NOT attempt to go during rush hour), and has plenty of free parking for restaurant guests. For those without cars, the hotel is right next to the Riverside T-Stop on the D-Line.<br /><br />And now the important stuff…the food:<br /><br />Upon arriving, I was seated at the Chef’s Table and greeted with a glass of champagne by our chef for<br />the night, Jarrod Moiles. The first course consisted of a scrumptious seared scallop atop mushrooms and baby Brussels sprouts. I normally do not care for mushrooms, but in this dish they tasted fantastic. Next up were roasted beets with a goat cheese brulee, pistachio brittle, and balsamic onion jam. The beets were so colorful and fresh, and tasted delightful (and very fall) paired with one of my favorite Rieslings, Chateau Ste. Michelle. Each course got more delicious than the next. Next up was lobster-stuffed dover sole. I am a huge seafood lover, and this was soooo delicious! The dish was served with braised Swiss chard and a roasted shallot cream. Even though I was starting to fill up by this course, I could not put my fork down!<br /><br />Three courses to go….<br /><br />The fourth course was a bacon-wrapped pork, plated beautifully atop a corn pancake, with a house-<br />made mustard and pickled relish. As full as I was getting at this point, the course I was most-looking<br />forward to was up next: braised beef short rib with a vegetable ragout. Delish! How I had room for<br />dessert I’m not sure, but there was no way I was going to pass-up the last course, and _____ panna<br />cotta. The dessert was paired with a sweet and scrumptious dessert wine, and Jarrod even treated us to<br />some of Bokx 109’s green apple cotton candy.<br /><br />The entire dinner was very seasonal, and the wine pairings were right on key. An extreme amount of<br />precision went in to the presentation of each meal, and everything came out looking as impressive as it<br />tasted. Bokx 109 is definitely worth the trip.</i><br /><br />Click (<a href="http://newtonbokx.com/">here</a>) to visit the Bokx 109.&nbsp; <br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-6614766052544561829?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-87145138629454083982011-11-07T20:49:00.000-05:002011-11-07T20:49:40.008-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-89_Z86pHcX4/TriKhh6_8BI/AAAAAAAAFHk/8hR3BO7y3ew/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-89_Z86pHcX4/TriKhh6_8BI/AAAAAAAAFHk/8hR3BO7y3ew/s200/screen-capture.png" width="138" /></a></div>As part of The 8th Annual Mayor’s Holiday Special,&nbsp; Mayor Menino opens the holiday season for the performing arts:<br /><br />Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart, costumed performers &amp; arts leaders join the Mayor to celebrate over 75 sparkling holiday shows.<br /><br />Tuesday, November 8 at 12 noon (ending by 12:30pm)<br />Inside the Peter Pan tent on City Hall Plaza<br /><br />Curtains up! Join Mayor Thomas M. Menino as he declares Boston’s magical holiday arts festivities underway. With a flip of the giant switch, he’ll light Boston’s way to delightful holiday experiences.<br /><br />Alongside the Mayor: arts luminaries and costumed performers for a glorious image, including:<br /><br />Boston POPS conductor Keith Lockhart<br />Captain Hook and flying Tinkerbell from 360º presents J M Barrie’s Peter Pan<br />The Nutcracker and The Bear from Boston Ballet’s classic The Nutcracker<br />The Sugar Plum Fairy from BalletRox’s Urban Nutcracker<br />The Dancing Doll from Jose Mateo’s Ballet Theatre The Nutcracker<br />Brian O’Donovan, host of WGBH’s A Christmas Celtic Sojourn<br />A tuxedoed trumpeter from Handel &amp; Haydn’s Handel’s Messiah<br /><br />It’s easy to explore all 75+ shows with The 8th Annual Mayor’s Holiday Special, Boston’s one-stop website for planning holiday fun, created by The Mayor's Office of Arts, Tourism &amp; Special Events in partnership with local non-profit ArtsBoston and the Greater Boston Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau.<br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.mayorsholidayspecial.com/">here</a>) for more info.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-8714513862945408398?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-39023653045054663582011-11-06T21:08:00.000-05:002011-11-06T21:08:43.109-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-scrx-zYsn20/Trc9mFiw4qI/AAAAAAAAFHc/OxrO4pf1cho/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="194" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-scrx-zYsn20/Trc9mFiw4qI/AAAAAAAAFHc/OxrO4pf1cho/s320/screen-capture.png" width="320" /></a>No post today because I'm in excruciating amounts of pain and too tired to read my emails.&nbsp; First off, thanks again to everyone who donated to me.&nbsp; For those of you that made bets that I wouldn't finish, now's the time for you to pay up.&nbsp; You can pay (<a href="http://teambachmannstrauss.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=482306&amp;lis=1&amp;kntae482306=BC807DA81EAE4531AAD061CE4C7656D6&amp;supId=331556663&amp;emaillogid=4742120385">here</a>).&nbsp;<br /><br />Here are my post-marathon thoughts.<br /><br />1.&nbsp; That was absolutely terrible.&nbsp; I really hope I never have to do that again.<br />2.&nbsp; I think I may have given myself adult onset diabetes from eating all those energy gels and drinking all that gatorade.<br />3.&nbsp; I could have shaved off at least 15 minutes from my time if I didn't need to pee during the race.&nbsp; Waiting for a porta potty took forever.&nbsp; And no, I'm not hardcore enough to pee on myself and keep running.&nbsp; <br />4.&nbsp; I wonder what hurts more, a gunshot wound or all this chafing in *cough* sensitive areas.<br />5.&nbsp; If you've ever wondered at what point during a marathon you start thinking about what you're going to have for dinner, the answer is right after Mile 3.&nbsp; And then you're really sad for the next 23.2 miles.<br />6.&nbsp; Everyone that runs should get complimentary car service home.&nbsp; Seriously.&nbsp; This should have been number one on the list.<br />7.&nbsp; Buffalo wings was not the correct choice for my post-marathon meal.<br /><br />That's all for now.&nbsp; <br /><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-3902365304505466358?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-29043139146332457792011-11-02T21:26:00.000-04:002011-11-02T21:26:22.097-04:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XfpAbf8jGz0/TrHtch69DZI/AAAAAAAAFHU/99Yf-jEj3Ps/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XfpAbf8jGz0/TrHtch69DZI/AAAAAAAAFHU/99Yf-jEj3Ps/s1600/screen-capture.png" /></a>Bloggery media rep DanDan swung by the launch event for a new car service called Uber last week.&nbsp; Here's what he had to say.<br /><br /><i>I *love* Uber! I apologize for how advertisement-y this sounds, but I had the chance to stop by Uber's launch party and have used it several times since and I have to say that it is a truly amazing service.<br /><br />Basically, Uber let's you book a luxury limo sedan for just a few bucks more than a normal taxi. Using the service is as easy as pulling out your smart phone, opening the app, and requesting the car with one click (you can also request a car by text). Uber let's you know exactly where your car is (you can watch as the car approaches on Uber's map) and how long it'll take to get to you. Then, the driver actually calls you to let you know he's arrived! Typically, wait times are between 5 and 10 minutes. <br /><br />AND, you know how cabs drivers usually get grumpy when you want to pay by card? When you register with Uber, you give them your credit card number so, when you Uber to your destination, you don't even have to pay. Your card automatically gets charged (you don't tip Uber drivers) and you're all set to go. <br /><br />So, why do I love Uber so much? Well, remember the snow storm on Saturday night? I was getting out of the Night of the Stars at the Boston Ballet (wonderful show!) and I met up with some friends at an event across the street. The event ends and I'm stuck on Washington St in a three piece suit just after 1am during a nasty snow storm with no cabs in sight. Luckily, Uber to the rescue! Just under seven minutes later, my personal car pulls up, the driver steps around and opens the door and I get home. Later, I check and see that the trip cost $15 for a cab ride that would typically cost around $12 with tip.</i><br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.uber.com/">here</a>) to Uber out.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-2904313914633245779?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-79974233909111362652011-11-01T22:04:00.000-04:002011-11-01T22:04:42.409-04:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lf-paq6qCEk/TrCklE8ihwI/AAAAAAAAFHM/MyqzVxNqHuE/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lf-paq6qCEk/TrCklE8ihwI/AAAAAAAAFHM/MyqzVxNqHuE/s200/screen-capture.png" width="166" /></a>I had brownies made from scratch for the first time ever last week.&nbsp; They were delicious.&nbsp; And it wasn't until then that I realized that I'd never had brownies from that didn't come from a box before.&nbsp; Although I supposed I've had brownies at a restaurant before that weren't from a box.&nbsp; Damn, now I want a brownie.....<br /><br /><i>KitchenWares, 215 Newbury Street, will host Joanne Chang (chef / baker / cookbook author) and Amy Traverso (Senior Editor, Lifestyle for Yankee Magazine / cookbook author) on Wednesday, November 9th from 7 - 9pm.<br /><br />Joanne will be on hand from 7 – 8pm followed by Amy from 8 – 9pm. Both will field your holiday questions and offer tasty treats from their cookbooks. Joanne’s cookbook, Flour, features spectacular recipes from Boston’s Flour Bakery and Café. Amy’s cookbook, The Apple Lover’s Cookbook, celebrates the beauty of apples in all their delicious variety, taking you from the orchard to the kitchen with recipes both sweet and savory. Light refreshments will include holiday pastries from both cookbooks.<br /><br />This event is free and open to the public. For each cookbook purchased, KitchenWares will donate $2 to Community Servings, a not-for-profit food and nutrition program providing services throughout Massachusetts to individuals and families living with critical and chronic illnesses.</i><br /><br />RSVPs are appreciated to help us plan. Please email events@kitchenwaresboston.com.<br />&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-7997423390911136265?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-50458704525539765022011-10-31T20:30:00.000-04:002011-10-31T20:30:05.854-04:00You guys know how I love movies filmed in Boston.&nbsp;&nbsp; Check it.&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TfCrGgfumAk/Tq88ts-B3hI/AAAAAAAAFHE/hGcdyyfXnPc/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TfCrGgfumAk/Tq88ts-B3hI/AAAAAAAAFHE/hGcdyyfXnPc/s640/screen-capture.png" width="419" /></a></div><br />Click (<a href="http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/71743?utm_medium=bks">here</a>) to get tickets .<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span> </span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-5045870452553976502?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-35558892545925500322011-10-30T21:07:00.001-04:002011-10-30T21:08:16.623-04:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KZTHXDBadPM/Tq30tLce-PI/AAAAAAAAFG8/mOlPmFjXPj4/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="135" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KZTHXDBadPM/Tq30tLce-PI/AAAAAAAAFG8/mOlPmFjXPj4/s200/screen-capture.png" width="200" /></a>WHAT: Celebrity Chef Stephanie Izard is coming to Boston to host a collaborative dinner with Jamie Bissonnette of Coppa. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a multi-course dinner featuring recipes from Izard’s newly launched cookbook – Girl in the Kitchen (Oct. 5, 2011, Chronicle). Izard will also draw inspiration for the evening’s dishes from Boston, making this a truly tailored and unique experience for guests.<br /><br />WHY: This stop in Boston is part of the nationwide “Goat Tour,” which will bring Chef Stephanie Izard into cities across the country to celebrate the release of her new cookbook Girl in the Kitchen as well as raise money for Share Our Strength. As Izard makes her way across the U.S., she will team up with fellow James Beard nominees, Food &amp; Wine Best New Chefs and celebrity chef friends to bring the events to life.<br /><br />WHO: Selected as one of the Best New Chefs in 2011 by Food &amp; Wine, Stephanie Izard is the chef/partner of the Chicago restaurant Girl &amp; the Goat. A 2011 James Beard ‘Best New Restaurant’ nominee, Girl &amp; the Goat has been praised by high-profile publications such as Saveur, New York Times, Food &amp; Wine, Better Homes and Gardens and others. Izard is the first and only woman to win Bravo’s Top Chef (Season 4/2008) and is the only winner of the original version of the show to take the title of “Fan Favorite.” <br /><br />Nearly 50 guests will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to will take part in this collaborative dinner with Jamie and Stephanie.<br /><br />WHEN: Sunday, November 6 at 7PM<br /><br />WHERE: Mike’s City Diner, 1714 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118 <br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.giltcity.com/boston/stephanieizardbos">here</a>) to get tickets.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-3555889254592550032?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-23732498137875763582011-10-26T20:21:00.000-04:002011-10-26T20:21:03.044-04:00Is Pete Wentz still famous?&nbsp; I'm not entirely sure, but if he is and you're interested in seeing him, he's going to be at The Estate tomorrow. &nbsp; <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4SaMC2jVguo/TqijJeDZ5qI/AAAAAAAAFG0/-uaYtHqyKWw/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4SaMC2jVguo/TqijJeDZ5qI/AAAAAAAAFG0/-uaYtHqyKWw/s640/screen-capture.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Click (<a href="http://www.theestateboston.com/index2.html">here</a>) for details.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-2373249813787576358?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-66109370933953947652011-10-24T21:13:00.000-04:002011-10-24T21:13:35.745-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nuQWcttljR4/TqYM33IE_2I/AAAAAAAAFGs/yhACZzmk5q4/s1600/Boston+Scream+Donut.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="152" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nuQWcttljR4/TqYM33IE_2I/AAAAAAAAFGs/yhACZzmk5q4/s200/Boston+Scream+Donut.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><i>Dunkin’ Donuts’ “spooktacular” Halloween lineup includes the return of the Boston Scream Donut. The Boston Scream Donut, available at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide beginning October 24 through the end of October, features the popular Boston Kreme Donut all dressed up for the holiday with special seasonal orange icing drizzle. Participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants will also feature additional Halloween-decorated donuts along with the brand’s variety of Munchkins™ donut hole treats, perfect for any Halloween party. Dunkin’ Donuts is also helping trick-or-treaters carry this year’s treats in style with an exclusive Dunkin’ Donuts Halloween Treat Bag. Available at participating restaurants, the bag is free with the purchase of a 50-count box of Munchkins™ donut hole treats or a dozen donuts. <br /><br />What better Halloween activity to enjoy with Dunkin’ Donuts’ Pumpkin Coffee than pumpkin carving? Beginning today, your pumpkin carving skills could help you win a Dunkin’ Donuts Card to keep you running with pumpkin coffee and lattes -- or any of your favorite Dunkin’ food and beverages -- throughout the rest of the year. Starting today and continuing through October 30, followers of @DunkinDonuts on Twitter are invited to share photos of their own jack-o-lantern creations, using the special hashtag “#carveDD.” On Halloween, Dunkin’ Donuts will select the top pumpkins based on originality/creativity, overall appeal and level of difficulty. Five winners will be announced on October 31 and will receive $50 Dunkin’ Donuts Cards.</i><br /><br />Click (<a href="https://www.dunkindonuts.com/content/dunkindonuts/en/promotions/TRICK_OR_TWEET_CARVEDD_CONTEST.html">here</a>) for details on the pumpkin carving contest.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-6610937093395394765?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-76634460479354567492011-10-24T20:57:00.000-04:002011-10-24T20:57:40.248-04:00Thanks to everyone for entering last week's Longhorn Steakhouse $30 Gift Card Contest (<a href="http://www.beantownbloggery.com/2011/10/contest-review-longhorn-steakhouse.html">here</a>).&nbsp; Unfortunately, I only have one card to give away and the lucky winner is:<br /><br />Molly F.<br /><br />I hope you enjoy the ny strip steak with bleu cheese topping!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KEdxH2kt0mk/TqYJJVx033I/AAAAAAAAFGk/LQlHivcAINI/s1600/018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KEdxH2kt0mk/TqYJJVx033I/AAAAAAAAFGk/LQlHivcAINI/s400/018.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-7663446047935456749?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-37864865885719660142011-10-24T20:42:00.000-04:002011-10-24T20:42:21.627-04:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-68reLnB-VE4/TqYFCpdP54I/AAAAAAAAFGc/A7vX58Ju4W4/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="181" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-68reLnB-VE4/TqYFCpdP54I/AAAAAAAAFGc/A7vX58Ju4W4/s200/screen-capture.png" width="200" /></a>I would like to thank the Wahlburg's for the following:&nbsp; The first 2 seasons of Entourage, The Departed (although the original HK version was better), and Boardwalk Empire.&nbsp; Soon, I may be thanking them for a delicious, delicious burger.&nbsp; <br /><i><br />Presenting Wahlburgers, your new 120-seat house of straightforward Wahlberg-ian burger adoration, opening tomorrow in Hingham.<br /><br />Sure, the concept of beseeching Mark or Donnie Wahlberg for a triple-decker burger would understandably raise eyebrows (although after Band of Brothers, Donnie can do no wrong in our book). But consider this: the operation itself is being helmed by their brother Paul, a chef who has served you well in Hingham before.</i><br /><br />Wahlburgers<br />19 Shipyard Dr<br />Hingham, MA 02043<br /><br />Time for a wahlburger and the latest episode of Boardwalk Empire.<br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.wahlburgers.com/">here</a>) for the Wahlburgers site. <br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-3786486588571966014?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-61425840276157747962011-10-20T20:54:00.000-04:002011-10-20T20:54:33.969-04:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v1fe93EeiwM/TqDCd7BWnyI/AAAAAAAAFGU/hvAgRBfQGfs/s1600/DSC_4268.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v1fe93EeiwM/TqDCd7BWnyI/AAAAAAAAFGU/hvAgRBfQGfs/s200/DSC_4268.jpeg" width="200" /></a>Bloggery media rep DanDan swung by Beehive to hang out with the folks from Bushmills.&nbsp; Here's what he had to say:&nbsp; <br /><br /><i>I had the chance to stop by Beehive to check out the expansion of the Bushmills “Since Way Back” initiative to Boston. &nbsp;The idea for&nbsp;“Since Way Back” is pretty interesting and draws from the rich history of Bushmills Irish Whiskey&nbsp;and celebrates when great products are created through close collaborations between friends. &nbsp;Here in Boston, Bushmills has recognized&nbsp;the founders of local sneaker shop Bodega as just such artists. &nbsp;I chatted with the founders and later swung by Bodega, with its hip secret entrance masked behind a convenience store at 6 Clearwater St, just off Mass Ave (I'll send along my impressions of Bodega in a couple days!)<br /><br /></i><br /><div></div><div><i>At the event itself,&nbsp;Peter Zimmermann, the Master of Whiskey of Bushmills guided us through some of the best Irish Whiskey I've had. &nbsp;From the blended Original through to the 21 Year Old Single Malt, every offering from Bushmills reflects the care and quality you'd expect from one of the oldest names in spirits. &nbsp;Personally, I'm partial to the Bushmills 16 Year Old Single Malt, an amazing malt whiskey aged for 16 years in sherry and bourbon seasoned casks before being matured for a final several months in port wine barrels; the result is pretty incredible and very unique.</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><i>After trying each of Bushmills' whiskeys, we joined the main event and had a fun time drinking Bushmills cocktails (I was a big fan of the Bushmills Old Fashioned) and hanging out with friendly, inspiring people including Zimmermann, as well as the founders of Bodega: &nbsp;Jay Gordon, Dan Natola and Oliver Mak. &nbsp;Next time you're at a bar looking for a great whiskey to relax over, Bushmills is definitely worth trying out.</i><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-6142584027615774796?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-61954116696673283732011-10-18T21:09:00.001-04:002011-10-18T21:10:17.259-04:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vsaRipJj9Cw/Tp4jGSKaH1I/AAAAAAAAFGM/5XQ6cC3KWWQ/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="98" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vsaRipJj9Cw/Tp4jGSKaH1I/AAAAAAAAFGM/5XQ6cC3KWWQ/s200/screen-capture.png" width="200" /></a>&nbsp;I've never been to a Pats game. I think it's about time. Or perhaps it's your time. May the best man/woman win. <br /><br /><i>Kayem Foods, official brand of both Franks and Sausage of the New England Patriots and Gillette Stadium, announced a new multi-year sponsorship and licensing agreement to manufacture and distribute Kayem Patriots Franks at retail markets throughout New England. As part of the new retail agreement, customers can now purchase deliciously-seasoned Kayem Patriots Franks at their local Shaw's Supermarkets. <br /><br />To celebrate, Kayem launched The Ultimate Pats Fan Experience promotion which gives fans a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime VIP Patriots experience. The grand-prize winner will receive two mid-field tickets to the Patriots vs. Colts game on December 4, a pre-game official Patriots tailgate, a tour of the field before the game, pictures with cheerleaders, an official Patriots jersey, an autographed football and a chance to retrieve the tee after kickoff.</i><br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.kayem.com/contest/default.aspx">here</a>) to enter.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-6195411669667328373?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-81164568679163231722011-10-17T20:42:00.000-04:002011-10-17T20:42:16.032-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G5JqWdIvy94/TpzK79mgu4I/AAAAAAAAFGE/7kXM0e2HvNY/s1600/MC3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="470" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G5JqWdIvy94/TpzK79mgu4I/AAAAAAAAFGE/7kXM0e2HvNY/s640/MC3.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><br />Click (<a href="http://masterchefcasting.com/">here</a>) for details.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-8116456867916323172?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-72271539663296154492011-10-17T20:34:00.000-04:002011-10-17T20:34:04.274-04:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dnpzGeK0u1Y/TpzJUv8XPpI/AAAAAAAAFF8/H9yQEJI2Rbo/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dnpzGeK0u1Y/TpzJUv8XPpI/AAAAAAAAFF8/H9yQEJI2Rbo/s320/screen-capture.png" width="208" /></a>Congratulations to Towne, Tico, and Legal Harborside for making it into Esquire's 2011 Best New Restaurants list which hits news stands tomorrow.<br /><br /><i>Last [week] at Boulud Sud by Daniel Boulud in New York City, Boston’s Towne Stove and Spirits and Legal Harborside were honored as “Best New Restaurants” by Esquire Magazine and correspondent John Mariani. In the house to accept the awards was Towne’s owner Patrick Lyons and Culinary Director Lydia Shire, and Legal Harborside’s Roger Berkowitz.<br /><br />This is the second Esquire “Best New Restaurant” award that the Patrick Lyons and Lydia Shire duo have won in the past three years, (Scampo in Boston was honored in 2008). Berkowitz’s flagship location, Legal Harborside, is now Boston’s largest restaurant and features three floors with three different concepts directly on Boston’s waterfront. <br /><br />Legal Harborside – The rescue of the Boston waterfront from decrepitude now has an anchor: the three-story Legal Harborside at Liberty Wharf. The first level is simply a swankier version of the other 31 Legal Sea Foods houses – fish and chips, that kind of thing – but the elegant second floor is something way up the food chain.<br /><br />Tico – In a big room of mismatched tables and a bar stocked with 124 different tequilas, chef Michael Schlow offers plates meant to be shared, which you will have a tough time doing when the sweet corn with bacon, chiles and basil arrives.<br /><br />Towne Stove and Spirits – Two of the most important ingredients in any great restaurant are a passion for the project and attention to detail. Lifelong Bostonian Lydia Shire, chef at Towne, has plenty of both. Here are a few things she loves about her new place: the grand staircase, the bars (all three of them), the plates, and the lobster popover.</i><br /><br />I think I know where I'm having dinner the rest of the week......<br /><i> </i><br />Click (<a href="http://www.esquire.com/features/food-drink/best-restaurants-2011/">here</a>) for the Esquire article.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-7227153966329615449?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-71105040296304515582011-10-16T22:40:00.001-04:002011-10-17T20:25:12.365-04:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cwiK_K5bKPg/TpuUsFf2j3I/AAAAAAAAFF0/4vSyuKdDrTc/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cwiK_K5bKPg/TpuUsFf2j3I/AAAAAAAAFF0/4vSyuKdDrTc/s320/photo.JPG" width="239" /></a>Bloggery media rep Sara went to check out Longhorn Steakhouse's Steakhouse dinner for two recently (<a href="http://www.beantownbloggery.com/2011/10/steakhouse-dinner-for-two-longhorn.html">here</a>) and here's what she had to say: &nbsp; <br /><br /><i>Date night isn’t easy, especially for those of us living in the city. By the time you pay for a cab or parking, order food and drinks at a restaurant, and go out to a movie, a show, or whatever else you decide, you’re looking at spending well-over $100. Right now, LongHorn Steakhouse is making date night easy and affordable with their $29.99 Steakhouse Dinner for Two. For less than $30, you and a friend can share an appetizer or dessert, enjoy two fresh salads, and dig-in to two entrees (8 to choose from!).<br /><br />Eager to try it out, I decided to treat my boyfriend for a change, and we headed off to LongHorn in Fenway for a Saturday night date. We were immediately welcomed with a warm bread basket, and we split the Wild West shrimp for our appetizer. Although the shrimps were mini, they were jam-packed with flavor, and not too spicy – just how I like them! The house salads were also tasty, and full of fresh toppings. By the time my meal arrived, I was already pretty full. For my entrée, I opted for the bacon-wrapped sirloin, while the bf chose the roasted garlic and onion sirloin. We shared our sides – seasonal veggies and a baked sweet potato with butter and cinnamon. There was so much food that I decided to bring home the leftovers, leaving me with just enough for lunch the next day – talk about economical!</i><br /><br />Sadly the Steakhouse Dinner for two deal is over, but in honor of it, I'm going to give away a $30 gift certificate to Longhorn Steakhouse to one lucky reader.&nbsp; I haven't done a giveaway in a while, so here's a refresher course on the rules:<br /><br />Email me with subject line "Longhorn Contest"<br />Take a look at the menu (<a href="http://www.longhornsteakhouse.com/menu/default.asp">here</a>) and tell me what you'd order if you win.<br />Include your name and address in your email so I can mail you the gift card if you win.<br />Contest runs from now through 10pm on Friday 10/21.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Wanna Enter the Contest? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-7110504029630451558?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-41161333370620459522011-10-16T22:23:00.000-04:002011-10-16T22:23:53.501-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://stuffboston.com/supplements/2011/rsvp/?event=dEROaEt2TlgyOTIwcF9MMTFPNTBrd3c6MQ" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qil5wbkTJwY/TpuQ7U0-iqI/AAAAAAAAFFs/bzKQUj8lzdM/s640/STUFF.jpg" width="395" /></a></div><br />Click (<a href="http://stuffboston.com/supplements/2011/rsvp/?event=dEROaEt2TlgyOTIwcF9MMTFPNTBrd3c6MQ%20">here</a>) to RSVP.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-4116133337062045952?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-75616823712410985002011-10-11T20:56:00.000-04:002011-10-11T20:56:05.837-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BytI8vogwU8/TpTlawKQMGI/AAAAAAAAFFg/iWVZjdNxWPA/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BytI8vogwU8/TpTlawKQMGI/AAAAAAAAFFg/iWVZjdNxWPA/s200/screen-capture.png" width="197" /></a></div>When I'm back home in Dallas, I live off of two things (besides my mom's cooking):&nbsp; tacos and burgers.&nbsp; The grungier the neighborhood, the better the tacos/burgers taste.&nbsp; It's been a while since I've had some good Latin food, so I'm psyched for this Thursday's event in the South End. &nbsp; <br /><br /><i>El Planeta Newspaper is proud to host the first “Latin Taste of Boston”, a culinary sampling event featuring over 10 Latin restaurants in one location. This is the first culinary tasting event with a Latin theme in the Greater Boston area. <br /><br />Taking place at Villa Victoria Cultural Center (85 W. Newton St) in Boston’s South End on Thursday, October 13th from 6-9pm, The Latin Taste of Boston will provide attendees with delicious fare from the following confirmed restaurants:<br /><br />Noche, Taranta, Muqueca, Merengue, El Oriental de Cuba, Masa, Orinoco, Jose’s Mexican Restaurant, Angela’s Café, Rincon Limeno, and Camino Real. <br /><br />Tickets are available at www.latintasteofboston.com for $14.99, and include all you can eat from participating restaurants, DJ entertainment, silent auction, and cash bar. </i><br /><br />Click (<a href="http://tuboston.com/supplements/2011/latin-taste">here</a>) for more details.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-7561682371241098500?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-64656838722088882682011-10-11T20:50:00.000-04:002011-10-11T20:50:35.802-04:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bp7Kf6c_x6o/TpTkGCqkdxI/AAAAAAAAFFY/EgcouDBlQCQ/s1600/scotch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="144" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bp7Kf6c_x6o/TpTkGCqkdxI/AAAAAAAAFFY/EgcouDBlQCQ/s200/scotch.jpg" width="200" /></a>Thanks to DanDan for passing this along to me.&nbsp; You see, I don't follow politics; I'm not a fan.&nbsp; Besides I'm too busy getting ground into a fine powder by my boss at work.&nbsp; I am, however, a big fan of booze and booze related activities like happy hour.&nbsp; And it brings tears to my eye that we might actually have them in the near future.<br /><br /><i>State senators debating a casino gambling bill have approved an amendment that could ease some of the restrictions on so-called "happy hours" in Massachusetts - if casinos open in the future.<br /><br />The amendment sponsored by Sen. Robert Hedlund, R-Weymouth, would make bars and restaurants subject to the same liquor licensing regulations that casinos are in the future. So if casinos are allowed to serve free drinks or have other alcohol promotions, other bars and restaurants would as well.</i><br /><br />Someone bring me an old-fashioned, rye whiskey, no fruit.&nbsp; STAT!<br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view.bg?articleid=1372630&amp;srvc=rss">here</a>) to read more.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-6465683872208888268?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-55375231880289920342011-10-10T20:44:00.000-04:002011-10-10T20:44:57.084-04:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iOD44v9ThEg/TpOQ3bq1t-I/AAAAAAAAFFU/SPqBEVDUKcY/s1600/bosTones+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iOD44v9ThEg/TpOQ3bq1t-I/AAAAAAAAFFU/SPqBEVDUKcY/s200/bosTones+%25282%2529.jpg" width="200" /></a>I had a surprising number of friends that sang in acappella groups in college.&nbsp; I also grew up watching Rockapella sing on "Where In the World is Carmen San Diego."&nbsp; They were awesome. &nbsp; <br /><br /><i>The 15th Annual Faneuil Hall Marketplace Boston Collegiate A Cappella Fest kicks off Sat., Oct. 15-Sun., Oct. 16 from 11AM-5PM .<br /><br />On the bill, the Suffolk University Ramifactions, spanning everything from pop and rock to R &amp;B and soul, sang the National Anthem at a Celtics game and have recently released their first album-Voices in the Attic.<br /><br />The Dartmouth Brovertones, boasting prominent alumni John Lennon, Elvis, Mick Jagger, have been influenced by Van Halen and Sting.<br /><br />The B.U. Bos Tones, with influences by the Beatles, are an undergraduate coed ensemble bringing "soul sweetness &amp; sass" sounds to the A Cappella scene.<br /><br />The Tufts sQ , an ensemble of singing engineers, belt out "sweet harmonies," contemporary songs of all genres, rap and beat box.<br /><br />CALENDAR:<br /><br />15TH Annual Boston Collegiate A Cappella Fest<br />Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston; Outside; Main Stage<br /><br />Suffolk Ramifications: Sat., Oct. 15- 11AM-11:30AM<br />Dartmouth Brovertones: Sat., Oct. 15- 1:30PM-2PM<br />BU BosTones: Sat., Oct. 15- 2PM-2:30PM<br />Tuft sQ: Sun., Oct. 16- 2PM-2:30PM<br />More ensembles through 5PM {TBA or call {617} 523-1300}<br /><br />FREE; Rain or Shine</i><br /><br />A more complete list of performances can be found (<a href="http://www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com/?q=node/516">here</a>).<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-5537523188028992034?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-46084730005007368302011-10-10T20:36:00.000-04:002011-10-10T20:36:37.595-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OBCG1f86AS8/TpOPOCehiNI/AAAAAAAAFFQ/2bbdr3duAB4/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OBCG1f86AS8/TpOPOCehiNI/AAAAAAAAFFQ/2bbdr3duAB4/s200/photo.JPG" width="149" /></a></div>As promised, here's Bloggery media rep Sara's review of Calypso Bay which the company graciously sent to us to review:<br /><br /><i>Calypso Bay recently launched a new adult beverage, and Boston is one of the two cities in the country (Milwaukee being the other), where this new drink is now available. Offering two delicious flavors, Pineapple Mandarin Orange, and Ruby Red Citrus, Calypso Bay is a welcome change to beer, which Ipersonally do not care for. At only 99 calories, the relatively healthy (as far as alcohol is concerned)beverage could easily be mistaken for juice, and I would have no problem finishing a 6-pack in onesitting. But don’t be fooled by its yummy taste – this clear, refreshing malt drink has a comparable alcohol content to a light beer (4.1% ).<br /><br />I was surprised by how fresh and real the flavors were. The drinks did not at all taste artificial, and I almost felt like I was eating a piece of fruit. You can enjoy these beverages straight from the bottle, or over ice. If you want to start off with just one flavor, I highly recommend the tropical Pineapple Mandarin Orange. All that’s missing is the beach and a mini drink umbrella! And you know what? Calypso Bay has you covered there too! Head on over to their Facebook page for your chance to win a trip for two to the Bahamas!</i><br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/calypsobayspritz?sk=app_4949752878">here</a>) for their FB page.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-4608473000500736830?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-53177466631659242462011-10-09T22:19:00.000-04:002011-10-09T22:19:28.957-04:00One of my goals has always been to get you guys as much free stuff as I possibly can, whether through contests here or elsewhere.&nbsp; This one comes to us (I say us because I'm gonna enter too), courtesy of Fuse and XFINITY.<br /><br />Contest ends 10/13, so enter NOW! <br /><br /><i>Fuse and XFINITY have come together to give you a chance to win a full day and night of enjoyment in Boston! One lucky winner will win a pair of tickets to an event of their choice at the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre, a music prize pack including an MP3 player and headphones, a gift certificate for a night on the town and a pair of tickets to a local Boston museum or attraction!</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://fusemycity.com/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ye5wxH1eZsA/TpJVTuRTtUI/AAAAAAAAFFM/oT3grmGzQCE/s400/MyCityMyMusic.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Click (<a href="http://fusemycity.com/">here</a>) to enter the contest.<br />&nbsp;<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-5317746663165924246?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-25153786399109437672011-10-06T21:23:00.000-04:002011-10-06T21:23:09.014-04:00... and was voted the best nightlife scene writer/blogger?<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hFQ4Khabja4/To5Tx_hqADI/AAAAAAAAFFI/ZRyb_ZwQd4U/s1600/2011-10-06+11.32.26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hFQ4Khabja4/To5Tx_hqADI/AAAAAAAAFFI/ZRyb_ZwQd4U/s640/2011-10-06+11.32.26.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">==&gt;&nbsp; This guy&nbsp; &lt;==&nbsp;</span></div><br />Thanks very much to everyone that voted!&nbsp; You guys are what keep me going .... that and whiskey.....<br /><br />Happy Friday, everyone!<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span><span class="reaction-buttons"></span><span class="star-ratings"></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-2515378639910943767?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-35569018160751714382011-10-05T23:16:00.000-04:002011-10-05T23:16:59.668-04:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XJLJMOnlaW4/To0dXD1sXRI/AAAAAAAAFFE/CJ3xpT256sk/s1600/noname.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XJLJMOnlaW4/To0dXD1sXRI/AAAAAAAAFFE/CJ3xpT256sk/s1600/noname.jpg" /></a>I've been waiting to see Yo Yo Ma in concert for I don't know how many years.&nbsp; I played the cello in high school.&nbsp; I was actually pretty good too.&nbsp; Then I went to college and lived in a frat house and was afraid to have anything value in my room lest it get covered in beer.&nbsp; Looks like my chance is coming up in about a week.&nbsp; <br /><br /><i>The Boston Symphony Orchestra welcomes legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma to the BSO stage for an open rehearsal and concert series running October 13-18. We’d love for you to let your readers know about these concerts. Spanish conductor Juanjo Mena will lead the orchestra and Mr. Ma in a performance of Dvořák’s Cello Concerto in the concerts' first half, and a rare performance Bartók’s The Wooden Prince after intermission. Infused with fairy-tale elements as well as Bartók’s intense love of nature, The Wooden Prince tells the story of a prince who attempts to woo a princess from a neighboring kingdom through the use of a magic puppet. <br /><br /></i>Thursday, October 13, 10:30 a.m. (Open Rehearsal)<br />Thursday, October 13, 8 p.m.<br />Friday, October 14, 1:30 p.m.<br />Saturday, October 15, 8 p.m.<br />Tuesday, October 18, 8 p.m.<br /><br />Juanjo Mena, conductor*<br />Yo-Yo Ma, cello<br />DVOŘÁK Cello Concerto<br />BARTÓK The Wooden Prince<br /><br />I'm not sure if there's more than one Dvorak Cello concerto. But if he's playing the one I'm thinking of, that piece is amazing. <br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.bso.org/bso/mods/perf_detail.jsp?pid=prod4000018">here</a>) to get tickets.&nbsp; But not before I get mine.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com=</a></span></span></div><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span> <span class="star-ratings"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-3556901816075171438?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-38686054879972091652011-10-04T21:54:00.002-04:002011-10-05T23:15:27.327-04:00Ok because most of you don't know me personally (and can't make fun of me), I will admit that there was a time that I did not drink beer.&nbsp; I drank Zima.&nbsp; Until Smirnoff Ice was invented, and then I drank that.&nbsp; I try not to think about those times.&nbsp; I refer to them as the "dark ages."<br /><br />That being said, I'm always one to try something new and courtesy of the folks at Calypso Bay, we've got a bunch of these bad boys to taste test.&nbsp; Party at my place.<br /><br /><i>I’m reaching out to you to quickly introduce a new product, Calypso Bay, a sparkling adult beverage that is light, crisp, refreshing and only 99 calories. Since Boston is one of only two markets in the country that has the product, I thought you’d be interested in covering it on The Beantown Bloggery.<br /><br />The sophisticated product boasts the same alcohol by volume as most light beers – 4.1% –but offers a lighter, more refreshing drinking experience (and trust me, you’d be surprised by how great it tastes; it’s definitely unexpected!). Lower in calories than most wines and less sweet than other bottled drinks, Calypso Bay is a tropically-inspired line made from natural fruit flavors and includes two flavors: Ruby Red citrus and Pineapple Mandarin Orange. </i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1ctZebB9NHA/Tou4AbGaO0I/AAAAAAAAFFA/tbkVpwm9_Jo/s1600/IMG951266.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1ctZebB9NHA/Tou4AbGaO0I/AAAAAAAAFFA/tbkVpwm9_Jo/s400/IMG951266.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><br />I'll get a review up as soon as we get a chance to hold an impromptu Calypso Bay party and sample their wares.<br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/calypsobayspritz">here</a>) for their Facebook page.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com=</a></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-3868605487997209165?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-17077088946105542032011-10-04T21:47:00.000-04:002011-10-04T21:47:31.173-04:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WaiJC_yYdd0/Tou22RSFKjI/AAAAAAAAFE8/RtCPNiUqIg8/s1600/55309_SteakhouseComp%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WaiJC_yYdd0/Tou22RSFKjI/AAAAAAAAFE8/RtCPNiUqIg8/s200/55309_SteakhouseComp%25281%2529.jpg" width="180" /></a>I had steak for dinner both Friday AND Saturday night.&nbsp; That could be why I'm not losing any weight...... Regardless, Longhorn Steakhouse just shot me an email to let me know about a promo that they have going on right now.&nbsp; They're also going to send me a gift card that I can give away to one lucky reader to try the Steakhouse Dinner for Two that they told me about.<br /><br /><i>“Steakhouse Dinner for Two” Survey:<br /><br />It’s that time of year; vacations are coming to an end, school is back in full swing and people are getting back to their busy routines. It’s no secret that it’s often because of these busy routines that Americans are spending less time connecting with family and friends. In fact, to launch its “Steakhouse Dinner for Two” promotion, LongHorn Steakhouse conducted a survey uncovering America’s habits when it comes to spending time with loved ones.<br /><br />The survey uncovered these key insights:<br /><br />· 39 percent of consumers say they spend too little time with their loved ones;<br /><br />· 64 percent of consumers say that dining out is a way to spend quality time with their family or friends, and<br /><br />· The majority (40 percent) of consumers say that when they are looking to treat themselves to dinner during a night out, steak is the food they crave most.<br /><br />LongHorn Steakhouse wants to help Americans reclaim their time together! “Steakhouse Dinner for Two,” available now through October 16, offers a high-quality steakhouse meal for just $29.99. When the steak craving hits, this three-course steakhouse meal for two is sure to satisfy; start with two fresh salads, then choose two entrees from seven expertly-grilled options. Round out your meal by sharing one of our appetizers or a dessert.</i><br /><br />So the giveaway will go up as soon as I have the giftcard in hand.&nbsp; In the meantime, because I would end up eating both dinners myself if I went, Bloggery media rep Sara is going to check it out in my stead.&nbsp; Review to come.<br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.longhornsteakhouse.com/">here</a>) for the Longhorn Steakhouse website.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span><span class="reaction-buttons"></span><span class="star-ratings"></span><span class="reaction-buttons"></span><span class="star-ratings"></span><span class="reaction-buttons"></span><span class="star-ratings"></span><span class="reaction-buttons"></span><span class="star-ratings"></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-1707708894610554203?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-39187356509724058022011-10-03T21:43:00.000-04:002011-10-03T21:43:56.946-04:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-triWF9M6apM/Topky0ghedI/AAAAAAAAFE4/eD_W3ee3rNE/s1600/mobile-home.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-triWF9M6apM/Topky0ghedI/AAAAAAAAFE4/eD_W3ee3rNE/s200/mobile-home.jpg" width="200" /></a>Every morning, I shed a single tear as I force myself out of bed and off to work.&nbsp; And all throughout the workday I spend most of my time thinking about one of two things.<br /><br />1.&nbsp; What time will I get to go to bed tonight.<br />2.&nbsp; What am I going to do this weekend.<br /><br />This post addresses question 2.&nbsp; I've been recently craving some seafood.&nbsp; Specifically Maryland blue crabs, but I'll settle for Woodman's of Essex.<br /><br /><i>For foodies of all ages! The food truck phenomenon sweeping the nation comes to the Greater Boston/MetroWest region with a festival featuring trucks from all over New England. With cuisine ranging from southern barbeque to grilled cheese, lobster rolls and clam chowder to cupcakes and coffee to top it off. For a snack, a meal, desserts and even a bit of fashion, you can find it all at The WZLX MONSTER FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL on Sunday, October 9th in the Shoppers World Plaza parking lot. Live music will be performed by local Jazz/Blues troupe “Good Question”.<br /><br />Captain’s Coffee Brewer <br />The Cupcakory <br />The Fashion Truck <br />Go Fish! <br />Grilled Cheese Nation <br />Jake's Sweet Meat BBQ <br />Lobsta Love <br />Mobile Home <br />Spoon Truck<br />Woodman’s of Essex<br /><br />Sunday, October 9th 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM<br />Shoppers World Plaza<br />1 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701<br />Cost: Entrance is FREE. The price of food varies.</i><br /><br />Click (<a href="http://wzlx.radio.com/monster-food-truck-festival/">here</a>) for more info.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span><span class="reaction-buttons"></span><span class="star-ratings"></span><span class="reaction-buttons"></span><span class="star-ratings"></span><span class="reaction-buttons"></span><span class="star-ratings"></span><span class="reaction-buttons"></span><span class="star-ratings"></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span> </span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-3918735650972405802?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-66422474463117813752011-10-02T22:22:00.000-04:002011-10-02T22:22:26.289-04:00This is how i feel every monday ... at 5:30am ... when i hafta wake up and goto work.<br /><br />CURSE YOU, MONDAY!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8GGBhK0IF4g/TokcBoCrN-I/AAAAAAAAFE0/FgMEnGennCE/s1600/ga840402.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="190" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8GGBhK0IF4g/TokcBoCrN-I/AAAAAAAAFE0/FgMEnGennCE/s640/ga840402.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span><span class="reaction-buttons"></span><span class="star-ratings"></span><span class="reaction-buttons"></span><span class="star-ratings"></span><span class="reaction-buttons"></span><span class="star-ratings"></span><span class="reaction-buttons"></span><span class="star-ratings"></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-6642247446311781375?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-65665546439292642212011-09-29T22:04:00.000-04:002011-09-29T22:04:40.283-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bHjlQ9zzMHg/ToUjnyHCiZI/AAAAAAAAFEw/Y9Y1tipL-1s/s1600/screen-capture-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="169" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bHjlQ9zzMHg/ToUjnyHCiZI/AAAAAAAAFEw/Y9Y1tipL-1s/s320/screen-capture-1.png" width="320" /></a></div>You're about to learn WAYYYYY more about pizza than you ever knew.&nbsp; And then immediately go to Posto to check it out.&nbsp; That's my plan. &nbsp; <br /><br /><i>Executive Chef/Owner Joe Cassinelli is excited to announce that Posto in Davis Square has just been certified by the AVPN -- Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, as an “official Neapolitan pizzeria” – the only such restaurant to pass and receive certification in New England, including Boston.<br /><br />This past month, Giulio Adriani, travelled from Naples, Italy to ‘inspect’ Posto Chef Cassinelli’s technique and execution of Neapolitan pizza. After some serious and grueling tests, it was determined that Posto would in fact pass the certification process --the very first in the area!<br /><br />"Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana" ("True Neapolitan Pizza Association"), which was founded in 1984 and only recognizes the Marinara and Margherita verace, has set the very specific rules that must be followed for an authentic Neapolitan pizza.<br /><br />These include that the pizza must be baked in a wood-fired, domed oven at 485°C for no more than 60 to 90 seconds; that the base must be hand-kneaded and must not be rolled with a pin or prepared by any mechanical means (i pizzaioli — the pizza makers — make the pizza by rolling it with their fingers) and that the pizza must not exceed 35 centimetres in diameter or be more than one-third of a centimetre thick at the centre. The association also selects pizzerias all around the world to produce and spread the verace pizza napoletana philosophy and method.&nbsp;</i><br /><br />Congrats to Posto!&nbsp; Save me a slice.<br /><i><br /></i><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span><span class="reaction-buttons"></span><span class="star-ratings"></span><span class="reaction-buttons"></span><span class="star-ratings"></span><span class="reaction-buttons"></span><span class="star-ratings"></span><span class="reaction-buttons"></span><span class="star-ratings"></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-6566554643929264221?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-55127409066515969682011-09-29T21:58:00.000-04:002011-09-29T21:58:34.719-04:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7lS_TIyz63k/ToUiIimCerI/AAAAAAAAFEs/yE4SEHHT2To/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7lS_TIyz63k/ToUiIimCerI/AAAAAAAAFEs/yE4SEHHT2To/s1600/screen-capture.png" /></a>The folks at Filmshift are back again this year for the 2nd Annual Filmshift Festival starting this weekend - 10/1.&nbsp; <br /><br /><i>The 2nd Annual Filmshift Festival, screening at the Somerville Theater takes place this October 1, 2, 8, 9. Somerville Local First, Improv Boston, Mass Movie Mavens, and Cambridge Naturals are local sponsors again and we are featuring a number of local Boston films this year. <br /><br />Filmshift was created to support local/green businesses, the art of film, and our local charity, Christopher's Haven, an organization that provides housing for families of children receiving cancer treatment in the Boston area.<br /><br />Some of the films include “Marwencol” an award-winning documentary about a man who creates his own imaginary world to cope with a brutal beating, “Burden,” a special effects-heavy sci-fi short that features the voice of “The Transformer’s” Optimus Prime, and “Orbiting Texas,” an intimate look at the seminal 90's Boston band, Orbit, by a former WFNX DJ Mike Giosha. Other local films this year include a film about the Somerville Road Runners and the award-winning "Baystate Blues."</i><br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.filmshift.org/films/">here</a>) for more info.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span><span class="reaction-buttons"></span><span class="star-ratings"></span><span class="reaction-buttons"></span><span class="star-ratings"></span><span class="reaction-buttons"></span><span class="star-ratings"></span><span class="reaction-buttons"></span><span class="star-ratings"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-5512740906651596968?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-71840308234567916472011-09-28T20:40:00.000-04:002011-09-28T20:40:55.232-04:00Just got this in the mail today: &nbsp; <br /><br /><i>Hey There Beantown Bloggery -</i><br /><i><br />We wanted to let you know that you have been nominated for a 2011 Nightlife Awards for BEST NIGHTLIFE SCENE WRITER/BLOGGER. &nbsp;You can vote - and have your fans vote - at <a href="http://www.nightlifeawards.com/" target="_blank">http://www.nightlifeawards.com</a></i><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">VOTE FOR ME!&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span class="reaction-buttons"></span><span class="star-ratings"></span><span class="reaction-buttons"></span><span class="star-ratings"></span></span><span class="reaction-buttons"></span><span class="star-ratings"></span></span></span><span class="reaction-buttons"></span><span class="star-ratings"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-7184030823456791647?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-65888196964324869082011-09-28T20:35:00.000-04:002011-09-28T20:35:44.687-04:00So I'm going through a bit of a dry spell ...... musically.&nbsp; I can't remember the last time I've been to a concert.&nbsp; I think it may have been Kings of Leon a really longgggggg time ago.&nbsp; How sad.&nbsp;<br /><br />I just received word that Ellis Ashbrook (a once local band) is going to be in town this Friday.&nbsp; I hadn't heard of them before, but I checked out their website and youtube vids.&nbsp; Pretty cool sound.&nbsp; A lil rock, a lil loungey - and I like the singer's voice.&nbsp; Check it out.&nbsp; <br /><br /><i>Ellis Ashbrook. The exploratory rock band will be performing at Church (69 Kilmarnock St, Boston) this Friday, September 30th. The band actually got its start in the Boston area before relocating to Brooklyn, NY, so this show is a bit of a homecoming for them. </i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><center><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/SN6r8s9g1Zk" width="420"></iframe></center></div><center><br /></center><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span></span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span></span><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-6588819696432486908?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-41340679482588672562011-09-26T21:49:00.000-04:002011-09-26T21:49:34.169-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/01004735D3EAB6DA" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="350" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YWZcfoKpqpo/ToErTv8vopI/AAAAAAAAFEo/ZkIsLoZbCII/s640/screen-capture.png" width="600" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span></span><span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-4134067948258867256?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-58050453766833502252011-09-25T22:18:00.000-04:002011-09-25T22:18:35.548-04:00I don't eat a whole lot of desserts, but there are a few things I have weaknesses for.&nbsp;&nbsp; For instance, I eat chocolate covered pretzels like it's my job.&nbsp; And then there's bread pudding ...&nbsp; MMMmmMMMM bread pudding.&nbsp; I was relieved when Bloggery media rep Sara graciously agreed to go to the Dessert Showcase (<a href="http://www.beantownbloggery.com/2011/08/new-england-dessert-showcase-917.html">here</a>), cover the event, and save me from a bout of early onset type II diabetes.<br /><br /><i>Being a self-proclaimed chocoholic, I was so excited to attend the New England Dessert Showcase put on by the Anthem Group. Although I didn’t happen to see the world’s biggest Boston Cream Pie, I was quite impressed by the over-ten-foot-long cannoli being displayed in the center of the event room.<br /><br />Some of the most unusual desserts featured at the showcase ended up being my favorites, such as the<br />colorful Singaporean pastries from Kueh. Their desserts highlighted numerous textures and flavors, and I particularly enjoyed the sticky rice cake with coconut. Another favorite were the hand-made superfood bars from BudiBar. Made with almonds, Chia seeds, dark chocolate, coconut, and more, these bars were a delicious and filling snack that were both sweet and healthy. Lastly, I especially savored the traditional warm chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream, chocolate drizzle, and heath bar bits from the Chart House – trés delish!</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1cze5v-2K1Y/Tn_ga0Nc_hI/AAAAAAAAFEQ/fRyYU4JqqNg/s1600/photo%25284%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1cze5v-2K1Y/Tn_ga0Nc_hI/AAAAAAAAFEQ/fRyYU4JqqNg/s640/photo%25284%2529.JPG" width="476" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HOMg1mipSrM/Tn_gfmVSyxI/AAAAAAAAFEk/eVhV-bvc4hs/s1600/photo%25289%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HOMg1mipSrM/Tn_gfmVSyxI/AAAAAAAAFEk/eVhV-bvc4hs/s400/photo%25289%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ENaeEuk0qp4/Tn_gaOIGBII/AAAAAAAAFEM/22PAUB_FQII/s1600/photo%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D_v9jzZLHio/Tn_gdozeXBI/AAAAAAAAFEY/eSYdaqVilbA/s1600/photo%25286%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D_v9jzZLHio/Tn_gdozeXBI/AAAAAAAAFEY/eSYdaqVilbA/s400/photo%25286%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m9jcr_zo5Dw/Tn_geFNR4PI/AAAAAAAAFEc/rLpYegQXpYQ/s1600/photo%25287%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m9jcr_zo5Dw/Tn_geFNR4PI/AAAAAAAAFEc/rLpYegQXpYQ/s640/photo%25287%2529.JPG" width="476" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span></span> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span> <span class="star-ratings"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-5805045376683350225?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-61329657201068114552011-09-25T22:04:00.000-04:002011-09-25T22:04:05.337-04:00Good thing they added a 2nd show.&nbsp; I'm pretty sure could fill up TD Garden, let alone the Wang.&nbsp; Tickets for the 2nd newly added show go on sale 9/26 at 10am.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rUB4aYZAkjI/Tn_dKZftcPI/AAAAAAAAFEI/JpnOZfFYMVQ/s1600/screen-capture-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="340" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rUB4aYZAkjI/Tn_dKZftcPI/AAAAAAAAFEI/JpnOZfFYMVQ/s640/screen-capture-1.png" width="600" /></a></div><br />Click (<a href="http://www.citicenter.org/show/1097/">here</a>) to get tickets.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-6132965720106811455?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-64977582377838143802011-09-22T21:33:00.000-04:002011-09-22T21:33:29.907-04:00Sorry!&nbsp;<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-6497758237783814380?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-22759447250520004592011-09-20T21:01:00.000-04:002011-09-20T21:01:10.677-04:00Those who know me, know that I am a big fan of Kiehl's.&nbsp; Therefore, everyone enjoy!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mFaQBdxksKI/Tnk3JWeuLwI/AAAAAAAAFEE/r_9cH85J5tc/s1600/KHL_SEPT+2011+FF.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mFaQBdxksKI/Tnk3JWeuLwI/AAAAAAAAFEE/r_9cH85J5tc/s640/KHL_SEPT+2011+FF.JPG" width="430" /></a></div><br />You should probably click on the image to blow it up to it's original size before you print it.<br /><br /><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span><span><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span><span><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span> </span></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-2275944725052000459?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-7283586911221801842011-09-20T20:55:00.000-04:002011-09-20T20:55:53.702-04:00Anyone else swing by the Dancing Under the Stars event a couple weeks ago (<a href="http://www.beantownbloggery.com/2011/09/dancing-under-stars-at-seaport-tonight.html">here</a>)?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zTiLGz_a-gk/Tnkx_XGVN1I/AAAAAAAAFEA/Pq-4yIulUy0/s1600/Dancing+Under+the+Starts+at+Seaport+Boston-Week+I-September+2011+021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zTiLGz_a-gk/Tnkx_XGVN1I/AAAAAAAAFEA/Pq-4yIulUy0/s640/Dancing+Under+the+Starts+at+Seaport+Boston-Week+I-September+2011+021.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><br />If not you've got two more chances (<a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/199180">here</a>).<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span><span><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span><span><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-728358691122180184?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-32862443504985805722011-09-19T20:44:00.000-04:002011-09-19T20:44:19.381-04:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AXrff3w99p8/TnfhxDg8u1I/AAAAAAAAFD4/gFXRZGtlZcc/s1600/icecream.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AXrff3w99p8/TnfhxDg8u1I/AAAAAAAAFD4/gFXRZGtlZcc/s200/icecream.jpg" width="200" /></a>I've heard good things about olive oil ice cream.&nbsp; So I'm definitely interested in trying this.&nbsp; Hop to it, you've only got 10 days. &nbsp; <br /><br /><i>You scream... I scream... we all scream… for olive oil?<br /><br />We know your readers depend on you for the insider scoop on all things epicurean in the Boston area. So we’d like to let you in on a little secret (for sharing, of course!). For the next 10 days, only in Boston, your readers can experience gourmet ice cream made with the finest extra virgin olive oil!<br /><br />California Olive Ranch, producers of premium, delicious extra virgin olive oil, is partnering with Emack and Bolio's, the ice cream shop for the ice cream connoisseur, to bring Boston an exclusive, limited time only flavor: EVOO, California Olive Ranch Miller’s Blend! <br /><br />This unexpected extra virgin olive oil-flavored ice cream is only available Tuesday, September 20 through Friday, September 30 at the following Emack and Bolio's Boston-area locations:<br /><br />o 290 Newbury Street, Boston, MA<br />o 100 City Square, Charlestown, MA<br />o Porter Square Shopping Center, Cambridge, MA<br /><br />Some tasting notes: the delicious California Olive Ranch Miller’s Blend EVOO has a fruity beginning that is balanced with a warm lingering spice. Combined with the cool sensation of ice cream, it is the perfect fall treat!<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /><br /></span></i><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span> </span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-3286244350498580572?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-58573047936917743852011-09-18T21:05:00.000-04:002011-09-18T21:05:30.983-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P1X6o2-va2Q/TnaU54LqXcI/AAAAAAAAFD0/8xbEhDXDVwc/s1600/Sugar+Babies+Band.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P1X6o2-va2Q/TnaU54LqXcI/AAAAAAAAFD0/8xbEhDXDVwc/s200/Sugar+Babies+Band.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>WHAT: "So Good: The Boston Song" Music Festival<br />LOCATION: Faneuil Hall Marketplace, (West End Promendade), Boston<br />DATE: Thursday, Sept. 22 from 5PM-10PM (Rain Date: Sunday, October 2nd, 1PM-7PM)<br /><br />"So Good: The Boston Song" performed multiple times beginning at 5:30pm.<br />A variety of other performances throughout the evening.<br /><br />5-5:10 announcement/dedications<br />5:10-5:30 Doug Trasher<br />5:35-5:50 Shea Rose<br />6:00-6:25 Alicia Lemke<br />6:30-7:30 Sugarbabies Set 1<br />7:35-8:00 Me vs. Gravity<br />8:05-10:00 Sugarbabies Set 2<br /><br />"So Good: The Boston Song" represents the courage to think outside the box, innovate, and represents something one believes in. "We took this project on as an experiment to see if we could apply a certain songwriting system to a new objective - essentially writing a jingle for a city. Boston has been the most influential city on both of our lives, so it felt good to write about - this is home now. We hoped to write a song that everybody in Boston could identify with and appreciate, no matter what age, ethnicity, or social status. Bottom line is, it's just a fun, feel-good, song about an amazing city, that we hope everyone will enjoy!" Eytan Nicholson &amp; Vincent Sneed<br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com/?q=node/514">here</a>) for more festival info.<br /><br />Click (<a href="http://sogoodsong.com/">here</a>) to download the Boston Song.<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><br /></span></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-5857304793691774385?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-69617539854446427922011-09-14T21:48:00.000-04:002011-09-14T21:48:33.965-04:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oHoAWlteIqk/TnFZVJK4_qI/AAAAAAAAFDw/drHfWyYspHM/s1600/hm-footer-story.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oHoAWlteIqk/TnFZVJK4_qI/AAAAAAAAFDw/drHfWyYspHM/s1600/hm-footer-story.png" /></a>Every year the folks over at Life is Good put on an awesome festival.&nbsp; This year it happens to be out in the 'burbs, which makes it a little harder to get to, but thank goodness for Zipcar.<br /><br /><i>Life is good® is excited to announce that musicians from the Boston Pops have signed on to play at the 2011 Life is good Festival. World-class musicians from the Pops’ string and brass sections led by guest conductor Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) will join Brandi Carlile and The Levon Helm Band for portions of their individual sets on Sunday, September 25, 2011.<br /><br />Set to take place September 24-25 at Prowse Farm in Canton, MA, a suburb of Boston, the two-day music and fundraising festival is hosted by Life is good®, a Boston-based company that spreads the power of optimism through its colorful collection of apparel and accessories and through its social mission to help kids overcome life-threatening challenges. <br /><br />Adult single-day tickets are $65, and $120 two-day tickets are also available. Tickets for children ages 2-12 are available for $20 for a single day ticket and $35 for a two-day ticket. Children under 2 are admitted free of charge. Prowse Farm is fully accessible via public transportation, with all-day shuttles to and from the nearby Rte. 128/University Avenue train station. A large number of free parking spots are also available.&nbsp;</i><br /><br />I was walking to work today listening to one of my favorite classical cds (Yo Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone) and I realized that it's been too long since I've heard the Pops.&nbsp;<br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.lifeisgood.com/">here</a>) to get tickets.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-6961753985444642792?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-61713544070381825712011-09-13T21:53:00.000-04:002011-09-13T21:53:24.969-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xF0_AY6xgd8/TnAIo_mfUrI/AAAAAAAAFDs/gd9TGeUEIkc/s1600/FordFocus2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xF0_AY6xgd8/TnAIo_mfUrI/AAAAAAAAFDs/gd9TGeUEIkc/s200/FordFocus2012.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>I went out of town this weekend and had to rent a car.&nbsp; I have to admit.&nbsp; I kinda miss driving.&nbsp; But I don't miss the car payments, insurance, and ridiculous price of monthly parking downtown.&nbsp; Speaking of cars, the folks over at the Fordcast Tour are coming to Boston for the upcoming MixFest event and South Boston Street Festival, both taking place this Saturday (9/17. &nbsp; <br /><br /><i>If you are unfamiliar with the Fordcast Tour, it is an awesome summer-long tour created to celebrate the launch of the new 2012 Ford Focus. The Fordcast team has been making stops all across the northeast at music, sports and food festivals and they only have two weeks of the tour left.<br /><br />At the MixFest event, the Ford Fotobooth will available for you to strike a pose in! We should also mention that there will be 2012 Ford Focus vehicles on-site for attendees to check out in person. This vehicle has everything someone would want in a car – MyFord Touch capabilities that include voice commands and a rear-view camera, heated seats for those cold winter nights and best of all; it gets 40 miles per gallon!</i><br /><br />Ok, so 40 miles a gallon sounds pretty impressive ... considering my old Yukon Denali got me about 13 in the city.&nbsp; When I took it out on road trips I could actually see the gas needle physically moving towards 'Empty.'&nbsp; It was horrifying.<br /><br />Click (<a href="https://www.fordcast.com/">here</a>) fore more info on the Summer Fordcast Tour.<br /><br />PS.&nbsp; They're also running a contest for a $5000 dream vacation.&nbsp; Given, the precedent that has now been set for Bloggery readers winning contests on other sites.&nbsp; I would say that you should enter, win, and then take me with you.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-6171354407038182571?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-73211961304360502032011-09-13T21:43:00.000-04:002011-09-13T21:43:41.458-04:00Too late in the game to still be using Charlie Sheen catch phrases?&nbsp;<br /><br />Well, I just wanted to give a shout out to Bloggery Reader Daniel L.&nbsp; I was just notified that he ended up winning the Tickets for Charity Red Sox giveaway I posted about a few days ago (<a href="http://www.beantownbloggery.com/2011/09/contest-tfc-red-sox-tix-giveaway.html">here</a>).&nbsp; Just another reason why you should read the Beantown Bloggery.<br /><br />Congrats to Daniel.&nbsp; Thanks for reading!&nbsp; And enjoy the game!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aiH0EzfUU0g/TnAGh8SsAjI/AAAAAAAAFDo/_-01MSQ3crI/s1600/winning-tshirt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aiH0EzfUU0g/TnAGh8SsAjI/AAAAAAAAFDo/_-01MSQ3crI/s400/winning-tshirt.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <span class="reaction-buttons"> </span><span class="star-ratings"> </span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-7321196130436050203?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-64664856620658648802011-09-12T22:10:00.000-04:002011-09-12T22:10:37.331-04:00It's really sad.&nbsp; I never cook anymore.&nbsp; But that doesn't stop me from collecting cookbooks.&nbsp; I have all of Thomas Keller's books, the Joy of Cooking, and numerous other cocktail party, ethnic, etc cook books.&nbsp; Might be time to add one more to the mix.&nbsp; <br /><br /><i>You are invited to meet Debra Samuels at KitchenWares on Saturday, September 17th from 1:00 to 3:00pm!</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nnoc7YgOpzU/Tm67GCpEmeI/AAAAAAAAFDk/3kh-CXMJ4Dw/s1600/My+Japanese+Table_Book+Jacket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nnoc7YgOpzU/Tm67GCpEmeI/AAAAAAAAFDk/3kh-CXMJ4Dw/s320/My+Japanese+Table_Book+Jacket.jpg" width="278" /></a></div><i><br /></i><br /><i>We are pleased to host at KitchenWares local MA cookbook author, Debra Samuels on Sat., September 17th from 1:00 to 3:00pm for a book signing and cooking demo for her new cookbook, My Japanese Table. She will be making sushi two ways plus a surprise dish...she would cook up a storm if time and space permitted but we are limited in this capacity!</i><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span> </span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-6466485662065864880?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-85578890698017947072011-09-12T21:54:00.000-04:002011-09-12T21:54:52.693-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://stuffboston.com/supplements/2011/rsvp/?event=dDFoN0Iyc29uLXFvVUJJRVozTjNueWc6MQ" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-myMnkUUBZno/Tm63XblVijI/AAAAAAAAFDg/M_zL6m4LKzg/s640/Yearoftheparty.jpg" width="451" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t37WvR3aPtM/Tm63OpmtSyI/AAAAAAAAFDc/SSm9lLJp3lc/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-8557889069801794707?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-57348067473393925522011-09-11T21:36:00.000-04:002011-09-11T21:36:59.835-04:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lzLpCBYI0cE/Tm1iDjOtAAI/AAAAAAAAFDU/WY7ZoBsAfWI/s1600/fenway_pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="140" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lzLpCBYI0cE/Tm1iDjOtAAI/AAAAAAAAFDU/WY7ZoBsAfWI/s200/fenway_pic.jpg" width="200" /></a>The folks over at Tickets-For-Charity.com are giving away a pair of Red Sox tickets to the game this week against Tampa Bay on 9/15.&nbsp; Contest ends Monday night, so get cracking.&nbsp; <br /><br /><i>Watch the Boston&nbsp;Red Sox from premium seats as they take on the Tampa Bay Rays this September 15th, 2011 - and be wined and dined by two of TFC sport's team staffers!<br /><br />Just <a href="mailto:VIPService@ticketsforcharity.com?subject=Enter%20me%20in%20the%20Red%20Sox%20v.%20Tampa%20Bay%20Rays%20ticket%20giveaway%21&amp;body=Blogger%20I%20follow:%0A%0AWinner%20will%20be%20chosen%20September%2013%20and%20notified%20via%20email.%20Good%20luck%21%0A%0ANote:%20All%20entrants%20will%20also%20be%20added%20to%20the%20Tickets-for-Charity%20email%20list%20for%20exclusive%20updates%20on%20games%20and%20concerts%21" style="color: blue;">click here</a> to submit your email address and enter for a chance to win two seats at a Right Field Roof Deck table.&nbsp;<b> Be sure to include the name of the blogger you follow with your email entry!</b> Entries will be accepted until Midnight on Monday, September 12 and the winner will be notified on Tuesday, September 13.</i><br /><br />PS.&nbsp; Sorry for the late notice, but I now officially get more emails a day than I can read, so I have a backlog that is just steadily growing.&nbsp; It's gettin out of control.<br /><br />Click (<a href="http://ticketsforcharityllc.hqcampaign.com/ps/red-sox-september-2011-blogger-promotion">here</a>) for a link to the contest <br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-5734806747339392552?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-18330558381574695442011-09-09T01:08:00.000-04:002011-09-09T01:08:46.318-04:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r6YjRDkgcQw/Tmme1SZbmiI/AAAAAAAAFDQ/JFpVvckZNLw/s1600/danceevent1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="134" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r6YjRDkgcQw/Tmme1SZbmiI/AAAAAAAAFDQ/JFpVvckZNLw/s200/danceevent1.jpg" width="200" /></a>WHAT: Beginning September 9th, the Seaport Boston Hotel &amp; Seaport World Trade Center will begin hosting ‘Dancing Under the Stars at Seaport’ on Friday evenings. This event is for anyone who loves to dance or wants to learn! Come ballroom and Latin dance under the stars on the bridge connecting the Seaport Boston Hotel and the Seaport World Trade Center, surrounded by spectacular views of downtown Boston, the Seaport District and Boston Harbor! <br /><br />Seaport will be partnering with Ballroom Dance New England (www.ballroomdance.net), operated by some of the world’s best ballroom and Latin dancers. Ballroom Dance New England will offer a half an hour class from 7:30-8:00 PM, and will be available for tips throughout the evening. Dance hosts will also be available for those without partners. Tasty treats and beverages created by Seaport’s culinary team will be available to sustain the dancers.<br /><br />Well-known ballroom and Latin DJ’s K&amp;S Music will be spinning tunes. Their musical selections will show that ballroom and Latin dance can be done with traditional music but you can also Tango to Rihanna, Cha Cha to JLo and do an unforgettable Samba to the Black Eyed Peas!<br /><br />WHO: Dance lovers of all ages<br /><br />WHERE: On the upper level between the Seaport Boston Hotel and Seaport World Trade Center<br /><br />One Seaport Lane, Boston<br /><br />WHEN: Beginning Friday, September 9, 2011, 7-10pm<br /><br />TICKETS: $25 per person; includes parking in the Seaport Hotel Garage, food and non-alcoholic beverages; cash bar available.<br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/195708">here</a>) to get tickets.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-1833055838157469544?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443056582484561574.post-31980656984689503002011-09-06T22:27:00.001-04:002011-09-06T22:28:11.212-04:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4VGC6glxdfM/TmbWaP4cfvI/AAAAAAAAFDM/zBN-b2R_hFE/s1600/screen-capture.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4VGC6glxdfM/TmbWaP4cfvI/AAAAAAAAFDM/zBN-b2R_hFE/s200/screen-capture.png" width="148" /></a>After I received this email, I went on wikipedia to look up the West End. I have to admit, I didn't know much about that area and now that I've read about it, it strikes me as a locale that I don't really frequent very often. Therefore, of course, I'm intrigued to see Evelyn Berde's new exhibit at The West End Museum.<br /><br /><i>On September 1st, the West End Museum will premier a new art show featuring works of Boston artist Evelyn Berde. "Leaving the River" is a multimedia art installation which explores the impact the government-ordered condemnation and destruction of Boston's thriving West End neighborhood in the late 1950's and early 1960's had on its residents, including Berde's family, and, ultimately on the artist's life and artistic development. <br /></i><br /><br />Leaving The River<br />An Installation of Art<br />About Loss and Healing<br />by Evelyn Berde<br /><br />September 1st – October 8th, 2011<br />Opening Reception: Thursday, September 8th<br />6:30 pm - 9:30 pm<br /><br />The West End Museum<br />150 Staniford Street<br />Boston, MA 02114<br />617.723.2125<br /><br />Click (<a href="http://www.thewestendmuseum.org/">here</a>) for more info <br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share? <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Email me at<span style="color: #cccccc;">&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beantownblog@gmail.com" style="background-color: transparent; color: #df1000; text-decoration: none;">beantownblog@gmail.com</a></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7443056582484561574-3198065698468950300?l=www.beantownbloggery.com' alt='' /></div>Beantown Bloggeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04813218028299370371noreply@blogger.com0