Summer School is in Session at Sibling Rivalry
Eager to share some of his culinary wisdom, chef David Kinkead continues his cooking demonstration series, Show & Taste Tuesdays throughout the summer at Sibling Rivalry. Each week starting at 7:00pm, Kinkead and his crew will be sharing some of their professional tricks while executing a three-course meal. For $50 a head, guests will get dinner and all sorts of invaluable kitchen know how. Call Sibling Rivalry at 617.338.5338 to secure your front row seat.
Tuesday, July 1st - Italy
Tuesday, July 8th - France
Tuesday, July 15th - New England
Tuesday, July 22nd - Asia
Tuesday, July 29th - Italy
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Bubbles & Oysters at OM
If it’s Tuesday, it must be time for Bubbles & Oysters at OM Restaurant | Lounge. The Harvard Square eatery invites oyster lovers and champagne enthusiasts to grab a seat in the lounge or on the patio (weather permitting, of course) from 5:00-7:00pm on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer for Duxbury oysters paired with Moet et Chandon. If you’re flying solo and looking for an early evening pick me up, opt for the by-the-glass options – Moet et Chandon NV or Moet et Chandon Nectar Rosé paired with a half dozen oysters for $20 or $25, respectively. If you’d like something a little more substantial or something to share, order by the bottle and they’ll pair the Moet et Chandon NV or the Moet et Chandon Nectar Rosé with a dozen of the beloved bivalves for $100 or $125, respectively. Call OM at 617.576.2800 for more information or to reserve your spot.
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Wednesday, July 2
Upcoming Wine Wednesdays at Sel de la Terre
As summer heats up, the team at Sel de la Terre’s State Street location explores some burgundies, some barbeque-friendly wines and some bottles to beat the heat, at Wine Wednesday. The weekly agenda includes a four-course tasting menu of chef Geoff Gardner’s rustic French fare and accompanying wines inspired by changing seasons, wine regions or varietals. Wine Directors Erik Johnson and Michael Meagher will be on hand to help guests polish their wine knowledge and pairing skills. Wine Wednesdays start at 7:00pm and cost $45 per person. Take a peek at the upcoming schedule which is listed below and reserve your spot by calling Sel de la Terre at 617.720.1300.
Wednesday, July 2nd - Wines of the USA
Wednesday, July 9th - Burgundy
Wednesday, July 16th - Backyard BBQ
Wednesday, July 23rd - Summertime Sippers
Wednesday, July 30th - Roamin' 'Round the Rhone
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Fourth of July Festivities
For this year’s 4th of July, there’s no need to be elbow to elbow on the Esplanade – local restaurants offer some unique vantage points from which to enjoy the festivities and menus that you’d never be able to fit into your cooler.
Azure
There are only a few seats left Azure’s annual Fourth of July bash. Get a move on and book your table for a three-course dinner from chef Robert Fathman followed by a rooftop reception complete with wine, beer, Kettle One cocktails and a bird's eye view of the fireworks. Dinner costs $125 per person. Call 617.933.4800 to snag one of the last few seats.
Chillingsworth
Chef Nitzi Rabin will be serving an all American menu for Fourth of July diners at Chillingsworth in Brewster. To accommodate guests who are headed to the fireworks in Orleans (or further afoot), the four-course menu, which can be paired with an all American wine flight, is available at an early seating at 6:00pm – the regular menu will be available after 7:00pm. The price is still to be determined but reservations are definitely recommended. Call Chillingsworth at 617.896.3640.
dante
Enjoy the July 4th festivities from the riverside patio at dante. Chef Dante de Magistris and his team will be paying tribute to the Stars and Stripes with a celebratory cocktail reception starting at 6:00pm, followed by a six-course, sit-down dinner starting at 7:30pm. Dinner costs $140 per person, not including tax, gratuity or beverages. Since there’s only one seating for dinner, space is limited. If you can't make it in for dinner, you can still enjoy cocktails at the patio bar (weather permitting) for a $20 cover. Guests are welcome anytime after 7:30 PM, space is limited. Call dante at 617.497.4200 for reservations.
Top of the Hub
The Top of the Hub hosts an Independence Day extravaganza from fifty-two floors up. Celebrate in style with a six-course menu from chef Marc Porcaro followed by a sky high view of the fireworks. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails start at 7:00pm and dinner, to the simulcast sounds of the Boston Pops, follows at 8:00pm. For the grand finale, around 10:30pm or so, fireworks like you’ve never seen them – from above. Reservations are required, as is pre-payment of the evening’s $200 per person price tag. Call 617.536.1775.
Tremont 647
Chef-owner Andy Husbands pays tribute to the red white and blue with a Fourth of July Picnic Menu at Tremont 647. Drop by on your way to your fireworks-watching perch to enjoy the three-course prix fixe menu – it’s got all the usual backyard barbecue suspects as well some Tremont 647 classics. Snag a table on the patio, or if you’re anxious to get an unobstructed view you can bring a taste of Tremont 647 on the road with you – they’ll be offering takeout all night. The Picnic Menu costs $25 per person (unless you’re opting for Burger Daddy as your entrée and then it’s only $20) and is also available a la carte. Call Tremont 647 at 617.266.4600 for reservations or more information.
UpStairs on the Square
Book a table in the Monday Club Bar at UpStairs on the Square for the Fourth of July. Chef Steven Brand will be serving an a la carte menu full of summery, fresh-off-the grill specials (like his famous barbecued ribs) and the one and only Sparkletini, a special concoction from the bar. Call UpStairs at 617.864.1933.
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Sunday, July 6
Summer BBQ Sunday Suppers at The Met Club
In the spirit of summer’s best culinary tradition, chef Todd Winer fires up the grill for his Summer Barbecue themed Sunday Suppers at The Metropolitan Club. Available from 5:00-10:00pm every Sunday night during June and July, the three-course family-style menu has all the ‘cue you need – ribs, brisket, burnt ends, zesty buffalo shrimp, hush puppies and other classic summertime favorites. The Sunday Supper menu costs $30 per person (kid-friendly portions, priced at $20 per young ‘un, are available for diners 12 and under) and can be paired with accompanying wine specials. Call the Metropolitan Club at 617.731.0600 for reservations or more information.
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Sel de la Terre's Sourdough Sundays
Showing off their skills with bread baking, the team at Sel de la Terre Natick launches Sourdough Sundays, a seasonal a la carte menu showcasing their award-winning breads. The weekly changing menu, available in addition to the traditional menu on Sunday nights from 4:00-10:00pm, will highlight sourdough in offerings like panzanella salad made with crusty sourdough, ripe tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, cucumber, red onion, capers, and basil; or oven roasted free range chicken with andouille, sage and country sourdough stuffing. Reserve your table – at the Natick location only – by calling 508.650.1800.
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Sunday Market Menu at Beacon Hill Bistro
Summer is in full swing, which means farmers markets all over town flush with local produce – chef Jason Bond makes the most of farm fresh goodness on the Beacon Hill Bistro’s Sunday Evening Market Menu. The three-course prix fixe, priced at $40 per person, will feature primarily vegetarian courses with the occasional egg or fish element thrown in for good measure (and a little protein). The menu is expected to change on a weekly basis depending on what’s available but you might expect courses like baby carrots glazed with walnuts, pain d'epice and light amber maple syrup; or braised fresh artichokes with green garlic, fava leaves, la ratte potato puree, and sevruga caviar. To enjoy the Market Menu at Beacon Hill Bistro on any Sunday night through the end of the summer, call 617.723.7575 and reserve a table.
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Rocca's Upcoming Sunday Supper Schedule
Already a favorite among South Enders, Rocca adds to their allure with their super-affordable Sunday Supper prix fixe. Available from 5:00-9:00pm, the menus, which change on a weekly basis, feature two courses and a sweet end-of-the-meal treat for just $22 per person. Check the upcoming schedule below, then scoot over to Harrison Avenue to enjoy chef Tom Fosnot's Ligurian specialties. Call Rocca at 617.451.5151 for reservations or more information - snag a table on the patio and you've got a perfect - and economical - cap to a summer weekend.
Sunday, July 6th - Crispy sweet and sour calamari with grilled corn and pickled cherry peppers; and handmade potato gnocchi with crab, fennel and green garlic.
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Monday, July 7
L'Espalier's Wine Monday Summer Schedule
With the move to Boylston Street fast approaching, you only have until the end of the summer to reserve a spot at L'Espalier’s Wine Mondays. The relaxed Monday night wine dinners give sommelier Erik Johnson a chance to have a little fun pairing wines with a four-course menu from chefs Frank McClelland and James Hackney. Wine Mondays start promptly at 7:00pm and cost $60 per person – one of the best deals around. Reservations are required, so call 617.262.3023 to save your spot at any of these last Gloucester Street gatherings.
Monday, July 7th - California
Monday, July 14th - Alsace
Monday, July 21st - Summer Sippers
Monday, July 28th - Southern France
Monday, August 4th - Rosé Colored Glasses
Monday, August 11th - Loire Valley
Monday, August 18th - Pacific Northwest
Monday, August 25th - Groovy Grapes
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Tuesday, July 8
Summer School is in Session at Sibling Rivalry
Eager to share some of his culinary wisdom, chef David Kinkead continues his cooking demonstration series, Show & Taste Tuesdays throughout the summer at Sibling Rivalry. Each week starting at 7:00pm, Kinkead and his crew will be sharing some of their professional tricks while executing a three-course meal. For $50 a head, guests will get dinner and all sorts of invaluable kitchen know how. Call Sibling Rivalry at 617.338.5338 to secure your front row seat.
Tuesday, July 8th - France
Tuesday, July 15th - New England
Tuesday, July 22nd - Asia
Tuesday, July 29th - Italy
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At Rialto All the Restaurant's a Stage
Award-wining Cambridge-based chef Jody Adams combines the culinary and performing arts for three unique evenings of entertainment at Rialto. On Tuesdays, July 8th, 22nd and 29th, Adams teams up with Amy Spencer and Richard Colton’s nationally acclaimed Summer Stages Dance to host David Parker & The Bang Group as they perform Parker’s Show Down, an all dance interpretation of Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun. Starting around 7:00pm, guests will sit down to a three course menu of Adams’ regional Italian cooking. As dessert comes out, the dancers take the stage – or in this case, the dining room floor. Tickets cost $150 each, not including tax or gratuity. Call Rialto at 617.661.5050 to reserve a pair.
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Wednesday, July 9
Upcoming Wine Wednesdays at Sel de la Terre
As summer heats up, the team at Sel de la Terre’s State Street location explores some burgundies, some barbeque-friendly wines and some bottles to beat the heat, at Wine Wednesday. The weekly agenda includes a four-course tasting menu of chef Geoff Gardner’s rustic French fare and accompanying wines inspired by changing seasons, wine regions or varietals. Wine Directors Erik Johnson and Michael Meagher will be on hand to help guests polish their wine knowledge and pairing skills. Wine Wednesdays start at 7:00pm and cost $45 per person. Take a peek at the upcoming schedule which is listed below and reserve your spot by calling Sel de la Terre at 617.720.1300.
Wednesday, July 9th - Burgundy
Wednesday, July 16th - Backyard BBQ
Wednesday, July 23rd - Summertime Sippers
Wednesday, July 30th - Roamin' 'Round the Rhone
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Seasonal Sips: Thursday Tastings at Meritage
Wine lovers, clear your Thursday night schedule this summer – that’s when Meritage at the Boston Harbor Hotel will be hosting Seasonal Sips, their weekly wine tasting series. The team at Meritage, where the menu is built around the wine, will be plucking bottles from their 12,000-deep collection for guests to sample alongside some small plates from chef Daniel Bruce. Consult the schedule listed below and plan accordingly. The tastings, which runs from 5:30-7:00pm, costs $25 per person. Call Meritage at 617.439.3995 for more information or to reserve your spot.
Thursday, July 10th - Iberian Peninsula
Thursday, July 17th - The Key to Burgundy
Thursday, July 24th - California Dreamin'
Thursday, July 31st - BBQ Wines
Thursday, August 7th - Pacific Northwest
Thursday, August 14th - Cruisin' the Coast
Thursday, August 21st - Mediterranean Islands
Thursday, August 28th - South Africa
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OM's Dinner in the Garden Series
Newly appointed chef Youssef Boujana introduces himself to the neighborhood and loyal OM enthusiasts with the first installment of his Dinner in the Garden Series. Teaming up with Ten Cane Rum on Thursday, July 10th, Boujana will be pairing a three-course menu with herb-infused mojitos. Rum lovers, reserve your seat on the garden patio to sip mojitos in shades of aloe and mango, lychee, and strawberry and coconut as paired with evening’s summery menu. Dinner starts at 7:00pm, and costs $50 per person. Call OM at 617.576.2800 for reservations, and be sure to keep an eye out for more information about upcoming dinners in the garden.
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First Fridays Go Al Fresco for the Summer
The Museum of Fine Arts’ First Fridays make the move from monthly to weekly and indoor to outdoor becoming Summer Fridays for the season. Socialize under the stars – with old friends or new acquaintances – over a glass of wine or a cocktail in the Calderwood Courtyard from 5:30-9:30pm. With a tapas-style menu from Bravo Executive Chef Jacqueline Kelly, a fully stocked cash bar and a whole summer’s worth of musical entertainment lined up, Summer Fridays are the perfect spot to start your weekend. Admission is free with Museum admission, so check the schedule below to see what’s on the musical agenda and head down Huntington Avenue for a little end-of-the-workweek fun.
Friday, July 11th - DJ Deja
Friday, July 18th - Andromeda 4
Friday, July 25th - Grupo Fantasia
Friday, August 1st - David Eure Cuban Ensemble
Friday, August 8th - Grupo Fantasia
Friday, August 15th - Hip Pocket Orchestra
Friday, August 22nd - DJ Deja
Friday, August 29th - DJ Dave Pettengill
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Summer BBQ Sunday Suppers at The Met Club
In the spirit of summer’s best culinary tradition, chef Todd Winer fires up the grill for his Summer Barbecue themed Sunday Suppers at The Metropolitan Club. Available from 5:00-10:00pm every Sunday night during June and July, the three-course family-style menu has all the ‘cue you need – ribs, brisket, burnt ends, zesty buffalo shrimp, hush puppies and other classic summertime favorites. The Sunday Supper menu costs $30 per person (kid-friendly portions, priced at $20 per young ‘un, are available for diners 12 and under) and can be paired with accompanying wine specials. Call the Metropolitan Club at 617.731.0600 for reservations or more information.
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Sel de la Terre's Sourdough Sundays
Showing off their skills with bread baking, the team at Sel de la Terre Natick launches Sourdough Sundays, a seasonal a la carte menu showcasing their award-winning breads. The weekly changing menu, available in addition to the traditional menu on Sunday nights from 4:00-10:00pm, will highlight sourdough in offerings like panzanella salad made with crusty sourdough, ripe tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, cucumber, red onion, capers, and basil; or oven roasted free range chicken with andouille, sage and country sourdough stuffing. Reserve your table – at the Natick location only – by calling 508.650.1800.
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Sunday Market Menu at Beacon Hill Bistro
Summer is in full swing, which means farmers markets all over town flush with local produce – chef Jason Bond makes the most of farm fresh goodness on the Beacon Hill Bistro’s Sunday Evening Market Menu. The three-course prix fixe, priced at $40 per person, will feature primarily vegetarian courses with the occasional egg or fish element thrown in for good measure (and a little protein). The menu is expected to change on a weekly basis depending on what’s available but you might expect courses like baby carrots glazed with walnuts, pain d'epice and light amber maple syrup; or braised fresh artichokes with green garlic, fava leaves, la ratte potato puree, and sevruga caviar. To enjoy the Market Menu at Beacon Hill Bistro on any Sunday night through the end of the summer, call 617.723.7575 and reserve a table.
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Rocca's Summer Sunday Supper Schedule
Already a favorite among South Enders, Rocca keeps 'em coming back week after week with their super-affordable Sunday Supper prix fixe. Available from 5:00-9:00pm, the menus, which change on a weekly basis, feature two courses and a sweet end-of-the-meal treat for just $22 per person. Check the upcoming schedule below, then scoot over to Harrison Avenue to enjoy chef Tom Fosnot's Ligurian specialties as executed by sous chefs Dan Raia and Jessica Brown. Call Rocca at 617.451.5151 for reservations or more information - snag a table on the patio and you've got a perfect - and economical - cap to a summer weekend.
Sunday, July 13th - Ricotta fritters with arugula, golden raisins and Chardonnay vinaigrette; and roasted pancetta and thyme-stuffed chicken leg with a stone fruit salad.
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Harvard Sq. Bastille Day Celebration
Harvard Square’s Holyoke Street is the place to be this Bastille Day - Alsatian-born chef and culinary co-host Raymond Ost goes all out with an all day long block party as well as a weekend long prix fixe menu. On Sunday, July 13th, Ost, in conjunction with the Harvard Square Business Association, invites revelers to sip beers in the shady beer garden, listen to live French pop music, dance under the twinkling stars and cheer on competitors in a traditional waiter’s race. Restaurants like Chez Henri, Brasserie Jo, The Elephant Walk, Rialto and Petit Robert will be on hand dishing up French favorites. The festivities run from 1:00-10:00pm and are open to the public free of charge. If you can’t make it to the black party or are looking for something a little more staid, Ost will be serving his celebratory prix fixe from Saturday, July 12th through Monday, July 14th. The three-course menu, priced at $25 per person, is full of the flavors of France. Call Sandrine’s at 617.407.5300 with any inquiries or to make reservations.
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Monday, July 14
Tour de France Dinner Series at Sel de la Terre
If you’d rather eat your way through the regions of France than cycle your way through, Sel de la Terre Natick’s Tour de France Dinner Series is right up your alley. Every other Monday, executive chef Geoff Gardner rolls out a four-course menu paired with wines in tribute to a different region. Chef and world traveler Ian Grossman hosts the get togethers which start at 7:00pm and cost $45 per person. Check the schedule below, pick your region and make your reservations by calling 508.650.1800.
Monday, July 14th - Alsace
Monday, July 28th - Picardie & Flandres
Monday, August 4th - Normandie
Monday, August 18th - Bretagne
Monday, August 24th - Val de Loire
Monday, September 8th - Corsica
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L'Espalier's Wine Monday Summer Schedule
With the move to Boylston Street fast approaching, you only have until the end of the summer to reserve a spot at L'Espalier’s Wine Mondays. The relaxed Monday night wine dinners give sommelier Erik Johnson a chance to have a little fun pairing wines with a four-course menu from chefs Frank McClelland and James Hackney. Wine Mondays start promptly at 7:00pm and cost $60 per person – one of the best deals around. Reservations are required, so call 617.262.3023 to save your spot at any of these last Gloucester Street gatherings.
Monday, July 14th - Alsace
Monday, July 21st - Summer Sippers
Monday, July 28th - Southern France
Monday, August 4th - Rosé Colored Glasses
Monday, August 11th - Loire Valley
Monday, August 18th - Pacific Northwest
Monday, August 25th - Groovy Grapes
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Marco's Summer Beer Dinner
Forgoing the trip to Italy this summer? No need to spend the month sulking, you can enjoy some pretty spectacular Italian fare at Marco Cucina Romana’s Summer Beer Dinner, coming up on Monday, July 14th. The five-course dinner, a collaborative effort from chef-owner Marc Orfaly and chef de cuisine Dave Hamilton, will be paired with beers from B United International’s Italian portfolio (and you thought Italians only drank wine). Preview the menu and the evening's brews, then call 617.742.1276 for reservations and directions to the North End - and buck up, parking may be a nightmare but it beats suffering through airline security.
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Sicilian Wine BBQ at Rialto
With the flavors from her recent trip still fresh in her memory, chef Jody Adams gives Rialto’s annual Summer Wine BBQ a Sicilian twist. On both Tuesday, July 15th and Wednesday, July 16th, Adams and her team will be serving a four-course dinner outside under the stars – each course accompanied by a stand-out wine from her recent travels. Dinner, which costs $95 per person, starts at 6:00pm on the patio at the Charles Hotel. The menu is subject to change but you might expect something like spicy grilled mussels with saffron-almond couscous; or grilled bluefish and tuna with crunchy salad, caponata, charred potatoes and salmoriglio. Enjoy Adams’ trip vicariously (and gastronomically) – call Rialto at 617.661.5050 for reservations.
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Wednesday, July 16
Upcoming Wine Wednesdays at Sel de la Terre
As summer heats up, the team at Sel de la Terre’s State Street location explores some burgundies, some barbeque-friendly wines and some bottles to beat the heat, at Wine Wednesday. The weekly agenda includes a four-course tasting menu of chef Geoff Gardner’s rustic French fare and accompanying wines inspired by changing seasons, wine regions or varietals. Wine Directors Erik Johnson and Michael Meagher will be on hand to help guests polish their wine knowledge and pairing skills. Wine Wednesdays start at 7:00pm and cost $45 per person. Take a peek at the upcoming schedule which is listed below and reserve your spot by calling Sel de la Terre at 617.720.1300.
Wednesday, July 16th - Backyard BBQ
Wednesday, July 23rd - Summertime Sippers
Wednesday, July 30th - Roamin' 'Round the Rhone
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Gargoyles Goes Nuts for Tequila
Tequila lovers take note, chef Jason Santos has declared July Tequila Month at Gargoyles on the Square. For four full weeks the blue haired chef will be offering a tequila-inspired, three-course prix fixe for $30 per person and on Wednesday, July 16th he’ll be pairing a four-course menu with some premium selections at his Patron Dinner. The dinner, with courses like salmon tartare with guacamole, crispy hominy cakes and yellow pepper sauce; and Mexican rubbed pork tenderloin with mango salsa, bourbon ancho sauce, and green onion potato, costs $45 per person. To wrap up the month’s worth of festivities, Santos will be throwing a Latin barbeque block party on Sunday, July 27th. Check back for more details on the block party but in the meantime, drop by Davis Square for the $30 prix fixe or book your table for the Patron dinner by calling 617.776.5300.
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July Epicurean Evenings at Aujourd'hui
Enjoy the Public Garden in all its summer glory from a perch in the bar at Aujourd’hui where chef William Kovel and sommelier Brick Loomis host Epicurean Evenings every Wednesday night. The popular weekly series, a perfect place for oenophiles to connect, takes a summery turn with a new roster of great tastings. For the uninitiated, the weekly gatherings revolve around three selections from Loomis’s extensive wine list (usually with a grape, region or winemaker in common) complemented by small plates from the kitchen. Epicurean Evenings cost $50 per person and get underway at 6:30pm. To reserve your spot, call 617.351.2037 to make reservations.
Wednesday, July 16th - Abruzzi and Molise
The Bar is turned into a Roman Osteria, with authentic rustic cuisine from the mountains of Central Italy. Trebbiano and Montepulciano are the grapes this evening. Be prepared to find some great new values for your cellar.
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Sicilian Wine BBQ at Rialto
With the flavors from her recent trip still fresh in her memory, chef Jody Adams gives Rialto’s annual Summer Wine BBQ a Sicilian twist. On both Tuesday, July 15th and Wednesday, July 16th, Adams and her team will be serving a four-course dinner outside under the stars – each course accompanied by a stand-out wine from her recent travels. Dinner, which costs $95 per person, starts at 6:00pm on the patio at the Charles Hotel. The menu is subject to change but you might expect something like spicy grilled mussels with saffron-almond couscous; or grilled bluefish and tuna with crunchy salad, caponata, charred potatoes and salmoriglio. Enjoy Adams’ trip vicariously (and gastronomically) – call Rialto at 617.661.5050 for reservations.
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Thursday, July 17
Seasonal Sips: Thursday Tastings at Meritage
Wine lovers, clear your Thursday night schedule this summer – that’s when Meritage at the Boston Harbor Hotel will be hosting Seasonal Sips, their weekly wine tasting series. The team at Meritage, where the menu is built around the wine, will be plucking bottles from their 12,000-deep collection for guests to sample alongside some small plates from chef Daniel Bruce. Consult the schedule listed below and plan accordingly. The tastings, which runs from 5:30-7:00pm, costs $25 per person. Call Meritage at 617.439.3995 for more information or to reserve your spot.
Thursday, July 17th - The Key to Burgundy
Thursday, July 24th - California Dreamin'
Thursday, July 31st - BBQ Wines
Thursday, August 7th - Pacific Northwest
Thursday, August 14th - Cruisin' the Coast
Thursday, August 21st - Mediterranean Islands
Thursday, August 28th - South Africa
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Friday, July 18
First Fridays Go Al Fresco for the Summer
The Museum of Fine Arts’ First Fridays make the move from monthly to weekly and indoor to outdoor becoming Summer Fridays for the season. Socialize under the stars – with old friends or new acquaintances – over a glass of wine or a cocktail in the Calderwood Courtyard from 5:30-9:30pm. With a tapas-style menu from Bravo Executive Chef Jacqueline Kelly, a fully stocked cash bar and a whole summer’s worth of musical entertainment lined up, Summer Fridays are the perfect spot to start your weekend. Admission is free with Museum admission, so check the schedule below to see what’s on the musical agenda and head down Huntington Avenue for a little end-of-the-workweek fun.
Friday, July 18th - Andromeda 4
Friday, July 25th - Grupo Fantasia
Friday, August 1st - David Eure Cuban Ensemble
Friday, August 8th - Grupo Fantasia
Friday, August 15th - Hip Pocket Orchestra
Friday, August 22nd - DJ Deja
Friday, August 29th - DJ Dave Pettengill
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Summer BBQ Sunday Suppers at The Met Club
In the spirit of summer’s best culinary tradition, chef Todd Winer fires up the grill for his Summer Barbecue themed Sunday Suppers at The Metropolitan Club. Available from 5:00-10:00pm every Sunday night during June and July, the three-course family-style menu has all the ‘cue you need – ribs, brisket, burnt ends, zesty buffalo shrimp, hush puppies and other classic summertime favorites. The Sunday Supper menu costs $30 per person (kid-friendly portions, priced at $20 per young ‘un, are available for diners 12 and under) and can be paired with accompanying wine specials. Call the Metropolitan Club at 617.731.0600 for reservations or more information.
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Sel de la Terre's Sourdough Sundays
Showing off their skills with bread baking, the team at Sel de la Terre Natick launches Sourdough Sundays, a seasonal a la carte menu showcasing their award-winning breads. The weekly changing menu, available in addition to the traditional menu on Sunday nights from 4:00-10:00pm, will highlight sourdough in offerings like panzanella salad made with crusty sourdough, ripe tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, cucumber, red onion, capers, and basil; or oven roasted free range chicken with andouille, sage and country sourdough stuffing. Reserve your table – at the Natick location only – by calling 508.650.1800.
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Sunday Market Menu at Beacon Hill Bistro
Summer is in full swing, which means farmers markets all over town flush with local produce – chef Jason Bond makes the most of farm fresh goodness on the Beacon Hill Bistro’s Sunday Evening Market Menu. The three-course prix fixe, priced at $40 per person, will feature primarily vegetarian courses with the occasional egg or fish element thrown in for good measure (and a little protein). The menu is expected to change on a weekly basis depending on what’s available but you might expect courses like baby carrots glazed with walnuts, pain d'epice and light amber maple syrup; or braised fresh artichokes with green garlic, fava leaves, la ratte potato puree, and sevruga caviar. To enjoy the Market Menu at Beacon Hill Bistro on any Sunday night through the end of the summer, call 617.723.7575 and reserve a table.
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