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Island Merchant's Dinner Music Series

As the season starts to wind down, Cape Codders breathe a sigh of relief and reclaim some of their favorite haunts. Welcoming back his loyal local following, chef-owner Joe Dunn launches his Dinner Music Series at Island Merchant. Book a table at this Hyannis hot spot on an upcoming Saturday night to enjoy Dunn’s island-themed cuisine accompanied by a rotating roster of talented musicians. They haven’t quite nailed down the schedule yet but you can expect a mix of jazz, acoustic and piano music, depending on the week. Call the Island Merchant at 508.771.1337 for more information and reservations - the crowds on the Cape may have thinned a little but tables can still be hard to come by.
- posted: 08/26/2008 -

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Harvest Season Sunday Suppers at The Met Club

In September, The Metropolitan Club’s Sunday Suppers get an end-of-summer twist with a New England harvest theme. Taking his cues from the season’s best ingredients and culinary traditions, chef Todd Winer has put together a three-course, family-style menu for just $30 per person (or $20 per child age 12 and under). Available from 5:00-10:00pm every Sunday night during the month of September, the menu can be paired with accompanying wine specials. Call The Metropolitan Club at 617.731.0600 for reservations or more information.
- posted: 09/03/2008 -

Weekly Patio Party at Sel de la Terre, Natick

If that end-of-the-season panic is setting in, you can cram a little more summery fun in at Sel de la Terre Natick’s Patio Party Fridays. While the weather is still warm, chef Geoff Gardner and his chef de cuisine Daniel Bojorquez invite guests to relax on the patio with seasonal cocktails and specials straight off the outdoor grill. Book a table any Friday night from 6:00-11:00pm to enjoy a few last al fresco meals (while you still can). Call 508.650.1800 for reservations.
- posted: 09/02/2008 -

Local Artisans Market at Panzano Provviste

Tomasso Trattoria owners Mary & Tom Prince have pulled together the makers of some of their favorite New England-made products for Tastes of New England at Panzano Provviste e Vino, their gourmet food shop and wine shop. Swing out to Southborough on Saturday, September 6th for the artisanal market, which will be like a farmer’s market full of things that are made rather than grown. Local artisans like Judith Maloney of West County Cider or Jonathan Spillaine of Cocoapelli Chocolates will be hawking their edible wares – cheeses, jams, bread, chocolate and wine. The casual, walk in event is free and open the public from 4:00-7:00pm. Call Panzano Provviste e Vino at 508.485.8884 for directions or more information. Afterward, once you've loaded all your goodies into the car you can head next door for dinner from chef Justin Melnick's late summer menu at Tomasso. Call 508.481.8484.
- posted: 09/02/2008 -

Rialto's Sunday Wine Supper

Picking and pairing some of his favorite bottles from Loire, wine director Kelly Coggins hosts another Sunday Wine Supper at Rialto. On Sunday, September 7th, his selections will be matched with a three-course menu from Jody Adams and her team of culinary professionals. See if the menu suits your fancy or let it be a surprise…either way, make reservations soon. Seats at the $60 dinner (which starts at 6:00pm) will go quickly. Call 617.661.5050 to save yours.
- posted: 09/02/2008 -

Mix & Mingle at MFA's First Friday

Get over to the Museum of Fine Arts on Friday, September 5th for this month's First Friday, a modern day mixer for art enthusiasts and stylish socializers. Rest assured though, you won't be asked to spot the difference between a Monet and a Manet, you can just mingle – with old friends or new acquaintances – over a glass of wine or a cocktail from 5:30-9:30pm. This month the event, which will be held in the Upper Rotunda and Colonnade, features The Reggae Goldies as well as plenty of tapas-style nibbles from Bravo chef Jacqueline Kelly. First Friday admission is free with Museum admission, so kick off the month in high cultural style.
- posted: 08/29/2008 -

September Industry Night at Toro

Still catching their collective breath from a busy Summer Restaurant Week, industry professionals can take a moment to relax with their brothers and sisters in arms at Toro’s monthly industry night. On the first Thursday of the month (that's Thursday, September 4th), restaurant folk can compare notes and share horror stories over complimentary passed tapas at Ken Oringer's South End spot from 11:00pm until 1:00am. So, take off your apron, order a glass of wine and let someone else clear the dishes. Call Toro at 617.536.4300 for more info.
- posted: 08/29/2008 -

Labor Day Pajama Brunch at Tremont 647

Labor Day is only the unofficial end of summer but make the most of the final moments of the season over a leisurely brunch at Tremont 647 – chef-owner Andy Husbands will hosts the first annual Labor Day Pajama Brunch. Pick a perch on the patio or in the dining room and relax over housemade pop tarts and a breakfast martini or any of the tasty items on the a la carte brunch menu. If you’ve got a big group (six or more) book a table by calling 617.266.4600, otherwise just stroll down Tremont Street anytime from 10:30am-2:00pm to grab a table and a bit of brunch.
- posted: 08/28/2008 -

Seasonal Sips: Thursday Tastings at Meritage

After a successful inaugural summer, Seasonal Sips continues into the fall at Meritage. Wine lovers, clear your Thursday night schedule for weekly wine tastings on the waterfront. The team at the Boston Harbor Hotel's signature restaurant, 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 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, September 4th - The Secret of Riesling
Thursday, September 11th - Italy I - Majestic Northwest
Thursday, September 18th - Nostra Provincia – Provence
Thursday, September 25th - Argentina, Foothills of the Giants
Thursday, October 2nd - Toast to Oktoberfest - Artisan Beer
Thursday, October 9th - Italy II - Northeast, the Tre Venezie
Thursday, October 16th - New World vs. Old World
Thursday, October 23rd - Mushroom Wines
Thursday, October 30th - The Left Bank (Bordeaux)
- posted: 08/28/2008 -

Local, Sustainable, Delicious Benefit

Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 28th – some of the city’s top culinary talent will be coming out in support of Chefs Collaborative at Local, Sustainable, Delicious: A Seasonal Celebration Featuring Boston's Best Chefs. Show your solidarity by forking over $100 for a ticket and enjoying seasonal and sustainable nibbles from the likes of Jamie Bissonnette of KO Prime, Ed Doyle of Real Food Consulting, Will Gilson of Garden at the Cellar, Carolyn Johnson of Rialto, Jacqueline Kelly of Bravo, Tony Maws of Craigie Street Bistrot, Peter McCarthy of EVOO and host chef Michael Leviton of both Lumière and Persephone. Tickets for the event, which runs from 6:00-8:30pm at Persephone in Fort Point Channel, are available online or by phone at 617.236.5200. Proceeds benefit the Chefs Collaborative and support their work to promote local and sustainable eating and living.
- posted: 08/27/2008 -

First Annual Shellfish Shindig

On Sunday, September 14th, celebrate the bounty of locally farmed bivalves at the first annual Bay State Farmed Shellfish Shindig at the Boston Beer Company Brewery in Jamaica Plain. Growers from all over Massachusetts - from Duxbury Harbor to Katama Bay – will be shucking, sautéing, searing and selling their respective specialties (for a small fee) and talking a bit about the importance of maintaining sustainable harvesting practices. Chef Will Gilson of Garden at the Cellar will also be on hand serving up some tasty morsels from his summer menu. Tickets for the event, which runs from 12:00-5:00pm, cost $10 apiece (which includes two Sam Adams tastings). Reserve yours in advance online or by calling 508.934.9753. Since parking is limited at the Brewery, they recommend taking public transportation – click through and scroll down for directions.
- posted: 08/27/2008 -

New Bar Menu is Cause for Celebration at Rialto

As Cambridge comes alive with the return of students, chef Jody Adams unveils an all new bar menu at Rialto. A mix of bar menu staples, yummy small plates and fanciful antipasti like zucchini ribbons with parmesan, the bar menu is ideal for diners who are craving Adams’ signature Italianate dishes but are pressed for time or looking to eat light. Guests can graze over a glass of wine at the bar or relax in one of the comfy banquettes in the lounge. To celebrate the new menu, Adams has declared September Cocktail Month, offering guests a signature cocktail paired with a selection from the antipasti menu for just $12. For more information or to find out if there’s room at the bar, call Rialto at 617.661.5050.
- posted: 08/27/2008 -

Friday Flight School at 606 Congress

In back-to-school spirit of the season, chef Toby Hill launches his Friday Flight School at 606 Congress. From Friday, September 12th through Friday, October 10th, you can hit the bottle instead of the books with Manager Sean Dutson, who’ll be pouring his way through the low key tastings with a little assistance from a visiting wine or beer producer. Designed to expand your beverage horizons, the flights will be accompanied by light, seasonal bites from chef Hill and his team. Flight School runs from 5:00-7:00pm and admission is just a $5 donation at the door (which will be donated to Save the Harbor/Save the Bay). Space is limited so call 617.476.5606 to save your spot.
- posted: 08/26/2008 -

Eat Right! Eat Local! Eat Real Food! at Tomasso

Given the success of their first Eat Right! Eat Local! Eat Real Food! Dinner in June, the team at Tomasso Trattoria & Enoteca is sure, given the seasonal bounty of local produce, that their late summer redux will be just as big a hit. Make reservations for Sunday, September 7th to join the fun – chef Justin Melnick is once again challenged to create a menu prepared solely from locally farmed, caught and raised ingredients. The $65 dinner will be paired with organic/biodynamic wines chosen by in-house wine guru Lorenzo Savona. Call Tomasso at 508.481.8484 for reservations.
- posted: 08/26/2008 -

September Prix Fixe from 33 Restaurant

If Restaurant Week has just whet your appetite for prix fixe menus, don’t forget 33 Restaurant & Lounge serves one every month – and conveniently they’ve just unveiled their September menu. Available all month long, the $33 three-course menu, begins with an appetizer of beef tartare with aioli and fried capers, followed by slow roasted salmon confit with braised parsnip puree and smoked tomato vinaigrette. For dessert, there’s summer berry panna cotta with vanilla anglaise. To partake of the prix fixe, book a table Tuesday through Saturday at the Stanhope Street eatery (just call 617.532.3311) or stroll on over and see if you can snag a seat on the patio.
- posted: 08/25/2008 -

Local & Sustainable Vegetarian Dinner at Lumière

On Monday, September 8th, chef-owner Michael Leviton makes room at the table for Steve Verrill for the fourth dinner in his Local & Sustainable Dinner Series at Lumière. Using all sorts of farm fresh produce (much of it from Verrill Farms in Concord), Leviton will be creating a five-course veggies-only menu (well, there’s a little dairy but there’s no meat) while Verrill, who’s a bit of an expert on these things, will be speaking on the benefits of buying and consuming local and sustainably harvested produce. Dinner costs $70 per person and there’s an optional wine pairing priced at $30 per person. As is his custom, Leviton will be donating a portion of the proceeds to the Chefs Collaborative, which works with chefs and the greater food community to celebrate local foods and foster a more sustainable food supply. There’s a limited amount of space, so call Lumière at 617.244.9199 to reserve your spot.
- posted: 08/25/2008 -

North End Exposure Part 3

Four of your favorite North End eateries team up for yet another mobile feast at North End Exposure Part 3, scheduled for Tuesday, September 2nd. Here’s how it works: armed with menus and directions, you’ll make your way from restaurant to restaurant stopping at Lucca, Prezza, Taranta and Tresca (though not necessarily in that order). At each pit stop, you’ll pick one tasting plate from among four options (pasta, meat, fish or vegetable) on the specially designed menu. By the time you reach the end, you’ll have sampled fare from four top tier restaurants in one fell swoop. Tickets cost $50 apiece though an additional $10 will get you a mini wine pairing to accompany your progressive dinner. For more information or to reserve your tickets, call Prezza at 617.227.1577.
- posted: 08/25/2008 -

Turner Fisheries Hosts Harpoon Dinner

Chef Chris Masco matches a menu’s worth of his summer fare with seasonal beers from Harpoon at Turner Fisheries’ upcoming tasting dinner on Thursday, August 28th. Following the 6:00 reception (complete with passed hors d’oeuvres and accompanying ales), Masco will send out the first of four courses on his menu – each designed to complement selections from Harpoon’s bevy of brews. Dinner costs $65 per person including tax and gratuity and tickets can be reserved online. For directions to their Back Bay spot or for more information, call Turner Fisheries at 617.424.7425.
- posted: 08/25/2008 -



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