If you are thinking about being naughty this Christmas season then... well don't. And get your mind out of the gutter! But hey, who said we can't be scandalous when it comes to our food and wine. Pull out your bad girl outfit and head on over to Tryst restaurant in Arlington this November. Escape the city during the entire month of November and get rewarded for a head start on holiday shopping at this award-winning restaurant and lounge.
"Receive 20% off the purchase of any Tryst gift card during the month of November. Spread the holiday cheer to family and friends giving them the perfect atmosphere to wine, dine and socialize with holiday gift that everyone will be thankful for."
Tryst is well-known, delicious, and enchanting all at once. I know... I've been! And ladies, it's one of those places where it's okay to slap on the brightest red lipstick you own. So pull out the black dress and walk in like you own the place!
If you are looking for some good Mexican food, then The Olé Mexican Grill in Cambridge is the place to be! Taco Loco Monday's is from 5:30PM-10:00PM and it is quite the tasty treat.
Chef Erwin Ramos of Olé Restaurant Group was inspired by his recent trip to Mexico and has been motivated to show off his latest remix on culture and cuisine. On Taco Loco Mondays pay $14 and choose four tacos from a selection of over a dozen regional favorites with a choice of (1) side including Mexican rice, cilantro rice, black beans, Frijoles Charros or plantains.Every Monday will be different so don't hesitate to pick up the phone and give them a quick ring. This culinary tour of Mexico may surprise you with shrimp, steak, pork, peppers... who knows! Chef Ramos is going to give you a taste of Mexico that he has learned from various native chefs. Rumor has it that they even have margaritas... just sayin.
WHERE: Olé Mexican Grill, 11 Springfield Street, Cambridge, MA 02139;
RSVP: Olé Mexican Grill (617) 492-4495
WHEN: Every Monday from 5:30PM-10:00PM
COST: $14 per person plus tax and gratuity for four tacos and a side of side of Mexican rice, cilantro rice, black beans, Frijoles Charros or plantains. Served in conjunction with the regular menu.
You can't argue with me when I tell ya it's getting cold outside. It's that season where we (or at least I know I'm guilty of it) like to bundle up under a blanket, watch tv, and EAT! Don't deny it y'all. Maybe I went a little overboard with today's picture, but I still bet your drinking hot chocolate right now and have warm sugar cookies baking in the oven. Avoid the dreaded winter weight gain and put those cravings to a halt.
The Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) is going to teach us how to keep the flavor, and not keep the fat with “Light Comfort Foods”. On Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM, take a quick three hour class and learn how to transform some of your favorite meals into something you won't regret eating. Some foods they will be discussing include chicken pot pie, juicy meatballs and even fried chicken!
Need more info? Well Call Them...Maybe?
Boston Center for Adult Education
122 Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (617) 267-4430
Fax: 617-247-3606
[email protected]
East Cambridge Business Association's Smoke This Rib Fest is a culinary showdown pitting pit master against pit master for the title of Best Ribs In Town. It's probably one of the tastiest events around, and you get to participate in deciding the ultimate winner.
This year's line up includes: Abigails, Area 4, ARTBAR, Atwoods, Bambara, Catalyst, Champions, CRLS Students, Dante, East By Northeast, East Side Bar & Grille, Filarmonica Santo Antonio, Lizzy’s, Lord Hobo, Midwest Grill, New Deal Fish Market, Ole Mexican Grill, PF Changs, Portugalia, Redbones, Trina’s, Tupelo, and West Bridge.
Get your tickets for this Sunday's event and be on your way to tasting the best ribs around!
Hey there dough boy, I know you have been eyeballing this wicked delicious walking tour for far too long. Put on your stretchy pants and get ready to rumble. These Boston Pizza Tours shows Detroit and Chicago who really is the boss of pizza. The two hour walk will take you through history like you've never been before. Learn about some of Boston's most historic neighborhoods, have fun, and eat pizza! On the tour you will go to three of Boston's very highly recognized pizzerias and will have the opportunity for yourself to decide who really is the pizza king of Boston. Don't forget your wet wipes!
What your tour will include- per the Boston Pizza Tours' website:
- Three slices of delicious Pizza, one from each of three different Pizzerias, all top-rated in Boston!
- Two+ hours of Food, Fun and History! Along the way test your Pizza IQ with our Pizza Trivia, and see FIVE sites on Boston's Freedom Trail.
- One Pizza related Treat per person at the end of your Tour!
Yes, you heard me loud and clear. Take the Boston College T Line, or take a quick drive down Commonwealth Avenue towards Brighton and you are in for quite the treat. The Avenue is one of Brighton's hot spots, with over 30 beers on draft and amazing burgers you can't go wrong. I took it upon myself to try it out last Monday and I was shockingly impressed. I was expecting one of those rip off burgers that you get when there is a special- ya know the kind that doesn't even have lettuce or tomatos and you could eat in one bite? But not here! The Avenue is not joking around when they make these one dollar burgers. Mine was so big and juicy that I could barely finish it. I will definitely be there tomorrow night so I better see you there! And yes, you can come say hey to me. I don't bite. (unless you dress up like a burger)
Ten Cents Wings!
Yes, I am very aware that your jaw is dropped to the floor right now, but it IS true. Not only are there ten cent wings, but in one of the most happening spots in downtown Boston. Only two blocks from the Park Street green line station on Mondays you will find people lined up out the door of RedHat. What are they doing you may ask... waiting on a table to get some cheap beer and ten cent wings! That's 50 wings for only five bucks! The great part about it is there is no limit or minimum. Order one wing or one hundred- no matter how many they are only ten cents each! Gnarly right? So just wing it this Monday at RedHat. Besides, everybody's doin' it. (ps.. get there by six and avoid the line)
BBQsmith (bär′bə kyoo̅′smit̸h):
1. an artisan specializing in cooking meat with heat and hot smoke of a fire or smoking wood
2. a food truck in Boston serving tasty smoked meats paired with unique sauces and sides
3. BBQ that is built for the road with loads of flavor but none of the mess.
So basically what i'm getting at is that there is a traveling BBQ van in Boston that is beyond legit. I'm from Alabama originally, so with that being said this stuff better be pretty darn good considering I'm used to the best of the best Southern barbeque. It was so good that I even insisted on taking this picture. So follow them on twitter and facebook and find out when they will be near you next. It is DEEE-LISH!!!
Disclaimer: You will most likely end up stalking this van. Don't say I didn't warn you.
I was aimlessly walking through South End last weekend and happened to stumble (luckily stumble that is) into an amazing pub - aka JJ Foley's. I was looking for a laid back kind of evening, and got just that... or something like that. After the families and children rolled out after dinner (and after I had stuffed my face with a quesadilla that no Mexican restaurant could ever top) the place really started kickin. In fact, there was a line out the door.
I began to talk to my bartender and found out that he was the owner's son. I made some friends at the bar and shortly found out that this was Boston's OLDEST FAMILY OWNED RESTERAUNT! Okay, so maybe I'm a little too obsessed with history, but if you ask me (and any local) JJ Foley's is a hot spot for everyone. If you are looking to have a great dinner and great drinks, and don't want to completely kill your wallet, then head on over to JJ Foley's. Looking for a Saturday night hot spot kinda bar? This is your place too.
OHHH and just when you think it doesn't get any better... When I asked to take a picture with the owner Jimmy and his son I was taken by surprise. Jimmy's second son - aka my future husband ;) - jumped in the back of the picture. Family owned for sure!
So this one is a no brainer! The Boston Restaurant Week is simply just one of those deals that you can't pass up. With over 200 of of Boston's Best Restaurants at the tip of your fingers, it's an event that is not easy to pass up... (unless you're on a strict diet... yeah yeah I know you'll still be there.)
So how does it work? Well pretty much every participating restaurant is out to impress you, but the best part about it is there are fixed prices:
- 3 Course Dinner for $33.12
- 3 Course Lunch for $20.12
- 2 Course Lunch for $15.12
So take your pick from some of Boston's bests!!
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