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07/01/2008
Special Events
Taste award-winning wines, feast your eyes upon tableside-prepared antipasti temptations, and savor the sun-splashed flavors of Northern Italy, all at the North End's Ristorante Villa Francesca this summer, during two new twilight tasting events.
From Thursday July 10th through August 28th, Ristorante Villa Francesca will offer: Antipasti & Wine Tasting Thursday Evenings and Twilight Antipasti Temptations Every Weeknight, two delicious reasons for guests to visit this charming North End trattoria this summer. Here are the details:
I. Antipasti & Wine Tasting Thursday Evenings
WHEN: Every Thursday from 6-8pm, from July 10th through August 28th
DETAILS: Villa Francesca will showcase a sumptuous spread of homemade antipasti along with a selection of wines from its 2008 Wine Spectator award-winning wine list, for wine tasting. Each week, different antipasti and wines will be featured at this casual, social-networking and wine tasting event. A wine spokesperson will speak about the featured wines being tasted while guests can enjoy the arrangement of antipasti.
PERK: Guests who participate in the Antipasti & Wine Tasting event will receive 25% off their total dinner check if they choose to dine at the restaurant that evening. (discount excludes dinner beverages, tax and gratuity)
PRICE: $29 per person. Reservations recommended but not required.
II. Twilight Temptations prepared Tableside by Chef Guglielmo Ranauro
WHEN: Monday through Friday evenings, 6pm-8pm, from July 10th through August 28th
DETAILS: Villa Francesca Owner-Chef Guglielmo Ranauro has just returned from Italy with some new recipes you will be sure to savor. Join him as he prepares an assortment of antipasti in the open-air dining room. Guests who come to the restaurant for dinner can order the featured appetizers.
PERKS: Listen to Chef Ranauro's charming stories and experiences of his travels throughout the Italian countryside while you watch him prepare homemade appetizers in a Northern Italian style. Open-air, street-side windows make a great spot for dining, relaxing and people-watching. Converse with the chef, ask questions, and maybe even learn some Italian from this personable chef!
PRICE: varies. Dinner Reservations recommended but not required.
WHY: Now 32 years in business, Ristorante Villa Francesca offers a brand new, award-winning wine list with more than 162 international selections including over 100 Reserva wines. Formerly focused on red sauce fare in a Southern Italian style, Villa Francesca's recent menu transformation now features the rustic, countryside-inspired flavors of Italy's northern regions. The newly updated, elegant dining decor features white tablecloths, glass-enclosed wine displays, a granite-topped bar and a wine cellar.
WHERE: Ristorante Villa Francesca, 150 Richmond Street, North End Boston. Valet parking is available. Directions may be retrieved from the restaurant's website: www.ristorantevillafrancesca.com
CONTACT: 617-367-2948 for More Information and Reservations.
(Boston, MA) - Opening a new restaurant is never an easy task. Even with months of planning a million things can go wrong. That being said, imagine opening a new restaurant in only five-weeks! That is the case with Boston Restaurateur, Real Estate Developer, and founder of the Beantown Jazz Festival, Darryl Settles. A short time ago Darryl Settles was sitting in a friend's office that over-looked the developing South Boston Waterfront when his keen business sense kicked in, "You know what we need in this area?…a fun family-based casual restaurant that would feature fresh quick-serve food, ice-cream and music!" With little less than a mention and an idea, the "D" Street Cafe was born.
After all the proper logistical stars were aligned Darryl Settles, co-owner of The wildly successful Beehive with Jack Bardy, Jennifer Epstein and William Keravuori in Boston's South End and a virtual legend in the city with the now deceased Bob's Southern Bistro, pitched the idea to long-time friend Bob Wiggins of Gourmet Caterers. "It was a no-brainer. Darryl is consistently coming up with great ideas for the city and this simply seemed like a great time to enter into this venture." said Bob Wiggins, owner of Gourmet Caterers.
The New "D" Street Cafe will officially open on The South Boston Waterfront on July 3, 2008 and be an 80-seat outdoor restaurant serving fun, fresh, casual fare such as: grilled burgers, hot dogs, fresh sandwiches (including lobster rolls), salads and fresh local ice cream, as well as, "Grab-and Go" items for the busy passersby and the ever-growing business demographic flooding into the area. The restaurant will be a seasonal venture operating each year from: May - October and hours of operation will be: Monday - Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 11:00am to 7:00pm, Thursday: 11:00am to 9:00pm. Extended hours on Thursday are set for special live music acts ranging from Jazz, Latin, Reggae and other world music. On the days that live music will not be featured a DJ from New York has been commissioned to prep a virtual soundtrack for daily operations.
"This is going to be the kind of place I think families will want to stop in and grab great food, listen to wonderful music and enjoy the beautiful park that the City of Boston and Massport has worked so hard to develop. I hope this will not only be an addition to the waterfront, but a welcome mat to other businesses to join us and truly develop this area into one of Boston's best new areas!" said Darryl Settles.
Terramia Ristorante will be OPEN on Friday, 4th of July '08, you can book your party now ! Also our sister restaurant, Antico Forno will be open for lunch and dinner on 4th of July!
A great place to enjoy dinner on the 4th of July, and after you can take in the Boston fireworks display.
Terramia is a true gem among all those rhinestones in the North End, this rustic but cozy trattoria with stucco walls and beamed ceilings specializes in creative interpretations of Italian classics.
Hollywood celebrities and regional sports stars will descend on Boston for the 4th annual "Joslin Under the Stars" presented by Walgreens this September 24 and 25, 2008. Whether you are a fitness fanatic, an avid golfer, corporate executive or long time Joslin friend, this multi-day event has something for everyone. With this event, Joslin Diabetes Center, the world's largest diabetes research, clinical care and education organization, celebrates 110 years of excellence and its alliance with Walgreens to improve the lives of the nearly 21 million Americans with diabetes.
³Joslin Under the Stars² presented by Walgreens kicks off on Wednesday, September 24 at Fenway Park as the Boston Red Sox take on the Cleveland Indians. Immediately following, the Walgreens Welcome Party at Hotel Commonwealth will offer guests, Joslin leaders and celebrities the opportunity to meet and greet at their leisure.
Thursday, September 25 participants will take to the links as the All-Star Golf Tournament tees off at one of New England's most exclusive courses, The International in Bolton. Former NFL star Jason Sehorn of Fox Sports Network's Pro Football Preview, will host the tournament at New England's only Tom Fazio-designed course. Participating foursomes will include a celebrity and are invited to a post-golf awards ceremony.
That evening, the stars will shine bright as Hollywood and Joslin friends and supporters join together at the Star-Studded Gala. Boston¹s Center for the Performing Arts urban venue, The Cyclorama, will be transformed into a celestial centerpiece as the popular South End space welcomes celebrity guests including Willie Garson of this year's much-anticipated "Sex and the City" movie; Jeffrey Donovan, star of USA Network's Burn Notice; Jason Sehorn, former NFL professional and analyst for Fox Sports Network's Pro Football Review; Bravo's "Top Chef" fan favorite and finalist Sam Talbot, who himself lives with diabetes; Ironman Triathlete Jay Hewitt who also has diabetes, and his wife Miss United States 2005 Anna Hanks Hewitt; Audrina Patridge from MTV's "The Hills" actor/comedian Jonathan Pessin and several former Bruins, Celtics and Patriots players.
Proceeds from "Joslin Under the Stars" presented by Walgreens benefit Joslin¹s High Hopes Fund, which supports the Center¹s multi-dimensional efforts in the fight against diabetes.
"Joslin Under the Stars" is presented by Walgreens and sponsored in part by Takeda Pharmaceutical, American Airlines, Bayer Health, Conley and Company, Johnson & Johnson, Merck & Company, Novo Nordisk, Omron Healthcare and Roche Diagnostics.
* Red Sox Game & Walgreens Welcome Party...Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Celebrities and guests arriving early have the opportunity to experience Boston as a true Bostonian as Joslin Under the Stars 2008 kicks off at Fenway Park. Attendees will see Boston's World Series Champions take on the Cleveland Indians. Immediately following the Hotel Commonwealth will serve as the backdrop for guests as Walgreens executives, Joslin leaders and celebrities mix and mingle at this intimate and relaxing meet and greet.
Guests will enjoy great food, drink and company while preparing for the exciting and eventful days to come!
* All-Star Golf Tournament...Thursday, Sept. 25, 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start Fore! The All-Star Golf Tournament tees off with host NFL Pro Jason Sehorn at The International in Bolton. The tournament, which pairs golfers with celebrities for a round of 18 holes, begins with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. A post-event awards ceremony rounds out the day.
* Star-Studded Dinner...Thursday, Sept. 25, from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Celebrities and excitement will abound as the day culminates at Boston's Center for the Performing Arts hippest venue, The Cyclorama. Guests will enjoy a gourmet dinner, live music and a celebration of 110 years of Joslin Diabetes Center's accomplishments.
Women Chefs & Restaurateurs presents Women Chefs Celebrate Summer, hosted by Susan & Earl Samson, Proprietors of Sakonnet Vineyards. The afternoon will celebrate the careers and creativity of the nations leading women chefs, as well as Sakonnet and its wines. Proceeds from the event will benefit WCR's Scholarship and Internship Program.
The menu will consist of classic outdoor dining, with chef stations set on the Sakonnet House lawn surrounded by fields of grape vines. The event will offer a silent auction.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Tickets are available for purchase for $80 per person
by calling Sakonnet at (401) 635- 8486, ext 101.
Participating chefs will include:
Amy Visco, Sunset Grill Incorporated, Ft. Myers, FL; Angie Armenise, Waterplace, Providence; Anne Quatrano, Bacchanalia/Floataway Cafe, Atlanta; Carolyn Johnson, Rialto, Boston; Deborah Snow, Blue Heron Restaurant, Sunderland, MA; Johanne Killeen, Al Forno Restaurant, Providence; Maria Evans, Newport Harbor Corporation, Newport; Maria Flanders, Stone House, LIttle Compton, RI; Molly Hanson, Excelsior/Grill 23 & Bar, Boston; Rachel Klein, Seaport Hotel, Boston, MA; Tracy O'Grady, Willow Restaurant, Falls Church, VA
Fifth Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off August 2 and 3, 2008
On August 2 and 3, 2008, Louisiana is expecting "…a Heat Wave, a Tropical Heat Wave…but the Temperature is Rising and It Isn't Surprising…" being it is the 5th Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans, supported by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association. As one of the nation's most prestigious culinary events, the Great American Seafood Cook-Off seeks out top-level chefs from across the country to compete and prepare seafood dishes using sustainable and domestic fish and shellfish, showcasing the best culinary products from their state. Chefs representing all fifty states, chosen by the governor, are eligible to compete, but only the first twenty will be gearing up for the challenge! It is on a first come, first served basis! Already on the roster are Maryland's chef, Tafari Campbell, who has graced the kitchen of The White House; Louisiana's chef, Brian Landry of Galatoire's Restaurant; North Carolina's chef, Jeff Sanderling of The Sanderling Resort and Spa; California's chef, Dean Thomas of Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino; and Alaska's chef, Rob Kinneer of Hotel Captain Cook are just a few of the noteworthy participants.
On the first day of the cook-off, the chefs will strive to present their most sophisticated and delectable dishes. Just six finalists will move on to day two, when they will concentrate on making fresh domestic seafood easy and exciting for home cooks. The chefs will have just a short time to make a hearty home-style meal that even the most harried home chef could cook. At the end of the day, only one will be crowned King or Queen of American Seafood.
Hail to the past kings: Chef Tim Thomas from The Ocean Forest Club, Sea Island, Georgia; Chef Justin Timineri, Executive Chef for the Department of Agriculture of Florida; Chef Randy Evans of Brennan's Restaurant in Houston, Texas; and Chef John Besh of Besh Restaurant Group, New Orleans, Louisiana, bringing home the crown in the competition's first year. "We want people to really think about their seafood," said Chef John Besh, "about where it comes from. Events like this raise their awareness."
It is not only the winners that are the shining stars, but past competitors and judges who have attended and turned up the heat: Jasper White, Michel Richard, Paula Dean, Michael Gagne, and Robert Wiedmaier.
The Louisiana Restaurant Association Foodservice Expo and The Southwest Gulf Coast Seafood Pavilion will host this seafood smack-down, with New Orleans' own distinguished chef and culinary face for the My Louisiana campaign, Chef John Besh, acting as Master of Ceremonies. Experience the amazing taste of American seafood and the unique preparations of the country's best and specially chosen chefs. With all those big name toques and bold seafood flavors, this is one cooking contest that's sure to boil over with fun.
Get ready for a serious showdown. Only one person is going to walk away victorious. This is where all of the serious candidates come to campaign…in a Louisiana cook-off, on August 2 and 3, 2008.
Stop by Local 121 and help them celebrate their one-year anniversary with all things local.
Their mission is to serve the best locally- raised foods available: vegetables harvested in season by local farmers who care about the health of their land and your food. Meats raised in sunshine on our New England pastures, with no inhumane confinement, antibiotics or growth hormones-ever. Our suppliers are small-scale New England farmers, cheese makers, and other food artisans we know by name. It's our goal to provide warm, gracious service and share our dedication of locally harvested ingredients with our patrons.
Tonight's events:
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Open reception featuring a sampling of passed appetizers, a raw bar hosted by Perry Raso from Matunuk Oyster Farm with alcohol samplings from Cold River Vodka, Trinity IPA, Narragansett Beer, and Newport Vineyards. Serena Andrew will be performing with jazz guitarist, Paul Kolesnikow in the Speakeasy from 5:00- 8:00 p.m.
7:00 - 7:30 p.m. AND 9:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Pre-fixed five -course dinner highlighting our local suppliers and producers.
$60 per person, wine menu pairing optional for additional $25.
2 seatings: 7- 7:30 p.m., & 9- 9:30 p.m. Reservations highly suggested.
For our second seating, we're offering a communal dining table* hosted by Josh & Nancy Miller. (*10-15 guest limit)
06/19/2008
Specials
Taste award-winning wines, feast your eyes upon tableside-prepared antipasti temptations, and savor the sun-splashed flavors of Northern Italy, all at the North End's Ristorante Villa Francesca this summer, during two new twilight tasting events.
From Thursday July 10th through August 28th, Ristorante Villa Francesca will offer: Antipasti & Wine Tasting Thursday Evenings and Twilight Antipasti Temptations Every Weeknight, two delicious reasons for guests to visit this charming North End trattoria this summer. Here are the details:
I. Antipasti & Wine Tasting Thursday Evenings
Every Thursday from 6-8pm, from July 10th through August 28th
Villa Francesca will showcase a sumptuous spread of homemade antipasti along with a selection of wines from its 2008 Wine Spectator award-winning wine list, for wine tasting. Each week, different antipasti and wines will be featured at this casual, social-networking and wine tasting event. A wine spokesperson will speak about the featured wines being tasted while guests can enjoy the arrangement of antipasti.
Guests who participate in the Antipasti & Wine Tasting event will receive 25% off their total dinner check if they choose to dine at the restaurant that evening. (discount excludes dinner beverages, tax and gratuity)
$29 per person. Reservations recommended but not required.
II. Twilight Temptations prepared Tableside by Chef Guglielmo Ranauro
Monday through Friday evenings, 6pm-8pm, from July 10th through August 28th
Villa Francesca Owner-Chef Guglielmo Ranauro has just returned from Italy with some new recipes you will be sure to savor. Join him as he prepares an assortment of antipasti in the open-air dining room. Guests who come to the restaurant for dinner can order the featured appetizers.
Listen to Chef Ranauro's charming stories and experiences of his travels throughout the Italian countryside while you watch him prepare homemade appetizers in a Northern Italian style. Open-air, street-side windows make a great spot for dining, relaxing and people-watching. Converse with the chef, ask questions, and maybe even learn some Italian from this personable chef!
Now 32 years in business, Ristorante Villa Francesca offers a brand new, award-winning wine list with more than 162 international selections including over 100 Reserva wines. Formerly focused on red sauce fare in a Southern Italian style, Villa Francesca's recent menu transformation now features the rustic, countryside-inspired flavors of Italy's northern regions. The newly updated, elegant dining decor features white tablecloths, glass-enclosed wine displays, a granite-topped bar and a wine cellar.
Ristorante Villa Francesca, 150 Richmond Street, North End Boston. Valet parking is available. 617-367-2948 for More Information and Reservations. Reservations recommended but not required.
About Ristorante Villa Francesca: New World Italian in an Old World Setting
Showcasing the simple, sun-splashed flavors of Old World Italian cooking with a modern, New World flair, Ristorante Villa Francesca, located on the Freedom Trail in Boston's historic North End, celebrates thirty years in Boston with renewed energy and passion for contemporary Northern Italian cuisine. Blending the atmosphere of an Italian trattoria with the attention to detail of a fine dining establishment, Ristorante Villa Francesca provides the perfect, intimate setting for conducting a successful business meeting, sharing a special celebration with family and friends, or lingering over an after-dinner espresso and dessert.
Legal Sea Foods is proud to announce they have just been named the #1 Best Family Restaurant in a recent poll by Parents™ magazine. On a mission to see which establishments cater best to families, the national consumer publication surveyed more than 50 of the nation's largest full-service restaurant chains and Legal Sea Foods was top dog, or more aptly - king fish.
"We are pleased to see that restaurant chains are offering healthier options for the whole family," says Sally Lee, editor-in chief of Parents magazine. "In particular, parents are concerned about trans fats, so we made it a point to note which restaurants still have them in at least some of their menu items."
Legal Sea Foods is one of only a third of the restaurant chains surveyed that is free of trans fats. Offering much more than a kid friendly menu and hospitable atmosphere, the nation's finest sea food restaurant earned this particular recognition due to their consistent dedication to excellence. The restaurant accommodates children with a variety of food allergies - they even boast a gluten free menu catering to those afflicted by Celiac Disease. Other factors taken into consideration during the judging process include: kid amenities such as changing tables in restrooms and crayons at the table, reservation policies and partnerships with children's charities.
The 5 Best Family Restaurants in order of their ranking are:
Legal Sea Foods
Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes
Mimi's Cafe
Uno Chicago Grill
Chili's Grill & Bar
About Legal Sea Foods
For over 50 years, Legal Sea Foods Inc. has set the standard for quality and freshness in the seafood and restaurant business. With more than 30 restaurants spanning the East Coast from New Hampshire to Florida, Legal Sea Foods has earned scores of honors and awards and proudly carries its well-earned reputation as the nation's finest seafood restaurant.
Providence's Restaurant Week will be held this summer for two weeks. Providence Restaurant Week, to be held July 6-19, features more than 60 area restaurants offering three-course, prix fixe lunches for $12.95 and/or three-course, prix fixe dinners for $29.95.
"Many restaurants were continuing the Restaurant Week promotion independently and diners were asking for an opportunity to try more restaurants. Given the event's popularity, it was only natural for us to expand from one week to two" said PWCVB President & CEO Martha Sheridan. "This gives the diner and the visitor even more chances to experience the area's great restaurant scene."
Participating restaurants will offer a three-course, prix fixe menu consisting of an appetizer or salad, an entree and a dessert. The price points will be $12.95 for lunch and $29.95 for dinner, although several casual dining establishments, such as pubs or cafes, are offering two-for-$12.95 and two-for-$29.95 specials. All Restaurant Week specials will be offered in addition to the regular menu and do not include beverage, tax or tip.
We have the latest list of participating restaurants and more. So follow the link below to see who's participating and what's on the menu.
Gracie's is offering Summer Wine Flights every Wednesday from 5-7.
After Father's Day, Gracie's will be closed Sunday and Mondays for the summer. The Theater Menu will be going dark during the summer months with the closing of the theaters, but will return with the opening curtain in September.
Once again Gracie's will be participating in Providence Restaurant Week. The dates for Restaurant Week are July 8 - July 20, 2008. Reservations are now be accepted. This is a great time to come enjoy dinner at Gracie's for an amazing 29.99 Three Course Pre-Fixe menu.
Don't forget to join Gracie's at The Open Market on Westminster Street this Saturday from noon to six, for Nell's Sweet Treats, Star bars, and specialties from Grace ... check it out at www.providenceopenmarket.com Read more about Gracie's
06/12/2008
New Menu
Solea invites you to come try their Tapas Nuevas and New Wines by the Glass. Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar embraces the romantic spirit of colonial South America while honoring its southern European culinary heritage. Today in Spain, tapas are a cherished tradition of sophisticated little dishes eaten at all times of the day and night.
Savor the experience of a different time and place while sipping sangria at the bar or sampling a medley of tapas in an elegant and spirited dining room and cafe.
Aspire at The Hotel Providence, located at 311 Westminster Street in Providence, RI, is now open to the public. Aspire is located in the space formerly occupied by L'Epicureo.
The culinary philosophy at Aspire is guided by the belief that in order to be the best, you must have aspirations of excellence; but, excellence with a whimsical twist. The menu at Aspire reveals contemporary American food with a special emphasis on inventive preparations of regional Rhode Island cuisine. Aspire builds on its theater district setting, creating a performance that blends hospitality, potion and fare. In Aspire, your table is the stage and the food, atmosphere and service are the actors flowing together to provide you with a dramatic experience.
Aspire serves breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday; and 7:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Dinner is served from 5:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 5:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. on Sunday. The bar is open, with a separate bar menu, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 3:00 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday; and 2:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. on Sunday. The bar is open until midnight each day for beverages, and later as appropriate. Aspire will begin serving lunch in the fall.
Situated in the Hotel Providence, in the City's bustling theater district, Aspire surprises guests with a completely different experience than anything else downtown. The name tells the story of an eatery with aspirations to be the best, most colorful, interesting and service-oriented restaurant in Providence. With a menu of contemporary American cuisine and a bar that sets the stage for an entertaining evening, Aspire is poised to be the newest hot spot for dining and socializing. Enjoy dining in Aspire's theatrical dining room, its private dining room for small, elegant events, or outdoors to take advantage of the sights and sounds of the Renaissance City.
For more information on Aspire or to make reservations, please call 401.521.3333 or visit the website below.
The legendary 1927 building at Arlington and Newbury Streets is permanently en fete, but when the Taj Boston Supper Club on The Roof takes place in this historic setting it is especially magical.
This summer season the public is invited to dine and dance at the Taj Boston Supper Club on The Roof. Throughout the year The Roof is the exclusive setting for special private events but on a few evenings the dramatic view of Boston's skyline will be shared with the public.
The Roof on the 17th floor of the landmark 1927 building was the center of Boston's summer social scene in the Big Band Era of the 1930's and 1940's. The Roof opened in 1933, and the music of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey and Eddie Duchin filled the air. The summer social whirl and live radio broadcasts continued until 1946.
As the cityscape of Boston changes from sunset to the evening's twinkling skyline, guests socialize and are swept onto the dance floor. The music of The Tom LaMark five-piece orchestra sets the mood in the comfort of the climate-controlled setting. Taj Boston's Executive Chef Franck Steigerwald creates cool summer dishes reflecting classic favorites and appealing surprises.
Dates are Fridays, July 11 and 25; August 15 and 29; September 12 and 26 and October 3. The Taj Boston Supper Club on The Roof begins at 7:00 p.m. and dancing is from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Admission is $55 per person. A Dinner Buffet is available for an additional $45 per person. Cocktails and wine will be available. For reservations, please call Restaurant Reservations at (617) 598-5255. Attire is evening elegance, jackets are required for the gentlemen.
On Saturday June 21, 2008, a one-hour Prana Power yoga class taught by Taylor Wells, co-founder and co-owner of Prana Power Yoga and creator of new website & blog super-mom.com.
Opening sun salutations led by Ming Tsai, chef/owner of Blue Ginger, host/executive producer of public television's "Simply Ming" and long-time yoga practitioner. Immediately following there will be a trunk show by A Little Yoga and refreshments provided by Blue Ginger.
Proceeds from the class benefit yogaHOPE, a growing non-profit yoga outreach program dedicated to bringing the practice of yoga to underserved women in substance abuse recovery, homeless women and victims of domestic violence.
Blue Ginger
583 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
781-283-5790
Details:
Saturday June 21, 2008
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost to participate is $50.
Participants can register for the event at www.yogahope.org
ABOUT yogaHOPE:
yogaHOPE is a non-profit yoga outreach program dedicated to establishing rehabilitative yoga programs in residential facilities for underserved women in substance abuse recovery, homeless women and victims of domestic violence. The practice of yoga has been shown to produce positive motivational change by helping women regain their vital center of energy, satisfaction and stability. It also teaches mindfulness, impulse control, interpersonal relationship skills, discernment in decision-making, patience, and acceptance of self and of the surrounding world. Founded by Sue Jones, a yoga instructor and herself a survivor, yogaHOPE's 40 volunteer yoga instructors now serve over 450 women by providing 3,000 free yoga classes in homeless shelters and substance abuse facilities in and around the Boston area.
ABOUT BLUE GINGER:
In 1998, Ming Tsai opened Blue Ginger in Wellesley, MA, bringing sophisticated East-West cuisine to the Boston-area. In its first year, Blue Ginger received 3 stars from the Boston Globe, was named "Best New Restaurant" by Boston Magazine and was nominated by the James Beard Foundation as "Best New Restaurant 1998." That same year, Esquire Magazine named Ming "Chef the Year 1998." Since then, the James Beard Foundation awarded Ming ‘2002 Best Chef Northeast' and, since 2002, Zagat Restaurant Guide has rated Blue Ginger as the "2nd Most Popular Boston Restaurant." In 2007, Blue Ginger received the prestigious Ivy Award from Restaurants & Institutions for its consistent achievement in meeting the highest standards for food, hospitality and service. Ming's commitment to serving people safely has made Blue Ginger a destination restaurant for those with food allergies and sensitivities. Ming is proud to have developed the Food Allergy Reference Book, a pioneering system that creates safeguards to help food-allergic people dine safely. In celebration of its 10 year anniversary, Blue Ginger was revitalized with a Rockwell Group-designed renovation and expansion, creating a chic, feng-shui inspired space with three distinct dining options. Enhancements include an updated main dining room, three private dining rooms, and a 40-seat, walk-in only lounge with a 10-stool granite bar. The lounge menu features casual, shareable dishes like Ming's Bings, Ming's East-West take on the burger. The newly expanded Blue Ginger opened in May 2008.
The Boat House, located at 227 Schooner Drive in North Tiverton, RI, is pleased to announce its new outdoor private dining area, providing an exquisite location to complement award-winning cuisine for private events. For more information regarding reservations for group functions, please call (888)-759-5557 or visit the website at www.boathousetiverton.com.
Available for dining events for up to 70 guests and cocktail events for up to 100, the private dining patio provides a picturesque backdrop of the Sakonnet River, perfect for any special occasion, rain or shine.
The Boat House is now open for lunch and dinner, 11:30 am - 9:00 pm Monday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 11:00 am - 9:00 pm on Sunday, with brunch also being served on Sunday. Dining room seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, call (401) 624-6300 Read more about the Boat House
06/03/2008
Opening
Located in Colony Place, a collection of fine retailers and restaurants at the junction of Routes 3 and 44, Croma Plymouth is now open.
They serve Neapolitan style pizzas, fresh salads and a great selection of entrees, pastas and desserts. Croma also features creative cocktails and an extensive wine-by-the-glass menu. Dinner is served seven days a week and lunch service will begin shortly.
CROMA Plymouth
160 Colony Place
Plymouth, MA 02360
tel: 508-747-4456
The Rhode Island Red may be one of the state's official mascots, but to the patrons of Evelyn's Drive In it means something else entirely. For New Englanders (and weekend road trip-ers alike) it sums up the quintessential red shingle-style clam shack that they have returned to for nearly forty years offering such Yankee summer favorites as batter fried clams, broth based clam chowder, and the Evelyn's specialty "lobster chow mein." Evelyn's Drive-In has come out of hibernation after a long winter and opened its doors to those hungry for an early taste of summer.
The re-opening of Evelyn's Drive-In on Nanaquaket Pond is here for its 2008 summer season. Whether you come by boat (Evelyn's has its own private dock) or take the drive down from New York or Boston, Evelyn's will be open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week from 11:30-8:00pm (summer hours 9:00 pm).
For more information about Evelyn's please contact Kate Hathaway at 617.413.3875 or Jane Bitto at 401.624.3100.
Evelyn's Drive-In
2335 Main Rd., Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-3100
Take Out Available - Call Ahead!
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