A Taste of Rowes Wharf Sea Grille




Last night, Where to Eat continued to celebrate its 10 year anniversary at Rowes Wharf Sea Grille. Chef Bruce put together a fantastic menu of wonderfully paired duos featuring some of their specialties for "A Taste of Rowes Wharf Sea Grille"

The evening began with a Bacardi pre-dinner cocktail hour, featuring the Harborside Daiquiri, BACARDI rum, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Lime Juice and Simple Syrup. Also available was the Green Tea Gimlet. This drink had a complex mix of flavors, yet still felt light and springy (BOMBAY Sapphire Gin, Green Tea Syrup, Fresh Basil, Fresh Cucumber and Lemon Juice).



I began my meal with the Sea Grille Crudo of the day and White Soy Tossed Yellowfin Tuna Tartar. The plates complimented each other well and served as a refreshing starter.



For my second course I chose the Lemon and Herb Chicken Breast and Grilled Prime Filet Mignon. The meat was so tender I could cut it with a butter knife!



The other main course options were Gilled Nova Scotia Salmon & Simply Grilled Daily Catch and Parmesan Cheese Tossed Fresh Pappardelle & Golden Potato Gnocchi. Both plated beautifully.





The grand finale.... dessert was phenomenal of course; Dark Chocolate Espresso Pie & Banana Cream Pie, Strawberry Rhubarb Streusel Tart & Meyer Lemon Napoleon and Passion Fruit Panna Cotta & Pomegranate Sorbet. I chose the Panna Cotta and Sorbet, which was the perfect light pairing, to make me forget that I had just thoroughly enjoyed six whole courses.

Maximum Cupcake Satisfaction!



Boston's original cupcake Queen, vixen Sara Ross of the award-winning Kickass Cupcakes has expanded her reign to Wellesley, having recently opened a new limited-edition shop located at 180 Linden Street.



While Somerville is Kickass Cupcakes' home, they thought it would be adventurous to expand their bakery and check out a new neighborhood. The new limited-edition shop will feature everything you have come to love about Kickass Cupcakes in Somerville, just conveniently located to serve metro west sweet-toothed addicts!

A Taste of Lucca Back Bay



Last week, Where to Eat continued to celebrate its 10 year anniversary at Lucca Back Bay. Chef Anthony Mazzotta put together a fabulous menu featuring some of their specialties for "A Taste of Lucca Back bay"

The evening began with a Bacardi pre-dinner cocktail hour, featuring the Prickly Pear, the Where to Eat 10th Anniversary Cocktail, GREY GOOSE LA POIRE, pear juice, liquor 43, prosecco and a dash of cayenne. This inventive drink served as the perfect stepping stone for the rest of the meal.

The meal began with three antipasti- Ostriche, Insalata alla Romana and Zuppa, my favorite being the Ostriche, Island Creek oysters marinated with bacon, lemon and truffle oil.

For the Entratta Lucca served a life-changing Rigatoni Bolognese, Cappesante and Meyer Farm Hanger Steak.

The dolci course was phenomenal; pound cake, orange mochaccino and apple crisp. I’ll admit, I am a self-confessed chocolate hater, so I’ll take this opportunity to rave about the pound cake, which was absolutely fantastic. It was served with a passion fruit panna cotta, coconut crumble and a butterscotch pudding sauce. I should mention though, the Orange Mochaccino is all that this office has been talking about, as well as the bloggers! So the next time you visit Lucca, try them both, let us know which one you love, because it’s guaranteed to be one of them!

Here are the links to some of the reviews of the evening:

Cave Cibum
The Examiner
A Boston Food Diary Blog

Lucca Back Bay on Urbanspoon

Baby it's [Still] Cold Outisde!


To ward off the dreary, cold weather and celebrate the fact that it's "National Clam Chowder Day", I suggest that you put on your comfy clothes, bundle up and head out into this endless rain and treat yourself to a great steamy cup of chowder.

New England clam chowder is typically made with potatoes, onion, bacon, flour and clams. And, while we all inherently know that adding tomatoes to clam chowder is strictly forbidden, a seldom known fact is that in Maine introduced a bill to legislature in 1939 bill making tomatoes in clam chowder illegal!

Here are some of the places we think do it best:
Barking Crab
http://www.tiny.cc/barkcrab

Legal Seafood

http://www.tiny.cc/legsea

Rose Wharf Sea Grille
http://www.tiny.cc/RWSG

Calling all Pancake Lovers!


Tomorrow, Tuesday February 23rd is National Pancake Day! Pancake Day, historically known as Shrove Tuesday is the last day before Lent and always falls 47 days before Easter. How did Shrove Tuesday and Pancake Day come to be related you may ask... many people take the opportunity to indulge themselves on foods forbidden during Lent on Shrove Tuesday i.e., pancakes, because they contain fat, butter and eggs!

So whether or not you practice Lent, you deserve to indugle yourself tomorrow! Because we know IHOP just won't cut it, here are some mouth watering pancake options for you here in Boston:



Taj
serving 6:30am - 11:30am
http://tinyurl.com/tajcafe

Henrietta's Table
serving 6:30am - 11:00am
http://tinyurl.com/henritab

Jer-Ne serving 6:30 - 11:30
http://tinyurl.com/jernepancakes

Panificio serving 8:00am - 11:00am
http://tinyurl.com/panificio

Plaza III closes its doors & Anthem's open Spring 10'

As Plaza III says good bye to its 13 year residence in Faneuil Hall, The Briar Group plans to resurrect a new version of Anthem. The new Anthem plans to open in May with a menu that includes more sandwiches, flatbread pizzas and lots of New England flavors, with entrees in the mid- to high-$20s. The space, which can accommodate several hundred diners on two levels, will sport an urban look and a warmer greenhouse space.



Lyons eatery on Boylston, Christopher Coombs new restaurant Deuxave. & Six Burner

According to the Herald, Patrick Lyons plans to convert the shuttered Vinny T’s of Boston on Boylston Street into the Back Bay Social Club... Can't wait to see what the Restaurant & nightclub king has in store for us!


dbar Executive chef Christopher Coombs will open Deuxave in the Back Bay this Summer catering to the Back Bay Neighborhood & serving afforadable fair.... we are hoping similar fare to what he is currently serving up on Dot Ave. but whatever road he goes we are sure it will be good.

and walking by the mall the other day, we noticed that Firefly is now Six Burner. Hum... when did that happen? Still under the same ownership, Six Burner serves up comfort food at modest prices.


There is a "Situation" in Harvard Square

Please tell us this is a limited special??? Though it sounds all too appetizing, Bartley's has crowned a new burger "The Situation" after a cast member from MTV's Jersey Shore...!

The Situation burger:
a burger with hot cherry peppers and chili served with fries.





Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage on Urbanspoon

Building Healthier Lives with Dinnerfest


On Sunday, February 28th stock up on restaurant gift certificates and dining packages in the name of charity at the Boston Living Center's annual DinnerFest fundraiser at Vlora Restaurant.

Bid on one or more of Boston's most popular restaurants for a fun evening out with your friends. All proceeds from Dinnerfest will support the Boston Living Center's comprehensive nutrition, education and wellness programs for people living with HIV/AIDS.

For the second year in a row, Celebrity host Billy Costa from NECN's TV Diner will auction off an opportunity for two to appear on "Diner for a Day" as a restaurant reviewer. Have your 15 minutes of fame!

Restaurants that have donated multi-course dinners include 28 Degrees ~ Abby Park ~ Antico Forno ~ Avila Restaurant ~ Bistro 5 ~ Blue Ginger ~ Brasserie JO ~ Clink ~Club Cafe ~ Flash's Cocktails ~ Flora ~ Gaslight Brasserie du Coin ~ Ginger Park ~ Golden Temple ~ Grill 23~ Harvest ~ Kouzina ~ La Morra ~ Laurel Grill & Bar ~ Maggiano's ~ Mike and Patty's ~ Mistral ~ Mooo ~Morton's The Steakhouse ~ Myers & Chang ~ No. 9 Park ~ o ya ~ Parker's Restaurant at Omni Parker House~ Picco ~ Post 390 ~ Rendezvous in Central Square ~ Sanctuary Tapas ~ South End Buttery ~ Stanhope Grille~ Stephanie's on Newbury ~ Stephi's on Tremont ~ Teatro ~ Terrace Restaurant at Suffolk Downs ~ Terramia Ristorante ~Tremont 647 ~ The Bristol Lounge ~ The Fireplace ~ Turner Fisheries ~ Union Bar & Grille

Tickets for the festivities, which include hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar, cost $20 apiece. Pick up your tickets online or by calling 617.236.1012.

Swine and Wine at COCHON 555



Back from a long break...W2E just heard COCHON555 will be retuning to Boston on Sunday March 28th! Yes, it is over 1 month away but this event is one of the coolest, most original competition Boston has seen since, well I don't know what, but trust us its not your average food and wine snore feast.

Local chefs this year include:
TONY MAWS – Craigie on Main
JAMIE BISSONETTE – Toro
MATTHEW JENNINGS – Farmstead
BARRY MAIDEN – Hungry Mother
JOSEPH MARGATE - Clink

Find out more at COCHON555 and see if current "Prince of Pork" Farmstead's Matt Jennings will be able to keep his crown on March 28th.





Tonight @ Abby Park

and every following Monday & Tuesday night... Guests will enjoy a special 3 course meal for $25/person. The menu will change up weekly and will consist of two-four choices for appetizers, entrees, and desserts.


AND also mark your calendars for a unique tasting of French wine on Tuesday December 22nd. Sample 5 wines with appropriate matching food items (nibbles) while learning more about these wines, their origin, the range of perceived flavors, aromas and general characteristics of the wines.


550 Adams Street | Milton, Massachusetts 02186 | 617.696.8700

A trip to Lucia Ristorante in Winchester

Lucia Ristorante has been a staple of Winchester Center since 1986. Serving innovative creations along with classics from all twenty regions of Italy.

Last Monday I made the 7 mile trip from Boston to the lovely Winchester square and enjoyed a meal to remember. How easily it was to forget where I was settled in our cozy booth. The restaurant is a step into another country, into another dining experience all together.



First course; Calamari Fritti Dorati, lightly fried with a side of spicy tomato sauce... yummy!!!

Entree #1; Gnocchi D' Abbruzzo al Pomodoro, cooked to perfection!

Entree #2; Cotoletta Con Melanzane, so tender and the eggplant was a bonus!


They now feature a new Italian Brunch menu & a weekly 3 course Prix Fixe for $20 (Winchester location only) Their take away menu is always 10% off and if you call and order before 4:30pm they will give you an additional 10% off. This Holiday season, purchase a $100 gift certificate you will receive a $20 gift card as a thank you for your business....!!!

Make sure when you go to check out Pizza in Piazza, downstairs. They serve everything from Homemade Bruschetta to Manicotti. Lucia is also located in the North End on Hanover.



11 Mount Vernon Street
Winchester
781.729.0515

415 Hanover
Boston
617.367.2353

3rd annual TV Diner Platinum Plate Gala









Billy Costa's TV Diner held its 3rd annual TV Diner Platinum Plate Gala at the Herb Chambers Lexus showroom on Saturday, November 21st. With a number of restaurants and food providers, guests got to sample some of Boston-area best dining spots such as Avila, Inn at Pleasant Lake, Stephanie's on Newbury & Stephi's on Tremont, The Spirited Gourmet, Ecco, Samba Sushi and many many more...

A 10-piece Hip Pocket Orchestra kept the crowd rocking and the auction help raise thousands of dollars for Cradles to Crayons.

For more information on the 3rd annual TV Diner Platinum Plate Gala, please click below;

Ardan Event - Postponed

Hello Everyone,
Due to the fact that the Ardan 5th year anniversary is right around the corner, we are going to postpone the event until February so we can plan a much larger party. Details to come!
-w2e

Ardan Event on Dec. 1st!



Join us on Tuesday December 1st for a special invite only event at Ardan Medspa & Salon in Wellesley. From 6-8 pm mingle & shop with the girls over Blue Ginger bites and a glass of bubbly. Gift bags look amazing and they will go fast so RSVP to info@wheretoeatboston.com and I will add you to our list!

Ardan Medspa & Salon
72 Central St # A
Wellesley, MA 02482-5806
(781) 235-7788

Tasting Masa...

Last Tuesday, Where to Eat continued to celebrate its 10 year anniversary at Masa Restaurant. Chef Philip Aviles put together a fabulous menu featuring some of their everyday specials for "A Taste of Masa"

Bacardi Cocktails, Global Beer and J.Lohr wines were served for the pre-dinner cocktail hour.





First Course
I choose; Sweet Tequila Poached Bosc Pear, Roasted Salmon with Chipotle & Horseradish Crust and Calamari and Octopus Avocado



Second course
I choose; Fire Roasted Corn and Yucca Chimichanga, Dia De Gracias Stuffed Local Filet of Sole & Slow Cooked Chicken Breast A La Cervenza



& dessert!
I choose; Caramelized Banana Diavlo Bread Pudding, Pumpkin Cheesecake & a Selection of Sorbet

3rd Annual T.V. DiNeR GALA is fast approaching...


Mark your calendars for Saturday, Nov. 21, from 7pm to 11pm at Herb Chambers Lexus on Route 1, the Automile in Sharon, MA.

How cool is it? Just ask Billy Costa! "This event is an incredible value for your $100 ticket price!! You get all the fabulous food you can eat from 20 amazing restaurants, including Avila, Stephanie's on Newbury, the Inn at Pleasant Lake, Samba Steak and Sushi, Asana at the Mandarin Oriental Boston, Bove's, Cava Tapas and Wine Bar, Chef Vito/Bellini's, Ecco, Allora Ristorante, Cafe Vanille, V-One Vodka, Accardi Foods, Bin Ends Wine, V. Cirace & Son, The Spirited Gourmet, Seaglass, Champions Boston, Piantedosi Baking, Red Rock Bistro and many more.

Get your tickets now before they sell out!!!


"Taste of Masa" Tomorrow night!


Meet us in the lounge for drinks at 6pm and join us for dinner at 7pm! Check out the menu from previous post... "looks delightful :)!"

Get your Tix's today!



We are just 7 days away from the "Festive Table" event at Shreve, Crump & Low on November 5th. Please purchase your tickets today! A fun night full of cocktails, bites, shopping and of course a wonderful Silent Auction and Raffle are in store....below are some of the great prizes you could win.

• An hour of interior design consultation from any of the 7 designers present at the event
• A five course meal prepared by a private chef in the comfort of your own home
(see http://simplicitychef.com/home/)
• A night out in the city for two, including a night's stay at the gorgeous Liberty Hotel
• A professional photo session with print credit - just in time for the holidays!
• An iconic Shreve, Crump & Low "Gurgling Cod" and Winston's floral display
(see http://www.shrevecrumpandlow.com/history/gurgling_cod.aspx)


Keep in mind, all ticket sale proceeds go directly to feeding the hungry and Shreve Crump & Low is generously donating 10% of all sales November 5th! So get your shop on!

Click here for more information or to purchase your tickets. THANK YOU!

Mark your calendars for November 8th!

and get ready to eat your heart out 2009!