W2E on Leap Day!

Summer Winter is celebrating the birthdays of leap years lost with a quartet of mini cakes to ring in the Leap Year. Today, the tiny treats will be available for $12, free for leapies in honor of all those missed birthdays.

Masa Restaurant is hosting a Smuttynose Beer Dinner tonight featuring 3 delicious Southwestern courses. $35. 7pm.

3 for $35 tonight at Ten Tables Jamaica Plain: Enjoy a 3 course dinner that you choose! 

Staying in because of the storm? Order dinner from The Fireplace via Dining In and get 15% off your entire order!

Explore wines of Fruili, Italy while tasting chefs choice complimentary small bites tonight at Ceia Kitchen and Bar. $20 for 3 half-glass pours.

Sel de la terre Long Wharf is keeping Leap Day groovy with a Groovy Grape themed menu. Sit down to a four course tasting menu and chat with Wine Director Erik Johnson about the featured pairings. 7pm. $44.

Retweet Where To Eat!

We have reached 2,000 @W2Eboston followers on twitter and would like to extend some love to you all with a gift certificate giveaway. 

All this week, you will have the chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Haru Sushi just by following us and re-tweeting this phrase:

RETWEET CONTEST: Follow @W2Eboston and RT this for a chance to win $25 to @HaruBoston! Ends 3/2 http://bit.ly/z7G5gp

As long as you have a twitter account, you can enter to win!

Time Frame

February 27th through March 2nd

Winner

The winner will be randomly chosen and announced on Monday, March 5th.

W2E loves Gelology!

Our lovely publisher, Jill Epstein, turned 40 this weekend and celebrated with friends, family and an innovative way to enjoy cocktails...Gelology.

Biologist and master GELologist, Matt Micari, is passionate about gourmet gelatin and is revolutionizing J-E-L-L-O as we know it.

So what was on Jill's menu? The eye catching Gelebration Floats are made by suspending raspberries in sparkling grape juice, elderflower cordial, and lemon juice.

Another favorite was the Salted Caramel Chocolate Pudding Hearts, made with chocolate pudding, milk, and home made salted caramel sauce. Flavored with Baileys and Godiva chocolate liquors (FYI They can be ordered in Jell-Obama form). 

The personalized 4-0 Alphagels were pretty in pink and are available in a variety of flavors.

Matt has a slew of other creations available for every holiday (or non-holiday) imaginable, from root beer barrels to edible petri dishes. Visit his website for details. 

Looking to create your own gelatin art? Be sure to brush up on your Gelatin101. 

 

Wine & Dine this President's Weekend

Friday 2.17

Friday Night Bubbles + Bites at Ceia

From 9PM to close, enjoy a trio of bubbly selections paired with complimentary demi-dessert pairings. 

$19 per person.

Saturday 2.18

Via Matta V-day Tasting Menu
In addition to their regular dinner menu, Via Matta is serving their lovely V-Day tasting menu through Saturday, February 18th. Enjoy a complimentary prosecco toast and a little treat on your way out. 

$150 per couple.

Sunday 2.19

Bottomless Pasta Night at dante 

Order an entree size of any home-made pasta and keep going back for more!

Monday 2.20

The 23 List at Grill 23

Every Sunday and Monday evening, Wine Director Brahm Callahan presents "The 23 List"- a list of excellent, popular wines that are priced at $23.

Keep it Sweeeet for Valentine's Day

Complete V-Day Listing HERE

Specials for Game Day...Eat-In or Take-Out!

Legal Sea Foods

It's New England Clam Chowder versus Manhattan Clam Chowder.

Soup-er Bowl Challenge mail order package includes a quart of New England Clam Chowder, a quart of Manhattan Clam Chowder and a serving set for 10 for $25.46 (reg. $41.85) with promo code XLVI. 

Myers + Chang

Super Bowl 46 for $46 Take-out Special!

garlicky coal-black chicken wings
crispy spring rolls
traditional scallion pancakes
braised pork belly buns
tigers tears salad
tea smoked spare ribs
and nasi goreng, indoneisian fried rice!

Pre-order by 6pm on Friday, February 3rd. Serves 2-4

Noir

Snack on toasted nuts, $5 Bud Lights and $3 nachos!

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Warm up by the fire and choose your chowder: A bowl of New England or Manhattan for $8.50. 

Craft Beer Tastings This Week...

Our Winter 2012 Issue of Where To Eat included a special feature on craft beer and this week, The Craft Beer Cellar in Belmont is giving you the opportunity to try out some of our noted brews:

Abita tasting

Craft Beer Cellar

February 1 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm

The Bruery tasting with special guest, Patrick Rue!

Craft Beer Cellar 

February 2 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Come meet owner, Patrick Rue, and taste the fine concoctions of The Bruery from Placentia, CA.
 

Smuttynose tasting 

Craft Beer Cellar

Friday, February 3rd - 5:00pm - 7:00pm 

Smuttynose Brewing of Portsmouth NH tasting event

For complete event listings, visit: http://greatbrewers.com/calendar/all/2012-02  

 

This Weekend: Super Hunger Brunch!

What could be better than brunch for a cause? Your favorite weekend meal does just that at the Greater Boston Food Bank's Super Hunger Brunch on January 28th and 29th. Teaming up with Boston's finest chefs, the GBFB invites you to dine while helping to end hunger in eastern Massachusetts.

Choose from an array of restaurants on both Saturday and Sunday in all areas of the city and beyond for $25, $35 or $50. Here are our W2E picks:

Chefs for Obama on January 31st!

Next Tuesday, January 31st, join 14 of your favorite Boston chefs for a cooking competition and tasting in support of President Obama. The competition will be judged by Governor Patrick, Diane Patrick and Chef Ming Tsai. As a guest, you will have the opportunity to taste creations made by the following superstar chefs:

Clown Shoes Brewery Dinner at Summer Winter

Boston Wine Expo: Demos & Dinners

The Boston Wine Expo is a week-long celebration of the world's most popular wine-growing regions. From January 16-22, prepare to enjoy Vintner Dinners, Grand Tasting features, three days of seminars and the Grand Cru Wine Lounge at the Seaport Hotel.
 

Chef Demos including Billy Brandolini of Ceia, Chris Coombs of Deuxave, William Kovel of Catalyst, Chris Douglas, Patricia Yeo and Andy Husbands (to name a few!) will take place during the two-day Grand Tasting on January 21st and 22nd.

Wineries will also host exclusive Vintner Dinners at some of the city's finest restaurants throughout the week, providing diners the opportunity taste unique food and wine pairings. On Thursday, January 19 BOKX 109 American Prime is hosting Rutherford Ranch, while 606 Congress explores Alexander Valley Vineyard. Click here for the complete schedule.

Tickets range from one day Grand Tasting $85-$95, 

two day $145 and Grand Cru $175.

Stag's Leap Wine Dinners at The Fireplace

The Fireplace in Brookline has two top notch Stag's Leap wine dinners coming up this month and next. Owner, Jim Solomon, has cellared these rare wines for over ten years so don't miss out! 

This Month's Harvest Review: Oysters & Apples

On Wednesday, January 11th, head over to Harvest in Cambridge for this month's review, "Something to Write Home About." Amy Traverso, author of The Apple Lover's Cookbook, and Erin Murrary, author of Shucked:Life on a New England Oyster Farm, have teamed up to host an evening full of delicious food and wine. 

Your $39 entry includes 4 courses with wine pairings,
exclusive of gratuity. 6pm.

Call Harvest at 617.868.2255 for reservations.

For a schedule of future Harvest Reviews, click here.

Dine at South End Buttery Sun-Thurs, Get 10% off!

On Sunday through Thursday nights this January, South End Buttery is offering 10% off! Gather your entire party and be seated at or before 6:30 PM to receive the discount. 

Cannot be combined with any other offers. 

Be sure to also make your reservations for "Argentina Night" on February 13, 2012 to celebrate Argentinian wine, art, food and travel! The event will debut an exhibit of the photographic works of acclaimed New York photographer Alessandro Pappalardo.

First January Wine Seminar at Taberna!

The "Island Wines of Spain" January Wine seminars at Taberna de Haro start tonight at 6:30pm!
A mix of reds and whites will be served with delicious small plates:
•Quibia, a fragrant white from Mallorca, with sobrasada toast
•Bermejo malvasia seco from Lanzarote with fish "churros."
•Fronton de Oro from Gran Canaria, with salty little potatoes & green sauce. •Tajinaste from Tenerife, with savory little cheese cakes. 

Only TWO spots left for tonight, email Deborah Hansen  at deborahhansen9@gmail.com to reserve. $63 inclusive of tax.

Future seminars on January 11th and 18th.

Dorchester-Milton Restaurant Week 2012

On Sunday through Thursday nights between January 15th and 30th, Dorchester's finest restaurants are offering up a three-course dinner for $30.12. 

Show your love for this south of the city neighborhood by reserving your seat at one of these nine spots (T accessible and lots of parking available!):

New Year's Eve...The Countdown is On!

NEW YEAR'S EVE

 606 Congress

Serving a three course prix fixe menu.

Alta Strada

Serving a special prix fixe dinner menu.

Artisan Bistro

A three course prix fixe menu or a five course prix fixe menu with wine pairings...

includes Champagne toast and balloon drop.

Avery Bar

Choose from the selection of Avery Ten Martinis, Signature Cocktail offerings or the  

New Year's Eve Signature Champagne Cocktail Menu.  

OR enjoy the festivities in the semi-private lounge with a Taste and Share menu,  

a Dom Perignon toast and private balloon drop.

Upcoming Wine Seminars at Taberna!

The Wednesday Wine Seminars at Taberna de Haro will feature the Island Wines of Spain during the month of January. Taste the beautiful wines from both the Canary and Balearic Islands, paired with regional tapas.

Christmas Eve Dinner??

In 5 days it will be Christmas Eve, have you made your reservations yet?

We have you covered with a list of options... everything from brunch, dinner and Feasts of the Seven Fishes...

Insert your Holiday Party HERE!

Plan your holiday party at The Blarney Stone! The Blarney Stone has a variety of menu options based on budget, time of event, and number of guests.

Close down the office early and celebrate the warmth of the holiday season with fellow employees and good cheer at Bokx 109 American Prime. Dates are available December 1-January 31; Monday-Friday between 12-4 pm. Your choice of three course plated lunch or cocktail party with passed and displayed hors d'oeuvres is available. Both options include one glass of house wine (red or white) per person. $45 per person; 8 person minimum; private rooms require minimum of 10.