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Boston Historic Cruise

Discover the historic and contemporary milestones of Boston’s inner and outer harbors during this fun, informative, fully narrated 90-minute Boston Historic Tour . From the hero tales of the Revolutionary War to the local legends of the sea, you’ll be entertained and enthralled. Other highlights you’ll see include the nation’s oldest continuously manned lighthouse, the [...]

Summer Chef Series 2010

Image Credit: Smolak Farms
Smolak Farms of North Andover in partnership with Edible Boston and the Wineconnextion present the 2010 Summer Chef Series. The series highlights chefs using in-season local meat and produce. The chef will prepare signature dishes to be tasted and are paired with wines from the Wineconnextion, also in Andover. The event will [...]

Mango Champagne

Stay classy this summer with this delicious mango champagne. Let us know what you think of the recipe!
Champagne
Splash of Mango syrup
Garnished with a lemon twist
Served in a champagne glass
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Sustainable Oyster & Vodka Pairing

Sustainable Oyster & Vodka Pairing At Turner Fisheries
Thursday, July 15, 2010
What: Turner Fisheries is hosting a special sustainable Oyster & Vodka Pairing event on Thursday, July 15th. Chef Armand Toutaint has put together a mouthwatering menu of sustainable Oyster dishes expertly paired with Crop Organic Artisanal Vodka cocktails.
Tasting Menu
$5:        Oyster shooter: Gazpacho water cucumber vodka [...]

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Photo Credit: Isabella Steward Garden Museum
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum presents Neighborhood Nights: Splendor Indeed on Thursday July 8th, 22nd and August 5th. The museum offers three floors of galleries filled with painting, sculpture, furniture and decorative art spanning over thirty centuries and is surrounded by a blossoming garden courtyard. On neighborhood nights guess will [...]

Concerts in the Courtyard

Image Credit: Boston Public Library
One of Boston’s most beautiful spaces will be filled with music in a free lunchtime concert series every Friday throughout the summer. The Boston Public Library courtyard, one of the best-kept secrets in town, will host music that ranges from jazz to classical and from a cappella to operetta. The [...]

Ted’s Tips – Last Thing Remembered

Ted’s Tips – Weekly wedding insights from Westin’s wedding planner Ted Daniels…
LAST THING REMEMBERED
“With about an hour left in the reception, pass out a memorable snack on the dance floor, such as mini desserts, sliders, mini parmesan chicken sandwiches, or even breakfast sandwiches. After a long night of dancing and mingling, this treat is [...]

Boston Chocolate Tours

New Boston Chocolate Tours shows a sweet side of the city participants where you can learn and taste your way through Boston’s historic neighborhoods. For tourists and natives alike who want a unique perspective on the city, the new Boston Chocolate Tours provide a delicious way to see Boston’s walkable neighborhoods including Beacon Hill, the [...]

Skywalk Observatory

Photo Credit: Skywalk Observatory
The Skywalk Observatory, located on the top of the Prudential building, offers 360 degree views of Boston and into the distance. Admission (ranging from $8-$12) covers an audio tour, Dream of Freedom museum, a multi-media theatre and one of the best panoramic views in Boston. During the summertime, the observatory is open seven days [...]

Boston’s “Wicked Good” Chowderfest 2010

 

Patrons visit mutliple tents in search of their favorite chowder at the 2009 Chowderfest. Photo credit: Flikr
 Boston welcomes with open soup spoons the return of what is the 29th Annual Chowderfest on July 5, 2010. The event is a local favorite, as well as an opportunity for visitors to sample some “wicked good chowdah” (2,000 [...]