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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 [...]

$2 Lobster Tacos!

Say what?…that’s right, $2 lobster (fresh local lobster) tacos at Turner Fisheries during lunch (dine-in only) on Thursdays for a limited time only.  Do not miss this amazing deal!
Turner Fisheries opens for lunch at 11:30am and is located in The Westin Copley Place, at 10 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Back Bay, MA – 617.424.7425
($2 per lobster [...]

Ted’s Tips – Rehearsal Dinner

Ted’s Tips – Weekly wedding insights from Westin’s wedding planner Ted Daniels…
REHEARSAL DINNER
“It is important to invite those guests that have come from afar to the rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding.  The dinner should be very informal and should, by no means, upstage the wedding. The main purpose for this event is [...]

Castle Island

Photo Credit: Boston Harborwalk
The M Street Beach and Carson beach form a three mile segment of shorelines around South Boston’s Dorchester Bay  known as Castle Island. There is a walking/jogging/rollerblading/biking path that follows the shoreline and is a popular outdoor recreation site. Fort Independence, a granite fort built between 1834 and 1851, stands along the [...]

Swan Boats

While the Boston Public Gardens are known for their lush, green grass and ample lounging space, there is another way to take them in! Take a Swan Boat around the Public Garden lagoon for a 15-minute, peaceful cruise. This has been a Boston tradition since 1877 and is an ideal activity for tourists, lovers, and [...]

$7.50 Salad and Beverage Special

Now until the end of August, if the temp. hits 75 degrees by 11:30am at Boston.com, then come to Turner Fisheries for ANY salad (that’s right) plus ANY non-alcoholic beverage for ONLY $7.50 during lunch…all week long!
Check out the Turner Fisheries lunch menu.

Cashunt’s Boston Mad Dash

Jonesing to discover a new side of Boston?  Look no further! Cashunt’s Boston Mad Dash is a jumble of entertainment, competition and memories that will last a lifetime, as you and your friends maneuver through 6 wacky games in one unforgettable experience. Now in its 10th season, Cashunt offers 21 different games to choose from [...]

Restaurant Week at Turner Fisheries

August is the month for great food and amazing deals as Restaurant Week hits Boston. Now, Turner Fisheries is joining in on the fun with a menu that will get your mouth watering and your wallet smiling. 2-course lunch for only $15.10, 3 course-lunch for only $20.10, and 3-course dinner for only $33.10.
Restaurant Week Lunch [...]

Blueberry Mojito

1.5 oz Bacardi Superior
2 oz lime sweet ‘n sour
12 mint leaves
10 fresh blueberries
2 oz club soda
Method:
1. Add mint leaves, lime sweet ‘n sour, blueberries in a highball glass
2. Muddle for about 5 seconds.
3. Add ice, rum and soda.
4. Stir and serve.
Garnish: 3 blueberries on a cocktail pick and sprig of mint.

The Arnold Arboretum

Photo Credit: Arboretum
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is the oldest public arboretum in North America and a leader in plant studies. The goal of the arboretum has been to acquire wood plants such as trees, shrubs and vines. Today’s collection is filled with plants that frequent North America as well as Eastern Asia. The [...]