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Burtons Grill and Trinchero Family Estates Offer a Culinary Tour of Napa Valley

November 6, 2009

WHAT: Join us as we take a culinary tour of the Napa Valley hosted by Burtons Grill of South Windsor and Trinchero Family Estates on Monday November 16th 2009. Visit the rolling estates of the California vineyards from your seat as Teresa Drew of Trinchero Family Estates guides guests through the wine dinner glass by glass and describes the complexities of each selection. Trinchero wines are made in the finest growing regions of Napa valley; each hand-crafted, luxury class wine showcases the unique flavor profiles of the vineyard.  Pair your wine excursion with a four-course adventure that will compliment each wine selection. At the price of $65.00 per person (tax and gratuity not included), this intimate trip will please any palate.  (Please See Menu Below)

 

WHERE: Burtons Grill in South Windsor| 100 Evergreen Way South Windsor, CT 06074| 860-432-4575| www.burtonsgrillcom.

WHEN: The Trinchero Family Estates Wine Dinner will be held at 6:30PM on Monday November 16, 2009.

Wine Dinner Menu

 

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

House made crab cake served with Burtons lemon aioli sauce

Trinchero Napa Reserve Mary’s Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

 

Prosciutto Wrapped Stuffed Pears

Stuffed with gorgonzola cheese and served over Baby Spinach with a Mustard Vinaigrette and Balsamic Reduction

Napa Cellars Pinot Noir

Braised Short Ribs

Served with a Red Wine Demi Glace over Parmesan Polenta with Roasted Vegetables

Folie a Deux Lewelling Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Chocolate Sin Cake

Terra D’Oro Zinfandel Port

 

 

COST: $65 Per Person (tax and gratuity not included). Reservations are necessary. Please call 860-432-4575.

 

Makeover your Holiday

November 4, 2009

Looking for a new and chic way to shop for your friends during this holiday season? On November 19th from 6:00pm-8:00pm, wipe those worry lines off your face at Luna Boston, Personal style expert Erin Gates will be available to help you cross off some names off your holiday shopping list with her personal styling advice! Customers can look forward to temporarily leaving their stressful lives with the opportunity to indulge themselves in a make-over with Fresh makeup. Stop hassling yourself about where to go and what to buy, come to Luna Boston and let Naz Kupelian Salon do all the work for you with the (O2)n (Office to Night) kit providing beauty help in emergency situations! The salon team will be on hand to provide demonstrations on these little miracle packages that include a mini flat iron, hair spray, mascara, bobby pins, moisturizer and other essentials that are needed on a daily basis. They fit perfectly into any Luna Boston luxury hangbag for you or your loved ones, this holiday season!

Who: Naz Kupelian Salon

What: Shopping and Make-overs at Luna Boston, sponsored by Naz Kupelian Salon

When: November 19th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Where: Luna Boston, 205 Newbury Street Boston, MA 02115

Cost: Free, RSVP required to events@lunaboston.com.

For more information please call Luna Boston at 1-866-910-3900.

 

Cuban Jazz Night

October 28, 2009

WHAT: On Thursday November 19 2009, The Beehive presents the exquisite sounds of Cuban jazz with Grammy Award winning artist Dave Samuels. As the top mallet player of his generation, Samuels is recognized for his creative approach in both the vibraphone and marimba. In 2003, he received a Grammy Award for “Best Latin Jazz Recording” for the Caribbean Jazz Project’s CD “The Gathering.”  Grammy award-winning drummer/ percussionist Mark Walker will be joining Samuels band this evening. Walker is one of the finest and most versatile players on the international touring and recording scene today. He has performed and recorded extensively with Oregon, Paquito D’Rivera, Michel Camilo, the Caribbean Jazz Project, David Leibman, and Cesar Camargo Mariano amongst others. Compliment the music with a fine Beehive meal by making dinner reservations or just stop by for drinks and enjoy the show! This evening of extraordinary music and food is brought to you by our sponsor “Peroni!”.

 

WHERE: The Beehive, 541 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116 | P. 617.423.0069

WHEN: Thursday November 19, 2009, Show at 10PM, Food & Drink from 5PM-2AM

INFO: No Cover charge, Cash Bar, Reservations Recommended

Boston’s Liveliest Holiday Meal!

October 28, 2009

WHAT: Join in on the festivities this year and leave the turkey to us! The Beehive will be hosting their annual Thanksgiving Day dinner inside the hive! This year’s festivities will include an À la carte Thanksgiving Day menu including traditional items and some with a twist (See Menu Below) and Live music will be on tap all day and evening with the soulful and sweet sounds of Patrice Williamson from 1:00PM-3:00PM, then go international with the beautiful Italian voice of Eleonora Bianchini from  3:00PM-7:00PM. Finish the night off with the funky sounds of the AB’s from 8:00PM – 12:00AM!

Hours of Operation on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2009 will be: 1:00PM – 2:30AM. Thanksgiving Day Menu: 1:00PM – 10:00PM, Late Night Menu: 10:00PM – 1:00AM.

 

Thanksgiving Menu 2009

 

 

Starters

 

Pumpkin Soup  9

Apple, Roquefort, Walnut and Green Leaf Lettuce Salad  11

Clams Casino  14

House Smoked Salmon with Crispy Zucchini Fritter

Shortrib & Potato Pierogies  10

Moroccan Lamb Cigars  10

Seafood Raw Bar Selection

Oysters, Shrimp, Tuna Tartare, Lobster

 

 

Mains

 

Roast Farm Raised Turkey   25

Mushroom Brioche Stuffing, Parsnip Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Chutney, Mustard Gravy

 

Roast Prime Rib of Beef  29

Mushroom Brioche Stuffing, Parsnip Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Chutney, Mustard Gravy

 

Grilled Wild Salmon 25

Pecan Brown Butter Sauce, Wild Rice, Creamed Corn Pudding

 

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Plate  23

 

 

Little Pilgrim’s

Kids Turkey Dinner  12

Mac & Cheese  8

Crispy Chicken Dinosaurs with Rice  8

 

 

Dessert

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Apple Crisp with Honey Vanilla Ice Cream

 

Menu Subject To Change

 

 

WHERE: The Beehive | 541 Tremont Street, Boston, MA | 617-423-0069 | www.beehiveboston.com

WHEN: Thursday, November 26, 2009, Hours of Operation: 1:00PM – 2:30AM. Thanksgiving Day Menu: 1:00PM – 10:00PM, Late Night Menu: 10:00PM – 1:00AM.

 

COST/INFO: À la carte pricing for dinner, no cover charge for entry. Reservations recommended by calling 617-423-0069.

 

Cooking Demonstration at The Viking Center

October 14, 2009

ZaZa Restaurant’s Executive Chef Manrique Alvarenga leads an intimate cooking demonstration.

Thanksgiving day dinner

October 14, 2009

The Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro Hosts Thanksgiving Day Dinner

Women & Wisdom: Food, Wine & Friendship

October 14, 2009

(NORTH ANDOVER, MA) – Enjoy an evening of seasonal fall cuisine and wine tasting at Merrimack College with Denise Baron, culinary director of Burton’s Grill.

Sponsored by Merrimack College’s Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations and the Friends of Merrimack, the Women & Wisdom Series at Merrimack is offering the opportunity to meet Denise Baron as she prepares three seasonally inspired dishes to showcase the fall harvest in New England. Denise has created an enticing menu that bridges flavor and presentation and emphasizes honest ingredients and simple cooking methods. The dishes will be paired with a wine selected from Burton’s extensive wine collection.

WHEN: Wednesday, November 4 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: Cascia Hall, Merrimack College, (315 Turnpike St., North Andover, MA 01845)

CONTACT: To reserve space call (978) 837-5117 or email joanne.mermelstein@merrimack.edu. Seating is limited.

Denise Baron, Culinary Director of Burtons Grill:

Since joining the Burtons Grill restaurant group, Chef Baron has created an enticing menu that bridges flavor and presentation and emphasizes honest ingredients and simple cooking methods. Chef Baron completed a 12-month journey from Mexico to Chile, honing her mastery of the regional cuisines and appreciation for fresh, local spices and foods along the way. The philosophy of Burtons Grill reflects Chef Baron’s wholehearted embrace of using top quality ingredients, classic, fresh flavors, and uncomplicated cooking techniques to create a memorable dining experience.

Reservations: $10 per person. Register online at www.merrimack.edu/alumnievents, call (978) 837-5117 or email joanne.mermeslstein@merrimack.edu. Seating is limited!

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About Merrimack College:

Merrimack College is a selective, independent, four-year Catholic college offering liberal arts, business, science and engineering, and education programs within a residential campus setting. Merrimack’s distinguished faculty teaches a talented student body in a learning environment vigorously committed to the transforming values and benefits of the liberal arts.  We’ll engage you in learning through cutting edge classes, independent projects, research and fieldwork.  And, because our curriculum emphasizes the liberal arts as taught in the Catholic Augustinian tradition, you will graduate prepared to be imaginative, analytical, aware of trends and historical perspectives, clear thinking, and adaptable to changes in your career.

About Burtons Grill:

Located in The Eaglewood Shops along North Andover’s Route 114, our North Andover location is the perfect lunch or dinner spot for shoppers and locals, great for power lunching or socializing after work, celebrating something special or enjoying fine wine with appetizers in our beautiful bar and lounge area. A seasonal outdoor patio is the ideal escape from the office, late afternoon cocktails or a relaxing dinner with friends. Reservations and walk-ins are welcome and take-out is always available.  Hours of operation are Mon – Thu: 11:30 am – 10 pm, Fri – Sat: 11:30 am – 11 pm, Sun: 11:30 am – 9 pm.  For more information, please call 978-688-5600 or visit: www.burtonsgrill.com  Burtons Grill is an upscale casual restaurant serving contemporary American cuisine and ambience with five distinct locations including:  North Andover, MA | Boston, MA | Hingham, MA | South Windsor, CT | Virginia Beach, VA.

Home Grown

October 7, 2009

Northern Italian Wine Dinner

August 5, 2009

Gordons Wine Dinner

Gordon’s Fine Wine Hosts Dinner by Zaza Restaurant’s
Executive Chef Manrique Alvarenga

WHAT: What’s better than a four course Northern Italian meal? Fine Italian wine to go with it! Gordon’s Fine Wine and Culinary Center welcomes Za Za Restaurant’s Executive Chef, Manrique Alvarenga, for a night of Italian fare and wine! Chef Alvarenga will treat guests with a four course Northern Italian menu paired with four fine wines from the Northern region of Italy. The wines are supplied by Gordon’s Fine Wine, and are listed below with the food they will be paired with. This delicious event is not to be missed. Mangia, mangia!

WHERE: Gordon’s Fine Wine & Culinary Center, 894 Main St. Waltham, MA 02451

WHEN: Thursday, August 6, 2009 6:00PM-8:30PM

MENU:

APPETIZER

Grilled spicy marinated calamari over heirloom tomato salad in Parmesan basket with basil olive oil vinaigrette

2006 La Scolca Gavi & 2006 Solosole Vermentino Toscana

PASTA

Lamb Ragu tossed with fresh Papadella pasta

2006 Cantina del Pino Langhe Nebbiolo

ENTREE

Pan roasted halibut with guava chipotle drizzle over grilled friseé

2003 Il Molino di Grace Chianti Classico Riserva

DESSERT

Fig tart with vanilla bean gelato

La Caliera Moscato d’Asti

To register, please go to:

http://center.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/9763

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About Za Za Restaurant:

The word Za Za in its true ancient form means “plenty for everyone,” and this mantra rings true for “Za Za Restaurant & Nitery,” a casual dining restaurant located minutes North of Boston, MA. Situated on Route 1-North, amongst a sea of old New England Kitsch, this hidden jewel serves some of the best seafood, steaks and regional-Italian fare presented by Chef Manrique Alvarenga. Items such as seafood risotto, herb-rubbed rack of lamb and Gemelli and Sweet Italian Sausage dot the menu. Nightly specials are always available along with a full Tapas Menu. A variety of 45 handcrafted martinis, spirits, wine and beer are served in the full-service 360° lounge. The 140-seat restaurant also boasts a 20-seat outdoor patio, private function room and dance floor. Za Za also doubles as a “Nitery” – featuring live entertainment and dancing; lending itself to a more “meet-and-greet” feel for a 30+ crowd after 11pm. Za Za is located at 114 Broadway Street in Saugus, MA. Reservations are recommended for dinner and can be obtained by calling (781) 233-6815.

About Gordon’s Fine Wine:

For over 75 years and four generations, Gordon’s has been the leading purveyor of fine wines, spirits and now, craft beer. We pride ourselves in offering outstanding products whose quality vastly out shadows their price. We taste thousands of wines and spirits each year not only to choose the finest products available, but also to offer you, our customers, the very best service possible. We will gladly track down products you have a hard time finding or send you customized offerings to your specific needs. Our success has always been built on our ability to form long lasting relationships with our customers. Find out more at http://www.gordonswine.com.

Gordon’s Fine Wine Hosts Dinner by Zaza Restaurant’s Executive Chef Manrique Alvarenga

July 27, 2009

 

WHAT:              What’s better than a four course Northern Italian meal? Fine Italian wine to go with it! Gordon’s Fine Wine and Culinary Center welcomes Za Za Restaurant’s Executive Chef, Manrique Alvarenga, for a night of Italian fare and wine! Chef Alvarenga will treat guests with a four course Northern Italian menu paired with four fine wines from the Northern region of Italy. The wines are supplied by Gordon’s Fine Wine, and are listed below with the food they will be paired with. This delicious event is not to be missed. Mangia, mangia!

 

 

WHERE:            Gordon’s Fine Wine & Culinary Center, 894 Main St. Waltham, MA 02451

 

 

WHEN:              Thursday, August 6, 2009 6:00PM-8:30PM

 

 

MENU:             

 

APPETIZER

Grilled spicy marinated calamari over heirloom tomato salad in Parmesan basket with basil olive oil vinaigrette

2006 La Scolca Gavi & 2006 Solosole Vermentino Toscana

 

 

 

PASTA

Lamb Ragu tossed with fresh Papadella pasta

2006 Cantina del Pino Langhe Nebbiolo

 

ENTREE

Pan roasted halibut with guava chipotle drizzle over grilled friseé

2003 Il Molino di Grace Chianti Classico Riserva

 

DESSERT

Fig tart with vanilla bean gelato

La Caliera Moscato d’Asti

 

 

 

To register, please go to:

http://center.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/9763

 

 

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About Za Za Restaurant:

The word Za Za in its true ancient form means “plenty for everyone,” and this mantra rings true for “Za Za Restaurant & Nitery,” a casual dining restaurant located minutes North of Boston, MA. Situated on Route 1-North, amongst a sea of old New England Kitsch, this hidden jewel serves some of the best seafood, steaks and regional-Italian fare presented by Chef Manrique Alvarenga. Items such as seafood risotto, herb-rubbed rack of lamb and Gemelli and Sweet Italian Sausage dot the menu. Nightly specials are always available along with a full Tapas Menu. A variety of 45 handcrafted martinis, spirits, wine and beer are served in the full-service 360° lounge. The 140-seat restaurant also boasts a 20-seat outdoor patio, private function room and dance floor. Za Za also doubles as a “Nitery” – featuring live entertainment and dancing; lending itself to a more “meet-and-greet” feel for a 30+ crowd after 11pm.  Za Za is located at 114 Broadway Street in Saugus, MA. Reservations are recommended for dinner and can be obtained by calling (781) 233-6815.

 

 

 

About Gordon’s Fine Wine:

For over 75 years and four generations, Gordon’s has been the leading purveyor of fine wines, spirits and now, craft beer. We pride ourselves in offering outstanding products whose quality vastly out shadows their price. We taste thousands of wines and spirits each year not only to choose the finest products available, but also to offer you, our customers, the very best service possible. We will gladly track down products you have a hard time finding or send you customized offerings to your specific needs. Our success has always been built on our ability to form long lasting relationships with our customers. Find out more at http://www.gordonswine.com.