Come Dance with Us!

Flamenco Night at The Beehive

WHAT: The Beehive beckons “Come Dance with Us!” as they present a very special Flamenco Night featuring: Bárbara Martínez for one night only! Barbara sings in an amazing Flamenco style with hints of Middle Eastern influences. She will dance and sing with her Flamenco back up group including a slew of amazing musicians from New York, such as gypsy guitarist Pedro Cortés, considered to be the best in the U.S.

Make a night of it by coming to The Beehive for dinner and staying for the show! Reservations recommended.

“Bárbara Martínez is considered one of the most important representatives of flamenco”
–El Universal

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

WHEN: Wednesday, October 21, 2009, Food & Drink from 5PM – 2AM. Live Music Begins at 8:00PM

COST: No Cover charge, Cash Bar, Reservations recommended.

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About The Beehive:

The Beehive is an underground Bohemian bistro featuring amazing cuisine, libations, artwork and live music nightly. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Rebecca Newell, rustic comfort foods infused with American, European, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern influences. Open for dinner 5:30 pm to 1:00 am seven days a week, and with cocktails and live entertainment available nightly until 2:00 am; The Beehive is the perfect location for after-work cocktails, dinner, live music, events and more. Come to taste the cuisine, come to view the art, come to hear the music or simply come to share in the merriment.  The Beehive is at 541 Tremont St., 617-423-0069; beehiveboston.com . Dinner 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., bar to 2 a.m., entertainment nightly. Brunch Served Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am until 3:00 pm, bar menu 3:00pm to 5:00pm.

Pink Ribbon Peartini

Burtons Grill of South Windsor Introduces New Cocktail to Benefit Breast Cancer Research

(South Windsor, CT) – During the month of October 2009, Burtons Grill of South Windsor CT is featuring a signature “Pink Ribbon Peartini” in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Burtons will be donating proceeds from the cocktail to support Breast Cancer Research. The Pink Ribbon Peartini ($10.00), combines the flavors of pear vodka, the sweetness of Peach Schnapps with fresh prickly pear puree. The sweet treat is the perfect ending to a long shopping day at The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk. The cocktails will be served all month long, exclusively at the South Windsor Burtons Grill location.

If you can’t come in for the cocktail, then try it at home!

Peartini Cocktail Recipe:

1 oz Smirnoff Pear Vodka

1/2 oz Peach Schnapps

1/4 oz Prickly Pear Puree

Splash of Lemonade

In a martini shaker combine the Smirnoff Pear Vodka, Peach Schnapps and Prickly Pear Puree.  Shake well, pour into chilled martini glass, add a splash of lemonade to finish and enjoy!

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About:

Located in The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk along South Windsor’s Route 194 (at exit 60 off of I-84), Burtons Grill is just a stone’s throw from the Buckland Hills Mall. Our South Windsor Location is the perfect lunch or dinner spot for shoppers and locals. It’s great for power lunching or even socializing after work. Celebrating something special? Enjoy fine wine with appetizers in our beautiful bar and lounge area or on our seasonal, outdoor patio. Burtons Grill is an upscale, casual restaurant serving contemporary American Cuisine. Its ambiance is ideal for an escape from the office, for a late afternoon cocktail or just to relax and have dinner with friends. Reservations and walk-ins are welcome and take-out is always available. Our 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 860-432-4575 or visit: www.burtonsgrill.com. Burtons Grill is located in five distinct locations including:  South Windsor, CT | North Andover, MA | Boston, MA | Hingham, MA | Virginia Beach, VA.

Smolak Farms Presents the Great Pumpkin Festival!

WHAT: Where can you be a kid again at any age? Try the Annual Smolak Farms Great Pumpkin Festival being held Saturday, October 17^th & Sunday, October 18^th 2009 from 10:00AM-4:00PM. Smolak Farms invites kids of all ages to come out to the farm (costumes encouraged!) and board a wagon beginning their magical adventure with a hayride into one of the farms many orchards. During their ride storybook characters along the way will be interacting with the children and handing out treats! The hayride ends in the pumpkin patch where the Smolak Pumpkin Fairy will help children choose their very special pumpkin to bring home. This is just one of the many fun activities during the weekend including: Pumpkin Carving Demonstrations, The Amazing Maze, The Smolak Slide, The Bouncy House, Live Family-Friendly Entertainment, The Smolak Animal Farm and plenty of cider donuts and candied apples; among other treats and snacks to make your day complete! Do not miss this very special two-day fall festival!

WHERE: Smolak Farms, 315 South Bradford Street, North Andover, MA

WHEN: Saturday, October 17^th & Sunday, October 18^th 2009, 10:00AM-4:00PM

INFO: Free to the Public, Free Parking, Pay Per Activity

End of Summer Party

 

Za Za Restaurant, Located North of Boston, Says Goodbye to Summer with Free Party & Free Trip to Aruba!

 

 

WHAT:             It came and went faster than a blink of an eye and Za Za Restaurant, located minutes North of Boston, refuses to let it go without an official send off including all the bells and whistles! On October 1, 2009 from 8:30PM – 2:00AM, the restaurant will be throwing their “End of Summer Party” sponsored by Colony Travel, Captain Morgan and Parrot Bay. The free event will feature free passed Hors d’œuvre’s from 8:30PM-9:30PM, free entertainment provided by DJ Chris Fiore spinning all your favorite summer songs, cocktail specials all night long and best of all – those in attendance can register to win a free trip to Aruba! [4 Days/3 Nights: Includes Roundtrip Airfare, Hotel & Transfers ] (some restrictions apply) …the only catch is you must be present to win. Za Za asks that guests dress in summer wear one last time before their packed away, grab a friend and RSVP to: zazarestaurant@gmail.com. Get out of your comfort zone…and get into some Za Za! We’re still working with tag lines…

 

 

                       

WHERE:           Za Za Restaurant located at 140 Broadway Street Saugus, MA (Route 1N). 

 

WHEN:             October 1, 2009 from 8:30PM – 2:00AM

 

RSVP:              Please RSVP to: zazarestaurant@gmail.com

 

Calling All Cougars and Men with Mommy Complexes!!!

Za Za Restaurant, Located North of Boston Invites you to their Viewing Party of ABC’s Cougar Town

WHAT: Skip curling up on the couch and curl up with a cougar at Za Za Restaurant( located just North of Boston) on Wednesday September 23^rd, 2009 at 9:30PM as they host their official viewing party of the season premiere of ABC’s Cougar Town featuring Courtney Cox. With eight over-sized flat screen televisions, over 40 cocktails and more nosh than you can shake a stick at; this is the perfect place to view the show! Try their special cocktail the Cougar Cosmo featuring 2oz of Patron Tequila, 1oz Cointreau, 1oz fresh lime Juice and splash of cranberry juice! RSVP to zazarestaurant@gmail.com for prime viewing seats!

WHERE: Za Za Restaurant located at 114 Broadway Street Saugus, MA (Route 1N).

WHEN: Wednesday September 23^rd, 2009 9:30PM/8:30c viewing.

The Beehive Presents World Musician BELEDO

Enjoy a Special Night of Uruguayan Jazz & Wine at The Beehive!

WHAT:             Discover both the music and wines of Uruguay for one unforgettable night at The Beehive! On Tuesday, September 22, 2009, The Beehive presents a celebration of Uruguayan Jazz & Wine featuring music by world-famous performer BELEDO and wine from Bodegas Carrau, the smallest wine producer in South America.

BELEDO (Guitar)

The World famous musician, Beledo takes center stage at 8:00pm to captivate the audience with his soothing melodies that will amplify the wine tasting experience. The jazz guitarist, pianist and composer is considered a legend in the world of Uruguayan music. Beledo’s World-Jazz acoustic work incorporates classic Uruguayan musical forms such as triste, milonga, chimarrita, and candombe rhythms, as well as Spanish flamenco styles. Beledo is huge a star in his original home in Montevideo, Uruguay. He is an amazing pianist but is most famous for his profound guitar explorations and technique. Beledo is an originator of musical styles, combining Jazz and Latin classical contemporary forms. Currently residing in New York, Beledo is an important international figure recording many projects, performing with famous players such as Michael Brecker, Stefon Harris and Mark Walker and scoring music for movies and theater.

NANDO MICHELIN (Piano)

Uruguayan pianist Michelin is one of Boston’s most accomplished musician and composer. Playing piano on dozens of recordings alongside the biggest jazz and Latin players on the east coast including: Esperanza Spalding (Bass & Voice), Richie Barshay (Drums) John Lockwood (Bass) Jerry Bergonzi (sax) and Jeff Ballard.

IGNACIO LONG (Bass)

Ignacio Long is a native of Argentina and has studied at Berklee College of Music. Ignacio lives in New York where he has been deeply influenced by the Bass Collective with Matt Garrison, John Patitucci, Lincoln Goines, among others. Ignacio is involved in several projects events and styles, including South American Folk, Rock-Pop, Salsa, Jazz, Latin-Jazz, Tango, and Brazilian music.

KIM PLAINFIELD (Drums)

Kim Plainfield is an icon of modern fusion music. He has a giant discography and list of famous musicians that he has recorded and performed with from The Pointer Sisters to Tania Maria. Kim has been accredited in many publications including Drummer’s World:

TIAGO MICHELIN (Percussion)

Tiago Michelin is a young percussion phenomenon and the son of Nando Michelin.

Come and enjoy the lovely melodies of the evening with the wines of Uruguay by Winemaker Francisco M. Carrau from Bodegas Carrau. Bodegas Carrau traces its origins in the wine industry back nine generations to 1752 in Catalunya, Spain. The Carrau family has always been at the forefront of innovation in winemaking and in 1979 introduced the idea of using Tannat grapes to create a unique red wine style with the Reservas Bodegas Carrau brand.

Reservations are recommended!

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

WHEN:             Tuesday, September 22, 2009, Live Music 8:00PM – 12:00AM

COST:              No cover charge, cash bar

About The Beehive:

The Beehive is an underground Bohemian bistro featuring amazing cuisine, libations, artwork and live music nightly. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Rebecca Newell, rustic comfort foods infused with American, European, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern influences. Open for dinner 5:30 pm to 1:00 am seven days a week, and with cocktails and live entertainment available nightly until 2:00 am; The Beehive is the perfect location for after-work cocktails, dinner, live music, events and more. Come to taste the cuisine, come to view the art, come to hear the music or simply come to share in the merriment.  The Beehive is at 541 Tremont St., 617-423-0069; beehiveboston.com.  Dinner 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., bar to 2 a.m., entertainment nightly. Brunch Served Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am until 3:00 pm, bar menu 3:00pm to 5:00pm.

About Bodegas Carrau:

Bodegas Carrau traces it origins in the wine industry back nine generations to 1752 in Catalunya, Spain. The Carrau family has always been at the forefront of innovation in winemaking and in 1979 introduced the idea of using Tannat grapes to create a unique red wine style with the Reservas Bodegas Carrau brand. Today under the leadership of winemaker Dr. Francisco Carrau, Bodegas Carrau has a vineyard-based research and development program, dedicated to careful clonal selection, rejuvenation of the oldest vineyards and the application of “low input winemaking” techniques for obtaining from our vineyards some of the best Sauvignon Blanc and Tannat wines from South America. The Carrau family is the leading exporter of fine wines from Uruguay in the last 10 years with a presence in Canada, United States, Germany, Switzerland, Scandinavia and 20 other countries worldwide.

Boston Fashion Week’s Fashion Trail Starts Here!

The Beehive Launches Boston Fashion Week’s Fashion Trail with their After Work Kick Off Party!

WHAT:             Be sure to hit up all the parties around town, but kick off the official start of your Boston Fashion Week at The Beehive on Friday, September 25th, 2009 from 5:00PM – 7:00PM with their After Work Fashion Trail Kick Off Party! In collaboration with Misstropolis, Get Sugar and Stil, the After Work Fashion Trail Kick Off Party will celebrate Boston Fashion Week’s Boston Fashion Trail, which is a collaboration of participating Salons, Spas, Fashion Retail and Restaurants that offer special promotions, menus and events during Boston Fashion Week. The Beehive will feature special passed Hors d’oeuvres presented by Executive Chef Rebecca Newell and Featured Cocktails at the upstairs bar along with Give-A-Ways Galore from the always fashion-forward Stil and much, much more. There is no cover charge for this event, free eats, cash bar. RSVP to: press@beehiveboston.com.

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

WHEN:             Friday, September 25, 2009, 5:00PM – 7:00PM

COST:              No cover charge, cash bar

About The Beehive:

The Beehive is an underground Bohemian bistro featuring amazing cuisine, libations, artwork and live music nightly. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Rebecca Newell, rustic comfort foods infused with American, European, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern influences. Open for dinner 5:30 pm to 1:00 am seven days a week, and with cocktails and live entertainment available nightly until 2:00 am; The Beehive is the perfect location for after-work cocktails, dinner, live music, events and more. Come to taste the cuisine, come to view the art, come to hear the music or simply come to share in the merriment.  The Beehive is at 541 Tremont St., 617-423-0069; beehiveboston.com.  Dinner 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., bar to 2 a.m., entertainment nightly. Brunch Served Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am until 3:00 pm, bar menu 3:00pm to 5:00pm.

About Misstropolis:

Misstropolis.com (http://www.misstropolis.com) is a high-end lifestyle site for women living in and around Boston. Misstropolis covers arts and culture, events, dining, philanthropy, style and wellness with a smart, stylish edge readers have been craving. A green business, Misstropolis publishes all content on the web, saving thousands of trees and immeasurable energy. Misstropolis, Spirit & Style, Inside & Out.

About Get Sugar:

getsugar offers services, experiences and merchandise from the Boston area’s best spas, salons, stores and businesses at the best possible prices.  Each offer is carefully considered with our members in mind and is made available for purchase through our emails and at getsugar.com.  Founded in 2004, getsugar is based in Boston.

The World is His Oyster!

(South Windsor) –Think you can eat two dozen oysters in sixteen seconds?! If you’re up for the challenge you’ll have Jimmy Cerrigione of Burtons Grill, an upscale-casual restaurant in South Windsor, to contend with, as he is the official New England Oyster Slurping Champion! Cerrigione got started in this interesting pastime by competing in the annual New England Oyster Festival and found himself labeled the New England Champ five straight years in a row! Traditionally, oyster slurping is the simple act of slurping oysters out of the shell into your mouth. However, some of the more timid folks will pick the oyster out with a fork. Jimmy is certainly not one of the timid ones, and he is so good at “slurping” that he is headed to the “Royster with the Oyster” National Oyster Slurping Championships, this coming October 16-18, 2009 taking place at Shaw’s Crab House in Chicago Illinois!

 

So who is this Jimmy Cerrigione? Jimmy has been in the Connecticut restaurant business his whole life, and therefore naturally has a love of food. He currently works at South Windsor’s Burtons Grill as a server and has been there for three years. Cerrigione happened to stumble upon his new-found talent by accompanying a friend to the Rhode Island Oyster Festival a few years ago and tried out “oyster slurping”….and the rest is history. What does it take to be graced with this title? Faster than most of us can swallow a bite of our burgers, Cerrigione earned it by sucking down two dozen oysters out of the half shell with no hands in sixteen seconds! That sixteen second time is the New England record, meaning that nobody has been able to beat Cerrigione’s time. However, Cerrigione wasn’t completely satisfied and therefore he went all the way to the National Championships and earned himself the title of National Champion in both 2006 and 2008. That means that Cerrigione is able to consume one dozen oysters faster than anyone else in the country! He is so in demand that American Mussel, who is also the clam and mussel vendor for Burtons Grill, is more than happy to be the corporate sponsor supporting Jimmy. Why are they so supportive of Jimmy? American Mussel said it simply, “He’s good, and he’s fast. He’s a good representative of the company”. And this year he is in it to win the title again!

 

So what is Cerrigione doing when he’s not slurping oysters? Jimmy says he enjoys being outside swimming, hiking, and camping. So if you’re interested in meeting this diverse and uniquely talented champion, go to Burtons Grill for your lunch break or for a top notch dinner. Crack a smile by telling ‘em at the door that Jimmy sent you to try the oysters! But one thing’s for sure…don’t leave this guy alone with your lunch if it contains oysters! Instead come to Chicago the weekend of October 16-18, 2009 at Shaw’s Crab House to support your local oyster celebrity and cheer him on! But don’t blink; you might miss the accomplished champ win the Championships again!

Native Corn and Oyster Chowder

(BOSTON, MA) – For the month of September 2009, Executive Chef Jason Bond of the Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro will be offering The Native Corn and Oyster Chowder. This chowder blends multiple flavor profiles using fresh local ingredients including sweet Native Corn, Onions and White Carrots. Chef Bond includes Beavertail Oysters from the Saltwater Farms of Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. Chef Bond shares his recipe to try at home:

 

Native Corn and Oyster Chowder:

 

Sea Salt (pinch)
4 Ounces Dry-cured pork belly, rind off, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
12 Ears Locally grown sweet corn (shucked)
2 Fresh Onions, (Brunoise)
1 Fresh Hot Chili, (Seeded)
1 Branch Celery (Brunoise)
1 White carrot (Brunoise)
2 Fresh Bay Leaves
24 Peppercorns
12 Caribe Potatoes
2 Quarts Chicken stock
1 Onion, (julienne)
2 Quarts Half & Half
40 Beavertail oysters, or other full flavored fresh live oyster
1/2 Cup Dried Sassafras Leaf, Crushed to a Powder (home-made file powder)

Directions:

 

In a Dutch oven, render the pork belly and the skin until it slowly begins to brown.  Add the onion, celery, carrot, chili, bay, sassafras, salt and peppercorns. Cover the pot and sweat over low heat. Grate six ears of corn on a box grater. Cut the kernels off the other six. Combine the creamed corn and the kernels and set aside. Place the 12 corn cobs in a stock pot and cover with the chicken stock. Add a pinch of salt and the sliced onion and bring to a simmer. Next, dice your potatoes and add them to the Dutch oven once the other vegetables have softened. Cook for five minutes and add the corn/chicken stock through a strainer, discarding the solids. Bring to a simmer. While the stock is heating, shuck your oysters. Separate the oysters from their juice. Strain the juice and add it to the pot. Once the liquid is at a simmer, add the half & half and the reserved corn and return to a simmer. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Divide the shucked oysters evenly between the serving bowls. Ladle the hot soup over the oysters and serve immediately.

Burtons Grill Celebrates National Celiac Awareness Day

 

(NORTH ANDOVER, MA) – September 13, 2009 marks National Celiac Disease Awareness Day and Burtons Grill with 5 locations throughout New England and Virginia, invites guests in to enjoy their gluten free menu for lunch and/or dinner. In partnership with the Gluten-Free Restaurant Awareness Program®, Burtons Grill offers an extensive menu which is prepared for individuals with gluten intolerance or a gluten-free diet.

 

Kevin Harron, CEO of Burtons Grill was diagnosed with celiac disease at the age of 16. “I had anemia and felt tired all the time. I would lie around on the couch eating Saltine crackers,” he says. Kevin Harron believes that catering to special diets adds value to the Burtons Grill restaurants and is the foundation of good customer service. “It’s a privilege when people choose to dine with us. Why should our guests have to worry about their diet when all they want to do is enjoy a meal with friends? We are in the business of pleasing people.” said Harron.

 

Each of Burtons Grill’s five-locations boasts regional concepts and fare. Customers can visit Burtons Grill in: Boston, MA, Andover, MA, Hingham, MA, South Windsor, CT or Virginia Beach, VA and order off their extensive Gluten Free Lunch or Dinner menus.

 

 

BURTONS GRILL

GLUTEN-FREE LUNCH MENU

 

Many of Burtons menu items are naturally gluten-free. The selection in this menu is a combination of those items, and items that have been modified to meet the gluten-free criteria. Modified items are indicated in teal. Please let your server know that you are gluten-intolerant so that our chefs take extra care in preparing your meal.

 

{ APPETIZERS }

Grilled Stuffed Zucchini 7.95

thinly sliced grilled zucchini stuffed and rolled with herb cheese, baked together with zesty

 tomato sauce and reggiano parmesan

Calamari 10.95

point judith rhode island calamari dredged in corn flour and fried, served with burtons tartar sauce

Pan Seared Scallops 13.95

over fresh creamed corn with applewood smoked bacon, red peppers and a touch of jalapeno

Risotto Fritters 8.95

mild italian sausage & imported provolone cheese surrounded by risotto and deep fried,

served with a zesty tomato sauce

Sesame Crusted Tuna 11.95

chilled and served rare with spicy cucumber salad, wasabi and ginger

      

   { SALADS }

House Salad 7.95

romaine, iceberg, cucumbers, tomatoes, red peppers, bacon and blue cheese

tossed with mustard vinaigrette

Wedge Salad 8.95

iceberg lettuce and red ripe tomatoes topped with roquefort dressing, red onions, applewood bacon and blue cheese

Caesar Salad 8.95

crisp hearts of romaine and caesar dressing, topped with reggiano parmesan,

anchovies on request

Mediterranean Salad 8.95

cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, red onions, vermont feta cheese & olives tossed with oregano vinaigrette

Barbeque Chicken Salad 11.95

all-natural chicken with black beans, red onions, tomatoes, roasted corn, cheddar cheese, bacon, and tortilla strips tossed with iceberg and romaine lettuce in burtons barbeque ranch dressing

Cobb Salad 12.95

romaine hearts gently tossed with buttermilk ranch dressing, topped with

grilled chicken, grape tomatoes, bleu cheese, red onions, croutons,

applewood smoked bacon and chopped egg

add: chicken 4. shrimp 7. salmon 8. scallops 9.

 

{ SANDWICHES & BURGERS }

** served on a gluten free bun

Classic Cheese Burger* 11.95

hand formed fresh, certified angus ground chuck, topped with your choice of cheese,

served with a pickle and hand cut french fries

Burtons Burger* 12.95

classic cheese burger with applewood smoked bacon, sautéed mushrooms, onions and your

choice of cheese, served with a pickle and hand cut french fries

Haddock Sandwich 12.95

haddock dredged in corn flour and fried, served with tartar sauce and cole slaw

 

 

For more information or to view all the menus please visit www.burtonsgrill.com.