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1) Do you like Pinot Noir? Do you like Oregon Pinot Noir? If so, you might want to check out Pinot In The City, which will be held on Thursday, May 2, from 6:30pm-9pm (with VIP access at 5:30pm), at the Castle at Park Plaza. 60 wineries from Oregon’s Willamette Valley will be coming to this event.
The tasting event features owners and winemakers pouring a selection of wines, including library and current releases, paired with delicious Pinot noir-friendly small bites. Not only will there be Pinot Noir, but there will also be Oregon Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sparkling Wines and more. Each winery will present about 3 wines so there will be approximately 180 wines available for tasting. I've seen the Tasting Booklet for this event and there are plenty of amazing wines on the list, from some of the best wineries in Oregon. This is an excellent event for the value as well, as you'll be able to taste plenty of higher end wines that you might not usually get to sample.
Tickets cost $90 for General Admission & $130 for VIP Admission and can be bought through Eventbrite. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance; there will be no ticket sales at the door.
2) Now in its 26th year, the Taste of the North End (ToTNE) will return to DCR’s Steriti Memorial Rink, 561 Commercial Street, on Friday, April 26, from 5pm-10pm. A food festival founded by restaurateur Donato Frattaroli and emceed by radio personality and TV host Billy Costa, the annual event draws upwards of 1,000 attendees who share in celebrating the historic neighborhood’s rich culture while feasting on samples of world-famous Italian cuisine.
When we think of the North End, we think of high-priced real estate and a hot restaurant scene. What we may not think of are the hundreds of elderly who have lived and worked there for their whole lives but are now living in poverty and struggling to access the medical/social services they need; we may not think of the North End’s Eliot School having 22 families experiencing homelessness and 38% of students who are food-insecure. Over the past 27 years, the North End neighborhood has changed greatly but for those who struggle, higher prices for goods and real estate doesn't change the reality of their daily lives.
The Taste of the North End was founded in 1993 to raise money for local organizations that provide health care and other social services to those who desperately need it. It benefits the North End Waterfront Health Center’s critical medical and social service programs, as well as other local organizations such as: the Eliot School, St. John School, Harvard-Kent School, North End Against Drugs, North End Athletic Association, the North End Music & Performing Arts Center and more.
This year’s 2019 “Restauranteur Award” will be presented to longtime Taste of the North End supporters, The Picariello Family, owners of Hanover Street’s iconic bakery, Modern Pastry. Musical entertainment will be provided by local vocalist, Vanessa Salvucci.
COST: General Admission tickets: $99
TICKETS: To purchase tickets, please visit: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4107779
This event is reserved for guests ages 21+ with proper identification.
For $25 for six 3-ounce pours, guests will enjoy this unique opportunity to toast the season while minimizing their carbon foot print at an excellent value. The six wines include:
Carlo Tanganelli, Toscana Pipirii, Tuscany, Italy 2017
grapefruit and fresh honeycomb
Kontozisis Organic Vineyards, A-Grafo Roditis, Thessella, Greece 2017
crisp and lightly tropical
La Craie Vouvray, Loire, France 2015
crisp and complex, apricots and spice
Carlo Tanganelli, Cibreo, Tuscany, Italy 2015
Blackberry and chocolate aromas
Tiberi, ‘L Rosso, Umbria, Italy 2017
Fruits and spicy
Laurent Cazottes, Marcotte, France 2017
Spice, pepper, and dark fruit flavors
For Reservations, please call (978) 448-9200
4) At The Hawthorne, the finest elements of the craft cocktail movement pair with a heightened focus on hospitality, comfort and geniality. Nationally-recognized as one of the country’s top mixologists and craft tenders, The Hawthorne is the next iteration of Jackson Cannon’s vision and the first in which the bar is truly positioned as the star. The expansive cocktail menu is filled with nouveau classics, rediscovered gems and daily changing creations; throughout, tenders remain ever willing to interpret guests’ desires with on-the-spot concoctions.
Check out some of the upcoming events at The Hawthorne:
Swizzle Sundays: Making its grand return to The Hawthorne this summer with a new rotating lineup of all-stars in the industry. Join Bar Manager, Jared Sadoian, and Owner/Bar Director, Jackson Cannon, on the patio for a tiki-inspired cocktail party.
When: Sundays from June 2nd to August 25th at 5PM
Where: The Hawthorne, 500A Commonwealth Ave, Patio
Tickets: N/A, drop ins welcome
Sunday Sips: Back by popular demand, Sunday Sips is featuring a fresh round-up of education and spirits tasting!
When: Sundays, 5PM-7PM
Where: The Hawthorne, 500A Commonwealth Ave, Stone Room
Schedule:
- April 14th- Misty Kalkofen and Del Maguey Mezcal
- April 21st - Jackson Cannon with some Well-Traveled Rums
- April 28th - Will Willis and Bully Boy Distillers
Tickets: free to join, register at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-hawthorne-15392569997
Gin & Gin Cocktails of The World: Take your drink making to the next level with Bar Manager Jared Sadoian and Head Bartender Rob Ficks as The Hawthorne puts your cocktail skills to the test, focusing in on the wide world of drinks made with one the most versatile cocktail spirits -- GIN.
When: Monday April 22nd from 7PM - 9:30PM
Where: The Hawthorne, 500A Commonwealth Ave
Tickets: $65 per person, purchase at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gin-gin-cocktails-of-the-world-tickets-60092414028
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