Thursday Sips & Nibbles

I am back again with a new edition of Thursday Sips & Nibbles, my regular column where I highlight some interesting, upcoming food & drink events.
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1) On Friday, November 1, from 6pm-9pm, you can try three varieties of exclusive Cincoro Tequila at a special tequila dinner at Rebel’s Guild. Executive Chef Sean Dutson has designed an innovative three-course menu to pair with Cincoro’s Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo tequilas.

The idea for Cincoro tequila was born entirely of circumstance – cofounders Michael Jordan, Wyc Grousbeck, Emilia Fazzalari, Jeanie Buss and Wes Edens met while in New York for NBA owner meetings back in 2016. The group bonded over their mutual love for smooth, high-quality tequila, and decided to form Cinco Spirits Group to create their own blend.

Cincoro agave is handpicked from farms in the San Miguel el Alto region in the highlands and the El Arenal region in the lowlands of Jalisco, Mexico. The agave is slow cooked and extracted in small batches, then carefully blended for the greatest flavor complexity. The tequila comes in a sleek glass agave leaf sculpture, with the five-facet form representing the five owners. Cincoro’s four tequila types – blanco, reposado, añejo, and extra añejo – will be released in small quantities nationwide in January.

The full Cincoro tequila dinner menu is as follows:
--Ceviche of Salmon, Sword, & Scallop
--Ruby Red Grapefruit and Avocado Arancini
Cincoro Blanco
--Chili Dusted Duck Breast (Sour Cherry Reduction, Candied Brussels Sprouts, and Pecans with Smoked White Corn Grits)
Cincoro Reposado
--Poblano Pot au Crème (Orange infused whipped cream)
Cincoro añejo

Tickets for the evening are $95.00 each and are available via Eventbrite. All attendees must be 21+ with a valid ID.

2) Tickets are now on sale for The B-52s "Halloween Bash" at Encore Boston Harbor. Selling more than 20 million albums worldwide, the band has impacted alternative music, fashion and culture over the course of four-plus decades.

Selling over 20 million albums worldwide, The B-52s - Fred Schneider (vocals), Kate Pierson (vocals), Cindy Wilson (vocals), and Keith Strickland (guitar, drums, keys, programming) - have quietly impacted alternative music, fashion, and culture over the course of four-plus decades. They count John Lennon, Madonna, James Murphy, and Michael Stipe among their disciples. They inched towards the forefront of the post-punk movement in America codified by 1979's self-titled The B-52s. Not only did the record go gold, but it also placed at #152 on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" and #99 on VH1's "Greatest Albums of All Time." The gold-selling Wild Planet arrived hot on its heels in 1980. With Keith brilliantly filling the void in music composition and live show guitar duties, 1989's watershed Cosmic Thing elevated The B-52s to another galaxy altogether. It moved 5 million-plus units and spawned a string of Top 10 smashes in the form of the GRAMMY®-nominated "Roam" and "Love Shack" - which Rolling Stone lauded on the "500 Greatest Sings of All Time."

After a 16-year hiatus, The B-52s proved as bright, bold, and boundless as ever on 2008's Funplex. The momentum only ramped up when they roamed on tour in 2015. As they prepare a high-profile documentary and first official book, The B-52s look forward to inspiring future generations.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for this general admission show. Tickets start at $59.50. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please visit encorebostonharbor.com/experiences/the-b52s-halloween-bash.