Thursday Sips & Nibbles

I'm back again with a new edition of Sips & Nibbles, my regular column where I highlight some interesting, upcoming food and drink events. I hope everyone dines out safely, tips well and are nice to their servers.
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1) Dine Out Boston is back for its Spring edition, from March 13 through 26, with well over 100 participating restaurants. Presented by the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB), and in partnership with Open Table, this two-week culinary celebration provides diners an opportunity to enjoy special deals at restaurants across Greater Boston and its suburbs. Restaurateurs receive a welcomed influx of business and the chance to bring in new patrons to their establishments.

"As the warmer weather approaches, we encourage visitors and residents alike to experience our signature culinary program," said Martha J. Sheridan, President & CEO of the GBCVB. “Diners should take advantage of this special occasion to dine out at their favorite restaurants and try new ones as we collectively endeavor to assist the restaurant industry in its ongoing recovery.”

Participating restaurants will offer prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner, with many offering takeout options as well. Participating restaurants select one of three price points and customize their lunch and dinner menus: lunch for $22, $27 or $32 and dinner for $36, $41 or $46. Restaurants can offer as many courses as they desire at their selected price. To further support the recovery of local restaurants, menu prices have nominally increased for the first time in nearly a decade.

Visit DineOutBoston.com to browse menus and make reservations. I strongly recommend you review the various menus as certain restaurants offer much better deals or more interesting meals than some.

2) This Friday, March 4, the Rochambeau Bakery Pop-Up Series will play host to Cósmica's Chef Ryan Skeen. These pop-ups feature a different local partner on the first Friday of every month through April. From 8 to 11 a.m., guests will be able to enjoy each pop-up’s unique bakery offerings in the cafe, or as take-away.

Ryan's pop-up bakery menu will feature:
Bruleed French toast with berry compote and whip cream- $15
Avocado toast with egg, pickled cauliflower, radish, tomato, sesame, and smoked salmon, or tuna tartare- $18
Chorizo & eggs with crispy potato, onion, and cheese served with salsa ranchera- $15
Potato, eggs, onion, refried beans, cheese, served with salsa ranchera- $13

Reservations are not required, walk-in only. 

3) Kane’s Donuts is ‘going green’ in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, with their March flavors of the month. Kane’s is rolling out their famous dough to craft three decadent flavors of the month for March: the Peppermint Patty Donut, the Pistachio Glazed Donut, and the Soft Jelly Stick.

The Peppermint Patty Donut is a rich chocolate cake style donut, frosted with Kane’s decadent chocolate frosting, and striped with just the right amount of green and white peppermint frosting. The Pistachio Glazed Donut is crafted from Kane’s airy yeast donut smothered in their signature honey glaze that has been blended with crushed, roasted pistachios, then topped with a sprinkle of whole roasted pistachios. The Soft Jelly Stick is a fluffy yeast stick filled with real black raspberry jelly and tossed in granulated sugar.