Thursday, July 6, 2023

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) Gordon Ramsay Burger, the newest restaurant from chef and TV personality Gordon Ramsay, officially opened its doors yesterday. The restaurant, located inside Canopy by Hilton Hotel, is a full-service dining destination featuring the chef’s signature butter-basted burgers, including the Hell’s Kitchen Burger, fries and milkshakes – all made with fresh ingredients to-order. 

"I am thrilled to finally open Gordon Ramsay Burger in the amazing city of Boston. Boston is a foodie city that truly embraces new and exciting dining experiences, and I'm honored to be a part of its growing restaurant scene," said Ramsay.

The restaurant boasts a roof deck on the second level with views of downtown, the West End, the North End and the Rose Kennedy Greenway. The over 4,000 square-foot restaurant space resides at the base of the Canopy by Hilton Hotel.  

Guests can sink their teeth into classic choices like the Backyard Burger or more unique creations like the Farmhouse Burger, featuring a juicy patty, butcher’s cut bacon, and a fried egg. For guests seeking vegan options, there is a Vegan Burger. In addition to burgers, the menu boasts an array of sides like truffle fries and beer-battered onion rings, as well as non-burger options like the Hellfire Chicken Wings.

Gordon Ramsay Burger will be open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 

2) A Tavola, an excellent Italian restaurant in Winchester, is hosting another wine dinner, On Wednesday, July 12, starting at 6pm. The theme is Summer Wining Around Northern Italy, and the wine host will be Ciro Pirone of Horizon Beverages.

The Menu includes:
First Course: Melon & Prosciutto (chili & lime marinated melons with prosciutto de Parma)
Paired with Collavini 'il grigio' Sparkling Brut
Second Course: Summer Flatbread (basil pesto, fontina, parmesan & garden tomatoes)
Paired with Gagliardo 'fallegro' Favorita 
Third Course: Burrata (Sicilian salsa rosso, oregano)
Paired with Marchesini Bardolino Classico
Fourth Courses: Cavatelli (Unity Farms Berkshire pork ragu, orange mint gremolata)
Paired with Tenuta Rocca Barbera d'Alba.
Fifth Course: Creme Brûlée (White chocolate & strawberry creme brûlée)
Paired with Villa M Brachetto

Tickets cost $110 per person (plus tax & gratuity). Give them a call at 781-729-1040 to make Reservations. This is one of my favorite restaurants, and I've attended some of their prior wine dinners, which have always been a tasty and fun time. Reserve now to ensure you get a seat at this event.

3) Bonde Fine Wine Shop, a boutique wine and accessory store in Harvard Square, has officially announced its summer tasting series. 

The summer evening wine tastings begin on Wednesday July 12 and continue bi-weekly through Wednesday, August 23, from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The fee for wine tastings is around $85 per person. All tastings hold a maximum of eight people and include flights of four handcrafted wines. For each evening tasting, Bonde Fine Wine will focus on a specific theme to inspire its flights and bites, such as pairing wine with sushi, sausages, cheeses, macaron, and more. In these tastings, Bertil will teach attendees how to match dishes with the appropriate wines to achieve delightfully delicious combinations, all in a friendly and fun atmosphere.

July tastings will include two Wednesday wine tastings. On July 12, from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m, Bonde Fine Wine will host Bastille Day: American Wine with French Food—oh mon Dieu! In this cross-cultural mélange, actual French man Bertil Jean-Chronberg will assure you that you can absolutely pair French classics with American wine. In 90 minutes, the guests will learn the French secret to pairing in an American way. On July 26, from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m Bonde Fine Wine will host Macaron Dégustation with American Dessert Wine. Though it originates from the Middle East, this soft, small, round meringue-based cake is now a world-famous French pastry, and Bertil will teach all how to pair a dessert wine with a macaron based on its color, flavors, and aromas. 90 minutes of laughter and very sweet fun guaranteed!

During the month of August, Bonde Fine Wine will host two Wednesday evening tastings. On Wednesday, August 9, from 7 p.m. – 8:30p.m, Bonde Fine Wine will host the class Pairing Sushi and Wine—it’s possible! Sushi, sashimi, maki, onigiri—behind these Japanese dishes hides a very special taste: umami. Spend 90 minutes with sushi-fanatic Bertil Jean-Chronberg to discover how to combine this specific taste and aroma with wine. Further, Bonde Fine Wine will pair Not Your Average Sausages with Not Your Average American Wines on Wednesday, August 23, from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. This one’s for the sausage connoisseur that likes them all: chicken, pork, vegetarian, sweet or spicy sausages. This event, hosted by wine expert and sausage aficionado Bertil Jean-Chronberg, will help attendees discover the secrets behind the perfect sausage and wine pairing.

In addition to Bonde fine wine’s weekly tasting offerings, as part of the fantastic Harvard Square Open Market every Sunday, Bonde Fine Wine has turned Church Street into a Wine Garden right in front of Bonde Fine Wine Shop’s brick and mortar. Every Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. from July 2nd to October 30th, Bonde’s tent has twelve comfortable seats and will shelter guests from the sun or rain. Attendees can purchase a flight of three wines, or can simply order by the glass and sip away while listening to live music and watching the passersby. Every Sunday has its own theme. 

Bonde’s Wine Garden Schedule through August:
● Sunday July 2: Tour de France 2023: Stage 1 - All French Grapes for the American Team
● Sunday July 9: Tour de France 2023: Stage 9 - All French Wines from France
● Sunday July 16: Tour de France 2023: Stage 15 - French wines vs. American wines
● Sunday July 23: Tour de France 2023: Stage 21 - Paris the Final: Celebrating with Grapes from the Winner’s Country
● Sunday July 30: A Shining Tasting: Gold Rush in the Sierra Nevada and the Sacramento Valley
● Sunday August 6: East Coast: From Massachusetts to Vermont, via the Maine
● Sunday August 13: On the Trail of Sasquatch: Oregon Wine
● Sunday August20: In Peace with Thunderbird: Washington wines
● Sunday August 27: Deep in the Southwest: New Mexico Wines

To reserve a spot for a tasting, please visit bondewines.com

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