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) Leadership from Legal Sea Foods continued their philanthropic efforts with Boston Children’s Hospital, donating $100,000 raised from various initiatives including its holiday gift card fundraiser and annual Chowda Day event. 

The donation was accepted by Dr. Leonard Zon who leads the Stem Cell Research Program at Boston Children’s Hospital. The Legal Sea Foods team presented the hospital with a $100,000 check to help fund the hospital’s Zon Laboratory to advance vital research. Dr. Zon and his talented team graciously guided the Legal Sea Foods group on a tour of the lab, where they were able to see the direct impact of their fundraising efforts in the Stem Cell Research Program and learn more about the everyday work in researching blood cancers and other diseases using the zebrafish model of research.

"We remain unwavering in our dedication to champion the groundbreaking research being conducted at Boston Children's Hospital,” said Matt King, Legal Sea Foods Brand President and COO. “Our profound gratitude goes out to our esteemed guests and dedicated Legal Sea Foods teams, whose endless support has enabled us to raise substantial funds for this pivotal cause. As we forge ahead, we eagerly anticipate the continuation of these invaluable relationships, propelling us towards more discoveries at the hospital and brighter futures for the countless children they will save."

2) The team at Puritan & Company will once again celebrate the life of local culinary legend Julia Child at its tenth annual Julia Child Tribute Dinner on Thursday, August 10th, starting at 6pm. Chef/Owner Will Gilson, his talented team, and a lineup of guest chefs will treat attendees to a delicious prix fixe menu of signature Julia dishes.

Each course will be served alongside carafes of wine on each table, which will be kept full for all to enjoy throughout the meal. Full wine, beer, and cocktail lists will also be available for purchase. Seatings will be available communal-style, individually at the bar, or on the patio-weather permitting. 

Alongside Chef Will Gilson, guest chefs include:
Robert Sisca (Bistro du Midi/The Banks)
Sean Blomgren (Spruce Peak Vermont)
John DaSilva (Chickadee)
Louis DiBiccarri (Sub Rosa)
Dante DeMagistris (IL Casale/The Wellington)
Tony Susi (Bar Enza)
Alexis Babineau (Puritan and Company)
Rachel Dykes (Puritan and Company)

Tickets cost $150 per person (including food, wine & gratuity) and can be purchased HERE.