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) It’s the summer of seafood at Abe & Louie’s and Coach Grill as they debut new feature menus to be enjoyed on their scenic al fresco patios.  From July 8 through August 4, the “Summer Wine & Dine” offerings highlight a trio of seasonal creations – two starters and an entrée – with specialty sips:

Abe & Louie’s :
Appetizers:
Summer Tomato & Lobster Gazpacho with Maine lobster, roasted vegetables and basil ($16)
Salmon Rillettes with radish and dill on toasted rye sourdough ($19)
Entrée: Halibut en Papillote over polenta with summer corn and ratatouille ($52)
Cocktails:
Fizzy Dizzy with Sipsmith gin, strawberry syrup, fresh citrus, prosecco and Fever Tree club soda ($16)
Boujee on Boylston with Basil Hayden, Fabrizia limoncello, lemon and sage ($18)
Michelle’s Margarita with Tres Gen Plata, watermelon, triple sec and lime ($17)
Champagne: NV Jeeper Grand Assemblage Brut (Reims, France; $19)

Coach Grill:
Appetizers:
Shrimp Ceviche with avocado, cucumber, red onion, citrus and cilantro ($17)
Smoked Salmon Carpaccio with capers and lemon aioli ($18)
Entrée: Maine Lobster Roll served hot or cold on a brioche bun with truffle-parmesan fries ($45)
Cocktails:
Fizzy Dizzy with Sipsmith gin, strawberry syrup, fresh citrus, prosecco and Fever Tree club soda ($16)
Boujee in the Burbs with Basil Hayden, Fabrizia limoncello, lemon and sage ($17)
Michelle’s Margarita with Tres Gen Plata, watermelon, triple sec and lime ($17)
Champagne: NV Jeeper Grand Assemblage Brut (Reims, France; $19)
Wine: Jacques Dumont Sauvignon Blanc 2021 (Loire Valley, France; $14)

2) National Hot Dog Day is Wednesday, July 17, and Fuddruckers, in Reading, is holding a Hot Dog Special to celebrate. They will be offering $1 Hot Dogs, for Dine In only, and will a limit of 5 per transaction. The basic condiments are free but specialty toppings cost extra. And this special is only good while supplies last. This is said to be their most successful promotion in their New England history so this could get very busy. You might want to get there early, and it opens at 11am, to ensure you get this special Hot Dog deal.