Thursday, April 9, 2026

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) Prezza, a fine Italian restaurant in the North End, invites guests to don their finest hats and seersucker for a special Kentucky Derby Day celebration on Saturday, May 2nd at 5:00 PM. For one night only, Prezza will transform into a swanky Derby-inspired destination, blending Southern charm with North End sophistication. Guests will enjoy a lively, immersive evening complete with a five-course, Kentucky-inspired dinner, signature cocktails, live entertainment, and interactive experiences.

Festivities begin at 5 PM as guests are welcomed with their choice of a Jefferson Mint Julep or a glass of Perrier-Jouët Champagne. From there, attendees will settle in for a thoughtfully curated menu featuring elevated takes on Southern classics, from rolled oysters with caviar and bourbon-glazed meatballs to fried chicken, confit duck legs, and a classic pecan pie finale.

The Derby is all about spectacle, style, and celebration, and we wanted to bring that same energy to the North End,” says Anthony Caturano, Owner of Prezza. “This event is designed to transport guests through great food, great music, and a truly memorable atmosphere.”

Throughout the evening, DJ Richard Mixin and saxophonist Tommy Weeks will set the vibe, while guests can step into the “Homestretch Speakeasy” for specialty cocktails and photo booth keepsakes. Attendees are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the Derby with prizes awarded for best dressed and best hat.

Event highlights include: 
Five-Course Kentucky-Inspired Dinner: A menu featuring passed appetizers, Southern-style starters, and entrée selections such as Fried Chicken with Yukon mashed potatoes, Confit Duck Legs with maple mustard glaze, Kentucky Burgoo, Grilled Ribeye, and Pan Seared Bass, followed by pecan pie with cinnamon ice cream.

Ticket information –
VIP Table Experience ($3,000 per table): Front-row VIP table for 10-12 guests, featuring a five-course dinner, Jefferson Mint Juleps, and a magnum bottle of Champagne
Dining Room Tables & Bar Seating ($260 per guest): Includes five-course dinner and welcome cocktail or Champagne
All ticket prices include dinner, tax, gratuity, and event experiences. Additional beverages are available à la carte. Tickets are available via Prezza’s Resy.

2) Anna’s Taqueria is bringing back in its fold: breakfast. Beginning April 15, Anna’s Taqueria in Beacon Hill and at Longwood will start serving up burritos, bowls, and brews from 7:00am through 10:30am. Offerings include a breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, black beans, cheese, fajita veggies, cilantro, queso fresco and house made guacamolio sauce; a breakfast taco with scrambled eggs, cheese, fresh pico de gallo, and homemade guacamolio sauce; and a breakfast bowl with scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, fajita veggies, queso fresco, cilantro, and guacamolio sauce. Each morning delight comes with the option to add a protein: carnitas, chicken, steak, or the all-new chorizo. Complete the breakfast bliss with a side of crispy seasoned potatoes, a Lavazza coffee, cold brew, or horchata cold brew.

BONUS, just in time for Tax Day: The first 100 guests through the door of the two locations on April 15 will score a gift that keeps giving, an exclusive Anna’s Taqueria travel mug* that unlocks a free coffee daily with any breakfast purchase exceeding $5 for the rest of 2026.
*Purchase required to receive complimentary travel mug, while supplies last.


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