Savory Tastes Cafe and Harpoon Brewery are hosting a special Clambake on Friday, August 17 and Saturday, August 18, at 7:00pm.
I don't have all the details yet but what I do know sounds very good. The Clambake will feature a seven-course Tasting Menu (probably all seafood) paired with six of Harpoon’s fantastic brews. I believe the cost will only be $50 per person, exclusive of tax and tip. Which is an excellent value for all that food and beer.
When I get the exact menu and additional details, I will post them. This is an event you will need to reserve early as similar events in the past have sold out quickly. Even though I dislike beer, I will probably still go, just for the seven course meal.
Savory Tastes Cafe
601 Main St. (Route 28)
Reading, MA
Phone: 781-942-8287
Friday, August 3, 2007
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Best of Boston 2007
The August 2007 issue of Boston magazine is now on the newstands and contains their annual Best of Boston awards. These include a number of food and wine awards, especially for restaurants. It is an interesting read and will eventually be listed on their website.
Some of my own favorites are on their list.
Best Brazilian: Midwest Grill. All-you-can-eat Churrascaria. A meat-lover's paradise. You will never leave hungry.
Best Cheese: Formaggio Kitchen. Multiple locations of this gourmet market which sells great cheese, among many other delights.
Best Meat: Savenor's. Locations in Boston and Cambridge. High end butcher shop which also sells many exotic meats.
So, check out the magazine and maybe learn of some new restaurants to check out.
Some of my own favorites are on their list.
Best Brazilian: Midwest Grill. All-you-can-eat Churrascaria. A meat-lover's paradise. You will never leave hungry.
Best Cheese: Formaggio Kitchen. Multiple locations of this gourmet market which sells great cheese, among many other delights.
Best Meat: Savenor's. Locations in Boston and Cambridge. High end butcher shop which also sells many exotic meats.
So, check out the magazine and maybe learn of some new restaurants to check out.
Barbara Lynch: Empress of Food
Barbara Lynch is a famed Boston chef, and that fame is much deserved. She is creating her own culinary empire in Boston, with many diverse and excellent establishments. Currently she owns No. 9 Park, B&G Oysters, Butcher Shop, Plum Produce and Niche Catour. No.9 Park is her high end restaurant near the State House. It is a superb place with great food and a fine wine list. B&G Oysters is her seafood restaurant, specializing in oysters. The Butcher Shop is both a restaurant and butcher shop. Plum Produce sells fruits and vegetables. And Niche Catour is her catering business.
Her empire continues to grow!
Today's Boston Herald mentions that Barbara Lynch has just opened Stir, next to the Butcher Shop. Stir will be a combination bookstore, library and test kitchen. Barbara will run cooking classes there as well, starting next Monday.
But that is not all. The August 2007 issue of Boston magazine states that Barbara Lynch will be opening several places in the Fort Point neighborhood, including a fine-dining restaurant, a daytime cafe and a cocktail lounge. They are supposed to open next spring.
Her empire continues to grow!
Today's Boston Herald mentions that Barbara Lynch has just opened Stir, next to the Butcher Shop. Stir will be a combination bookstore, library and test kitchen. Barbara will run cooking classes there as well, starting next Monday.
But that is not all. The August 2007 issue of Boston magazine states that Barbara Lynch will be opening several places in the Fort Point neighborhood, including a fine-dining restaurant, a daytime cafe and a cocktail lounge. They are supposed to open next spring.
Rabelais Books
Today's Boston Globe has an article on Rabelais Books, a new book store concentrating on food, wine, farm and garden books. Rabelais Books, which just opened in April, is owned by Don and Samantha Hoyt Lindgren. Rabelais stocks new, old and rare books. It is located in Portland, Maine, on Middle Street and across from the Duck Fat restaurant. It sounds like a fascinating store, something that will appeal to foodies and wine lovers.
Portland, Maine is a great foodie destination with so many excellent restaurants. It is especially a great location for a summer visit, to while away the day touring around the city. I think that Rabelais will make a good addition to the city and I eagerly await checking it out on my next visit to Portland.
Rabelais Books
86 Middle St.
Portland, ME
Phone: 207-774-1044
Portland, Maine is a great foodie destination with so many excellent restaurants. It is especially a great location for a summer visit, to while away the day touring around the city. I think that Rabelais will make a good addition to the city and I eagerly await checking it out on my next visit to Portland.
Rabelais Books
86 Middle St.
Portland, ME
Phone: 207-774-1044
Wine Education Class--Last Call!
Just a Last Call for anyone interested in attending the Wine Education class this Saturday, August 4, at 3:00pm.
I am collaborating with OurGlass on this fun and informative event. The class will be about "Off The Beaten Track" Whites. Many are familiar with Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Riesling. We shall try wines you may not know, such as Albarino, Godello, Torrentes, Vernaccia, Vermentino, just to name a few. Cost is $25 per person, which will include cheese and breads as well as special Tasting discounts. This is a great opportunity to taste some new and different wines and meet other local wine lovers in the area.
You must call OurGlass to book your reservation. Please do so ASAP as space is very limited.
OurGlass Wine Co.
124A Broadway (Rt. 1 N)
Saugus, MA
Phone: 781-941-8068
I am collaborating with OurGlass on this fun and informative event. The class will be about "Off The Beaten Track" Whites. Many are familiar with Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Riesling. We shall try wines you may not know, such as Albarino, Godello, Torrentes, Vernaccia, Vermentino, just to name a few. Cost is $25 per person, which will include cheese and breads as well as special Tasting discounts. This is a great opportunity to taste some new and different wines and meet other local wine lovers in the area.
You must call OurGlass to book your reservation. Please do so ASAP as space is very limited.
OurGlass Wine Co.
124A Broadway (Rt. 1 N)
Saugus, MA
Phone: 781-941-8068
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