By Allie Vasilakis
Looking for a great Thanksgiving dinner without the hassle of cooking? We’ve rounded up a list of area restaurants with tasty Turkey Day offerings. Book your table soon — reservations won’t be available for long.
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WARMING DRINKSPosted by A. J. Downey on 11/2/2010 at 1:46PM | No Comments
By Shannon Fischer Now that mercury’s fallen, Boston’s cocktail masters have put away their summer tonics and are offering a host of warming fall libations. From the sweetest cider to the hottest toddy, here you’ll find a roundup of drinks to keep you cozy all winter, collected from some of the city’s top bars, restaurants and lounges. |
HOW2 THROW AN EXCELLENT HOLIDAY PARTYPosted by admin on 12/22/2009 at 1:51PM | No Comments
 Seared duck breast on wild rice pancakes Reading a recipe isn’t the same as taking a lesson from a trusted source. Sure, the food might taste okay, but as for its curb appeal, maybe you could do better? This week while you’re planning your holiday party, take advantage of these video tutorials from our friends at how2heroes. Local chefs and bartenders demonstrate how to expertly create appetizers like bacon-wrapped dates and seared duck breast on wild rice pancakes. Continue reading “How2 Throw an Excellent Holiday Party” » |
NEW YEAR’S EVE EATSPosted by admin on 12/22/2009 at 12:27PM | No Comments
Industry Vets in Limbo We’re all wondering what’s next for chef William Kovel of the Four Season’s extinct Aujourd Hui. And what of mixologist Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli, formerly of Craigie On Main? Their futures are uncertain, but for one night only, the two will pair up to host a party in the former Great Bay space. They’ll be toasting 2010 over passed appetizers (mushroom strudels with black truffle, duck and almond pisillas), gnocchi and panini food stations, and custom cocktails and sparklers. Hmmm… Dec. 31, 8 p.m., $95 (includes food, champagne toast, one cocktail, and passed cocktail flights-cash bar thereafter), 500 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. For tickets, call Abby Shoolman at 617-532-9100, or email her at abby.shoolman@gmail.com. Continue reading “New Year’s Eve Eats” » |
HAVE YOUR PIE AND DONATE, TOOPosted by admin on 11/4/2009 at 10:46AM | No Comments
Community Servings is baking pies for you to take home for $25, which is probably less than it would cost you to prepare one at home (including the four pounds of butter you wasted trying to get that crust just right). Not only that, but all of the proceeds go toward feeding the critically ill and their families in Greater Boston. But you have to hurry. You only have until November 21 to place your order. Continue reading “Have Your Pie and Donate, Too” » |
FIVE WAYS TO GET COOKINGPosted by admin on 10/20/2009 at 2:30PM | No Comments
Bina Osteria/Alimentari is holding seasonal cooking classes and workshops every Saturday at 2 p.m., now through December. This weekend’s workshop is an olive oil tasting on Oct. 24, followed by candy making for Halloween on Oct. 31 , and wine and cheese pairings on Nov. 7. There will also be other November classes on Scotch and holiday pies, and December classes on gingerbreads, cookies, and more. Most of the classes are free, and you can bring the kids. Bina osteria/alimentari , 581 Washington St., Boston, binaboston.com, 617-357-0888 |
WHAT’S THE DISH?Posted by admin on 4/10/2009 at 1:12PM | No Comments
Easter Brunch Picks Passover Menu in the Soiree Room Olives Throwback Friday Menu Continue reading “What’s the Dish?” » |
WHAT’S THE DISH?Posted by admin on 3/6/2009 at 3:18PM | No Comments
$23 Bottles of Wine at Grill 23 Local Lobster Festival Continue reading “What’s the Dish?” » |
LAST-MINUTE GIFTS FOR YOUR FAVORITE FOODIEPosted by Amy Traverso on 12/24/2008 at 1:04PM | No Comments
Happy Christmas Eve, Chowder readers!  I finished my shopping yesterday (whew!), but if you’re one day behind me, here are three locally-inspired ideas for all your favorite gourmands:  1) Here’s a gift that gives back: a gift certificate to a Super Hunger Brunch (sold in denominations of $25, $35, or $50) or tickets to the 2009 Super Hunger Chef Challenge—all to benefit The Greater Boston Food Bank. Your giftee gets a great meal, you get the satisfaction of knowing that you’re supporting a truly vital (especially these days) cause. Continue reading “Last-minute gifts for your favorite foodie” » |
WANTED: ONE CHRISMUKKAH MENUPosted by Donna Garlough on 12/23/2008 at 3:46PM | 1 Comment
But it also makes it very hard to decide what to eat this week. Latkes or ham? Brisket or goose? Doughnuts or pumpkin custard? I’m sure the folks at the Globe would love for me to make some prize-winning noodle kugel. (Frankly, I prefer potatoes in mine.) Or maybe a buche de Noel? Continue reading “Wanted: One Chrismukkah Menu” » |
Celebrate the end of ’09 (thank God it’s over!) with our abbreviated collection of restaurant parties around town. Because you should put a little something in your belly before toasting to 2010. And yes, there will be food!
Turkey and stuffing is as good as gravy, but what we here at Chowder really look forward to on Thanksgiving is the pie. (Case in point: The November issue’s 
I love it when Christmas and Chanukah overlap. Having been raised in a very multi-culti household, I adore seeing tree and menorah both aglow in the living room. It reminds me of home.
