BOSTON, NIGHTLIFE

On the Town: City Bar, Vox

Photo by City Bar Boston, http://www.citybarboston.com/

This past Saturday, I met up with a friend for drinks to celebrate her brand new apartment.  We decided to meet at City Bar, a small, cozy lounge inside the center of the Lenox Hotel.  Although I was there to catch up with a friend, the dark, soft-lit interior also makes for an ideal date spot.

SavvyTip: With its proximity to MiniBar, Saint, and Vox, CityBar is a great spot to start your night.  To avoid wasting valuable time in line, arrive well before 10:00 p.m.  Celebrate your savvy-ness by indulging in one of their delicious specialty cocktails – I personally love their champagne drinks.

After City Bar, we took a short walk down Boylston Street to Vox.  In contrast to City Bar, Vox is a much larger space spread out across two floors, and gets very packed on the weekends.  It’s not a lounge bar, or a place for dancing, but it attracts a lot of young professionals, many of which are looking to socialize.  I can’t say that I’ve ever met the man of my dreams there, but my friends and I always have a fun time.

Savvy Tip: While the drink menu at Vox features a lot of tasty specialty martinis, I don’t recommend ordering one when the bar is crammed to capacity.  You will inevitably get bumped, causing your drink to slosh around precariously.  Nobody likes getting a drink spilled on them!  Try to snag a table with a cocktail server if you’re craving a martini later in the evening.

For more information about City Bar, in the Lenox Hotel, please visit: http://www.citybarboston.com/citybarboston/

For more information about Vox, please visit: http://www.voxboston.com/

BOSTON, EVENTS, FASHION

Saturday, March 6: BOLDFACERS, Neiman Marcus Host Socialite Pop Up Store at the Copley Place Mall

Curious what fabulous local philanthropists wear to Boston’s chicest events? Just in time for the spring social season, BOLDFACERS is hosting a Socialite Glamfest Pop Up event with Neiman Marcus to benefit Mass General Hospital, Boston Ballet and more.

From 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., browse gently used red carpet-worthy frocks from Linda Pizzuti Henry, former Lieutenant Governor Kerry Healey and other inspiring local ladies.  Held in the Center Court at the Copley Place Mall, cocktails, light bites, complimentary nail polish changes and blowouts are also up for grabs.  For more information, please read the full article here.

BOSTON, EVENTS, NIGHTLIFE

Rock Out: BearFight Roars Into The Lansdowne, Grand Canal March 5-6

BearFight

BearFight into March when this popular Boston cover band sets the soundtrack to a perfect evening at the Lansdowne on Friday, March 5 and Grand Canal on Saturday, March 6. Though in the middle of a “3 States, 3 Weeks, 3diculous,” tour, these local legends know that there’s nothing like playing a crowded bar where everyone knows your name.

Expect lots of dancing and singing along to a mix of cover songs, from the ever-popular “I’m Shipping Up To Boston,” “American Girl,” and “Float On.” To learn more about BearFight and hear some of their songs, visit: http://www.myspace.com/bearfightlive

The Lansdowne is located at 9 Lansdowne Street alongside Fenway Park. The show starts at 10:00 p.m.

The Grand Canal is located at 57 Canal Street near the Garden. The show starts around 10:00 p.m. and the cover is $5.

BOSTON, EVENTS, FASHION

Thursday, March 4: Madewell Offers Jean Discounts at Denim After Dark

Looking for new jeans? Consider this event a shopportunity.  Pop into the Madewell store on Newbury Street on Thursday, March 4 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. for 20% off all jeans. Other event perks include tips from in-house styling experts, free denim hemming and sweet nibbles.

Madewell is located at 329 Newbury Street in the Back Bay. For more information, please check out their Facebook listing by clicking here.

RECIPES

Cosmo: 13 Healthy Foods That Can Make You Fat

Making Sushi at Home by Merlijn Hoek From Flickr

I’m a strong believer that when it comes to healthy eating, knowledge is power!  Today my inbox presented me with a Cosmopolitan.com slideshow of the ’13 Healthy Foods That Can Make You Fat,’ and it’s very compelling. I already knew that spicy-mayo and tempura sushi rolls have a higher calorie count than the grilled or steamed veggie variety. I also loathe that my beloved granola will cling to my waistline more than should be allowed for something that’s so yummy. That doesn’t mean that I don’t savor them from time to time, but I appreciate knowing what I’m getting myself into.

What I found interesting were the comments about sandwich wraps and foods with high levels of sodium. Wraps seem more innocent than their sandwich counterparts, plus they’re a standby at work lunches. And, I’ll admit to purchasing the occasional low calorie frozen entree when they’re on sale. It’s sad to think that fat, calories, fiber and protein often catch my eye before sodium levels.

Care to see for yourself? Please click here to view the full slideshow. You can thank me later. Talk about food for thought (yes, I did just drop that line).