Red Wine Red Hearts by hlkljgk from Flickr
While it may be tempting to hibernate in your apartment in protest of the return to ‘normal’ March weather, there are a few fun events in Boston this week worth stepping out for. From sampling excellent cuisine, to wine tasting and a compelling workshop, these events are sure to perk up the work week.
Photo from Yelp, http://www.yelp.com/biz/minibar-boston-boston
True to its name, this small yet chic lounge offers a fun atmosphere to satisfy your nightlife cravings. Located on the ground floor of the Copley Square Hotel, Minibar has a trendy, modern interior with ample seating, making it an ideal spot for a casual date, meeting friends, or rubbing elbows with someone new.
I’ve been to Minibar more times than I can count and each time I enjoy trying a new cocktail, from the Tuscan Pear (Grey Goose Pear, Limoncello, Canton, Orange Juice), to the Mojito (Ron Matusalem, Mint, Ginger Beer, Lime) and the Bonaparte Bellini (Rain Lavender Lemonade, White Peach Puree, Champagne). I haven’t tried many of the mini cuisine menu items, but think its adorable that classic mini bar snacks and accessories are sold, including altoids, mixed nuts and playing cards. You never know when they’ll come in handy, especially the altoids!
Once Boston finally warms back up, try to snag a seat on Minibar’s coveted patio. Minibar is located at 51 Huntington Avenue, alongside Exeter Street in the Back Bay. There’s no cover. For more information, please visit: http://www.minibarboston.com/index.php
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/
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.
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.