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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, 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.

BOSTON, NIGHTLIFE, RECIPES

Guilty Pleasure: Free Late-Night Hot Dogs/Hamburgers at The Pour House

Hot Dog! by dadadreams from Flickr

My friend is going to kill me for sharing her best-kept Boston secret – free late-night food at the Pour House!  At 1:00 a.m. on Saturday nights, the Pour House in Boston’s Back Bay gives away free hot dogs or hamburgers to hungry patrons.  This is an insider tip, because more often than not you have to go to the top floor bar near the kitchen area and ask for them.

Be sure to check your expectations at the door – the dogs and burgers are basic and far from gourmet.  They are, however, free!

The Pour House is located at 907 Boylston Street between Gloucester & Hereford.  For more information about the Pour House, please visit: http://www.pourhouseboston.com/

BOSTON, EVENTS, FASHION

Denim After Dark Event at Madewell on Newbury Street This Thursday

Looking for a discount on cute jeans? Madewell on Newbury Street is hosting a 20% off event this Thursday night (January 7) from 7-10 p.m.  In addition to the discount, denim experts will be onsite to help you pick out the perfect pair while groovin’ to a live DJ.  Free hemming and custom embroidery will also be available.

For more information, please call Madewell at (617) 424-0904, or pop into their store at 329 Newbury Street.