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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, 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, NIGHTLIFE

On the Town: After Hours at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Thirsty Thursday just got classier. Transport yourself from Boston to Venice on Thursday, February 18 at 5:30 p.m., when the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum hosts a Carnevale themed After Hours event. From sketching in the galleries, to bellinis in the courtyard and a live DJ spining, it’s a fantastic excuse to soak up some culture while rubbing elbows with interesting Bostonians. The event lasts until 9:30 p.m. and tickets are free to Gardner members, $12 for adult tickets and $5 for student tickets.

For more information: http://www.gardnermuseum.org/afterhours/index.asp

BOSTON

Could MTV’s Jersey Shore Come to Southie?

Love it, or hate it, MTV has renewed its controversial hit, Jersey Shore, for a second season.  Immediately after it was announced by the cast live on the Today Show, rumors started flying as to where they would film their next season.  Adding fuel to the fire, MTV’s Remote Control Blog launched a site poll asking readers where the show should be set, and somehow hotspots like South Boston, Detroit, Skywalker Ranch and The Congo (seriously?) made the cut.  Miami, Cabo, LA, and Ibiza were also up for consideration.

Beach Photo By Jessica Gioglio

Perhaphs it was local pride, or a strange desire to see guidos outside of theirelement, but South Boston came in second in MTV’s poll.  Detroit came out on top (again…seriously?).  I sincerely doubt that Boston is even a contender for the next season, but all of my friends in Southie said that they’d pay money to see the cast try to fist pump their way into the Blackthorn.  I’m guessing that it would get ugly really quickly.

So, where should the Jersey Shore cast get down in Boston?  Personally, I’d like to see them try the mechanical bull at the Liquor Store, and I bet their energetic dance moves would be a hit at Underbar.  I’d also like to see the ladies at Jacques have a Snooki impersonation night.  As for employment, I’m thinking Duck Tour operator?  My local beach expert GroupieL0ve suggested Revere Beach and Hampton Beach as prime spots to put the “T” in “GTL,” (gym-tan-laundry).

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/