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BOSTON, NIGHTLIFE

On The Town: Drinks at Clio

IMG_4664I’ll let you in on a little secret – Clio has some of the best bartenders in the city. Ok, so perhaps that’s not so much a secret as it is the truth. Clio is one of my go-to’s when I want to catch up with a good friend during the week (weekends tend to be too busy). Tucked inside the Eliot Hotel in the Back Bay, the space is small, but well-appointed.  There’s a massive drink menu to read through, or you can turn to one of the friendly bartenders. Simply describe your favorite flavors, spirits, etc. and they will make you a personalized cocktail. And by personalized, don’t be surprised if you see ice cubes made of beets or honeydew melon, or a random tool procured to muddle or torch various ingredients right in front of you.

Although I’ve enjoyed many different drinks at Clio, I do adore the Pimms Cocktail. It’s refreshing, has fresh fruit and instantly transports me to a tropical beach. Which, as we’ve seen with this terrible weather, is a gift in itself!

Clio is located at the corner of Massachusetts Ave and Commonwealth Ave. inside the Eliot Hotel in Boston’s Back Bay.

BOSTON, NIGHTLIFE

On The Town: #DuckieRose at Highball Lounge

IMG_4873If you haven’t been to Highball Lounge yet – you should! Tucked inside the Nine Zero Hotel (a Kimpton property) on Tremont Street, Highball Lounge is the perfect mix of upscale and good old fashioned fun. The interior is upscale yet cozy, with modern features and a mix of classic games like Jenga, Connect Four, Uno and Twister. The theme also extends to the food and drink menus, from classic highball cocktails, to the adorable #DuckieRose, a blended wine cocktail which comes complete with a mini rubber duckie! If you’re feeling especially naughty, try the tater tot nachos. They are just as delicious and decadent as they sound!

Highball Lounge is located at 90 Tremont Street in Boston, MA.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Updated: My Bold Talk At Hubspot’s INBOUND 2013

DSCN0980It’s safe to say that I’m no stranger to speaking on the social media conference circuit. However, it’s rare that I’m offered an opportunity to present on something I’m passionate about outside of my day job. So, when my friends at Hubspot offered me the chance to give a Bold Talk at INBOUND, I was excited – and a little scared. The assignment? Pick a topic – any topic – outside of your professional job that you’re passionate about and speak for 10ish minutes.

The reality for yours truly? Join a group of incredibly accomplished, dynamic, inspiring marketers and attempt to dazzle the crowd with your own words of wisdom. Pushing all worries and doubts of being able to live up to such a task aside, I chose to listen to my gut and speak about something I knew very well – this lil old blog.

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BOSTON

Photo: A Grey, But Beautiful Boston Day

IMG_4621As this photo proves, there’s even beauty in a grey day. Snapped during a walk from Kendall Square to the Back Bay, I love how the pop of color from the boats perfectly compliments the shades of grey.

BOSTON, RESTAURANTS

On the Town: $5 Tapas at Tapeo in Boston

IMG_1714In the spirit of sharing a good deal, please allow me to introduce you to Tapeo in Boston. Tapeo is a fantastic Spanish style tapas restaurant on Newbury Street in Boston’s Back Bay with a lovely outdoor patio, interior seating and bar area. While it’s almost irresistible not to sit on their great patio on a nice summer day, the $15 per person minimum is not always ideal when you just want a little snack. Enter, the $5 tapas menu at the bar.

The menu at the bar changes frequently, but always seems to have a list of Tapeo’s famous standby’s. The best part is that they’re the same size as their full priced counterparts. I met a friend on a Sunday evening and we had quite a budget-friendly feast!

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