The Brahmin Boston
Whenever I’m with my girl B, there’s no doubt that it’s going to be a good night. Often spotted taking Boston stylishly by storm, we recently spent a Tuesday night stopping into two new-ish spots in the Back Bay: The Brahmin and Red Lantern.
SBS Ugly Holiday Sweater Party 2009
On Friday, December 3, embrace the spirit of the season with Social Boston Sports (SBS) as they host their 3rd annual Ugly Holiday Sweater Party at Bleacher Bar. Kicking off at 9:00 p.m., wearing sweaters adorned with an unnecessary amount of sparkle, puff paint, bells, or bows will make you the star of this soiree. You may even win a prize for outshining your fellow revelers!
Tickets to the event cost $15, though one third of all party revenues will be donated to several local charities, including Hospitality Homes, Starlight Foundation, and Play Ball! Tickets can be purchased at www.socialbostonsports.com.
As someone who attended last year (I’m the 2nd from the right in the photo above), I can attest to how fun and festive this party is! You’ll see ugly sweaters that will boggle your mind – so tacky, yet kind of a work of art in their own right. Plus, if you don’t have an ugly holiday sweater, fear not – just wear something that showcases your holiday spirit. Think cheesy, gaudy or sparkly – or a wacky Santa cap, or reindeer antlers!
Adding to the fabulousness of the event will be Smuttynose brews, live music from local cover band Pete From Last Night (PFLN), plus Bleacher Bar’s cool window peeking into Fenway Park.
Bleacher Bar is located at 82A Lansdowne Street alongside Fenway Park.
The warm temps in Boston this past Sunday afternoon reminded me just how enjoyable the fall season can be for running. Luckily for us Bostonians, Social Boston Sports, the community of young professionals who live, work and play in the Boston area, is still bringing together runners of all levels every Monday at 6:30 p.m. for FREE three, five and seven mile group runs along the picturesque Charles River.
Appropriately named Community Running, Social Boston Sports hosted their initial group run on March 29, 2010, and will continue to host runs as long as there’s local demand. Runners meet up at McGreevy’s on Boylston Street and are divided up depending on their desired mileage goal of three, five, or seven miles. After pounding the pavement, all runners are welcome to hang at McGreevy’s for a post run bevvy and socializing. Running experts from Saucony and City Sports will be on hand for tips, or to help devise or adjust training charts.
For more information on this event, please click here. McGreevy’s is located at 911 Boylston Street in the Back Bay. Please note that the runs leave at 6:30 p.m., so arriving slightly beforehand is strongly recommended.
Social Boston Sports Community Running
While walking through the city this weekend, I couldn’t help but notice a great energy in the air. Whether generated by the crisp fall air, returning college students, or store windows filled with fabulous fall fashions, it made me realize that there’s no time like the present to enjoy Boston.
Boston Wine Week
Luckily, there are a variety of fun events scheduled from Monday through Thursday this week that involve wine, fashion, rubbing elbows and indoor mini golf. Here are my top picks:
Monday, September 20 – Raise a Glass to Boston Wine Week
From September 20 through September 26, more than twenty participating restaurants in Boston are offering a minimum of six wines at $9 per glass, or $32 per bottle as part of the first annual Boston Wine Week. With the goal of making amazing vino more accessible to the masses, Bostonians can start their week in style by sampling wine and gobbling up complimentary pizzettes with the Second Glass at BiNA Osteria on Monday from 6-7 p.m.. For more information on participating restaurants and events throughout the week, please click here.
True Bostonians know that summer in the city means enjoying the outdoors as much as possible. With so many fantastic street level patios, it’s easy to get a warm weather fix while enjoying a fantastic meal or cocktails. Here are five restaurant/bar patios in Boston worth checking out this summer:
Eastern Standard Entrance
European Flair at Eastern Standard
Located in the heart of Kenmore Square, Eastern Standard’s patio offers patrons a small slice of Europe in Boston. Despite it’s location along busy Commonwealth Ave., the popular brasserie has cleverly designed their patio to minimize noise while offering guests chic tables for lounging and dining. To round out the posh patio experience, enjoy one of the restaurant’s famed classic cocktails and sample fresh seafood from the raw bar. 528 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston.
Divine Sandwiches at Parish Cafe
Patio or no patio, the mouthwatering sandwiches plucked from Boston’s top chefs are incentive enough to frequent Parish Cafe on Boylston Street in the Back Bay. In the summer months, their sizeable raised patio becomes a coveted, yet welcoming enclave for Bostonians looking to satisfy their Zuni Roll cravings. With the kitchen serving until 1:00 a.m. daily, it’s also a great venue for a casual date, or late night eats. 361 Boylston Street, Boston.
SoWa Chic at Stella Restaurant
Guilty about leaving fido home while indulging in delicious Italian food like Parmesan Arancini, Spicy Mussels, or Tagliatelle Bolognese? Stella’s streetside patio, or “terrazzino,” allows ample seating alongside Washington Street in the fashionable SoWa neighborhood, plus ample water and railing space for your pup. With the local dog park nearby, guests can venture over after playtime for a relaxing dinner, late night nibbles, or Sunday brunch. 1525 Washington Street, Boston.
Get Out of Jail Free at The Liberty Hotel
Visitors won’t require a “pass” from the famed Monolopy game to enjoy the Liberty Hotel’s happening outdoor patio. Just off Alibi on the hotel’s ground level, appropriately placed shrubbery separates an outdoor lounge sanctuary filled with cozy couches and tables away from bustling Cambridge Street. If rubbing elbows with stylish Bostonians is your scene, be sure to arrive early on the weekend, as this see-and-be-seen spot fills up fast and there’s nothing chic about waiting in line. 215 Charles Street, Boston.
Flirty Fun at Tia’s on the Waterfront
Single and ready to mingle? Make Tia’s on the Waterfront a regular fixture in your Thursday-Saturday evening adventures. With its proximity to the Financial District, Faneuil Hall and the North End, bumping into attractive locals on the L-shaped patio becomes part of the fun at this hotspot, which attracts area professionals during the work week and a larger sample of Bostonians over the weekend. 200 Atlantic Avenue, Boston.