Restaurant Week Boston 2010

There are times when being a member of the media has its perks.  Today I attended the kickoff and tasting for Restaurant Week Boston, held at Pairings. However, I view an event such as this not just as a time to sample some really good food but also as a time that I get to use my public platform to share valuable information with my audience.

Restaurant Week Boston has two important aspects.  1.  Diners are able to sample multi-course meals at great restaurants for fabulous prices. …


Restaurant Week Boston Kick Off Recap

Yesterday, my photographer (AKA my husband) and I headed to Boston for the Winter Restaurant Week Kickoff.  Held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, attending this event is a definite perk of being a member of the media.

brw09-cookingThe event began a few minutes later than its anticipated 10:45 start, as Billy Costa (from NECN “TV Diner”) was running late.  Unfortunately, fifteen minutes passed, and Mr. Costa had not arrived, so the event began without him.  On hand to speak about the fantastic offers were Patrick Moscaritolo (President &…


4th Annual Winter Restaurant Week Boston

restaurant-week-0910, 9, 8, 7, 6. . .the countdown has begun!  In six days, the Fourth Annual Winter Restaurant Week Boston begins.  This event gives diners the opportunity to sample some tasty meals at even tastier prices.

Choose one of the many restaurants (over 220 chefs are participating), and make a reservation.  Even though Boston is the center of activity, restaurants involved in this event are located throughout Boston, its suburbs, and further.  Search for your dining location by neighborhood or by name.

For your dining pleasure, you…


Rock'n Ribfest 2008

Last weekend I had the amazing opportunity to go to the Anheuser Busch plant in Merrimack, NH, to attend the 6th annual Rock’n Ribfest. Hosted by the Nashua West Rotary, the Ribfest has grown into a huge festival. It is also the home of the New Hampshire BBQ Competition! With tons of things to do such as eat, drink, listen to music, and more, the Ribfest is a ton of fun! Even big bounce houses were available for the children and DCU and Re/max had tethered hot air balloon rides. There was a main stage that featured a…