Taste of Downtown Boston

The inaugural Taste of Downtown Boston took place on the Avenue de Lafayette. The event featured live entertainment including musicians and local artists. Live cooking demonstrations took place throughout the day. The street was filled with restaurants of the downtown neighborhood providing delectable treats.

Participating restaurants included:

Artisan Bistro,
Avenue One at Hyatt Regency,
Back Deck,
Boston Chops,
Central Bistro,
David’s Tea,
Fajitas & ‘Ritas,
Gordon’s Fine Wine & Liquors,
JM Curley,
Kingston Grille & Bar,
Legal Crossing,
Marliave, 
Mast,
The Merchant, 
Oceanaire,
Papagayo,
Roche Bros.,
Ruth’s Chris Steak House,
SA PA,
Serafina,
Sip Wine Bar and Kitchen, and
Yvonne’s

Photos from the event can be seen below:

Here's to Downtown Crossing!

Taste of Fenway

The Taste of Fenway was a huge success featuring restaurants that pleased even the most discerning palates.

Blaze Pizza, Basho, TigerMama, Fiouna Catering, Hojoko, Sweet Cheeks, Yard House, and Wahlburgers were among just a sampling of the restaurants providing a taste of their cuisine for patrons to feast upon.  Fomu was on hand offering alternative ice cream. Flavors including the seasonal favorites of pumpkin caramel and apple cider donut as well as the delightful chocolate pudding. TigerMama dished out Singapore Street Noodles which consisted of delicious crispy curried noodles, asian greens, and sesame seeds. Basho Japanese Brasserie served up a BBQ chicken wrap that delighted. Blaze Pizza provided a variety of pizza pies including a vegetarian option. Wahlburgers crafted their special "Our Burger" sliders which consisted of lettuce, tomato, "government" cheese, Paul's signature housemade wahl sauce and pickles paired with their Housemade Chili.

Wally the Green Monster made a special appearance.

Photos from the Taste of Fenway:

Here's to Fenway!

Artu Boston: A Feast For The Senses

If you are looking for a fantastic place to dine in Boston, look no further than Artu.

Located on Prince Street in Boston's historic North End, Artu offers everything in terms of pleasing everyone's palates. Whether you are looking for a vegetarian or gluten-free meal, Artu can accommodate.

The restaurant served an array of culinary wonders that drizzled and delighted.

For starters we feasted on:

Barbaabietole: the beet salad with gorgonzola cheese and a delicious pistachio vinaigrette.

Polpette: house made meatballs made to perfection.

Pane: Grilled country bread topped with smoked mozzarella, backyard farm tomatoes, and prosciutto.

Capesante: Grilled sea scallop, cipollini puree, and oven roated cauliflower.

If that were not enough, the restaurant gave a wide array of options for the Primi and Secondi course.

The menu choices are numerous and the portions are generous. Artu has a private dining area which is a prime location to hold an event as it has a wonderful skylight, providing natural light into the space.

When you visit, the eggplant rollatini is a dish not to be missed.

For those seafood lovers, the salmone which includes buttered brussel sprouts and a potato puree is a delicious option.

As an authentic Italian restaurant, Artu served dessert consisting of the most decadent flourless chocolate cake I've ever tasted, a canoli, and tiramasu. 

The North End feasts may have ended for the season but Artu offers endless feasting on Prince Street and at its Charles' Street location.

Happy Feasting!

Taste of Downtown Crossing

This Sunday, the very first Taste of Downtown Crossing will take place.

Please see an excerpt from the official Press Release:

The Downtown Boston Business Improvement District to Host The Inaugural Taste of Downtown Crossing 

A celebration of diverse food, culture and entertainment Boston, MA-

The Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID) is hosting the inaugural Taste of Downtown Crossing, a celebration of diverse food, culture and entertainment. On Sunday, September 25, 2016 between noon and 4:00 pm Avenue de Lafayette will be transformed into a lovely street side café. Event attendees will enjoy the sounds of violinist Lewis Flores, opera singer Marshall Richard and piano player Brian John. The event will also feature a wine and beer garden, culinary demonstrations and food tastings from over 20 restaurants offering their distinctive cuisines. The Taste of Downtown Crossing will showcase many of the restaurants that have made Downtown Crossing a foodie hotspot. Since the formation of the Downtown Boston BID in 2011, thousands of Boston residents, employees, students and visitors have flocked to Downtown Crossing to enjoy the best food and shopping Boston has to offer.

“Taste of Downtown Crossing is a new destination event that will allow the BID to continue promoting the Downtown Crossing area as an active and welcoming neighborhood, and we are excited to celebrate the many restaurants of Downtown,” said Rosemarie Sansone, President & CEO of the Downtown Boston BID. Downtown Crossing restaurants to be featured in the tasting portion of the festival include:

Artisan Bistro,
Avenue One at Hyatt Regency,
Back Deck,
Boston Chops,
Central Bistro,
David’s Tea,
Fajitas & ‘Ritas,
Gordon’s Fine Wine & Liquors,
 JM Curley,
Kingston Grille & Bar,
Legal Crossing,
Marliave,
Mast,
The Merchant,
Oceanaire,
Papagayo,
Roche Bros.,
Ruth’s Chris Steak House,
SA PA,
Serafina,
Sip Wine Bar and Kitchen, and
Yvonne’s

Happy Tasting!

Top of the Hub

The Red Balloon recently visited the Top of the Hub. The restaurant offers ambiance unknown in most other places around the city of Boston. A perfect spot for lunch, dinner, or a late night drink. There is no denying that sunset offers a perfect time to see the city aglow in a whole new light, from 52 floors above the city!

The view is truly spectacular. Whatever the season, Top of the Hub, is a great spot to dine. The food is exceptional and the atmosphere top notch. A nightly jazz ensemble adds another element of sophistication to the Top of the Hub's lounge. Whatever the occasion, Top of the Hub is the place to see Boston like no where else!