Showing posts with label festival. Show all posts
Showing posts with label festival. Show all posts

Saturday, June 1, 2019

Insider Scoop: Gelato Festival America!


The Gelato Festival America has officially landed in Boston, more specifically in the plaza in front of Eataly Boston bringing with them amazing gelato in every flavor imaginable: pistachio, strawberry cheesecake, lemon poundcake, red dragon, cannoli, salted butter caramel, blueberry mascarpone, gianduiotto (the perfect union of hazelnut and chocolate), and the list goes on. The list included a special edition flavor for our city, aptly named, Boston Creme Pie! The Festival featured "Gelato School" where education abounded. Speakers enlighted participants and "schooled" them in all things gelator. Gelato was enjoyed by all ages! 
The Gelato Festival America in Boston takes place from June 1 to June 2nd from 11 AM to 7 PM.


For tickets:

     
                                                                                                                                              
Until next time: Ciao Boston!

Saturday, November 12, 2016

Forbes 30 Under 30

The Forbes 30 Under 30 Taste of Boston Food Festival recently took place in Boston's State House. John Legend was in attendance along with Chrissy Teigen who served as one of the judges for the event.

Several restaurants were on hand to provide delectable treats for those in attendance.

Photos from the event:






Friday, September 23, 2016

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!

Saturday, August 27, 2016

5th Annual Boston Seafood Festival

The 5th Annual Boston Seafood Festival recently took place on Fish Pier in Boston's historic Seaport district.

The festival features a variety of activities and entertainment and an assortment of seafood. The Dragon dance took place during this year's festivities.



Chef demos, battle of the shuckers, and the blessing of the fleet all took place during the 5th annual festival.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Outside the Box

Outside the Box Festival was held on Boston Common and brought many amazing acts right to the center of the city.

The 5 day festival featured a curated line-up of musicians, poets, and artists.
New this year, the festival featured an innovation section.

Daughtry, Smashmouth, Ruby Rose Fox, and many, many other artists brought an array of culture, art, and music into beautiful Boston Common. Check out the photos for yourself:

Keep on thinking "Outside the Box" Boston!

Thursday, August 4, 2016

Boston Fisheries Foundation

Take note of a great event in Boston this upcoming Sunday, the Boston Seafood Festival.

The Boston Fisheries Foundation is hosting the 5th Annual Seafood Festival. The festival will take place on August 7th, 2016.

The festival will feature the following: 

Opening Ceremony,
Battle of the Shuckers, 
Harpoon Beer Garden,
Family-Friendly Live Entertainment, 
and Chef Demos

All of this takes place at Fish Pier. If you are wondering where in the Seaport that is, simply think back to where the Tall Ships landed in Beantown:

The Boston Fisheries Foundation's goals is to preserve, sustain, and share the commonwealth's seafood heritage.

Here's to "Seaing" Boston this Summer!

Saturday, January 30, 2016

Harvard Square Chocolate Fest

Today, Harvard Square held the 2016 Chocolate Festival. The Red Balloon was part of the annual event which includes all things sweet, savory, and well....chocolate! Hot chocolate was available from Shake Shack for those in need of a warm up this winter.

Many local restaurants participated in the event including:
Ben & Jerry's
Evelyn and Angels
Finale 
Shake Shack
The Sinclair
Sweet
Toscano

Some photos from the 2016 Chocolate Festival:








Have a Sweet Saturday!

Sincerely, 
The Red Balloon