Legal Sea Foods' 6th Annual Oyster Festival

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The 6th Annual Legal Sea Foods Oyster Festival

 September 17 - October 14, 2014

Oysters Legal (freshly shucked oysters baked with spinach, cheese and crumbs)

Attention Oyster lovers, celebrate everything oyster this Fall at Legal Seafood's 6th annual Oyster Festival. This multi event oyster orgy takes place from September 17 - October 14. Don't miss out, make your reservations today!!! 

This years Oyster events are listed below.. 

Shellfish Shindig

A “shuckout” with $1 oysters at the outside Terrace Bar*

Legal Sea Foods at Charles Square

20 University Road, Cambridge

Sunday, September 21 from 2 – 4:00pm

A la carte pricing

Reservations: not required

*In case of rain, this event will be held in the atrium of the restaurant.

Bacon Crusted Oyster Lettuce Cups (Bibb lettuce, goat cheese, pickled radish, Green Goddess dressing)

 

 

Mollusk Mania

A 21+ “everything oyster” party featuring a raw bar of eight varieties and four passed appetizers hosted on the all-weather rooftop

Legal Harborside

270 Northern Avenue, Boston

Sunday, October 5 from 1:00  – 3:00pm

$55 (includes tax)

Reservations: online only

Sip, Slurp and Sup

A trio of small plates paired with oyster-friendly wines hosted on two separate evenings in Park Square’s 10,000 bottle wine cellar

Legal Sea Foods at Park Square

26 Park Plaza, Boston

Tuesday, September 23 & Thursday,

October 2 at 6:30pm

$40 (excludes tax and gratuity)

Reservations: 617.530.9392 or online 

Bacon Wrapped Oysters (spinach salad, black quinoa, pickled red onion, creole mustard vinaigrette)

 

 

Oysteria, Mamma Mia

An oyster tasting and tutorial by Chef Gina Palmacci

Legal Oysteria

10 City Square, Charlestown 

Tuesday, October 7 at 6:30pm

$35 (excludes tax and gratuity)

Reservations: 617-530-9392 or online

WHERE:         The Oyster Festival is celebrated at all Legal Sea Foods locations throughout                                                   Massachusetts, with the exception of airport venues. 

WHEN:           September 17 - October 14, 2014

HOW:             Advance reservations are required for all events (excluding the Shellfish Shindig).

                       Please visit legalseafoods.com for more information and reservations.

Follow: facebook.com/LegalSeaFoods | @legalseafoods | legalseafoods.com 

 

The @BostonAttitude events to go to | Aug 22 - 24

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The @BostonAttitude events to go to | Aug 22 - 24 

Friday, August 22 

FREE screening of "Good Will Hunting" in honor of Robin Williams | Channel Center

Part of the Fort Point Summer 2014 Impromptu Outdoor Movie Nights at the A Street Park at Channel Center. Gather with fellow Robin Williams fans (everyone you know) and remember the man the world lost just last week. 

This is an outdoor event the weather forecast is for cool 65 and no rain. (Rain date Tue Aug. 26)

Robin Williams received an Oscar for his performance in Good Will Hunting. 

Time: 8:00 pm | Location:  A Street Park at Channel Center. | Fort Point

Saturday, August 23

Tico's BBQ Blowout with ALL-You-Can-Eat Ribs & Margaritas | Tico's Patio

At Tico Summer = Rib's & Rita's at the 2nd annual Summer Patio Party where $35 will get you all-you-can-eat Ribs and Margarita's from Fortelza Tequila 

Menu: Cherry Wood Smoked Ribs, "Secret Recipe" Dry Rub Ribs, Sweet and Sour BBQ Ribs; Accompanying sauces like BBQ Spicy Mango, Moxie Sauce, Sweet and Sour, Salsa Veracruz  Tequila Fortaleza Margaritas!

Time: 1:00pm -4:00pm | Location: Tico's Patio | Tickets: Eventbrite  

Sunday, August 24 

Boston Urban Music Fest 2014 | City Hall Plaza

The BUMF is a family-friendly, free urban music event presented by the City of Boston. Celebrate the urban music scene with local and national Hip-Hop, R & B, Funk, and Soul on City Hall Plaza.

Time: 2:00 pm | Location: City Hall Plaza | More Information: bostonurbanmusicfestival.org

 

Sunday Brunch

Biggie Brunch at ALDEN & HARLOW 40 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA

Chef Michael Scelfo and his friends will collaborating on an event that fuses their love of food with their love of hip-hop. Read more about this event in the Boston Magazine Post from August 7th. 

40 Brattle St Cambridge, MA 02138 | aldenharlow.com | @AldenHarlow 

 

 

This week Boston Remembered Robin Williams

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Boston Remembers Robin Williams 

This week as you know the world lost the great man, actor, and comedian Robin Williams. We may never understand what brought Robin to take is own life, but his life touched all of us and he will be remembered always.

On Tuesday Bostonian's showed up at the site of his famous scene from the movie Good Will Hunting and paid respect. 

The chalk messages may have washed away in the rain on Wednesday but Robin Williams will never be forgotten by the people of Boston.  

All Photo's by @BostonAttitude

Eat like a Shark Week Returns to the Revere Hotel Roof Top

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Celebrate the Discovery Channel's 27th annual Shark Week

Join the Revere Hotel for a week-long celebration that will include a limited-time specialty Eat Like a Shark & Drink Like a Fish menu at Boston's Best Rooftop Lounge 

Eat Like a Shark Week menu:   

  • Mahi mahi tacos (pineapple cabbage slaw, mango salsa, 13 for two,)    

  • Seared Tuna Tostado’s (mango salsa, 13)

  • Salmon roll (shallot dressing, pickled onion, 15) 

  • Oysters on the Half Shell (pickled watermelon and lime, 4 each.) 

Sharable fish bowl cocktails:

  • The Sand Shark (Bombay Sapphire, St. Germaine, peach puree, lemon, splash of Sprite,) 

  • The Tiger Shark (Grey Goose Orange, Chambord, lemon, simple syrup, splash of Prosecco,) and the much anticipated return of the summer sensation that is 

  • Sharknado 2 (Bacardi Pineapple Fusion, Mango Puree, simply syrup, lime, splash of soda.)  

Each cocktail is priced at $36 and is meant for sharing between two or more people.

When: Sunday, August 10th - Sunday, August 17th  11am -12am daily.

Where: Revere Hotel Roof Top 

Roof Top Cover: 

  • $20 weekday entry fee to rooftop from 11am – 4pm daily, for non-hotel guests

  • $30 weekend entry fee to rooftop from 11am – 4pm daily, for non-hotel guests

  • Free entry to rooftop from 5pm – 12am daily, for non-hotel guests

www.RevereHotel.com | @RevereBoston | Facebook.com/RevereBostonCommon

They have this New Sunday Brunch Spot in Somerville

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Brass Union Launches Brunch Service

Photo from Brass Unions Facebook page.

Photo from Brass Unions Facebook page.

Tomorrow Chef Jonathan Kopacz will debut Sunday brunch service at Brass Union in Somerville’s Union Square.

The Menu is filled with American Classics with a new fun twist that has something for everyone such as Greek Yogurt, Steak and Eggs and a Chorizo Omelet and more. 

From the Bar,  Beverage Curator Paulo Pereira will mix it up with three house-made unique brunch cocktails for your Sunday Brunch pleasure. 

Union Bloody (smoked tomato juice; gluten-free & vegan - $10)

Salty Burro (tequila, salt & ancho blend, housemade grapefruit soda - $10)

Passion Fruit Fizz (housemade passion fruit soda, prosecco - $9).

 70 Union Square 

Sunday Hours

Brunch service on Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm.

Dinner is from 4:00pm to 12:00am 

Bar open till 1:00am

Check Brass Union out at www.brassunion.com

or Follow them on  Facebook or

Twitter at @BrassUnion

Brass Union

 Sunday Brunch  

Non-egg options

Greek Yogurt (lavender honey, house granola, berries - $8), 

Pancakes (whipped cream, almond praline - $8)  

Heirloom Salad (Caesar dressing, pecorino, croutons, lemons - $8).

  Egg-laced dishes

Trio of omelet offerings ($11 each; substitute egg whites for additional $1)

Chorizo (crispy potatoes, scallions, crema, cheddar)

Green (pesto, Brussels sprouts, taleggio)

Vegetable (market vegetables, choice of goat or cheddar cheese). For Benedicts ($10 each), 

Choose from Thick Cut Bacon, Chicken Confit, Cod Cake or Garlicky Sautéed Greens.

Some other Items

Steak & Eggs (local grass-fed skirt steak, two fried eggs, breakfast potatoes - $16)

Egg Sandwich (Iggy’s sourdough, two fried eggs, whipped goat cheese - $8)

 Veggie Club (wheat toast, beets, fried egg, sautéed greens, tomato, onion - $8)

 Mushroom Toast (selection of wild mushrooms, lightly poached egg yolk, ramps, smoked tomato aioli - $10).

Thursday July 3rd event updates

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The July 4th celebration is now July 3rd!!

Here is what you may need to know.

As most of you already know the concert and fireworks planned for July 4th on the Esplanade has been moved due to the Friday weather forecast. The Event will now take place today. 

While this seems simple enough it really does cause a lot of issues for anyone working in Boston today. First off today is a business day in Boston and you can count on major rush hour delays both in the morning and evening rush hours.

I have been e-mailed, and sent Twitter DMs, plus looked up as much information I could to share with you to help you get through this nightmare.

Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular On Esplanade is now today, July 3rd

Event schedule:

Thursday, July 3rd Concert and Fireworks

The Public will be allowed to start entering the checkpoints to the Esplanade at 5:00 pm 

  • 7:00pm     WBZ News Radio AM 1030 broadcast begins
  • 8:00pm    Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular broadcast begins on WBZ-TV Boston  

Webcast begins on www.cbsboston.com or www.bostonpopsjuly4th.org

WCRB  99.5 FM broadcast begins 

  • 8:30pm    Concert begins
  • 10:30pm   Fireworks begin
  • 11:00pm    Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular ends

Road Closures:

Storrow Drive will be closed at 12:00 pm.
Memorial Drive, Mass Ave Bridge and Longfellow Bridge will be closed at 6:00 pm.

For more information look at the Massachusetts State Police link below.

Massachusetts State Police Release    

Roads closed from 6:00 pm until the completion of the fireworks:

  • Berkeley Street, from Beacon Street to Back Street
  • Clarendon Street, from Back Street to Beacon Street
  • Back Street, from Dartmouth Street to Mugar Way (Resident Access will remain from Dartmouth Street)
  • Beacon Street, from Arlington Street to Massachusetts Avenue
  • Berkeley Street, from Commonwealth Avenue to Back Street
  • Dartmouth Street, from Commonwealth Avenue to Back Street
  • Fairfield Street, from Commonwealth Avenue to Back Street
  • Hereford Street, from Commonwealth Avenue to Back Street
  • Massachusetts Avenue, from Commonwealth Avenue to the City of Cambridge

Now for the City of Boston Parking Restriction!!

Tow Zone and No Stopping:

  • Arlington Street, both sides, from Beacon Street to Commonwealth Avenue
  • Berkeley Street, both sides, from Marlborough Street to Back Street
  • Clarendon Street, both sides, from Marlborough Street to Back Street
  • Dartmouth Street, both sides, from Marlborough Street to Back Street
  • Exeter Street, both sides, from Marlborough Street to Back Street
  • Beacon Street, both sides, from Charles Street to Dartmouth Street
  • Back Street, both sides, from Dartmouth Street to David G. Mugar Way
  • Chestnut Street, both sides, from David G. Mugar Way to Brimmer Street
  • Mount Vernon Street, both sides, from David G Mugar Way to Brimmer Street
  • Pinckney Street, both sides, from David G. Mugar Way to Brimmer Street
  • Revere Street, both sides, from David G. Mugar Way to Charles Street

MBTA for July 3rd & 4th

Beginning at 2 pm today July 3, 2014 subway service on all MBTA lines will operate at rush hour levels of service with no charge after 9:30 pm. 

Please see the MBTA revised service schedules for the Fireworks Spectacular scheduled for July 3, 2014, as well as for the Fourth of July holiday, Friday, July 4, 2014. HERE 

Heads up Boston, if you plan on going to the Fireworks Spectacular make sure you know what you can and can NOT bring with you. 

Prohibited Items:

  • No backpacks 
  • No coolers on wheels
  • No firearms, weapons, sharp objects or fireworks
  • No cans
  • No glass containers
  • No alcoholic beverages
  • No pre-mixed beverages
  • All liquids will be carried in sealed clear plastic containers not to exceed 2 liters in size
  • No grilling, propane tanks or open flames
  • No unattended bags
  • No bicycles will be allowed through the checkpoints into the Oval or Island/Lagoon areas. Bicycles are allowed throughout the rest of the venue, but most not be left unattended. Bicycles attached or locked to security fences, poles etc will be subject to removal.

Allowed Items:

  • All personal items must be carried in clear bags only
  • Pop up tents/canopies with no sides - maximum size 10x10 (no tents/canopies allowed on July 3)
  • Blankets or tarps no bigger than 10x10
  • Folding/beach chairs only
  • Coolers, must be carried in by shoulder strap or single handle (no wheels)
  • After inspection, small clutch bags/purses may be taken into the venue with the clear bag.

For more events and fun things to do in Boston this weekend, here is my post from yesterday @BostonAttitude Blog 

 Sources and more information: www.cityofboston.gov | www.MSPnews.org | www.july4th.org  

     h/t:  | @cbsboston | @7News