Chef Brian Poe rolls out new signature creations in the South End

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Brian Poe is rolling out new signature items at his South End location "CLUCKIT" The concept here is very simple, Hot Food & Cold Beer. Kinda words to live by if you ask me. 

The expanded menu at CLUCKIT! 

 Cassava Fries (mulho cru mild dipping sauce), 

Ja-nee "Taco" (piri piri chicken, mango slaw, roti), see to the left

 Zanzipoe Pizza (goat cheese, peaches, mint prosciutto, arugula, garlic naan) seen above

Merguez Meatballs (chicken and lamb meatballs, minted tomatoes, Goan spice rub, cucumber yogurt puree). seen above

Chef Poe now dishes out five signature preparations with five levels of heat that can be dressed table side. 

  1. Mild lemon pepper basil

  2. Mild piri

  3. Medium piri

  4. Hot piri 

  5. Scorching piri  

The trio of newcomers offered alongside the piri piri chicken and shrimp mainstays are Steak(6oz), Fish (coconut piri) and Tofu (teff, quinoa). Plus a comeback of the famed Estelle's Burger.  See the menu 

CLUCKIT has 30 draft lines and 70 beers in bottle on the menu, they also offer a mug club, if you can consume all the beers over a 180 day period that is. Calling all BU Pub Knights!!!     

CLUCKIT also offers Brunch on Sundays 

@BostonAttitude what to do August 7 - 9, 2015 around Boston

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It's the first weekend in August and here's my choices on what to do around Boston.  

Friday 

North End Festivals - This weekend August 7 -9   Madonna Della Cava Feast - Food & Entertainment all weekend long in the streets of the North End.

MFA First Fridays - Enjoy Fine Art, Music, Signature Cocktails, Tapas  and good vibes at the MFA Boston. 21+ with positive I.D. from 6 -9:30 pm 

SoWa First Fridays - Over 60 artists open up their studios for public viewing in the SoWa Artist Guild.  Check out the local restaurants and small bushiness of the SoWa district on the first Friday of the Month.

ICA First Fridays - White Hot, the ICA White party with oysters, tunes by DJ Frank White, and samples of UFO White for ICA memenbers.  

Saturday

PorchFest at Lawn on D -  Boston's favorite outdoor space will be hosting a full day of local music, food and beverages. PorchFEST is a national moved encouraging local musicians to perform on front porches one day per year.

Magic 106.7 Family Film Festival - Every Saturday through August 29, enjoy a free family-friendly film under the stars at the Shops at the Prudential Center South Garden 

Sunday

Riverside BBQ series #4 - Here's your last chance to get out and enjoy this summer series. This is a pop-up BBQ, music festival and beer fest wrapped up in to one.  

Also Check out the @BostonAttitude picks for August, 2015 

Cool down at Davio's with some "Boozy Italian ice"  

Hungry after Midnight? Here's a list of where you can eat around Boston. #BosLateNite EATS 

Foundry on Elm’s $20 “Beer Dinner Series” in August

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The Foundry on Elm “Beer Dinner Series” provides an open invitation to all lovers of fine food and proper ale.

 

Every Thursday in July, Foundry on Elm features a two-course prix fixe menu paired with suds from a different brewery for only $20 beginning at 5:00pm.

The Line up 

***No reservations required. The “Beer Dinner Series” two-course prix fixe menu is available for guests ages 21+ with a valid ID

 www.foundryonelm.com.  facebook.com/foundryonelm  

Image from facebook.com/foundryonelm 

How to Celebrate National Oyster Day around Boston

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#NationalOysterDay!!  How to Celebrate around Boston!!

My Oyster Picks today, Weekly $1 Oysters, and Oyster Celebrations!! 

From Legal Test Kitchen (225 Northern Avenue, Boston) Fried Oyster Bahn Mi - pickled vegetables, chipotle aioli ($14.95)

From Legal Test Kitchen (225 Northern Avenue, Boston) Fried Oyster Bahn Mi - pickled vegetables, chipotle aioli ($14.95)

From Bukowski Tavern (1281 Cambridge Street, Cambridge) Potato Skins - Yukon Gold potatoes, fried oysters, beer cheese, bacons and serrano pickled tomatoes ($13)

The Independent (75 Union Square, Somerville) Half-Dozen Oysters - ($15)

Legal Crossing (558 Washington Street, Boston)Grilled Oysters ($13) -  garlic butter, parmesan

 

 

 

Merchant is have all day Oyster Special for National Oyster day (60 Franklin Street, Boston)

The @BostonAttitude All Week Dollar Oyster List 

Abigail's in (291 Third St, Cambridge) has $oysters

Oyster Bars around Boston  

Select Oyster Bar -50 Gloucester Street, Boston 

 

Island Creek Oyster Bar - 500 Commonwealth Ave, Boston

 

Legal Oysteria  - 10 City Square Charlestown 

 

Row 34 - 383 Congress Street, Fort Point 

Here's What Not To Miss Around Boston In August 2015

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It's seem like just last week the last of the snow melted in Boston (OK, it was just last week) but never the less August is here and summer is going fast.

If you haven't been enjoying it, it time to kick things in to high gear and get out and do something fun. Here's my @bostonattitude picks for August. Because before you know it will be Allston Christmas and summer will be over. 

July 31 -  August 2 - Boston Comic Con with special guest co-creator of Spider-Man, Hulk, Iron Man and the X-men Stan Lee . The event is  happening  for three days at the  Seaport World Trade Center. 

August 2 - The 4th Annual Boston Seafood Festival. Get you tickets for a full day of Seafood at Boston's historic Fish Pier. The event has everything from Food Trucks, Seafood Demos, Oyster Shuck Offs, and YES plenty fresh local seafood to enjoy. 

August 3 - FREE Hood Ice Cream Sandwiches - Hood is giving away 10,000 FREE Ice Cream Sandwiches for National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

August 8 -  PorchFEST at the Lawn on D - Get over to Boston's favorite outdoor space for a day of local music. PorchFEST is a national moved encouraging local musicians to perform on front porches one day per year. 

August 10 - The Brass Union Pairing Series with Aeronuat Brewing Co. Two of Somerville's best come together on the patio of Brass Union for a savory four-course dinner paired with local brews

August 12 - Boston Battle of the Burger  - The 4th annual Boston Battle of the Burger with the top 30 local chefs battling out on this amazing grill off. 

August 15 - Brew at the Zoo - The sixth annual event that brings you and  the zoo animals together for a night of sipping local  brews with the residents of the Franklin Park Zoo. 

August 16 - Super Fan Brunch - Back Bay Harry's is hosting a Golden Girls Brunch. This 3-course brunch honoring Blanch, Rose, Dorothy and Sophia has two seating at 11:30am  & 1:30pm. 

August 16 -21 and again 23 - 28 - Dine Out Boston -  Twice a year participating restaurants around Boston will have special lunch and dinner menus available for Dine Out Boston. It's time to try someplace new, Lunch $15/$20/$25  |  Dinner $28/$33/$38 

August 18 - East Coast vs West Coast Punk Rock Brew Tour 2015 Battle of the Beers - Head over to "The Indo" in Somerville for music, beer and a birthday party!! 

August 18 - Team Impact Invades Lawn on D -  Team Impact is taking over the Lawn on D for Team IMPACT Summer Fest 2015. Team IMPACT young professional board who's mission is to improve the quality of life for children facing life threatening and chronic illness. 

August 19 -  The Rum Rumble  at the Boston Seaport Hotel -  It's all going down in august the Rum Rumble where Bostons best bartenders/mixologist will gather at the Seaport World Trade Center to compete for best rum cocktail using Papa's Pilar Rum

August 28 - 30 - The 96th Annual Saint Anthony's Feast  - Better know as "the Feast of Feasts"  For three days in Boston's Historic North End enjoy music, games, and lots of food. Samples street foods from 100 pushcarts with sausage, peppers & onions, quahogs,calamari, pizza and of course zeppole, cannoli and gelato.  

The Swan Boat story dates back to the 1870's, they are one of many thing that make Boston a special place to visit. Everyone should take a little trip around the Boston Public Garden.

Read more about them at  Swanboats.com 

The Independent Hosts 2015 Battle of the Beers

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Union Square hot spot The Indo and Smuttynose Brewing Company team up to celebrate craft beer and alternative music.

On August 18th The Indo will be the host of the 5th Annual "East Coast vs. West Coast Punk Rock Brew Tour" spearheaded by Smuttynose Brewing Company. This year the event is doubling up as the the 21st birthday party of Smuttynose Brewery. 

 

Some of the Brewery's at this epic craft beer event are:

  • Smuttynose Brewing Co.

  •  Notch Brewing,

  • Allagash Brewing Co. 

  • Oskar Blues 

  • Cambridge Brewing Co.

  • Lagunitas Brewing Co. 

  • Green Flash Brewing Co.

When: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 

Where: The Independent "The Indo" 75 Union Square Somerville

Why: For the love of beer that's why

Cost: No Cover, 21 + all beers are available for purchase 

FREE HOOD Ice Cream Sandwiches For #NationalIceCreamSandwichDay

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What's better than a Hood Ice Cream Sandwich? FREE HOOD ice cream sandwiches!!!

On Monday August 3, 2015 Hood will be giving away 10,000 Ice Cream Sandwiches to Bostonians! 

Who: Hood Ice Cream Sandwiches

What: A massive celebration and free ice cream sandwich giveaway – who doesn’t love a good excuse to eat ice cream? Hood will be sampling multiple flavors all-day at the following locations around Boston.

 

When: Monday, August 3rd 

  • City Hall Plaza – 11am – 2pm

  • Samuel Adams Park – 11am – 2pm

  • North Station – 3pm – 7pm

  • South Station – 3pm – 7pm

 

Where: City Hall Plaza, Samuel Adams Park, North Station, South Station

Featured in the @BostonAttitude August Picks on What to do.  

Two Somerville locals are getting together for dinner and you can't afford to miss it.

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Brass Union Hosts Aeronaut Brewing Co. Dinner in the latest "Brass Pair"series

On August 10, 2015 the Union Square hot spot Brass Union will team up with Somerville brewery Aeronaut Brewing Co. for a savory four-plus-course al fresco dinner. The special feast will take place on the newly renovate Brass Union patio. 

Below is the menu and brews pair by Executive Chef Jonathan Kopacz, the Aeronaut team and Brass Union’s Beverage Director Paulo Pereira.

WHERE:   Brass Union · 70 Union Square, Somerville

WHEN:     Monday, August 10, at 7:00pm

COST:      $45 per person (excludes tax & gratuity)

TICKETS:   brasspair8.eventbrite.com.

This event is reserved for ages 21+ with proper ID. In the event of rain, the “Brass Pair” dinner will take place indoors.

Images provided by Brass Union 

Haru introduces specialty cocktails and dishes for summertime

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Haru the popular sushi & cocktail spot in Boston's Back Bay has some new summer additions to the menu. The new items include a sushi roll and appetizers that are designed for cool, clean fresh summer dining.

The bar staff also have you covered with two summer themed cocktails to quench your thirst. 

Haru offers a full menu of elegant Japaneses cuisine and is known as one of Boston's best dining destinations. 

All summer items are available now through October 6.

 

From the Kitchen and Sushi Bar 

Bluefin Crab & Corn Fritter

Tuna Tataki & Tomato Salad

Watermelon Roll 

Cucumber Matcha Margarita (front) Watermelon Lemonade (back)

Haru • 55 Huntington Avenue • Boston, MA 02199  www.harusushi.com/location/boston

All images provided by Haru

SoMe Brewing Co. Launch Party at "The Indo"

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SoMe Brewing Co. Launch Party at The Independent

Hey beer peeps, here's some great news for you!! The Union Square hot spot The Independent will host the exclusive debut of SoMe Brewing to Massachusetts. I am personally excited because I have never met a beer from Maine that I didn't like!! 

 

When: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 7 - 9:00pm 

Where: The Independent  

75 Union Square, Somerville 

Why: For the love of Beer

Cost: Free admission, Beers available for purchase 

Brass Union Hosts Jack’s Abby Brewing Dinner

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When two great things come together!! 

Union Square hotspot teams up with Framingham based brewery in monthly "Brass Pairing" series

On Wednesday, June 17, 2015 the Somerville hotspot Brass Union will host another addition to their "Brass Pairing" series with local brewery Jack's Abby Brewing.

Guests will enjoy a savory four-plus-course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Jonathan Kopacz with accompanying suds hand-selected by the Jack’s Abby team and Brass Union’s Beverage Director Paulo Pereira.

Tickets are $40 (excludes tax & gratuity) Tickets are available via EventBrite brasspair7.eventbrite.com  

The Menu 

Visit www.brassunion.com. Follow Brass Union on Facebook and Twitter.

This event is also mentioned in Things To Do Around Boston This June

Cool Down at Davio’s Boston with Spiked Homemade Italian Ice!

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The hot days of summer are already here. But don't fear DAVIO'S BOSTON is on top of it with Boozy Summer Treats.

Starting June 1st you can order spiked Italian Ice for just $4 at Davio's Northern Italian  Steakhouse ( 75 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116) 

Available at Davio's Boston | 75 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116 from June 1, 2015 through August 2015.

Davio's will be offering these homemade-infused semi frozen treats in three flavors for a limited time at the Boston location.

  • Espresso with Chocolate Liqueur

  • Passion Fruit with Grand Marnier

  • Prickly Pear with Tequila. 

For more information about Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse visit them at  https://davios.com/bos and at facebook.com/DaviosBoston

 

 

 

 

6 Burgers To Try For National Burger Day Around Boston!!

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Who doesn't love a good burger? Ok, not everybody I know. But if you do it's #NationalBurgerDay  Here's 6 awesome burgers to try around Boston today!! 

Tony C's Sports Bar and Grill - #25 Burger – Vermont cheddar, crispy pork belly, fried egg, smokey hoisin sauce, sesame brioche, served with hand-cut French Fries 

 Jerry Remy's - Remy Burger  – cheddar, bacon, crispy onions, Remy roll 

5 Napkins - Onion Blue Burger - Ground beef, Maytag blue cheese, caramelized onions. crispy shallots on a sesame seed brioche roll. 

Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse -“Better Burger” – Kobe beef and mushroom burger, crispy pork belly, spicy fresh avocado

Burger Dive - Brunch Burger  with lettuce, tomato, cage-free fried egg, cheddar cheese & bacon!

TAMO Bistro + Bar TAMO Burger – Cheddar Cheese, Caramelized Onion, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Brioche Bun

For those grill masters, here's a burger I know I will be trying this Summer.  

The BBQ Pit Boys, Beer Can Bacon Burger!! 

Cover Photo - The Brunch Burger from Burger Dive.

All images provided by restaurants mentioned.