On November 27th Masa (South End and Woburn locations) will offer a special two-course Black Friday menu for both lunch and dinner. Each course is paired with a drink -- for example a Sweet Black Tea Margarita or cava (we're a firm believer that Black Friday has a two drink minimum). Lunch is only $15 and dinner is $25.

Pastry Chef/Owner Sara Ross of Kickass Cupcakes has created a limited edition sugary pick-me-up called the ‘Black Friday’ cupcake -- a vanilla cupcake with a black licorice center and anise frosting --for one day only. Can't make it to the bakery? They deliver!

Preparing Thanksgiving and holiday meals is about multitasking. You need to somehow find enough space in your kitchen and enough time to get everything done. "The secrets to big holiday meals are to prepare a lot in advance and get creative with kitchen appliances, such as your microwave, stovetop and even your outdoor grill," says Ken Megarr, a Culinary Institute of America trained chef and Director of Panasonic's Test Kitchens.

¿Buscas algo diferente al pavo relleno, el “gravy” y la salsa de arándano rojo? El Planeta habló con tres chefs propietarios de populares restaurantes de comida latina en Boston para buscar nuevas ideas que puedes incorporar en el menú de Acción de Gracias.

Pique, corte, ralle, bata... El agua gotea en el fregadero y el aceite repica en el sartén. Los sonidos rítmicos llenan el aire. La cocina suena como una banda de salsa en vivo, y el instructor de cocina Rafael Pereira, se mueve a ese ritmo.

Guests will be given a passport to travel to ten different wine regions around the world and taste scrumptious foods from each, all in one night. Guests will "travel" to Australia, Spain, Italy, New Zealand, California, South Africa, Argentina, Portugal, Germany, and Chile.

Enjoy musically inspired, bite-sized tastes created by 8 of Boston’s most notable up-and-coming chefs as well as wine, beer, and cocktails, followed by 3 rollicking New England bands live in concert. Proceeds will help Zumix non-for-profit organization and Future Chefs program.

El website Bostonist.com reporta que Dunkin' Donuts, el gigante de las donuts basado en Massachusetts, ofrece donuts de kimchi en Corea del Sur. El kimchi plato típico de la gastronomía de Corea que consiste en col china fermentada en un jugo picante. El descubrimiento llevado a la web por el website Serious Eats es más bien una croqueta (¿o una especie de empanada?), pero en todo caso es una oferta interesante.

You can find a cookie created to celebrate El Día de Los Muertos at One Tough Cookie, the NYC vendor that creates custom-made couture treats. So, if you are visiting New York this weekend visit this vendor to try their delectable treats that are sought after by New Yorkers, celebrities, and news personalities.

ONE NIGHT ONLY: On Monday, November 9th, Chef Hajj brings to the Toro kitchen culinary delights of Lebanon. His menu will feature Hoummos Bi Tahini, Falafel, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Chicken Shawarma, Kafta Kabob, along with many other regional favorites.