Boston’s Mangalitsa Debut

A Very Special Dining Event Presented by Executive Chef Jason Bond of the Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro

As heritage pig breeds become all the rave in foodie culture, the king of the heritage breeds would most certainly have to be the Mangalitsa. The Mangalitsa (MON-go-leet-sa) lard-type pig breed was created in 1833 by the Hungarian Royal Archduke Jozsef. As the popular pig gave way over time to leaner and lesser tasting heritage breeds, the popularity of the breed was lost to piggy history.

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Burtons Grill Burger & a Brew Saturdays ($10

Boston Restaurant and Brewing Company Partner to Offers Month-Long Saturday Special

(BOSTON, MA) – Few things go together as well as peanut butter & jelly, Batman & Robin, and of course, a juicy grilled burger and an ice cold beer. Burtons Grill, located at 1363 Boylston Street in the Fenway district, is now offering their new “Burger & a Brew Saturdays” from 11:30AM to 6:00PM. Burtons Grill has teamed up with the Narragansett Brewing Company to bring you this throwback special.

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Celebrate National Beer Day at Sunset Grill and Tap

Nationally Recognized Beer Enthusiast Marc Kadish to be on Hand to Act as your own Personal Beer Sommelier

BOSTON (Winter 2010): Sunset Grill & Tap Executive Chef/Owner Marc Kadish is celebrating National Beer Day with a customized beer flight featuring rare beers from around the country including (but certainly not limited to) Harpoon’s Oyster Stout and California’s Green Flash IPA.

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The Boston Shaker opens in Davis Square

Cocktail tool and supply outpost opens new Davis Square location

After several weeks of anticipation, The Boston Shaker cocktail tool and supply opened doors to its new retail location in Davis Square the weekend before Valentine's Day. The 450-square-foot store offers an expanded collection of the essential tools and niche ingredients that have made it a go-to resource for cocktail enthusiasts since opening in 2008 in a corner of the Union Square boutique, GRAND.

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Black Friday Meal Deal @ MASA

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.

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Kick*ss Cupcakes to Sweeten up Black Friday

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!

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Tips for Quick and Easy Thanksgiving and Holiday Meals

Cena de Acción de Gracias con sabor latino

Tres chefs latinos de Boston ofrecen alternativas a los platillos tradicionales

¿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.

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Llevando el sabor y la sazón latinas a las cocinas de Boston

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.

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Boston Event Guide Hosts Fall WineFest - 11/7!

Saturday, November 7th from 7:30pm until 2:00am @ Vinalia Restaurant & Lounge

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.

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