http://www.tuboston.com/articles.sec-230-1-food-and-drink.html If you are looking for anything of culinary interest surrounding the upcoming Irish holiday -- both Sunset Grill & Tap and Sunset Cantina are festively celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in style with a few traditional specials.]]> 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.]]> (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.]]> 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.]]> 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. ]]> 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!]]> ¿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. ]]> Boston Harbor Island Alliance & Summer Shack organizan esta competencia de comer hot dogs en la Spectacle Island. Los comelones se reunirán a la hora del almuerzo en la isla para tratar de comer la mayor cantidad de perros calientes que puedan. Si quieres participar solo debes pagar $10 - y por supuesto podrás comer todos los hot dogs que quieras. Si ganas, recibes certificados por $50 del Summer Shack.]]> Kickass Cupcakes is hosting a month-long cupcake competition during October for all fans of Kickass Cupcakes. Contest participants can submit their original creations at the bakery, or submit entries online by becoming a registered fan of the bakery on Facebook. At the end of the month Kickass Cupcakes will select two lucky winners.]]> Husband and wife team, Jared and Abbie Mancini, announce the opening of Sip Café, located in the heart of Boston’s financial center. With the opening of Sip Café, the downtown community finally has their own neighborhood spot! ]]> Are you ready for some football? The tailgate party is the ultimate rite of the season and the perfect way to show team spirit. But before you kick off a tailgating bash you need to be properly prepared to host your pigskin party.]]> The premier dinner and pre-dinner cocktail party will be hosted at Radius on September 15, 2009 starting at 6:00 p.m. (cost $60). The dinner series will continue at restaurants such as Gaslight Brasserie du Coin (October; $33), MASA (November; $33), Upstairs on the Square (January; price to be determined) and others.]]>