Tuesday Tasting: 75 on Courthouse Square

Join Boston Event Guide for another Tuesday Tasting this time at 75 Courthouse Square. This Tuesday Tasting event is an epicurean adventure held monthly in the Greater Boston area. On February 13th from 6-8PM, you can sip and sample from the wine and food menu at 75 Courthouse Square! Check out this awesome tasting menu.

Passed Hors d'Oeuvres
Cocktail Gulf Shrimp - tequila lime cocktail sauce and fresh lemon wedge
Seaport Sliders - bite sized choice beef burgers on a mini brioche bun, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions and pickles Baby Lamb Chops with Dijon mustard and herbed breadcrumbs
Fingerling Potatoes with roasted ratatouille vegetables
Miniature Lobster Roll with fresh chives
Grilled Chicken Slider with chipotle mayonnaise
Grilled Asparagus Spears with asiago cheese in crisp phyllo dough

Butler Passed Miniature Entrees
Crispy Fried Monterey Bay Calamari served with our zesty marinara and tartar sauce
Cocktail Sirloin Tips - lightly seared beef sirloin tips served with our zesty blackberry BBQ sauce, garlic mashed potatoes and green beans
Chicken Picatta with gemelli pasta, lemon, capers and a rich butter sauce

Displayed Reception Items
Mediterranean Platter - red pepper hummus, tabouli, marinated olives, artichoke hearts, lavash points
Local Sustainable Cheese - hand crafted New England cheeses, assorted fruit compotes, chutneys, seasonal fruit & berries and artisan breads

Wine Tasting
Prosecco, Gambino
Pinot Grigio - Esperto, Italy 2015
Chardonnay, La Crema, Monterey 2015
Pinot Noir, Talbott
Cabernet Sauvignon Justin Vineyards, North Coast 2015

Tickets are on sale now through Boston Event Guide's Eventbrite page for just $19!

For residents and visitors of Boston, 75 on Courthouse Square is a contemporary Seaport District restaurant featuring regional American comfort food. Tucked away amidst skyscrapers and fishing boats, they are located in one of the most up-and-coming areas in Boston. Overlooking Courthouse Square, the dining room features a menu offering a broad selection of salads, pastas, sandwiches, burgers and entree items, complemented by daily specials inspired by local and seasonal ingredients. The popular “Bloody Mary Bar” features build-your-own Bloody Mary’s with special infused vodkas and a broad selection of sauces and garnishes.

Whether joining them for a romantic dinner or an important business meeting,  you’re sure to enjoy the casual elegance of 75 on Courthouse Square. And attending this Tuesday Tasting will only make your desire to dine at 75 that much stronger. So don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to sip and sample what they have to offer! We'll see you there February 13th to devour the details of another Tuesday Tasting. Cheers!

Monday Mashups: How Kiehl's Makes a Trip to the Dermatologist Fun

You may recall that we featured Kiehl's in a recent post on how to save your skin from this crazy winter weather. Well, we're blogging about them again because yes, they are just that good at skincare! For Kiehl's latest product launch, the skincare brand created an immersive, Instagram-friendly pop-up with nature- and science-inspired details. They strive to create out-of-the-box product launches, and this celebration of their new Dermatologist Solutions serum was no exception.

Held on January 17 at a raw space in West Hollywood, the event evoked a dermatologist's office—and nodded to the serum’s increased levels of vitamin C in a chic, interactive way. The L’Oréal-owned company tapped HL Group to produce and design the product launch.

The resulting event—which hosted about 225 influencers, bloggers, and members of the media—drew inspiration directly from the new product, which has a higher percentage of vitamin C than a previous product. The team decided to run with the idea of vitamin C, creating an orange-hued space filled with greenery, citrus fruits, and medicine-inspired details that would evoke Kiehl's brand touchpoints of nature, science, and service. Now imagine your dermatologist's office looking like that! We'd want to visit there more often!

Lush greenery covered the walls, bars, and DJ booth, while oranges were scattered throughout. Cocktails were served in beakers and infused with nitrous oxide to evoke the feeling of a science experiment, and medical exam tables offered a unique selfie station—and seating option—for guests. Bartenders and Kiehl’s brand ambassadors wore lab coats to further the immersive theme, and various interactive activities were inspired by the product. Check out the complete slideshow via BizBash here.

We love seeing companies take their product launches to the next level. It inspires us to think outside-the-box as well! Kudos to Kiehl's. We can't wait to devour the details of your new products!

Toscanini’s Times Two

Soon you'll be doing a double take. That's right! Your favorite 37-year-old Cambridge ice cream destination, Toscanini's, is opening a second location! Get your sweet tooth ready.

Deemed “The World's Best Ice Cream” by The New York Times, Toscanini’s takes their ice creams, coffees and teas seriously, as do their loyal customers. In September, 1981 Toscanini’s was founded by Gus Rancatore, Kurt Jaenicke, Pearl Morrison, Janet Rosenblatt, Rich Johnston, Diane Depczenski, Pat Johnston, Miriam Stewart, Donna Muffoletto, Cornelia Rancatore, Eleanor Rancatore and Mimi Rancatore, all of whom worked for free and made contributions that enabled the 800 square foot ice cream store at 899 Main Street to survive its first year. It really does take an army!

After years of hard work and dedication, Toscanini’s is now a widely successful family business. All of their ice cream is homemade in store. They are always interested in new flavors. Some flavors are from other parts of the US like Black Bottom Pie, and others are even from foreign countries. And Toscanini’s always tries to recognize the fortuitous mistakes like Burnt Caramel or Bourbon Vienna Finger Cookie. Their passion is what has made them so successful all this time and why they deserve this second location!

Located near the CambridgeSide Galleria in East Cambridge, the new Toscanini’s location at 159 First St. will be about 3,500 square feet, allowing the Rancatores to install a display kitchen and accommodate 40 customers at a time. Ice cream production will solely be at the new location moving forward. The new location will have similar offerings to the original Toscanini’s, serving 32 flavors of ice cream, espressos, cappuccinos, shakes, and more.

Next time you need that fix, pending what side of the city you're on, you can now devour the details at either location and cure that craving with a scoop or two of Toscanini’s! Enjoy!