Author Archives for Alyssa
Two Ways to Fancy Up your Champagne Toast this New Year’s Eve!
It’s here again! Time to watch the ball drop and say goodbye to one year as we welcome the next. As we ring in this new year, we wanted to share two of our favorite – and easy – ways to add a little extra sparkle to your New Year’s Eve toasts. Whether you clink with mini…
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5 Uniquely Bostonian Ways to Get Your Green On for St. Patrick’s Day!
Boston loves St. Patrick’s Day and the city will no doubt be buzzing with Irish Pride in the form of parades, parties and plenty of Shenanigans. Aside from the obvious – yet still paying homage to the holiday color scheme- here are 5 Uniquely Bostonian Ways to Get Your Green On for St. Patty’s Day!…
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Give the Gift of Food and Fun!
Many thanks to all tour-goers and participating South End restaurants and eateries for a GREAT 2012 season! We’ll be back for more in April (in fact, the 2013 tour schedule is now live!) but for now, it’s time to spread some holiday cheer – and what better way to do that than with a GIFT CERTIFICATE…
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Bread pudding? Yes, please!
In addition to the highly acclaimed list of local chef-inspired sandwiches, the Parish Cafe menu also boasts a truly memorable version of one of my favorite desserts – bread pudding. The Parish White Chocolate bread pudding is a brioche style bread pudding made with white chocolate and homemade custard. This delight is served warm with chocolate…
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Boston Loves Lobstah!
Here in Boston, lobster is big. We love it. And it would seem we try to incorporate it into everything! Lobster BLTs, Lobster Mac N Cheese, and even Lobster Guacamole! Although I would argue lobster is best enjoyed boiled with drawn butter, I have to say I quite enjoyed this lobster guacamole. You can find…
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Hello, Pumpkinhead!
Fall brings lots of goodness to New England and pumpkin-inspired beer is no exception! Throughout October, Shipyard’s Pumpkinhead has been making a huge splash in the local watering holes – particularly when paired with the oh-so delicious, seasonal cinnamon-sugar pint glass rim. YUM! The foliage is awe-inspiring, but don’t miss adding a little autumn color…
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We’re Serving Up an Early Bird Special!
Purchase tickets for a 2012 Sweet and Savory South End Tour now and we’ll take $5 off each adult ticket in your party – now there’s a deal you can really sink your teeth into! Just enter discount code EARLYBIRD12 when booking. (Offer valid now through January 31st, 2012. Sorry, this discount code does not apply…
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you and yours! Our tour season is just around the corner and we look forward to getting the Sweet & Savory South End Tour up and running again in April. It is also possible we may have a new neighborhood on our tour “menu” by then! Please check back for additional…
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Holiday Gift Certificate Promotion!
Give the gift of food and FUN this holiday season with a Bites of Boston Food Tours Gift Certificate! For a limited time – ONE WEEK ONLY – we are offering 4 Gift Certificates for the price of 3! That’s right, buy 3 and we’ll add a 4th to your order – FREE! To take…
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Illuminating Tradition in Boston’s North End
On a recent stroll through the North End, I came upon this spectacular scene of holiday lights. All Saints Way is a perfect image to convey the “feel” of the North End’s festive nature, especially around the holidays. A neighborhood known best for it’s delicious Italian food, the North End also serves up a rich…
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