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LOCAL BITES
Carnivores Unite
It’s the first Meat Meet of the season! As the temperatures drop, so do farmer’s market sightings. But, Stillman’s at the Turkey Farm is bundling up tomorrow, October 22nd, to bring you freezers full of humanely-raised chicken, pork, lamb and beef in the Pound Parking Lot at Harvard Law School (roughly 1557 Mass Ave.) from 3:30-5:30pm. You can also make a check on your To Do list and put in an early Thanksgiving order.
Couple a’ Clams
Last week it was oysters, this week it’s clams. October 23rd marks the 28th Annual Essex ClamFest from 11am-4pm in Memorial Park. The main event is the Clam Chowder Competition at noon, where local restaurants go head-to-head to determine who serves up the best chowdah on Cape Ann. I’d love a pipin’ hot bowl right now.
“It Gets Better”
In light of the recent teen suicides within the LGBT community, Rocca is reaching out October 24th with “It Gets Better,” an event benefiting The Trevor Project, an LGBT suicide prevention organization. There will be hors d’oeuvres thanks to chef Tiffani Faison, a cash bar and, for those who wish to do so, a room where you can record a hopeful message to LGBT youth. You can make a suggested $25 donation at the door; all proceeds go towards The Trevor Project. Call (617) 451-5151 for more information about the event and how else to contribute to the cause.
Frankenstein Meets Dita Von Teese?
The South End’s Beehive transforms into a Boudoir of Horrors October 26th with the help of the Pinchbottom Burlesque performers. The show starts at 8pm, with food and festive drinks from 5pm-2am. Whips provided (kidding).
A Pint with Shakespeare
Boston’s Actor’s Shakespeare Project unites theatre and food with their upcoming event, “Falstaff’s Beer Tasting” on October 27th in honor of their production of The Coveted Crown: Henry IV, Parts I and II. Named after one of Shakespeare’s most notorious party boys, the tasting will be held on the set at Midway Studios, complete with fresh oysters and live music. Tickets ($60) available online. Let the debauchery begin!
Adult Trick-Or-Treating
You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy Halloween. In fact, it’s better to be 21+ on October 28th when thirteen of the Seaport District’s best restaurants will host “Halloween on the Harbor” from 6:30-10:00pm. $5 gets you ‘adult’ treats, like spooky-themed cocktails and appetizers, and free rides to and from the fun on Boston Old Town Trolleys. Grab tickets online and see the full list of participating bars and restaurants.
Dunkin’ Keeps Runnin’
Despite increasing bean prices, James Cohen, President of the Dunkin’ Donuts Independent Franchise Owners, says DD will not charge you more for your morning cup o’ Jo. Coffee bean prices are at a thirteen-year high and, though many other coffee chains have added cents to their menus, DD says “right now and through the holidays, franchise owners are maintaining prices.”
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NATIONAL TREATS
Global Threat
The Harvard Gazette reports that due to economic and agricultural conditions in Southeast Asia, the world’s rice supply is under serious threat. Rising prices and climate change have had a huge effect on the rice market and on the over two billion people who rely on rice for subsistence. Get the full story here.
Bacon Me Crazy
An NYC gallery in trendy SoHo got greasy this past weekend at Bacon-Palooza, a charity event that raised money for kids with autism. Guests chomped on hearty bacon bites like chocolate-dipped bacon and bacon sweet potato hash. There were even bacon cocktails (baketails?).
Too Loud to Taste
Noisy restaurants can be distracting…for your taste buds. According to a recent study reported in Scientific American, background noise affects perception of flavor and crunchiness. So, the way I figure it, my eating alone at home says nothing about my social life. I’m just trying to fully appreciate my food!