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Spotlight: Contessa Restaurant at The Newbury Hotel in Boston

Video courtesy of Dining Playbook

Spotlight: Afternoon Tea Vermont Style

Photo courtesy of Shelburne Farms

Savor Afternoon Tea, Vermont Style... Enjoy daily afternoon tea in the Tea Room, one of several lovely common rooms at Shelburne Farms, and more.
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Friday, May 27, 2011

Kennebunkport Festival: Experience great food, fine wines, and inspired art on the coast of Maine

Imagine, five days of great food, fine wines & inspired art on the Coast of Maine. The Kennebunkport Festival will be held May 31-June 4, 2011. The celebration is jammed-packed with events that include intimate dinners in private homes prepared by Maine’s most-respected chefs, Oysters & Pearls hosted by Jonathan Cartwright, art work from more than 40 celebrated Maine artists, a mini music and beer festival and lots more.

Related Web Articles:

A taste of the good life during the Kennebunkport Festival {Seacoastonline.com}

Chef Cartwright a main ingredient of Kennebunkport Festival {Seacoastonline.com}

Monday, May 16, 2011

Ocean House: Movie Night "Please Don't Eat the Daisies" + Dinner Buffet

Courtesy of Ocean House

In April, The Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island brought you Movie Night: "The Sound of Music"

On May 22, 2011, the classic film "Please Don't Eat the Daisies" will be shown. A dinner buffet inspired by the film's setting will precede the movie. 


On the menu:

Tomato, Cucumber and Herb Salad
Country Glazed Ham
Sweet Potato Bread Pudding
Apple Crostada

During the film, popcorn and other treats will be available for snacking.

The price is $32/adult and $18/children (plus tax & gratuity). For more information, visit  http://www.oceanhouseri.com

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

15th Annual Nantucket Wine Festival ~ May 18 - 22, 2011


The annual Nantucket Wine Festival enters its 15th year with an exceptional collection of wineries, chefs, and food purveyors. The event will feature a Harbor Gala, Wine & Food Seminars, Luncheon Symposia and Celebrity Chef & Winemaker Auction Dinner. Most of this year's festival will be staged entirely in the heart of downtown Nantucket. Click here for festival overview and information.

Monday, May 2, 2011

Kitchen Garden Dinner Series at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Savor fresh and delicious food prepared by Maine's finest chefs during the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ Kitchen Garden Dinner Series. Click here to learn more about the series, upcoming dinners and a list of chefs who participated in the past.