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A Hot Sip
 SEASONAL SIPS:
THURSDAY TASTINGS
Meritage
Boston Harbor Hotel
70 Rowes Wharf
617-439-3995
Even if you long ago outgrew the days of "Thirsty Thursdays" at your local
student pub, there's no reason you have to stay in and watch "Grey's Anatomy"
for the millionth time. Wine enthusiasts-from the serious vintage expert to the
more casual connoisseur-can find much to delight them at Meritage's Seasonal
Sips: Thursday Tastings, each week from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sommelier Jonas
Atwood and chef Daniel Bruce pair selections from the acclaimed eatery's
12,000-bottle wine collection with tasting spoons and small bites of delectable
cuisine. For just $25 a person, gourmets can enjoy evenings devoted to the
Alsace region (March 18) or wine pairings with crustaceans (March 25)
in a classy and tasty warm-up for the weekend.
-Sofia Constantin
(Gluten) Free-for-All
Eating out in Boston is an embarrassment of riches for most of us, but for
those who suffer from celiac disease the options aren't nearly as limitless.
Thankfully, some area restaurants have taken notice and crafted special
gluten-free menus that don't contain wheat, rye, barley or oats. The Legal Sea
Foods chain offers variations on many of its popular appetizers, entrees, sides
and desserts. Myers + Chang in the South End makes Asian cuisine available to
all with dishes like Thai ginger chicken salad, oyster wokked omelettes and
nasi goring (Indonesian fried rice). And lovers of Italian can eat without fear
at Davio's, where the baby spinach and warm eggplant caponata and the grilled
seasonal vegetables in fresh herbs and balsamic vinaigrette (pictured) are
served for lunch and dinner. Thanks to these restaurants, and a growing number
of others, no appetite has to be left unsatisfied in the Hub.
-Meredith Wilson
Soul Food
GOSPEL BRUNCH
House of Blues
Sundays at 11:30 a.m.
 Since
1992, House of Blues locations nationwide have been satisfying souls and
appetites with the popular Gospel Brunches. The newest HOB-right here in
Boston-has embraced the tradition as well. Every Sunday, lovers of great food
and stirring gospel music can enjoy a delicious southern-style buffet of dishes
like fried chicken, waffles, biscuits and gravy, jambalaya and more while
testifying to the uplifting sounds of some of the best gospel music around.
Refer to page 76 of Panorama's print edition for a special HOB dining promotion
exclusive to Panorama.
-Kristen Berke
Fighting Frost with Frosting
 WINTER COMFORTS
Sweet
49 Massachusetts Ave.
617-247-CAKE
Surviving the harsh New England winter merits some sort of reward. While an
all-expense paid trip to Hawaii probably isn’t in the cards, the sugary
savants over at Sweet bakery have crafted something infinitely more delicious.
From February 15–March 31, they’re offering special winter
flavors designed to take cupcake connoisseurs’ minds off the cold
temperatures. Bite into a Buttermilk Pancake cupcake, topped off with
maple-infused frosting, or take refuge in a Buttered Orange Cider cupcake with
spiced orange buttercream and dusted with nutmeg and cinnamon. Sweet’s
also boasting cookie-style cupcakes like Snickerdoodle and Macaroon, as well as
cupcakes that inspire thoughts of the tropics, like Key Lime and Banana Cream.
Whichever flavor you choose, it’ll be a delicious alternative to
grumbling about the weather.
—Emma Snider
Past articles...
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What’s Hot in Hub Dining
Our annual look at Boston’s newest dining destinations and hottest culinary trends
(Jan 11, 2010)
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The Sweet Life
A baker's dozen of delicious desserts from Boston’s best restaurants
(Nov 17, 2008)
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Go Out To Eat
Boston’s best spots for dining al fresco.
(Mar 19, 2008)
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What's Hot In Boston Dining
Our annual look at recent restaurant trends and the Hub’s newest culinary hotspots.
(Feb 25, 2008)
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Having A Wine Time in Boston
Great places to enjoy the grape here in the Hub.
(Jan 28, 2008)
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A World Of Flavors
Boston's South End dining scene.
(Nov 5, 2007)
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Boston's Best Beers
Panorama’s guide to Boston’s best beers and where to drink them.
(Oct 22, 2007)
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The Beers of Fall
Here’s a six-pack of the best fall brews you can find in Boston bars right now.
(Oct 22, 2007)
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A Meal With A View
Panorama's picks for perfect patio dining.
(Aug 13, 2007)
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Buon Appetito!
20 must-try dishes from the North End’s best eateries.
(Jul 30, 2007)
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What's Hot In Boston Dining
Our annual roundup of the latest taste trends on the Boston dining scene.
(Jan 29, 2007)
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Comfort Zone
We at Panorama have taken it upon ourselves to track down the best spots in Boston to find the most decadent dishes from our childhoods.
(Oct 9, 2006)
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Great Catch
Panorama picks our favorite New England seafood dishes and shows you where to find them.
(Aug 14, 2006)
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Dining Al Fresco
Since all patios are not created equal, we’re offering this quick rundown of what we consider Boston’s elite options for dining “out.”
(Jul 17, 2006)
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Picnic Perfect
Picnicking in Boston.
(Jul 17, 2006)
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Boston's Best Irish Pubs
Panorama toasts Beantown's favorite Gaelic watering holes.
(Mar 13, 2006)
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Dining En Francais
Chef Jacky Robert, Boston's ambassador of French dining, discusses the Hub's past and present as a hotbed of haute cuisine.
(Jul 4, 2005)
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Splendor In The Grass
Panorama surveys the best spots for picnicking in the city, from Boston Common to the Esplanade and Castle Island.
(May 23, 2005)
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Boston Dining Scene
Everything you need to know about the great dining city that is Boston—including the hottest restaurants, chefs, trends and more.
(Jan 17, 2005)
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Toast Of The Town
10 New Dining Hot Spots in the Hub.
(Jan 19, 2004)
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Boston Uncorked
Food and wine events heat up the Hub this winter.
(Jan 20, 2003)
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Nouveau Cuisine
Our survey of what's new on the Boston dining scene.
(Jan 20, 2003)
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20 Cool Spots for Hot Summer Dining
Panorama surveys Boston’s sizzling summer dining scene—al fresco and otherwise.
(May 28, 2001)
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Hail To The Chef
The next course has arrived on Boston's tables-a new wave of up-and-coming chefs who blend international cuisine with a nouveau American flair.
(Jan 22, 2001)
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Spanish Accent
Boston's tapas bars prove there's more to Spanish food than just paella.
(May 5, 2000)
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Standing Ovation
Restaurants in the thriving Theatre District are cropping up faster than fleet-footed Kenyans in the Boston Marathon.
(Apr 3, 2000)
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Star Power
Boston’s Newest Generation of Celebrity Chefs Steals the Spotlight.
(Jan 24, 2000)
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Frozen Perfection
This summer, beat the heat waves the frosty and delicious way, with these creamy and fruity concoctions.
(Aug 29, 2005)
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You Want Fries With That?
Hot, salty and golden brown, nature’s perfect food, the French fry, goes with just about everything you can imagine.
(Aug 1, 2005)
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Berrydelicious
Strawberries, the first fresh fruit of spring, are believed by the French to be a potent aphrodisiac.
(Jul 4, 2005)
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Ice Scream
Witness the slew of ice cream parlors that dominate the scene, including these favorites.
(May 9, 2005)
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Chips Ahoy
Indulge your senses at these local neighborhood favorites.
(Apr 11, 2005)
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Friendly Fireplaces
Restaurants with roaring fireplaces to warm your toes by. Here are five with a spot by the hearth.
(Mar 14, 2005)
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Winter Warmers
If Jack Frost won’t stop nipping at your nose, a warm drink in a cozy locale is just the thing to help you nip back.
(Jan 31, 2005)
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Burger Heaven
When fast food simply won’t do, the following places offer discerning diners some of the biggest, juiciest burgers in town, all fresh from the grill.
(Jan 3, 2005)
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Turkey Temptations
For those that want to save themselves the holiday headaches, here’s a list of restaurants offering special Turkey Day menus.
(Dec 6, 2004)
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The Great Pumpkin
Fortunately, the arrival of fall means area restaurants have our pumpkin cravings covered—and they’ve gone way beyond pie.
(Nov 22, 2004)
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Gone To The Dogs
Here are a few Hub hangouts that do dogs right.
(Aug 27, 2004)
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Late Night Eats
For those not in the know, here are a few of the outstanding eateries that cater to those hungry night owls.
(Aug 2, 2004)
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Creative Cocktails
Despite their lack of celebrity, local bartenders have created some luscious concoctions we think you’ll want to raise a glass to.
(Jun 7, 2004)
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Super Sandwich
Easily the most popular lunchtime meal worldwide, they come in endless shapes and sizes. Here are five sandwich shops we like best.
(May 24, 2004)
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Irish Eats
Here are five good bets for an authentic taste of Ireland.
(Mar 29, 2004)
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Divine Desserts
For those who love to indulge their sweet tooth, here are a few dessert classics as well as some recent raves.
(Mar 1, 2004)
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Steaking A Claim
Here are a few of our favorite places to find the best top sirloin, porterhouse or New York strip in the most exquisite of surroundings.
(Jan 5, 2004)
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Perfect Pizza Pies
The most perfect shape in nature is the circle. Pizza? A circle. This can hardly be a coincidence.
(Dec 8, 2003)
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Hollywood In The Hub
Boston is a long way from L.A., but Beantown has often basked in the glow of the Hollywood spotlight.
(Oct 27, 2003)
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Prime Rib Joints
Genuine, slow-cooked ribs can be found north of the Mason-Dixon Line.
(Sep 29, 2003)
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Best Breakfast Spots
If you’ve tired of the free continental breakfast in your hotel, perhaps it’s time to check out one of Boston’s great neighborhood breakfast joints.
(Sep 15, 2003)
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Al Fresco Faves
Here’s a few of our favorite spots for cool summer dining.
(Jul 9, 2003)
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Classic Cafes
Bring the Sartre or just your weary bones and one of the following five will offer the perfect respite.
(May 26, 2003)
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Touting Tapas
Newer “tapas style” restaurants offer a variety of ethnic cuisine in smaller portions designed for sharing.
(Apr 14, 2003)
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Sushi Faves
Despite Boston’s reputation for seafood, sushi never gets any props in this town.
(Mar 17, 2003)
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