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Thursday, October 19, 2017

Name the Pumpking 2017

Weighing in at 575 lbs, 801 lbs, and a mighty 1065 lbs, the great pumpkins have arrived at Boston Public Market and they need names!


The trio are located in the corner of the BPM by Bonme.  Stop by and fill out a slip with your submissions.

Monday, July 31, 2017

Culinary Fight Club: Steak Edition Boston

A Culinary Fight Club took place in the patio by the pool at BOKX 109 American Prime located in the Hotel Indigo Boston-Newton by the Riverside MBTA station one lovely warm summer evening.  With each $25 ticket, you received beer and noshes, in the form of an open bar and passed appetizers, and the opportunity to sample the dishes that have been produced before your very eyes over the past 60 minutes.








 On our night's event, the focus was steak, and the competitors were 6, coming from as near as Watertown and Waltham, Mass, to as far north as Portsmouth, NH.  Each team was provided with a grill - though not all were at 100% - a huge hunk of cow, a specific type of mushroom, and given a short time to "shop" at a table piled high with additional supplies before the countdown began.


Despite the stressful conditions, the competitors were friendly and willing to interact with inquisitive onlookers.  The most interesting sight was the creation of mushroom ravioli, each filled with a whole egg yolk!






The people's choice was announced first - Drew Blanckenberg, executive chef of Cricket Cafe & Catering.  His team had made the ravioli, which accompanied the most tender steak of the evening.


Then came the announcement for the judges' choice - Drew and his team again!  The honor of second place went to Mike Fucci of Chef Mike's Catering.


To celebrate, Drew tossed one of his sous chefs into the pool as (it seemed) per an agreement she had made with his daughter.




It was a fun evening out as a guest of the Culinary Fight Club.  Thanks so much!

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Kayem National Hot Dog Day

The Prize?  Have your hot dog sold at Fenway all summer long!

The Contestants?  "Greenville Southern Drive Dog" and "The Monstah"

What do I get out of it?  Free samples of both contestants.  Autographs by Red Sox icons Steve Lyons and Rico Petrocelli.  The chance to wear a replica of the World Series Ring.  A visit with Wally the Green Monster and his buddies.

The Winner? The Greenville Southern Drive Dog - topped with warm, smoky pulled pork and creamy coleslaw.

 The Monstah hot dog was topped with Boston baked beans, honey mustard, warm sweet onion, sharp cheddar cheese, and crispy smokey bacon bits.