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Celtics Postgame Party - Hurricane O'Reilly's 2008-01-31 12:20:00 I was a lot more excited for this event tonight when I originally misread the posting. As you may or may not know, the Celtics are playing the Mavericks tonight. Being originally from Dallas, this makes things interesting for me. Here's what the posting said:After the Celtics take out Dirk "Diggler" Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks head over to Hurricane O'Reilly's around the corner and join the Celtics Postgame Party.What I thought it said was that the Celtics are going to take Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavericks out to Hurricane O'Reilly's after the game. But upon re-reading, I realized that's not the case. Anyway, if you're interested in beer, autographs, or hot women in green halter tops and mini-skirts (or perhaps all of the above?) - head over to Hurricane O'Reillys tonight.The party starts at 10pm. Click (here) for a link to the official Celtics site for this event.Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email us at beantownblog@g ...

Posh Spice Was Here 2008-01-31 12:08:00 Not sure how I missed this one, I guess I must have skipped the Fashion/Style of the paper announcing this. But, Victoria Beckham aka Posh Spice was out and about in Boston yesterday at Saks Fifth Avenue promoting her new line of jeansMrs. David Beckham will be at Saks Fifth Avenue on January 30 to celebrate dVb by Victoria Beckham. The line was produced by Beckham and Western Glove Works, the company behind 1921 jeans.Click (here) for the Globe's interview of her last week. I dunno, she doesn't really do it for me. I was more excited when Adriana Lima was here a couple weeks ago. Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email us at beantownblog@gmail.com ...

Menino & Bloomberg's Superbowl Bet 2008-01-30 12:32:00 Mayor Menino and Mayor Bloomberg finalized their "friendly" wager on the Superbowl yesterday. The losing side will donate the following to local charities in his counterpart's city.If the Patriots Win, Bloomberg will send:42 each of Carnegie Deli Pastrama and Corned Beef Sandwiches42 Bigb Blue Cheese Eli Mann Eater Burgers from Gallagher's Steak House1 Case each of beef and chicken patties from Golden Krust Carribbean Bakery5 Pizzas from Goodfella's Pizzeria42 lbs each of rugelach and layer cakes & 42 black and white cookies from Juniors1 Tub of each Lemon Ice and Boston's choice from Lemon Ice King of Corona100 Servings of Manhatten Clam Chowder and 1 Bushel of Blue Point oysters from the Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant20 lbs of Super Steak and 6 bottles of steak sauce from Peter Luger'sIf the Gians Win, Menino will send:100 cups of New England Clam Chowder from Legal Sea Foods42 pounds of coffee from Dunkin’ Donuts12 dozen Boston Cream Pies and 12 Dozen Parker H ... Amp

Recent Real Estate Deals of Note 2008-01-30 12:17:00 Sell Sell Sell. Do it while you can - before we sink into recession. A couple of pretty big deals just took place this past week. The Alexandra Hotel and some clubs on Landsdowne have been sold.First off, the Alexandra Hotel. You might know it as that burned up/ugly building in the South end on the corner of Mass Ave and Washington Street. The buyers? The Church of Scientology. In an effort to remain PC, I'm going to reserve any personal feelings I have on Scientology - but for those of you that are curious, here's a link to some information about it on wikipedia (here).The good news is, after almost a decade of just sitting there and decaying, hopefully the new owners will take over and renovate the building so that it's once again habitable. Click (here) to read the Globe article. Second, Axis and Avalon have been sold by Peter Lyons to the House of Blues. I blogged about the renovations on Landsdowne over six months ago (here). Now the renovations are in full swing bu ...

Veuve Clicquot Bar at Liberty Hotel 2008-01-30 12:11:00 I don't drink champagne very often (not enough to celebrate), but when I do - I'm usually drinking Clicquot. That's about as expensive as my tastes run when it comes to the bubbly. I've never had Dom or Cristal.Last week, Veuve Clicquot opened its very first branded bar in the U.S. inside the Liberty Hotel.The bar is an "elegant alcove" located on the second floor of the hotel, formerly the Charles Street Jail. Flute glasses and bottles of La Grande Dame as well as full selection of current and past La Grande Dame Vintage and Vintage Rose will be available. The Boston location joins two other Veuve Clicquot bars, which have recently opened in Hamburg, Germany and Macao, China. I'm actually interested to see what the bar is like. Do they only sell that one brand of champagne? I have yet to swing by the Liberty Hotel since it opened to check it out. Has anyone been there? Thoughts?Click (here) to read the original blurb in the Boston Business Journal.PS. I always have a bo ...

Free Chipotle Burrito Tomorrow - 1/30/08 2008-01-29 13:15:00 Thanks to Bloggery Reader Skip for emailing me about this. This is the most exciting news I've read all day. First off, there is a new Chipotle opening up in Cleveland Circle on January 31st. Second off, they are doing Free Burrito Day a day early (tomorrow) January 30th from 11am to 8pm. People who come to the store between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. will get a 20-ounce burrito and a soft drink — completely free of charge.Cleveland Circle is a pretty fun place to hang out, and now I can hop on the Green Line and get myself some Chipotle. Up until now, I've been driving out to Somerville to get my Chipotle fix whenever I go to the Costco in Everett. Yes, I know it's a chain but I really like their burritos - even more so than Anna's (I just went there this past weekend. I think I like Chipotle better).Click (here) for a link to an article about Free Burrito Day. Barbacoa burrito with guacamole, here I come.Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Ema ...

Boston Globe Sees Future - Patriots Win 2008-01-29 10:53:00 I know that they print championship t-shirts and hats and such in advance of the Superbowl so that once one of the teams win, they can start selling the shirts immediately, but the Boston Globe has taken it one step further. Check out the screenshot below from Amazon.com where they are apparently taking pre-orders for a book called "19-0: The Historic Championship Season of New England's Unbeatable Patriots" written by the Boston Globe.Dear Boston Globe, dont' you think you're rushing it a little bit? There's no need to put it out for pre-sale orders. Even after they win, I don't think I'll need to read about it until at least a few months later - the memory will still be fresh in my mind until at least then.Yes, I think the Patriots will win, but this is overkill. I'm still mourning the fact that it isn't going to be the Cowboys vs the Patriots this Sunday. Stupid Jessica Simpson......GRRRRrrrrr..UPDATE:Thanks to Reader YJ for letting me know that there is a Giant's vers ...

Alpha Omega Sold 2008-01-28 14:50:00 Just one more update on the Alpha Omega situation. It's been sold to Tiger Capital Group, The Gordon Company, and SB Capital Group. The three groups will undergo a liquidation sale of company assets as soon as they finish doing inventory to figure out what exactly they bought.What does that mean for you and me? Hopefully a decently good sale on overpriced jewelry and Rolexes. I feel like this type of stuff rarely goes on sale, so a store closing/liquidation is a good chance to try to score a good deal.I'm still kicking myself for not getting more stuff when Filene's Basement closed in Downtown Crossing. Yes, it's not nearly in the same league, but same concept.Alpha Omega's entire multi-million dollar inventory of diamonds, fine jewelry and watches will be targeted for immediate sale at all Alpha Omega locations, which are in Cambridge, The Prudential Center, the Natick Collection and The Burlington Mall. After the sale, Alpha Omega stores will be converted into Ross-Simon ...

Walkens, and Therons, and Hiltons, Oh My. 2008-01-28 14:29:00 Late last week, Christopher Walken and Charlize Theron were chosen as Man and Woman of the Year by the Hasty Pudding Theatricals. According to tradition, each of the honorees will take turns parading through Harvard Square.Ms. Theron will be here on February 7th and Mr. Walken will be here the week after on February 15th. To order tickets to the Woman of the Year roast or Man of the Year roast and show call 617-495-5205.Click (here) to go to the official website and get more details on the winners.On a slightly related note, the Harvard Lampoon is going to be honoring Paris Hilton for something. I'm not really sure what for but here's what the Lampoon website says:On Feb. 6th, the Harvard Lampoon will present Paris Hilton with an award better than or equal to "Woman of the Year" outside the Lampoon Castle. All are welcome to attend.On yet another slightly related note, Paris is going to be at The Estate on Wednesday night after she gets honored at Harvard. Apparently, she's in t ...

Jasmine Sola Reborn as "Mix" 2008-01-25 10:46:00 Here's the latest in the Jasmine Sola soap opera. If you haven't been keeping up, click (here) to read a synopsis. The founder of Jasmine Sola - Luciano Manganella - has picked up the leases for 5 of the former Jasmine Sola locations and will be reinventing them as "Mix and Company"Mix will sell the brand names - including Splendid, Free People, and True Religion - that attracted Jasmine customers, , but carry significantly less denim. Mix also will feature departments for active wear, swimwear, and intimate apparel. New names will include Hanky Panky, Cosabella, Scanty, and Honeydew Intimates, said Manganella's wife, Stacey Manganella, who works as Mix's head merchandiser.Keep an eye out folks. Mix stores will open up in March. The chain open at the former Harvard Square or Comm Ave locations. But Mix will take over shops in the Pru and on Newbury Street.Click (here) to read the Globe article for yourself.Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share ...

Super Hunger Brunch This Weekend 2008-01-25 10:36:00 Super hungry is pretty much how I'd describe myself these days - I'm trying to cut down on carbs and it's not very fun. Super Hunger Brunch is just what the doctor ordered. Spanning this weekend - Saturday and Sunday (1/26-1/27) - a bunch of Boston-area restaurants will be hosting a price-fixed brunch to benefit the Greater Boston Food Bank.Too bad my favorite brunch place - Metropolis Cafe - isn't on the list. But there sure are a lot of great ones. See below, make a reservation, and then come back and let me know how the food was. Go out and stuff your face, it's for a good cause.Click (here) to go to the official Super Hunger Brunch site.Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com ...

Lifehouse Presale Tickest - 1/25 2008-01-24 13:31:00 Lifehouse is coming to Boston March 28 along with Matt Nathanson and honeyhoney. Presale tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday 1/25 at 10am EST and will end at 5pm EST. Regular tickets will then go on sale to the public on Saturday 1/25 at 10am EST.Click (here) to go to the LiveNation page to purchase tickets. And don't forget the presale password: songKnow of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com ...

Brody Jenner in Boston @ Estate - 1/26 2008-01-24 12:45:00 Apparently Brody Jenner is "Hollywood's Most Eligible Bachelor" or at least that's what it says in the advertisement for his guest appearance at The Estate this Saturday, January 26th.I'm not much of a reality tv person, so I haven't seen any of the shows that he was in, but according to wikipedia, he appeared in "The Hills" and "Keeping Up With The Kardashians."Go (here) to purchase your tickets for the event. I'm impressed with Estate, they must be spending some significant $ to get Hollywood folks to make appearances. Paris Hilton is going to be there as well in a few weeks. I'll post more on that later.Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com ...

Texting and Cell Phones Banned in the Car? 2008-01-24 12:40:00 House lawmakers have approved a bill banning drivers from talking or texting on cell phones while behind the wheel. From here, the bill goes to the Senate.Time to get a handsfree headset if you don't already have one. Those will be exempt from this bill. I recently got the Cardo Scala 700LX from amazon.com. I've been using it for about three weeks. It has worked out pretty well. According to cnet, the Aliph Jawbone is the best headset out there right now, but I didn't feel like shelling out $100 for a headset.Adult drivers would face $100 fines for the first offense and $500 for a third offense. Those with junior operator licenses would face fines and the suspension of their licenses.Click (here) for the Globe blurb.Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com ...

Dunkin Donuts + Youtube = Free Coffee 2008-01-23 10:30:00 Dunkin Donuts has launched it's own channel on Youtube and is currently sponsoring a contest where the top 50 creators of the best videos to show "How do you keep America running?" will win a year's supply of coffee.So if you've got a webcam and a little bit of creativity, keep the cameras rolling. After you win, let me know how much a year's supply of coffee is. A cup a day? 3 cups a day? Or maybe it's just a lot of beans.Through March 1, Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Donuts are hoping people will craft videos and post them on www.youtube.com/dunkindonuts. A panel of judges will evaluate the submissions, and visitors to the site will also rate the videos to determine the winners.Know of Any Interesting Boston News or Events That You'd Like to Share?Email me at beantownblog@gmail.com ... Youtube