The Tastes of Concord

West Concord Liquors, The Concord Chamber of Commerce, and Solidworks Present: The Tastes of Concord

Over 100 different wines along with scotch and beer to taste and pair with food from 15 local producers and restaurants. Come hungry and thirsty!

The Tastes of Concord is like a city event right in your backyard! Usually you have to go into Boston for something this big. Bring your 21+ family, friends and dates. Dress code is casual or dress to impress.

When: Thursday, April 30, 2009 from 6:30 to 9:00 pm

Where: The Concord Cafe inside Solidworks. 300 Baker Ave in Concord. There will be balloons at the entrance!

Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door

Tickets available at: West Concord Liquors, 1216 Main Street, West Concord (978) 369-3872, the Concord Chamber of Commerce, 15 Walden Street, Suite 7, (978) 369-3120, or online at www.ConcordChamberofCommerce.org

Food: Concord Prime and Fish, Verrill Farm, The Cheese Shop, Vincenzo's, Slow Pokes BBQ, 40ParkLane, Edible Arrangements, To Die For, Comella's, Walden Grille, Club Car Cafe, Concord's Colonial Inn, Corporate Chefs

Boston Wine Dinner to Benefit L'Aquila Earthquake Victims

Umbria Ristorante will join Castello di Volpaia Winery in hosting the L'Aqualia Earthquake Benefit Dinner on Friday, May 1, 2009 at 6:30 pm.

The four-course dinner for $75.00 will aid in relief efforts for those affected by the earthquake. Chef Gianni Caruso has carefully selected an array of palate pleasing dishes to be paired with an exquisite selection of wines presented by Nicolo Mascheroni Stianti, owner of Castello di Volpaia winery.

For reservations and more information, please call 617.338.1000, or visit www.umbriaristorante.com.

Cost: $75.00 per person
Where: Umbria Ristorante
295 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

About Umbria:
Located at 295 Franklin Street, Umbria is situated in the heart of Boston's Financial District, just steps away from the waterfront. With an ambience mirroring that of an Italian Villa, the restaurant's first two floors surrounded by rustic brick walls, Italian marble and hardwood floors offer a romantic dinner setting and an inviting atmosphere for cocktails. Inspired by the Umbrian region of Italy, Umbria offers simple yet hearty dishes including a wide selection of house-made pastas, fresh seafood, as well as brick-oven, roasted and braised beef and chicken. During the late night hours, Umbria's third, fourth and fifth floors transform into a night club. The club features a vodka bar, plush couches, DJs and some of Boston's best night life events. For more information, visit http://www.umbriaristorante.com/.

Wine Riot in Boston

Attention Boston wine lovers, check out this fun wine event!

Ken & Theresa

WINE RIOT! a large-scale wine tasting in Boston's South End

When: Friday, April 17th, 2009
2:00-5:00 PM Trade Tasting
6:00 -10:00PM VIP night with special panel on organic & biodynamic farming
Saturday, April 18, 2009, 1:00-5:00 PM and 6:00-10:00 PM

Where: Cyclorama
539 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02116
(617) 426-5000

Buy Tickets: http://www.wineriot.com/tickets

Cost: VIP $65 Saturday Riots $45.00

What/Why:

Featuring over 250 wines, the Riot! is designed for you to mix and mingle with wine experts representing virtually every wine region of the world. Wine Riot! will expand your wine knowledge through a printed wine guide, mobile technology, free mini-seminars, and forty fantastic exhibitors.

Free Crash Courses will be hosted by sponsors throughout the Riot! sessions, dishing in-depth knowledge about specific grapes, regions, and growing trends. Stop in for some complimentary guided tastings and head back to the main floor equipped with some stellar tips and know-how that will help you stand up to any wine list you meet.

Wine Riot! Schedule

Friday April 17th
VIP Riot! 6-10pm, $65 with a special panel of experts on biodynamic & sustainable wine

Saturday April 18th
Riot! One, 1-5pm, $45
Riot! Two, 6-10pm $45 each.

Included in admission to the Riot! you can access to any of the Crash Course seminars, have your photo taken in The Second Glass photo booth, score free schwag and learn tons of new wine info! Wine Riot! is only one weekend so be sure to book your tickets in advance!

For more information visit www.WineRiot.com
E-mail Morgan@thesecondglass.com for more information