October 8, 2012
Beacon Hill Hosts Wine and Culinary Series During Autumn 2012
Mark Thompson READ TIME: 4 MIN.
BOSTON, MA - This autumn, guests are invited to take a culinary wine tour around the world with the return of Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro's Wine & Dine Mondays series. Designed to both educate and entertain, the series is aimed at oenophiles of all levels. "Wine & Dine Mondays is about wonderful wines, creative food and good friends," says Cecilia Rait, proprietress and wine director of Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro.
Diners are invited to visit various wine regions without leaving the comfort of their seats, as Cecilia and Tracy Burgis of M.S. Walker act as virtual tour guides, moving from region to region explaining the history, curiosities and nuances of each selection. Each of the five events will be held on select Mondays during the fall, beginning on October 15th, 2012 and ending on December 3rd, 2012.
The series is not simply about the wine. It is also about the wonderful food. Each four-course dinner showcases four wines as well the culinary artistry of Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro's Executive Chef Josh Lewin, whose dishes are designed to complement each featured wine. This intimate adventure is set in communal seating to encourage conversation, laughter and fun.
The Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro is both an intimate and authentic boutique hotel, and an award-winning Bistro in Boston's historic Beacon Hill. The Hotel consists of 12 guest rooms and one in-room suite; blending both modern convenience and historical character reflected in its thoughtful and distinctive design.
The Bistro serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as, weekend Brunches and is open 365 days a year. Hours of operation are as follows: Breakfast: Monday through Friday 7AM to 10AM & Saturday and Sunday 7:30AM to 10AM, Lunch: Monday through Friday 11:30AM to 3PM, Brunch: Saturday and Sunday 10AM to 3PM, Afternoon Bar Menu: All week 3PM to 5:30PM, Dinner: Monday through Saturday 5:30PM to 11PM - Sunday and Holidays - 5:30PM to 10PM.
The Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro is located at 25 Charles Street and is adjacent to the Public Garden on the corner of Charles and Chestnut Street, easily accessible by T from either the Charles/MGH or Park Street Stations.
The Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro's Wine & Dine Mondays Series is held at 7:00PM on select Mondays during the fall starting on October 15th, 2012 and ending on December 3rd, 2012 (See schedule below).
Wine & Dine Mondays Schedule
Wine and Food - How to pair like an expert
October 15th, 2012 7:00PM
In life luck plays a large role in what we do, who we meet and who we grow old with and that is fine. But don't leave it to luck for something important like pairing food and wine. During this educational dinner, we will discuss simple ways to make successful pairings to enhance the food, the wine and hence, the entire experience. The perfect marriage is easier when you're in control!
Ciao from Northern Italy
October 29th, 2012 7:00PM
Most of Italy's high quality wines come from the northern part of the country. During the course of the evening wines will be sampled from the Piedmont, Veneto and Alto Adige.
Gerard Bertrand - Wines from Languedoc/Roussillon
November 5th, 2012 7:00PM
Gerard Bertrand is one of the leading winemakers from Southern France and a former member of the French national rugby team. As November arrives and shadows lengthen, this is the perfect time to taste these earthy wines from where the sun always shines!
Rioja - Wines from Northern Spain
November 19th, 2012 7:00PM
Rioja, in northern Spain, is one of the classic wine regions of Spain and the world. Rioja continues to evolve producing Tempranillo-based wines that others can only try to replicate.
Holidays and Wine - The New Sparklers and the Old Stand-bys
December 3rd, 2012 7:00PM
Wine and the holidays are a pair that will never separate. As the holiday season approaches, we will show you that the key to a great wine has nothing to do with its price.
DETAILS:
WHAT: For $60.00 per person (tax and gratuity not included), guests are treated to four wines, a full four-course dinner and Cecilia's and Tracy's good cheer, humor and expertise. Reservations are encouraged as most nights sell out well in advance.
WHERE: The Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro| 25 Charles Street, Boston, MA | 617-723-7575 | www.beaconhillhotel.com
COST: $60 Per Person (tax and 18% gratuity not included), Reservations are necessary. Please call 617-723-7575.
For more information please call 617-723-1133 or 617-723-7575 or log on to: www.beaconhillhotel.com
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A long-term New Yorker and a member of New York Travel Writers Association, Mark Thompson has also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The author of the novels WOLFCHILD and MY HAWAIIAN PENTHOUSE, he has a PhD in American Studies and is the recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center. His work has appeared in numerous publications.
