2011 Boston Wine Expo - At the 20th installment of the Boston Wine Expo this weekend, big names from the wine & culinary world offer demonstrations, tastings & seminars (January 22nd and 23rd). En savoir plus .
Tonight, the 1st After Dark of 2011 provides art aficionados an after-hours peek at the new Hyperlinks: Architecture & Design exhibit. Swing by to see the stunning collection of works. En savoir plus .
Before or after catching a flick, order small plates and drinks at the leather-outfitted lounge -- or take them with you into the movie. En savoir plus .
After closing in 2008 for a major expansion, the place reopens on Saturday with a mint 250+ seat theater. Day 1 includes an afternoon screening of The Hustler, be sure to check it out. En savoir plus .
It’s a favorite among last-minute gift buyers who appreciate its selection of cultural artifacts: assorted beads, animal carvings, silk tapestries & the smallest of crafts. En savoir plus .
In the words of a local reviewer, A Round-Heeled Woman is the story of “a late baby boomer looking for a little boom-boom,” & the play features local & national talents. Now go support the arts. En savoir plus .
The angel wings appetizer is a garlicky take on chicken wings, and the pork panang, with a light drizzling of coconut milk, is delicious. En savoir plus .
We’re looking forward to sampling the Hush Puppy Toast Points, the three-cheese grilled cheese and burger wedges with a Smashed Irishman or Where’s the Smoke cocktail. Yup, see you there. En savoir plus .
Author & Wired editor Jonah Lehrer will be exploring what activities unleash your creativity during his 6:30 PM discussion at NHM’s popular First Fridays series. Live bands will also be performing. En savoir plus .
Rachel Polonsky's Molotov’s Magic Lantern - If you're looking for more of an overview of Russian culture, & some other jumping off points then grab this book (& don't miss her appearance 7 PM Jan. 13) En savoir plus .
The Richard Avedon exhibit displays his formidable output over the decades. If you're looking for someone to praise for how good she ended up looking after all that fuss, Avedon deserves some credit. En savoir plus .
Start here with their spa options for men, like the elemental nature facial, which is apparently good for men with beards to clean out the pores, grey blending services, & a back facial. En savoir plus .
Every 1st Friday of the month, downtown Las Vegas hosts one of the most spectacular art shows offered on a regular basis. Get a little culture & check it out. En savoir plus .
Get the Banh Mi. It's a Vietnamese sandwich. If you've never had it, go there and try it. Everybody that ends up trying this place usually makes it regular stop for food.
DayGlow: The 5th Element - Break out your winter whites on Sunday night (9 PM) & head to "paint party" where high-powered water guns will shoot gooey neon paint at the crowd assembling for the event. En savoir plus .
Siegel-Gardner is our kind of chef. Not only does the man have pedigree - he's worked under Gordon Ramsay & Marcus Samuelsson. This is your chance to catch a great chef in his experimental stage. En savoir plus .
Hair cutting at its finest. Check it out, you will not be disappointed, especially if you are in need of a new barber. En savoir plus .
Locals will vouch for the authenticity of its dishes - especially its flavorful boat noodle soup & tasty beef salad. As for a caffeine kick, their iced coffee will keep you up for hours!
CraftBoston Holiday Exhibit & Sale-100's of options at this weekend-long exhibit of craft items made by over 90 artists. Clothes, jewelry, & weird little artsty-looking things (Through Sunday Dec 12) En savoir plus .
Try an exemplary Gibson or Dick Bradsell’s Atlantic Bar classic, The Bramble, for evidence of what the bartenders are really capable of. En savoir plus .
It's a winner for its stylish surroundings & buzzy atmosphere underneath the High Line. The brasserie-style menu always delivers & the tables outside are just made for people-watching, New York style. En savoir plus .
Café Cluny brings a slice of Parisian bistro chic to the neighborhood. Its naturalist theme, replete with taxidermy displays & wall of clay pigeons provide a quirky backdrop to a delicious lunch. En savoir plus .
Its traditional Thanksgiving Day menu has all that you love: roasted turkey with homemade cranberry relish, cornbread and turkey sausage stuffing, and several choices for starters. En savoir plus .
Syl Johnson - This Saturday, Johnson swings by to show off his howlin’ pipes while riding the wave of his recent Numero Group release of reissued material from 1959 to 1971: Complete Mythology. En savoir plus .
The Magic Parlour - by The Chopin Theatre on Fridays at 10:30 p.m. to catch a more traditional and interactive magic show in an intimate space. En savoir plus .
The outrageously generous happy hour and friendly bartenders who fashion the best cable car cocktail in the city make the Lush Lounge one of the best bars in the 'Loin. En savoir plus .
The elegant art deco interior is actually so breathtaking you almost don’t care what’s on the menu, though Cicada does feature the finest in Italian fare & one of the classiest lounges in the city. En savoir plus .
Spike and Mike's Festival of Animation - it certainly won't hurt to enjoy these short films in, how should we put this, an “elevated” state. ($9, 11:59 p.m., November 19th and 20th). En savoir plus .
The view of New York, the Hudson River & New Jersey is stunning. It makes you feel very sexy while you're paying for the pricey cocktails. En savoir plus .
