Tag: Lucca

  • Saturday, September 28 – Saturday, October 5 – Tuscany

    Join Pacific Horticulture Society for an Indian summer ramble through the golden rolling hills of Tuscany as we explore the Italian countryside and cities that gave birth to the Renaissance. Our itinerary features gardens designed throughout the ages, including Medici villas reflecting Renaissance ideals, theatrical Baroque landscapes, the influence of English landscapers on private romantic gardens, and contemporary creations bringing new life to this ancient landscape. Discover history, culture, cuisine, and beauty in Tuscany. Our program has a lovely combination of historical and contemporary gardens, villas, and palaces which we plan to visit while also enjoying the culinary delights of this land, complete with a farm-to-table cooking class experience. You will visit Lucca, Chianti, Siena, and Florence. $4,995, single supplement $950. The complete itinerary may be found at https://www.pacifichorticulture.org//srv/htdocs/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/brochure_Tuscany_2019_-_Signature-Italy.pdf

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  • Thursday, March 29, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm – The 17th Annual Taste of the Back Bay

    The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay invites you to The 17th Annual Taste of the Back Bay at the Prudential Skywalk on Thursday, March 29, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.  Cost to attend is $75 for NABB members, $85 for nonmembers, and $100 at the door.  Reservations accepted at www.nabbonline.com, or by calling 617-247-3961.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit Hale House.  Last year, the following restaurants and wine merchants  participated:  Asana, Bauer Wine & Spirits, Bistro du Midi, Boston Beer Company, Brasserie Jo, Cafeteria Boston, Capital Grill, City Table, Da Vinci Ristorante, DeLuca’s Market, Deuxave, Eastern Standard, Harpoon Brewery, Jasper White’s Summer Shack, Kashmir, La Voile, Legal Sea Foods, L’Espalier, Lolita, Lucca (pasta below,)  Mumbai Chopstix, MARKET by Jean-Georges, Pairings, Sel de la Terre, Sorellina, Stephanie’s on Newbury, Still River Winery, and Top of the Hub.