QRW’s “Best of the Best” & Meritage Madness at 2013 Boston Wine Festival

Two of our most popular events are coming in January! Quarterly Review of Wines: “Best of the Best” and Meritage Madness – all at the 2013 Boston Wine Festival.  We know that during this busy Holiday Season, planning ahead can be hard, but these two events are something you don’t want to miss.  We’d also like you to know that the world is much brighter around our hotel because of amazing people like you — Happy Holidays to all our cherished guests!

Quarterly Review of Wines (QRW): “Best of the Best”
January 23, 2013
7:00 PM 

QRW, one of the world’s most influential on-line wine magazines returns with a selection of wines from its annual California “Best of the Best” issue.  Along with hosts Richard Elia and Randy Sheahan, Chef Daniel Bruce will pair his outstanding cuisine with their spectacular selections.

 

Meritage Madness
January 24 & 25, 2013
7:00 PM  

Inspired by Chef Daniel Bruce’s award-winning restaurant Meritage, the Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf and the 2013 Boston Wine Festival presents Meritage Madness.  Among the selections this year will be many different vintages of Bordeaux-style wines from Sonoma & Napa Valley.  Enjoy listening to comments from our distinguished panel of wine professionals and then vote on your favorite!

To learn more about the upcoming events and ticket information, please visit the 2013 Boston Wine Festival website.

Please join us for delightful evenings of exquisitely paired food and wine as we celebrate the 24th Annual 2013 Boston Wine Festival at the Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf.  Wishing you the happiest of holidays from our family to yours!

2013 Boston Wine Festival Features Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Battle of the Cabernets!

There’s no better way to start off the New Year than with a visit to the 2013 Boston Wine Festival!  We’re excited to welcome Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery to the Festival this year, a family-owned historic vineyard and winery whose wines are known for their refined elegance, balance and classic structure.  Founded in 1882, Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery and President and CEO, Beth Novak Milliken, will delight you with her green approach to all aspects of wine production.

Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery
January 16, 2013 @ 7:00 PM

In addition, the Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf and the 2013 Boston Wine Festival presents The Battle of the Cabernets series, January 17 & 18, that will showcase a Napa Valley distinguished panel of cabernet experts leading you through a blind tasting of very special California cabernets.  Paired perfectly with Chef Daniel Bruce’s culinary creations, the Festival’s most coveted theme dinner is sure to please.

Battle of the Cabernets
January 17 & 18, 2013 @ 7:00 PM

To learn more about the upcoming events and ticket information, please visit the 2013 Boston Wine Festival website.

Please join us for a delightful evening of exquisitely paired food and wine as we celebrate the 24th Annual 2013 Boston Wine Festival at the Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf.

New Year’s Eve First Night Boston Celebration 2013

First Night Boston Celebration 2013 is a signature Boston event and is the oldest and largest of its kind in North America, attracting close to one million people from around the world.  Visitors can look forward to the First Night Festival of the Arts, where the work of 1,000 artists are showcased in 200 performances and exhibits at 35 indoor and outdoor venues throughout the downtown area, including such places as the Boston Common Frog Pond, the Boston Children’s Museum and Copley Square.  On December 31, lively music, dance, theater, visual arts and film programs all will be offered along with a Family Festival at the Hynes Convention Center, a Grand Procession down Boylston Street, immense ice sculptures throughout the city and a spectacular fireworks display by Zambelli Fireworks.

The Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf has an excellent way to get the most out of your First Night Boston Celebration 2013 with our New Year’s Eve First Night Celebration Package.

Package includes:

• Luxurious accommodations for two.
• Four-course dinner with welcome glass of
      Champagne at Meritage.
• Dinner reservations at 5:00 pm, 5:30 pm or
      6:00 pm.
• Two First Night admission buttons – entitles you
      to general admission to all official
      First Night events.
• New Year’s Day brunch for two at Meritage.
• Use of The Spa at Rowes Wharf’s heath club and facilities, including indoor lap pool.
• Valet parking.
• Extended checkout until 4:00 pm on New Year’s Day.
• Rates start at $695 per couple, room tax not included.
• Reservations and a $100 nonrefundable deposit are required.

Reservations must be made in advance.
Reservations Telephone 800-752-7077
Reservations Facsimile 617-345-6799

The Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf is happy to be associated with First Night Boston Celebration 2013 and looks forward to welcoming you for an exceptional stay to ring in the New Year!

2013 Boston Wine Festival – Grand Opening Reception – January 11th!

The Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf is proud to present the world-renowned 2013 Boston Wine Festival, celebrating its 24th anniversary!  The 2013 Boston Wine Festival will begin on January 11, 2013, with its signature Grand Opening Reception where guests can sample more than 50 wines from the many wineries featured in this year’s Festival and savor a delectable menu from Chef Daniel Bruce’s outstanding culinary creations.  Begin your New Year with the best of the best!

2013 Boston Wine Festival
Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf
Opening Reception in the Wharf Room
January 11, 2013
7:00 – 10:00 PM
$100.00

Sample Menu:
(visit the 2013 Boston Wine Festival website for additional information)

Cold Passed
Maple Smoked Salmon, Lemon Mascarpone Croustade
Shropshire Blue Cheese and Walnut Topped Black Figs
Hot Passed
Cod and Lime Fritter with Caper Chive Tartar
Cherry Glazed Baby Lamb Lollipops
Cold Buffet-White Wines
Saffron and Champagne Steamed Mussels and Maine Lobsters
Slow Braised Chicken, Yellow Curry and Golden Raisins over Jeweled Rice Salad
Hot Buffet-White Wines
Parmesan Cheese, Truffle and Spinach Risotto
Pan Seared Hake Cakes in a Caper and Sauvignon Blanc Sauce
Cold Buffet-Red Wines
Selection of World Artisan Cheeses with Walnut Bread, Crackers and Winter Fruit Compotes
Blackberry Glazed Roast Long Island Duck Breast over Brussels Sprouts and Baby Beets
Hot Buffet-Red Wines
Chestnut Whipped Golden Potaoes
Tomato and Herb Braised Boneless Short Ribs
Carving
Pastry Wrapped Halibut, Spinach and Scallop Coulibiac with Seafood Bisque
Cracked Black Pepper Rubbed Aged Prime Sirloin with a Caramelized Red Onion and Cabernet Sauce
Desserts
Selection of European Pastries

To purchase tickets or for additional information for any of the upcoming events, please visit the 2013 Boston Wine Festival website or call 1-866-660-WINE or local 617-330-9355.

Don’t Miss the Brand New, World Premiere of Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker!

Come see a new “spin” on a traditional tale with Boston Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”, a reimagined production with all-new costumes and sets by Robert Perdziola and new choreography by Mikko Nissinen.  Lighter and paler hues will grace the production with more romantic and fluid costumes accentuating the dancers.  The new look was inspired by German culture, with influences from Denmark, Sweden & Russian combined.

Boston Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”
The Boston Opera House
539 Washington St.
November 23 – December 30, 2012
Run Time: 2 hours w/one intermission

Music: Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky
Choreogrpahy: Mikko Nissinen
Costumes & Sets: Robert Perdziola

The Boston Ballet, since 1963, has been one of the leading dance companies in the world and maintains an internationally acclaimed repertoire along with the largest ballet school in North America, Boston Ballet School.

If you are in need of overnight accommodations after an enriching evening at Boston Ballet's “The Nutcracker” performance, consider the Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf where historic charm meets modern elegance over the beautiful waters of Boston.  For more information and reservations please visit www.bhh.com.

Brunch or Dinner – Celebrate with a Thanksgiving Meal at the Boston Harbor Hotel

Give thanks this holiday by celebrating with family and friends with a Thanksgiving meal at the Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf.  Whether you are looking for a Thanksgiving Day Brunch filled with savory selections or a festive five-course Thanksgiving Dinner featuring delights such as Northeast Wild Mushroom Soup or Caramelized Onion Stuffed Organic Turkey Breast, your Thanksgiving meal at the Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf will be sure to please every taste.

Thanksgiving Meals at the
Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf
@ Meritage
Thursday, November 22, 2012

Thanksgiving Day Brunch
$80 Adults
$40 Children 4 to 10

Prix-Fixe Thanksgiving Dinner
$85 Adults
$40 Children 4 to 10

Children under 3 are complimentary

Reservations are required and a valid credit card is necessary in order to hold reservations.  Call (617) 439-3995 to reserve or for more information visit www.bhh.com.

Make your plans now to indulge in a traditional New England Thanksgiving meal at the Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf and Meritage and enjoy Chef Bruce’s intuitive creations celebrating the holiday’s traditional roots.  Let us do the work while you enjoy a delicious holiday meal with family and friends.  Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

2013 Boston Wine Festival at the Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf

The much anticipated 2013 Boston Wine Festival will begin on Friday, January 11th, 2013 and run through Friday, March 29th.  The 24th Annual Boston Wine Festival is America’s longest running wine festival and will present food and wine lovers with an exquisite Grand Opening Reception, seminars, brunches, and intimate winemaker-hosted dinners all included in the 39 festive evenings planned. The Boston Wine Festival is highly regarded to be the nation’s most extensive cuisine and wine pairing series, presenting many varietals from all over the world.

2013 Boston Wine Festival
@ the Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf
January 11 – March 29

January 11th – Grand Opening Reception
January 16th – Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery
January 17th – Battle of the Cabernets
January 18th – Battle of the Cabernets
January 23rd – QRW: Best of the Best
January 24th – Meritage Madness
January 25th – Meritage Madness
January 30th – Pinots: Old World, New World
January 31st – Opus One hosted by France Posener

February 1st – Altesino Vineyards
February 6th – Cliff Lede Vineyards
Feburary 7th - Albino Rocca Winery
February 8th – Pine Ridge Vineyards
February 10th – Jazz Brunch
February 13th – Martinelli Winery
February 14th – Champagne Dinner Dance
February 15th – Châteauneuf-du- Pape
February 17th – Valentine’s Brunch
February 21st – Cuvaison Estate Wines
February 22nd – Rising Stars
February 27th – Montes
February 28th – Frog's Leap Winery

March 1st – Italian Wine Reception
March 5th – Prunotto Winery
March 6th – Chimney Rock Winery
March 7th – Domenico Clerico Winery
March 8th – Hedges Family Estate
March 12th – Cakebread Cellars
March 13th – Domaine Du Vieux Lazaret
March 14th – Peter Michael Winery
March 15th – California Cabernet Reception
March 19th – Amapola Creek Vineyards & Winery
March 20th – Hanzell Vineyards
March 21st – Delille Cellars
March 22nd – Diamond Creek Vineyards
March 26th – Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery
March 27th – Joseph Phelps Vineyards
March 28th – Silver Oak Cellars
March 29th - Closing Reception

With 24 seasons under his belt, Chef Daniel Bruce has successfully turned the Boston Wine Festival into a world-renowned series and through 2 decades of development, Chef Bruce has created more than 3 thousand original dishes designed to complement each and every wine served.

Tickets for the Opening Reception and for individual events during the 2013 Boston Wine Festival are available for purchase now at www.bostonwinefestival.net or by calling 1-888-660-WINE or locally at 617-330-9355.  The Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf is excited to have you join us for the 2013 Boston Wine Festival!

Pamper Your Pooch in Boston with our Luxe Pups Package!

If you love to travel, you know how hard it is to bring your four-legged friends along and find a place that will welcome them with open arms!  Well, the Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf not only welcomes your canine friends, we want to make their stay just as enjoyable as yours with our Luxe Pups Package!  Pamper your pooch with a luxurious spa treatment at Doggie Day’s Spa & Boutique, a posh pet services company located in the South End, which has won the “Boston’s Best” accolade for two consecutive years.

Pamper Your Pooch in Boston
w/our Luxe Pups Pacakge!
$75.00

Your dog will receive:

Wash, cut, blow-dry & pet-i-cure
Goodie Bag
Includes transportation
*additional services may be added for an extra fee

 

*Please call the hotel directly at 617-439-7000 to secure the Pamper Your Pooch Package!

With the exclusive Luxe Pups Package at the Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, guests and their four-legged friends can relax and indulge while unwinding in the lap of luxury.  This royal canine treatment is four paws up at a 5-star hotel!

71st Annual Tree Lighting & Skating Spectacular at Boston Common Frog Pond!

November brings the much anticipated opening of the Boston Common Frog Pond skating rink and along with its opening comes the Frog Pond Skating Spectacular followed by the 71st Annual Tree Lighting and then the First Night Skating Spectacular!  During the Boston Common Frog Pond Skating Spectaculars, the Skating Club of Boston celebrates talented local skaters along with featuring national and international figure skating champions, synchronized skating and theatre on ice teams.

The Boston Common Frog Pond winter season opening is scheduled for November 16 (weather permitting) and will begin at 10:00 AM going throughout the day until 10:00 PM.  Attendees can enter a raffle for season passes, private and group lessons and even sign up for free 15 minute private lessons right on the spot.

Boston Common Frog Pond Winter Season

Winter Season Opening
Friday, November 16th
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

71st Annual Boston Common Tree Lighting & Pre-Show Skating Spectacular
Thursday, November 29th
5:00 PM

First Night Skating Spectacular
Monday, December 31st
6:00 PM

The Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf is located a mere 6 minutes from the Boston Common and offers exceptional accommodations for your getaway in Boston.  Enjoy the lively performances from the talented skaters, take a spin or two around the Boston Common Frog Pond on your own, and kick-off your holiday season with the Boston Common Tree Lighting ceremony.  We hope to see you soon.

Discover America’s Walking City with Boston by Foot Walking Tours!

Boston has many nicknames, including Bean Town, The City on a Hill, Athens of America and America’s Walking City, and has centuries of rich architectural and historical heritage dating back to the 17th century.  From The Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall and Paul Revere’s house, Boston offers so many interesting places to explore and the Boston by Foot walking tours can take you there.  With Boston’s many one way streets and famous traffic congestion, the Boston by Foot walking tours offers a way for visitors and residents alike to discover the many wonderful secrets that Boston holds.

Featured Boston by Foot Walking Tours
(Tours begin on time and will be offered rain or shine.  Arrive 10 minutes before start)

The Dark Side of Boston – Oct. 26-28, 6:00 PM - Explore the darker side of Boston’s North End.  Meet your guide at the corner of Hanover & Cross Streets, across from the Greenway. 

Grave Undertakings: Death in Boston – Oct. 28 – 11:00 AM – Explore three of downtown’s burying grounds & see the oldest gravestone in Boston.  Meet your guide in King’s Chapel Burying Ground, Tremont Street.

Halloween – Beacon Hill w/a BOO! – Oct. 31, 5:30 PM –
Hear stories of ghosts, murders and mayhem, the home of murdered George Parkman and see where famous men are buried, all on All Hallows’ Eve!  Meet your guide at the steps in front of the Massachusetts State House on Beacon Street.

The Flat of Beacon Hill – Holiday Decorating Tour – December 2, 2:00 PM – A special addition to the tours, this walking tour will let you view early carriage houses to Victorian row houses, showing the Flat is one neighborhood you won’t want to miss.  Meet your guide outside the Charles/MGH T Station on the Red Line.

Time is running out to get your chance to join one of the Boston by Foot walking tours, so make your plans now.  The Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, a landmark waterfront hotel, is located within walking distance of downtown and waterfront attractions and offers outstanding accommodations and luxurious amenities sure to make your exploration of Boston is even more memorable.  We hope to see you soon!