| The Scene In and Around Boston . . . By Hilda M. Morrill September 18, 2009  New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, and the former First Lady of Boston Kathryn White are pictured with George Regan, right, the ADL 2009 Distinguished Community Service Honoree. (Photo courtesy of Mariellen Burns)On September 9th, the Anti-Defamation League of New England presented its "2009 Distinguished Community Service Award" to George Regan of Regan Communications Group. A longtime supporter of the ADL's educational, legal, and community efforts aimed at combating hate and bigotry, Regan was surrounded by more than 650 friends and colleagues at the John F. Kennedy Library, where Joseph Kennedy III welcomed the crowd on behalf of his family. Joseph Cimino, owner of Ciao Bella, Steve DeFillipo, owner of Davio's, and Robert Epstein, co-owner of the Boston Celtics, were among event co-chairs. William Bratton, the former Boston and New York police commissioner, was one of the guest speakers. Among those congratulating Mr. Regan were Anti-Defamation League National Director Abe Foxman, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and First Lady Angela, Congressman Bill Delahunt, Senate president Therese Murray, House Speaker Robert DeLeo, Treasurer Tim Cahill, Secretary of State Bill Galvin, Quincy Mayor Tom Koch, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, Suffolk Construction founder John Fish, and former First Lady of Boston, Kathryn White - just to name a very, very few. Congratulations and Best Wishes!
More than 20 Restaurants to Participate in "A Taste of Roslindale" The third annual "A Taste of Roslindale" takes place on Thursday, September 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church, 39 Belgrade Avenue in Roslindale. We are told that among the participants will be Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Boston City Councilor Rob Consalvo, as at least 21 restaurants offer delicious "tastings" created by their chefs. This year's beneficiaries are the Roslindale Food Pantry, Roslindale Village Main Street and the Roslindale Holiday Lighting Fund. Guests will be entertained by the sultry and sophisticated sounds of the Patrice Monahan Jazz Quartet. The Butcher Block (Iron Chef, Top Chef and Hell's Kitchen production all wrapped in one cooking demonstration) will delight the audience, as local chefs duel it out to create the most delicious dish. In addition, there will be a live and silent auctions and a raffle. For more information and tickets, call Roslindale Village Main Street at 617-327-4065 or visit www.roslindale.net.
"Taste of New Zealand" Menu at Top of the Hub In celebration of the flavors and ingredients of New Zealand, Top of the Hub will showcase a special three-course "Taste of New Zealand" prix-fixe menu through the middle of October. Each course will be paired with a New Zealand wine. Beginning immediately, the special menu will be served in addition to Top of the Hub's nightly menu of seasonal favorites. With panoramic views from every table, Top of the Hub is located on the 52nd floor of The Prudential Building. Top of the Hub's Executive Chef, Mark Porcaro, traveled to New Zealand last fall to research the local delicacies of the country first hand. His tour included visits to Queenstown, Auckland, Nelson and Matakana. Among his many stops were a mussel-salmon farm in the Marlborough Sounds, Spy Valley Wines in Blenheim, Zespri Kiwifruit Orchards, Whitestone Cheeses, Ltd, and the High Country Deer and Sheep Station. Chef Porcaro's visit was coordinated through New Zealand Trade & Enterprise and the New Zealand Embassy. The menu was created in collaboration with New Zealand Executive Chef Graham Brown. For information and reservations, call 617-536-1775. Enjoy! |
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