Farewell Improper Bostonian

This past week it seemed as though everyone in Boston was lamenting the demise of Improper Bostonian as if it were a close friend who died too young.  Indeed, we were not only an aficionado of the events coverage but also often featured in said columns.  It was always a great resource for new and fun things to do in an around the city. 

This prompted us to look back over some of our favorite party pics and celebrity sightings over the years.  So, if there is any way in which we can pick up the slack and help fill the void we will be providing even more of all those happy, shiny faces on our blog.  Let the fashion and food events continue! 

Newport Mansions Wine And Food Festival 2018

Scallop With Radish And Cheese Dust at Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival 2018

It was another delicious year at the 2018 Newport Mansions Food & Wine Festival with some great tastes, wines and products.  It just seems to get better and better every year.

Having a light moment with Paul Chevalier of Chateau d'Eclans,  maker of The Palm Rose, our favorite wine at the event this year.

 



Deconstructed Cannoli.

 



Famed fashion designer, just off his stint at New York Fashion Week, Zac Posen was there to whip up a dish from his cookbook and open up the demo stage for the weekend.

Mr. Posen served up a delicious Shrimp And Rice dish and displayed an impressive knowledge of food and cooking techniques.  It was obvious he loves to be in the kitchen.

Most of the day was spent tasting and sipping, chatting with people and vendors, always on the prowl for the new.  This Salmon And Pesto from the impressive Dole And Bailey grilling area was one of our favorite dishes.

New friends who came all the way from Pennsylvania for the event.

 



Students from Johnson And Wales University were on hand to help the chefs and cooks.  We are always impressed by their professionalism and work.

 



For more information on this and other events hosted by the Preservation Society please click here.

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Newport Mansions Wine And Food Festival Planner

As much as we all hate to admit it Summer is on the wane.  Yet, as lucky New-Englanders we have Autumn sailing in.  And that can only mean that it's time for the best event of the Fall social season:  Newport Mansions Wine And Food Festival.

It's not only one of the most sophisticated weekends but also truly fun and everybody should enjoy it once in their lifetime.  We typically attend Wine And Rosecliff on Friday evening then get a good night's sleep and enjoy breakfast in town before we head over to the Grand Tasting at Marble House as early as possible.  Keep in mind that you will be parking at Easton Beach and riding a shuttle to the event.  It WILL be crowded.

This year famed fashion designer Zac Posen will be on hand to talk food and whip up a recipe from his cookbook COOKING WITH ZAC.  That means that the fashionistas will be out in full force so dress to impress!   A full list of events can be found here:  Newport Mansions Wine And Food Festival.

Hope to see you there!

Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival 2018

Can you believe we are already filling up our schedule for September?  Wasn't July Fourth just the other day?  Summer is fleeting, seemingly speeding by faster than ever before.  One thing you may want to do before it catches up with you is get your tickets for the Newport Mansions Food And Wine Festival 2018 before they sell out.  And they will.  Why?  Because this year famed fashion designer Zac Posen will be in the kitchen cooking.

 

 

I have written before about the similarities between the fashion and food worlds and in this landscape of carefully designed and styled plates for all those Instagram pics that cascade over us each day like Niagara Falls it has never been more true.  Yes, even restaurants now have to be concerned about lighting.  Not for the guests but for the plates.

 

So, that's what we plan to ask him about.  Oh, and we also plan to check out his demo for a recipe from his cookbook.  The fun begins September 20th.  See you there!