july 2024


Dear Marlo,


As we head into the dog days of summer, IDK about you but I'd still rather be too hot than too cold. And that's from someone who just spent most of July in Palm "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Baking-Inside-A-150 Degree-Oven" Springs, California - more on that soon!


Speaking of hot, Eastern Standard seriously ups its event game this month; roller skating is back in a big way in Kendall Square; and, as you start to plan your European getaway for 2025 after seeing all things Italia over your friends' Insta feeds these past few months, you'll definitely want to be in the know about Affresco Events.


As we put a pin in July, we've got two tickets left to our 20th anniversary studio series tomorrow night featuring 'Gansett chief Mark Hellendrung and head brewer Lee Lord. Sometimes last minute plans are the best plans, so if you find yourself in the mood for beer, ES Provisions pretzels, and learning about a brand that's existed for over a century, we've got you. Click here to buy your tickets and get ready for a summer's night of sipping - and stories - you won't soon forget!

eastern standard

Sure, if you’re in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood you’re bound to catch a baseball game whether or not you're a BoSox faithful, but why settle for just the ballpark when you can experience the best of the area’s dining scene? With an unbeatable lineup of culinary home runs at bat, Eastern Standard is where the real action is - especially these days (c'mon fellas, be better!).

 

First up: get a taste of coastal Italy with culinary legend Charles Draghi (of former Bay Village icon Erbaluce – RIP) with a five–course tasting menu and wine pairings that’ll immediately transport you to summer in the Med. Next: a two–time seafood soirée with Wulf's Fish; think raw bar platters, Maine lobsters, and Garrett Harker’s famous hot dogs (because every surf needs a little extra turf!). If that doesn’t scream ‘dog days’ enough, explore the drinks of summer with the one and only Jackson Cannon where you'll sip, swirl, and discover the magic behind ES’ seasonal concoctions.

 

So swap your peanuts and Cracker Jacks for a sizzling summer of ES eats, treats, and peeps – sounds like a grand slam to us! 



rollerama at kendall common

Looking for a new spot to get your summertime groove on? (After all, there’s only so much beaching one can do, Ken.) Well, lace up, friends, and head to the hottest new pop-up in town: Rollerama at Kendall Common.

 

Located on the corner of Broadway & Third Street in Kendall Square, you can rock your inner roller derby persona with FREE roller skating and rentals (just don’t forget to book your slot in advance), while enjoying delish bites from local Cambridge hotspots and refreshing sips at Rollerama’s beer & wine garden. Enjoy a new experience every visit, from glam and glide Drag Nights with Boston’s fiercest drag royalty on select Saturdays, to live music vibes on select Wednesdays and Sundays, to Thursday night parties with beats spun by DJ collective Spin The Bottle, featuring al-b, radjoy, patchwork, and stealth mode. And if you’re new to the wonderful world of skating, well Sunday mornings are designed for you; no matter your age, “My First Skate” lessons will have you whizzing around the rink in no time.

 

Whether you’re wheelie good or a newbie taking your first spin, make sure to check out this summer’s ultimate pop-up through September 29. Let the good times roll! 



affresco events

Ah, Italia. Is there any country on the planet that citizens of the world aspire to visit more? Sipping a Spritz by the sea in Sardinia, enjoying magical gondola rides in Venice, shopping the latest fashions in Milan, walking along the serene shores of Lake Como, and of course exploring the ruins of today’s modern city of Rome are just some of the delightful activities that keep us coming back for more. And when you want to do all that (and more!) effortlessly, there’s only one company suited to assist: Affresco Events Group.


If you insist on the most exclusive behind-the-scenes, one-of-a-kind experiences when you travel, Affresco Luxury Travel is your answer. Dream of getting hitched on a Tuscan mountaintop with wedding activities like truffle hunting, pasta making with a Michelin-starred chef, and private shopping excursions? If so, Affresco Wedding is for you. Know your team needs some inspo to continue performing at the highest level and think an offsite retreat in Florence for your top peeps is the perfect solution? Affresco Corporate is the only number you need. In other words, if you can dream it, Affresco Events Group can deliver it faster than you can say ciao, bella!


After all, Italy is the land of la dolce vita for a reason. Whatever your reason for visiting, make your vita that much more dolce with Affresco.



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