Keeping in line with the current trend of scaling back the high-end, fine-dining spots in the Hub, City
Table replaces Azure at the Lenox Hotel. The more casual, lower-priced restaurant features a totally new
menu that's available until 1am every night—which is key when those midnight Cuban sandwich cravings
strike.
411:
Now open, City Table, 65 Exeter St,
617-262-3473, see the new menu here
Two years of orchestrated chaos went into launching Superb Bicycle, and as would be expected, they're
throwing a bash to celebrate finally being done. Head to the store Friday night for gratis PBRs and DJ
tunes, and enter one of the raffles for free gear.
411:
No cost, 8-11pm, Oct 23, Superb Bicycle, 842 Beacon
St, 617-236-0752
London-based retailer Ted Baker opens its first Boston store Saturday, and the interior alone is worth the
trek. Shelves are freshly stocked with 2009 fall/winter lines, and there's a funky Mad Hatter tea-party
theme adorning the walls.
411:
Opens Oct 24, Ted Baker, 201 Newbury St, 617-450-8339,
see the goods here
Cultural trends move in 20-year cycles, which explains the plethora of '80s-themed nights permeating the
social landscape as of late. Revolution Rock Bar joins the fun Saturday, with era-correct DJ music and
prizes for those brave enough to rock the big-hair look.
The South End has been your go-to for brunch for some time now, and with Mistral jumping into the game, it's
about to get even better. The French bistro launches brunch service this Sunday with champagne, caviar and
White Truffle Duck Eggs.
411:
Sundays starting Oct 25, 10:30am-2pm, Mistral, behold the menu here
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