What to Eat (and Drink) This Weekend
#50StatesofPoutine
For the past couple months, the Gallows team has been soliciting regionally inspired ideas from their guests for their Out of Control poutine specials. So far, they’ve served a Chicago-style hot dog poutine, a New York state-inspired “garbage plate,” and skyline chili from Ohio. This corn-and-ranch-chowder-soaked indulgence nods to Iowa’s peerless sweet corn, and its residents’ love of ranch dressing. Catch it on the menu this weekend and a bit beyond—the chefs are swapping in seasonally-driven, state-inspired treats every two weeks.
The Gallows, 1395 Washington St., South End, Boston, 617-425-0200, thegallowsboston.com.
Lawson’s Finest Liquids
Liquid gold from the Green Mountain State became available in Massachusetts earlier this month, and Lawson’s Finest Liquids just made its secon Boston-area delivery this week. Keep your eyes peeled for Sip of Sunshine at your favorite bars, restaurants, and retailers.
Artifact Cider Feels Like Home cans. / Photo provided by Artifact Cider
Hygge at Hobo
The Danish concept of coziness, hygge, is trending these days, as many people are looking for comfort in uncertain times. The cider makers at Artifact and the team at Lord Hobo are no exception: They are teaming up for a “Hygge at Hobo” brunch this weekend. The convivial meal doubles as the release party for Artifact’s new winter seasonal, Feels Like Home. A riff on New England cider (known for robust apple character), the cider is aged on rum-soaked oak chips. The kitchen is preparing soulful dishes, so keep your pajamas on and roll into the beer bar for some warmth and merriment.
Sunday, February 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Lord Hobo, 92 Hampshire St., Cambridge, 617-250-8454, lordhobo.com.
Red Sauce Sundays at the Salty Pig. / Photo by Chelsea Kyle for “Five Reasons to Revisit The Salty Pig“
Red Sauce Classics
Speaking of comfort food, the Salty Pig chef Josh Turka is bringing back the tradition of Red Sauce Sundays, started by former chefs Kevin O’Donnell and Michael Lombardi. (That duo has since opened the Coda Group’s latest, the James Beard Award-nominated SRV.) With Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin piping through the dining room, red-and-white-checkered cloths on the tables, and a bottle of Chianti, choose from specials like garlic knots and meatballs, fettuccine bolognese, chicken parm, brick-oven pizzas, and more. Can’t get enough of these classics? You can always be transported into Nonna’s kitchen with a trip to one of the North End’s best restaurants. And now’s a good time to book your spot at Coppa’s second GoodFellas dinner, a family-style, $65 four-course meal on Monday, March 13.
Red Sauce Sundays, beginning February 19, 5-10 p.m., the Salty Pig, 130 Dartmouth St., Boston, 617-536-6200, thesaltypig.com.
Brunch at Lone Star Taco Bar. / Photo by Ruby Wallace-Ewing for “A Chef’s Guide to Eating Well in Allston“
Brunch on a Monday
Happy long weekend! With three days of letting loose—even if you consider drinking low-ABV cocktails—you’re definitely going to need a hearty brunch on Monday, which is Presidents Day. Check out reliable places for weekday brunch, like Trina’s Starlite Lounge, Lulu’s Allston, and Deep Ellum. Other morning options on February 20: Bagelsaurus finally starts Monday hours, there’s an all-you-can-eat cereal bar at Trident Cafe, and Five Horses South is breaking out the brunch menu, too.
