When it comes to food and drink, there's plenty to do in Boston this week. From a bacon and beer festival to a celebration of all things cheese, here's how to add some flavor to your social calendar.
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Early-bird tours, tastings at Samuel Adams
Been hankering for a tour of Samuel Adams but can't stand crowds? Early-birds can stop by at 9:30 a.m. any morning for a look around and tasting before the masses have even rolled out of bed.
For just $15, the experience includes a tour and overview of the brewhouse's innovative practices, a taste of an exclusive brew in a 5-ounce tasting goblet you can take home and access to the taproom before it opens to the public.
When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. daily
Where: Samuel Adams, 30 Germania St.
Admission: $15
Click here for more details and to get your weekday tickets; or here to get weekend tickets
Bacon and Beer Festival at SoWa Power Station
Join EatBoston for another edition of the city's original Bacon and Beer Festival. At this fundraiser for nonprofits Community Servings and Lovin' Spoonfuls, you'll taste samples from more than 40 eateries and breweries, including the likes of Alden & Harlow, Loretta's Last Call, Almanac Brewing and Brewmaster Jack.
When: Saturday, June 9, 2:30-5 p.m.
Where: SoWa Power Station, 540 Harrison Ave.
Admission: $50 general admission; $75 with extra nonprofit donation
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets
Little Italy food tour
Taste some of Little Italy's finest pizzerias, salumerias, wineries and coffee shops with fellow foodies this Saturday afternoon. Your guide, Arty P., will help you skip the lines at Pizzeria Regina, Monica’s Mercato and Mike’s Pastries, and absorb the history, sights and sounds of the neighborhood.
When: Saturday, June 9, 3-4:50 p.m.
Where: Old North Church, 193 Salem St.
Admission: $35/person with group discount; $50 general admission
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets
Dairy Day with The Kitchen at the Boston Public Market
Head down to The Kitchen at the Boston Public Market for a celebration of all things dairy. You'll learn how cheese is made through live demonstrations and meet local cheesemakers, taste samples of locally made cheeses, milk, ice cream and classic dairy-focused recipes, and much more.
When: Sunday, June 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: The Kitchen, Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St.
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets
