Restaurant Review (From “Eating Farm to Table, by Way of a Former Quarry” By Marc Hurwitz)

Look around Greater Boston and much of the rest of New England and you’ll see granite everywhere: in house foundations, monuments and obelisks, bridges, sidewalks and, if you’re a hiker, ancient stone walls in the woods.

Much of the granite you see today came from long-abandoned quarries—there are famous ones just off the highway in Quincy—but you can also find quarries hidden away in places like Rockport, Sharon, Lynnfield, and Woburn. One of the former quarries is even home to an upscale restaurant, one with a name that certainly hints at its history.

The Quarry Restaurant & Lounge in Hingham sits atop an old quarry pond which adds a bit of beauty and peace to its location. The stretch of Route 53 that runs through Weymouth and Hingham has a wide variety of dining options, and while much of the Weymouth section and the part in Hingham near Route 228 (and Route 3) are busy and often congested with traffic, the right-hand section of the line Weymouth/Hingham is quiet and largely undeveloped. You’ll find The Quarry in this wooded backdrop.

The Quarry is perhaps more of a wine or cocktail spot than a place to grab a beer, though it certainly does a number of excellent local brews as well (and the South Shore has become increasingly known for its great breweries). However, the wine list is where the restaurant really shines, having been awarded the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence several times. Among the options here are Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label champagne, MacRostie chardonnay, Château d’Esclans Whispering Angel rosé, and, for red wine lovers, Château Saint-André Corbin Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion. Cocktails are excellent at The Quarry, with a few favorites like the slightly maple Old Fashioned, and the Southern sour men with bourbon and the “Mike Tay,” which packs a bit of a punch.

What to do for Mother’s Day 2023

Enjoy a traditional Sunday lunch or afternoon tea at Murrayshall

Treat mum to Sunday lunch or afternoon tea at the award-winning Murrayshall Country Estate.

For a traditional Sunday lunch with all the trimmings, head to Eolas (pronounced O-lass). It recently won ‘Best UK Hotel Restaurant’ and you’ll find views for miles, with two courses from £28.

Choose from five starters, including George Campbell’s Scottish salmon, and five main dishes, including corn-fed chicken breast, homemade gnocchi or slow roast sirloin of beef from the local butcher. Then finish off with hand-crafted desserts like crème brulee and sticky toffee pudding.

Or sit back and savour one of Murrayshall’s legendary afternoon teas in Barossa Bar or Cairns for £27.50. Specially for Mothering Sunday, the hotel is launching a new children’s version of afternoon tea for £12.50, with something savoury and sweet to tempt them with.

Plus, every mum will receive a gift before departure as well as a special offer to return to Murrayshall Country Estate another time.

Book Sunday lunch or afternoon tea at Murrayshall online or by calling 01738 551 171.

Get 10% of Taymouth Marina with code TCMD100

Taymouth Marina is delighted to present some beautiful Mother’s Day special offers on the 19th of March.

The team have prepared a special 3 course set meal for you and yours in the beautiful Gastro bar and restaurant. This set menu is £30 for three courses or £25 for two courses – both include a glass of fizz, too!

You may wish to upgrade your visit to Taymouth Marina with a bouquet of flowers to celebrate your awesome mother/mother figures in your life. These can be delivered to your table upon dining at a cost of £40.

Or you could really push the boat out with a bottle of Whispering Angel to share and a hand tied bouquet of flowers from the local artisan florist for an extra cost of just £90.

All the best Mother’s Day gifts to treat your loved one to this year

By Suzanne Norris

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, (take note: it’s Sunday 19 March), it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to spoil your loved one on their special day. She smiled through years of burnt toast breakfast in bed in the early days, so as adults it’s our duty to make up for it with gorgeous and thoughtful gifts to really make her day. Extra points if it’s something she’d never treat herself to.

If mum is a rosé fan, it doesn’t get much more iconic than Whispering Angel. Expects flavour notes of grapefruit and citrus.

Après fun at Deer Valley

By Aimee L. Cook

PARK CITY, Utah— The Fire and Ice après party returns to Deer Valley’s McHenry Beach featuring a 20-foot ice bar created by the Deer Valley Mountain Operations team.

This year’s event will feature Whispering Angel rosé from Chateau de Esclans in Provence France and cocktails from Belvedere Vodka. Fire & Ice is a collaborative event with Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessey and is for adults 21 and over.

A Fashion Company CEO’s Assistant on the Champagne and Compost Filters She Buys for Her Boss

By Arielle Avila

Assistant is a bit of a catchall term. Sure, assistants schedule meetings, take notes, and retrieve coffee, but they can also act as a quasi concierge, sending fruit baskets to top clients and buying gifts for partners. In an effort to unearth the highly specific material needs of powerful people, we sat down with “Marcella,” the executive assistant to the CEO of a fashion-production company with a roster of well-known clients and eight offices around the world. We spoke with Marcella about the 50 bottles of Champagne she raced to pick up across the city, the designer dog collar she imported from Europe, and the composter that makes fresh soil her colleagues “fight over.”

Office Essentials

Marcella began working at the company as the office manager of the New York location, and by the end of 2021, she was promoted to the CEO’s first-ever executive assistant. Though her boss likes being self-sufficient, Marcella says he decided to change her role after they worked together on a demanding office renovation. She now manages the CEO’s calendar as well as those of all the international branches, and stocks supplies for a dog-friendly, sustainable office.

Café Boulud’s 20th anniversary at the Brazilian Court in Palm Beach

The mood was celebratory as Café Boulud Palm Beach marked its 20th anniversary at the Brazilian Court hotel on January 18. Partygoers toasted Michelin-starred Chef Daniel Boulud as he thanked them for their steadfast support for more than two decades.

Guests sipped on Laurent Perrier, Remy Martin, and Whispering Angel while tasting the sumptuous foods passed and positioned at stations around the picturesque courtyard, including bites from former Café Boulud Executive Chefs Rick Mace and Zach Bell, as well as current Executive Chef, Dieter Samijn.

Themed “One Night in Rio,” a call back to their location at the Brazilian Court, the event also featured Brazilian dancers, fire performers, and a drum line.

WHISPER OF LOVE

£195

For the sweetest of Valentine’s gifts.
Meet Whisper of Love – our bouquet born from a collaboration with Whispering Angel, the world’s trendiest Provence Pink.
Inspired by the Whispering Angel brand color palette, O’Hara and Love Lace roses with a touch of gold foliage, have been incorporated into a masterfully sculptured hand-tied bouquet, employing the signature McQueens craftsmanship.

Whisper of Love features:

Whisper of Love Bouquet – One Size and Whispering Angel Rosé (75cl)

Whilst we make every effort to source the exact ingredients, occasionally it may be necessary for our florists to substitute with a similar stem.
Each McQueens Flowers bouquet is designed and carefully hand-crafted in our London workshop using the finest flowers from trusted growers and suppliers. Your bouquet will arrive in exquisite gift packaging with care instructions on how to look after your flowers.

From Black Angus Smash Burgers to Vegan Greek Salad: What’s for Dinner at Westpac Openair Cinema 2023

By Doug Wallen

With three distinct dining experiences ranging from casual to premium, the dining experience at Sydney’s waterside film festival is as attractive as the movies for some. In partnership with Westpac Openair, we speak to Kitchen by Mike chef Mike McEnearney about what delicacies he’s designed for the six-week season.

The top tier of dining at Openair is The Lounge by Whispering Angel, the event’s premium restaurant set on an elevated deck with grand views of the Opera House, bridge and skyline. Here the menu features an option to indulge in gourmet starters like chicken liver pâte, oysters and baked scallops and a prix-fixe two course menu where guests choose a main each, a selection of sides for the tables and a dessert each, which includes an apricot tarte fine – another Kitchen By Mike classic.

“The view from the dining platform is beautiful,” says McEnearney. “You have a really lovely evening, perched up there.”

Update your wine stock for winter with these awesome boozy deals – we’re cheering for that

Although the holidays are officially over, there are still plenty of reasons to raise a glass in January. Whatever you’re celebrating – a new home, anniversary, birthday or an old-fashioned dinner party – it’s a timeless gift that fits any occasion.
Whether your favorite drink is red, white or rosé, unwinding with a glass of wine is the perfect way to unwind, especially when cozy up under a blanket or in front of the fireplace after a busy day at work.

Whatever the reason you’re stocking up, we’ve found plenty of deals worth buying with excellent savings on everything from fruit bottles from New Zealand, Spain and France to non-alcoholic options for those hitting the Dry January have accepted challenge.
From supermarkets to specialty stores, we’ve picked out the best bargains in bottled and cased red, rosé and white wines.
Just make sure you’re quick, because we predict these great deals won’t be around for long. Chin chin.

Caves d’Esclans Whispering Angel rosé

Another gem from France, this Provence pink is a bit of a splurge, but you can save £24 when you buy a box of six from Majestic. Sacha Lichine took over Château d’Esclans in 2006 and introduced pioneering techniques. This rosé is a fresh wine with a soft aftertaste and notes of apple, grapefruit and peach. It pairs well with salmon or can be enjoyed on its own.