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MMHO: Charlesmark
We’re introducing a new feature on the website. We’ll use the Monday Morning Hangover to review places we’ve gone to or things we’ve done when we’re NOT crawling. Restaurants, bars, tastings, event, we’ll cover them here.
The Charlesmark Hotel is nestled on a stretch of Newbury St across from the Library. The Charlesmark Lounge is yes, 
technically, in a hotel, but it shouldn’t be written off as a “hotel bar”. The staff is extremely friendly and make great cocktails. The drink menu includes twists on classics like their Charlesmark Martini (which I like to call the “Bad Day Corrector”), and their take on a Manhattan, with bitters made by a bartender at Solas across the street. Also check out the Dancing Bear Martini, decorated with a row of gummy bears. They also have a seasonal menu, with bright, refreshing drinks in the summer and, bolder, warming drinks for the winter. In the nicer weather they have a nice patio which is great for Newbury Street people watching, and they also have a nice lounge with comfy and chic couches, so it’s a great place to relax with friends. Bar manager Jefferson and the rest of the staff are some of the greatest in town, and it’s always a good time to stop in. Once a month, they host a wine tasting. This is one of the best values for a great time in town. It’s held on the third Wednesday of each month from 6-8. For $20, you get to sample 6 wines (3 white and 3 red…you can try one of each, or stick with either all whites or reds, it’s up to you). They also have light apps (cheese and crackers, crudité and dip, cupcakes and cookies) and pass out samples of their cocktails as shots. Admission also includes a drink voucher for your next visit. They give you a handout describing each wine, so you can learn a little something while you mingle and sample. It’s always hopping and a great way to meet people, or hang out with your friends for a midweek break. Overall, Charlesmark is classy but comfortable, and a great place for a drink.
Under 3 weeks until we’re back for the 12 Bars of X-Mas. Ticket includes $3 or less drink at each bar, Beverage Mitt, Winter Pom Hat, Santa Socks, Koozie, Drawstring Backpack, Candy Cane, Temporary Tattoos, Photo Booth and No Covers at Scheduled Bars.
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2 weeks until Thanksgiving
Someone told me that we’re only 2 weeks from Thanksgiving. Where does the time go? Wasn’t it in the 70’s last week? Don’t get me wrong, I’m excited about some days of filled with family, friends, food and probably some beverages. It just still felt around a month away.
The hats arrived today to go along with the socks. Backpacks are scheduled to be delivered this weekend.
Here are just some pictures from the past five years of this fantastic event. Please click below to check them out.
2010 , 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014
And here are some ideas from our Pinterest page
Have an awesome weekend -C.I.B.
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1 Month to Go until 12 Bars of X-Mas
1 month until we’re back for the 12 Bars of X-Mas. Ticket includes $3 or less drink at each bar, Beverage Mitt, Winter Pom Hat, Santa Socks, Koozie, Drawstring Backpack, Candy Cane, Temporary Tattoos, Photo Booth and No Covers at Scheduled Bars.
Here are the pictures from the Halloween Crawl last weekend
They can also be found on Facebook
Have an awesome weekend -C.I.B.
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Halloween Crawl Pictures
Thanks for coming! We had an awesome time! Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Here are the pictures from yesterday
They can also be found on Facebook
Tickets for the 12 Bars of X-Mas are now on sale.
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12 Bars of X-Mas now on sale
9 days to go until the Halloween Crawl. We’re down to our Last Call Tickets. These won’t last very much longer. When those are gone, we’re out for good. Many items in the gift bags you get are very custom and we don’t have time to order additional items that will arrive in time.
The 12 Bars of X-Mas tickets are now on sale. Please join us on December 5th for this super fun event.
Here are just some pictures from the past five years of this fantastic event. Please click below to check them out.
2010 , 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014
And here are some ideas from our Pinterest page
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Halloween With Us
We’re under 2.5 weeks now. We’re predicting that we’ll run out of our regular tickets middle of next 
week. Then we’ll be down to our last call tickets (which are a few dollars more). When those are gone, we’re out for good. Many items in the gift bags you get are very custom and we don’t have time to order additional items that will arrive in time.
There are other Halloween themed bar crawls. Make sure you get your tickets via Eventbrite from Crawl In Boston. You won’t get the same goodies with the other events.
Some local places to pick up a costume include Dorothy’s Boutique, New Millennium Costumes, Party City and The Garment District. Just don’t wait until the last minute. You’ll probably be waiting in line.
Stuff going on this weekend
Drink Craft Beer’s Beer and Cider Fest
Have a great weekend -C.I.B.
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MMHO: Corner Tavern
We’re introducing a new feature on the website. We’ll use the Monday Morning Hangover to review places we’ve gone or things we’ve done when we’re NOT crawling. Restaurants, bars, tastings, events, we’ll cover them here.
Corner Tavern is Sunday morning favorite for Team Crawl in Boston. Small and unassuming in the basement of a Back Bay 
brownstone, Corner Tavern offers a relaxed atmosphere and good food, and is perfect for the morning after a crazy night out. The staff are laid back friendly, always up for trading weekend stories or comparing fantasy football teams. They make a mean Bloody Mary, and they have a small selection of interesting taps. Food wise, they offer a small but good selection. For brunch you can get a variety of egg based dishes. The Eggs Benedict are served classically and always perfectly cooked, served with roasted potatoes. The Duck Confit hash is hearty and delicious. They also offer a waffle sandwich and a breakfast sandwich. You can also get regular sandwiches for lunch like the Rosalita (turkey, gouda, slaw, and chipotle mayo, pressed into gooey goodness), a pulled pork sandwich, and a Buffalo chicken wrap (sandwiches are served with choice of roasted potatoes, pasta salad, or mixed greens). The star of the sandwich selection, however, is the meatloaf burger. Huge and decadent, this is definitely a hangover helper. A tasty slice of meatloaf served on a sturdy brioche bun, with chipotle ketchup, bacon, and cheese, this is an epic sandwich experience that has to be tried at least once. They have the Sunday Ticket during football season, albeit they show the games on very small screens throughout the bar. So it’s good if you want to catch a game, but also hang out with your friends with football not dominating the whole experience. They also lunch and dinner menus, including $2 Taco Tuesdays and weekly shot specials. Prices are decent, especially for Back Bay. Corner Tavern is a hotspot on weekend nights, usually full and boisterous. It’s a good for a quiet drink during the week, especially before a Sox Game if you want to avoid the crowds on Landsdowne.
The Halloween Crawl tickets are going strong. Ticket includes Drink specials at each bar, Beverage Mitt, Selfie Stick, Koozie, Drawstring Backpack, Photo booth, Candy and no covers at scheduled bars.
There are other Halloween themed bar crawls. Make sure you get your tickets via Eventbrite from Crawl In Boston. You won’t get the same goodies with the other events.
Some local places to pick up a costume include Dorothy’s Boutique, New Millennium Costumes, Party City and The Garment District. Just don’t wait until the last minute. You’ll probably be waiting in line.
Have a great week -C.I.B.
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MMHO: Yamato II
We’re introducing a new feature on the website. We’ll use the Monday Morning Hangover to review places we’ve gone or things
we’ve done when we’re NOT crawling. Restaurants, bars, tastings, events, we’ll cover them here.
All you can eat sushi has come to Back Bay. Yamato II (the original is in Brookline) has opened in the former Vlora space on Boylston, right near the Copley T stop. The space is well lit and cheerful with a mostly friendly staff. The menu is varied, and you can order a la carte, but the main event is the AYCE. Sunday to Thursday lunch is $17.50 and dinner is $25.00 (add a dollar for Friday and Saturday). The AYCE portion includes the whole menu: appetizers, rice, noodles, etc. We didn’t want to fill up on those, so we only sampled the crab Rangoon, which were good but pretty standard. On the sushi menu, you can choose sushi, sashimi, or rolls. Tuna and Salmon sashimi are only available during dinner, and specialty rolls are a dollar extra. There is a two hour limit, and if you have any leftovers, you’re charged double, so you don’t want to over order. 
However, you can order multiple times, so you can go conservative and order more if you’re still hungry. Our server brought us fresh ordering sheets with our first platter of rolls, so we had time to contemplate. We started with tuna sashimi and octopus sushi, followed by a selection of makimono. They were all fresh and tasted quite good. The Crazy Maki, with shrimp tempura, was especially tasty. We got the New Spicy Scallop roll (from the special menu), and it was one of the best rolls we had, and worth the dollar upcharge. We ordered another round of sashimi and one more roll, and then threw in the towel, much to the dismay of our server—it seemed like she thought we were giving up. Overall, Yamato II is a fun atmosphere and a good choice for a different night out in Back Bay.
The Halloween Crawl tickets are going strong. Ticket includes Drink specials at each bar, Beverage Mitt, Selfie Stick, Koozie, Drawstring Backpack, Photo booth, Candy and no covers at scheduled bars.
There are other Halloween themed bar crawls. Make sure you get your tickets via Eventbrite from Crawl In Boston. You won’t get the same goodies with the other events.
Some local places to pick up a costume include Dorothy’s Boutique, New Millennium Costumes, Party City and The Garment District. Just don’t wait until the last minute. You’ll probably be waiting in line.
Have a great week -C.I.B.
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Happy October
Happy October! We’ve reached Halloween month. We’re so excited. Last year on October 1st we had sold 38% of our tickets (we sold out with about a week to go). Currently we’ve sold 53% for the 2015 Halloween Crawl.
Thanks so much. We look very, very forward to seeing you at the end on the month.
There are other Halloween themed bar crawls. Make sure you get your tickets via Eventbrite from Crawl In Boston. You won’t get the same goodies with the other events.
Some local places to pick up a costume include Dorothy’s Boutique, New Millennium Costumes, Party City and The Garment District. Just don’t wait until the last minute. You’ll probably be waiting in line.
Other stuff
Wahlburgers’ Fenway is now open
Octoberfest Harpoon is Friday and Saturday
Have an awesome weekend
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Halloween Crawl 2015
Ready for the Halloween Crawl? Our biggest event every year.
Tickets now on sale.
Brand new giveaways include the beverage mitt and selfie stick.
Pinterest Page with costume ideas
See you soon!
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