The times have been tough, but 33 and Stix don't want that to stop you from going out and enjoying yourselves. 33 Restaurant & Lounge and Stix Restaurant & Lounge are offering an Appetite Stimulus Menu until the end of November! Starting Monday, November 17th you will have the chance to enjoy one appetizer, one entree and one dessert for only $33 at 33, or a complete 3-course Dinner for Two for $35 at STIX.

Join foodies at The French Library Alliance Française of Boston's kitchen and learn from Chef Raymond Ost of Sandrine's Bistro how French cuisine has influenced his techniques and inspired his recipes.

"Having made a success of their remarkably authentic Peruvian restaurant in Union Square, the owners of Machu Picchu moved it to a bigger space up 30 yards across the street and opened up a new restaurant in the old space with an even-less-expensive menu of Peruvian treats."

Enter the Temple of Pho on Wednesday, October 15, from 8:30PM – 1:00AM as Pho Republique invites you to the first ever Kung Fu Kitchen, an evening of flying woks and kung fu kicks! Come and enjoy complimentary dim sum, drink specials available at the bar such as a tall glass of caffeine fanatic fury “The Saigon Kick”, made from an ancient secret special blend of Pho house java

Two performances of live flamenco dancing will take place during dinner on Monday September 29th. Tasca's regular menu is on offer for the evening. The purring castanets and colorful costumes of Isabella Rios and Sabrina Aviles will be backed up with passionate guitar playing of Juanito Pascal and the singing of Fernando de Malaga.

Skipjack’s President/Owner Jeff Senior announces the addition of a sushi bar to his newest Skipjack’s location opening soon at Patriot Place. Skipjack’s sushi menu has already become a patron favorite at his other Skipjack’s locations: Boston’ Back Bay, Newton and Natick. The sushi bar will be under the direction of Master Sushi Chef Tsui “Otto” Hiu Tou, formerly of Oishi and Ginza.

Looking for a vegetarian meal with a rich delicious flavor that will satisfy your craving? Look no further than Jamaica Plain’s own Bella Luna Restaurant located above the Milky Way Lounge and Lanes. Just one of many of this hip restaurant’s savory dishes is the “Eggplant Puttanesca” ($14), stuffed with a delicious blend of chick pea, ricotta, roasted red peppers and a succulent puttanesca sauce.

Absolut, la marca más icónica de licores del mundo, apoyará la primera muestra artística institucional de Helmut Lang, titulada "Alles Gleich Schwer", por medio de una fiesta VIP previa de presentación en el prestigioso kestnergesellschaft de Hanover, lugar donde se expondrá la presentación hasta el día 2 de noviembre.

Kenji Alt, autor del artículo comenta: "For years, Rosticeria Cancun, chef-owner Lionel Betancol’s Maverick Square hole-in-the-wall, has been the spot for my monthly taco fix. But on my most recent visit, I noticed their menu now lists a Meridian Street location. Were my eyes deceiving me, or could I now find taco heaven twice? A quick confirmation from the cook, and I was out the door, headed to Rosticeria Cancun Dos."

From Sunday, August 10 through Friday, August 15 and Sunday, August 17 - Friday, August 22, 2008 diners will enjoy 3-course lunches for $20.08 and/or dinners for $33.08at restaurants throughout Boston, Cambridge, the suburbs and beyond.