Posted by Julie Ryan on Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @ 12:21 PM
I may not have mentioned this yet, but I'm a BIG planner. My calendar is always up to date and I'm constantly checking in on it to see what's on the schedule for the day, the week, and the month. Thankfully my husband and I are Mac people, so whenever one of us updates the calendar, it syncs between our two Mac's and our iPhones. Ohhh technology, you make life easy.
When I hear about free events, I immediately put them on the calendar. Who doesn't love free fun things to do? You may remember that I posted awhile back about the 10 Best Museums in Boston, and the Museum of Fine Arts is up there on the list for the best of the best. Even better? They have what they call "MFA First Fridays".
On the first Friday of every month from 5:30pm - 9:30pm, head to the Koch Gallery for fine art, live music, cash bars (featuring signature cocktails), and yummy tapas available for purchase.
Here's the lineup of the MFA First Fridays through June:
March 2—Andy Baer Jazz Ensemble
April 6—DJ Deja
May 4—DJ Rich DiMare
June 1—April Hall Trio (Vocalist, Piano, Upright Bass)
All you have to pay for is admission into the MFA and you get this event as a super bonus. The next event is two weeks from today, so be sure to put it right on your calendar and call Accent Limousine for a ride to the MFA. Parking is pretty terrible outside the museum and the MBTA can be so unreliable, so treat yourself to a fancy night out in the city and enjoy yourself without worrying what time the meter runs out. Did I mention a quarter only buys you 12 minutes of time in the parking meter? Yeah. What could be better than a gorgeous limousine picking you up at your home and taking you into the city for fine art, live music, great food and a few cocktails. That's straight out of a scene from a movie.
Afterward, the car is all yours for the night. Head downtown for some nightlife or grab a late cocktail at The Franklin Cafe. You'll never have a worry in the world when Accent Limousine is in charge of your transportation to fun! If fine art isn't your thing, rent a limousine to Foxwoods and get in the poker room or rent a car for a big night out in Providence. Your imagination is the limit for where you can go for some fun with this Boston limousine service.
Hope to see you all on March 2nd at the Museum of Fine Arts!
Posted by Julie Ryan on Tue, Feb 07, 2012 @ 12:32 PM
Valentine's Day is just a week away! I don't know about you, but I adore this holiday. My husband made a reservation for some fancy restaurant (he's keeping the location a secret until we get there - I love the suspense!) and I know he probably has a few other tricks up his sleeve as he's always full of surprises.
Our Valentine's Days together have always been so much fun. The first year we flew out to Vegas for a few days and ended up celebrating the night at an amazing steakhouse. Our second year he surprised me with a quick get-away to Western MA and we had an amazing dinner and ended the night singing karaoke. Last year we decided to celebrate our first Valentine's Day in our new house so we went to our favorite fishmonger, Morse Fish Co, and picked up scallops, lobster, shrimp and paired it with a huge steak for a surf n' turf. This year I'm so looking forward to staying local and celebrating in a little black dress at a restaurant I'm sure he's given a LOT of thought to. I mean, I am the restaurant recommender... it must've been a tough pick for him!
So what do you have planned for that special person in your life? Perhaps a fancy dinner out? An overnight at a swanky hotel? Have you placed your flower order yet?
If you feel that it's a little tough that Valentine's Day is on a Tuesday this year... don't scrap it, just celebrate this weekend. Accent Limousine still has a few limousines available for Friday and Saturday night. Think of it. Your Valentine will be expecting something for next Tuesday, but if on Saturday night you have a limousine show up unexpectedly, you can have your Valentine change into something fancy and start your adventure for an undisclosed romantic night out in the city. The surprise of it all will make the night that much better and your Valentine's Day more than memorable.
If you're looking to book a limousine for February 14th, I talked to Bob and he wanted to give you all a blog only exclusive. Book a limousine for Valentine's Day and get a half dozen roses and a box of Godiva on the house! That offer combined with Accent's complimentary champagne will start your night off with serious romance. Just mention this offer when you call to make your reservation.
Having a hard time planning exactly what you should do or where you should eat? Leave a comment on this post with any questions you have and I'll give you some great ideas.
Happy almost Valentine's Day everyone!
Posted by Julie Ryan on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 @ 01:19 PM
Woo-hoo!!! GO PATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Revenge is here!!! We have less than a week to see this huge showdown... are you excited? More importantly, do you have your grocery list together for all the munchies you need to be eating during this important game?
If you're still looking for some recipe ideas for the big game, I have some great treats to share with you. Remember when my husband and I threw our housewarming party? Let me refresh your memory on the menu:
BBQ Meatballs
Carmalized Onion Dip
Hot Olive and Artichoke Dip
Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil
Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots
Philly Cheese Steak Egg Rolls
Deviled Eggs
Sausage in Puff Pastry
Three Cheese Mini Macs
Sabra Hummus with Stacy's Pita Chips
All of those recipes were a home run (or ahem.. a "touchdown" since we're talking about football... yes, that was lame). But seriously, don't hesitate to make any of those recipes for next Sunday's party.
Since then I've found a few more recipes I've been dying to make that have gotten rave reviews.
There you go. 20 delicious recipes for you and your guests to devour while we watch the Pats bring it home. If you're headed to a house party or to your favorite sports bar next Sunday, please give Accent Limousine Service a call to be your transportation for the evening. We all know that beer and football go hand in hand and no one should be driving after having a few drinks. Accent Limousine is here to get you everywhere safely, affordably, and in style every time.
What's your favorite go-to recipe for the Super Bowl???
Posted by Julie Ryan on Mon, Jan 23, 2012 @ 01:01 PM
Happy winter everyone! I can't believe New England waited so long to dump snow on us and it's supposed to be 50 degrees tomorrow? We all know to never count on an actual weather pattern in this part of the country... one day we get two feet of snow, the next day a suntan. It's crazy!
So what have you been doing this winter? I hope you've all been enjoying making snow angels and taking the kids sledding before this white stuff melts. Here are a few ideas for some winter fun!
- Boston.com complied a great list a couple of years ago of 40 Great Places to Sled Around Boston if looking for fun new hills to tackle.
- If you're into ice skating, we all know that the best place for an afternoon of skating fun is the Boston Common Frog Pond. Take a look at their web page for hours and information.
- I've never been a skier or snowboarder but my husband used to teach snowboarding lessons at Blue Hills Ski Area when he was younger and swears that if you don't want to invest an entire day or weekend heading up north for snow, that you can definitely get your fix at Blue Hills.
- If you want the full skiing experience, head on up to Vermont to Killington and experience skiing, dining, and a night away for a great little winter getaway.
- If you'd prefer to stay out of the cold, head to one of Boston's best museums and leave the snow to the bunnies.
- Warm up with a hot delicious meal at one of Boston's best restaurants! With Savored.com, you can get 40% off your bill and have an amazing meal on the cheap.
There are still so many things you can get out and do in this winter wonderland, all you have to do is call Accent Limousine for a ride to your destination and they'll crank up the heat and bring you to wherever your next adventure lies. Take a limo to Foxwoods, have a big night out, or even go for a scenic snowy ride in one of Accent's beautiful cars. Accent Limousine is the only number you need for some winter fun.
What ways have you found to enjoy the snow?
Posted by Julie Ryan on Wed, Jan 04, 2012 @ 12:26 PM
Happy 2012 everyone!
In the spirit of the New Year, I've complied my thoughts on our beautiful city. Be sure to put these on your list of things to do, see, and eat for this year!
The first place I take a visitor from out of town is The Boston Public Library to show them the best architecture in the city.
When I crave lobster mac and cheese I always go to Abe & Louie's on Boylston Street.
To escape the return of college students filling Newbury Street I head to The Public Gardens with a good book.
If I want to play tennis I go to The Boston Common and wait for one of the two courts to open up.
For complete quiet, I can hide away at the Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain.
If you come to my city, get your picture taken with Wally The Green Monster.
If you have to order one thing off the menu from Sorellina's it has to be The Kobe Meatballs.
South End Formaggio is my one-stop shop for amazing cheeses, meats, and specialty foods.
Locals know to skip The Top Of The Hub and check out No. 9 Park instead.
When I’m feeling cash-strapped I go to 163 Vietnamese Sandwiches in Chinatown for an amazing BBQ beef bahn mi.
For a huge splurge I go to Menton, Barbara Lynch's masterpiece restaurant.
Photo ops in my city include the city skyline and the best vantage point is The Skywalk at The Prudential Center.
If my city were a celebrity it’d be Harrison Ford. Less popular in it's old age, still extremely cool, and packs a punch when you least expect it.
The most random thing about my city is that Happy Hour is illegal.
My city has the most sports obsessed men.
My city has the most fit women.
In my city, an active day outdoors involves a walking The Freedom Trail.
My city’s best museum is Museum of Fine Arts.
My favorite jogging/walking route is a run around the Charles River.
For a night of dancing, go to The Alley. Or, for live music, check out The Beehive.
South Street Diner is the spot for late-night eats.
To find out what’s going on at night and on the weekends, read The Phoenix.
You can tell a lot about my city by the number of movies they shoot here.
You can tell if someone is from my city if they have the obvious Boston accent.
In the spring you should take a stroll down Marlborough Street.
In the summer you should head to a performance of Shakespeare in the Common.
In the fall you should take a quick trip up to Salem and check out Halloween.
In the winter you should stay inside - it's cold!
A hidden gem in my city is The Courtyard of the Boston Public Library.
For a great breakfast joint try S&S Restaurant and Deli in Cambridge.
Don’t miss the Saint Anthony's festival in the North End.
Just outside my city, you can visit the The Martha's Vineyard beach where they shot the movie "Jaws".
The best way to see my city is by calling Accent Limousine Service and getting a historic tour of the city.
If my city were a pet it would be a bit of a bulldog.
If I didn’t live in a city, I’d live in a rural village in Tuscany.
The best book about my city is "All Souls" by Michael Patrick Macdonald.
When I think about my city, the song that comes to mind is "Dirty Water".
If you have kids, you won’t want to miss The Little Ducklings in The Public Gardens.
"Reversing the curse" could only happen in my city.
Do you have any tips for me????? What did I leave out???? Whatever you plan on doing in our beautiful city, give Accent Limousine a call and they'll give you the VIP treatment for all of your transportation needs.
Happy 2012! Let's make this year a good one!!
Posted by Julie Ryan on Tue, Dec 20, 2011 @ 03:01 PM
Holy cow - only FIVE days left till Christmas and today is already the first day of Hanukkah? How did that happen?
My husband and I have been busy shopping and wrapping up a storm in preparation for our big Christmas Day but we still aren't done! Just a few more last minute gifts and I think we'll finally be ready.
I have so loved listening to Michael Buble's Christmas album on repeat and cooking up warm comforting dinners all month and don't even get me started on how excited I am for the seasons first snow fall. This is the happiest time of the year! I hope you guys have been having as much fun as I have.
In you're in need of a last minute gift for the person who seems to have it all, give Accent Limousine a call and mention you saw this blog and they'll give you 10% off all Holiday Gift Certificates through the end of the year. That's right, you have 11 days left to get an amazing gift for a great price.
Slip the limousine gift certificate in to a card with a gift certificate to one of Boston's best restaurants and the recipient is guaranteed a night they will never forget. Know someone newly engaged? Think about what a great present the gift certificate would be to give to the happy couple stressing about all the choices they have to make for their wedding. Have a die-hard sports guy in your life? Two tickets to the game and a chauffeur to take him there would make their year. Or what about those in-laws that always go on amazing travel adventures? A gift certificate for round trip airport transportation would guarantee they would start and end their trip in the lap of luxury without any worries of the airport hassle. There are countless ways Accent Limousine makes lives easier... why not give the gift that everyone will love.
Send an email or make a call (800-696-LIMO) and Accent can either overnight mail you the certificate or you can make the short trip to the office and pick up your last minute gifts.
Happy Holidays everyone!! Peace be with all of you!
Posted by Julie Ryan on Tue, Nov 29, 2011 @ 03:58 PM
(picture source: Evan Richman/Boston Globe Staff)
On December 1st, Boston is holding its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony (70th to be precise) in the Boston Common and it's guaranteed to be a good time. The tree, the lights, the fireworks, it's absolutely the best way to kick off the holiday season. As an added bonus to the grand celebration, The Skating Club of Boston will present a spectacular skating show at the Boston Common Frog Pond featuring an exciting assortment of local skating stars showing off on the ice in all different levels of experience.
The skating show starts at 5:30pm and the tree lighting ceremony will go from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
Fun fact: Nova Scotia donates a tree to Boston every Christmas as thanks for the doctors and supplies the city sent after an explosion killed almost 2,000 in Halifax in 1917.
Though Thanksgiving is right in our sights (is it really this Thursday already?) many people are already abuzz with plans of December festivities. So be sure to call Accent Limousine for a ride into Boston for this wonderful city event and be sure to get there early for a great viewing position of the tree lighting.
After you're done in the Boston Common, an Accent driver can bring you wherever you'd like to have a nice dinner in town or spend the rest of the night enjoying all the nightlife Boston has to offer. If you're strictly interested in just the skating and tree festivities, Accent Limo can bring you to the Common and pick you back up whenever you're ready to bring you back home. The city will be extremely tough to park in due to this event so you should absolutely leave it to the professionals. Whatever your transportation needs, Accent has a long list of happy customers that will tell you that you can rely on Accent to provide the best service in New England.
Have you ever gotten to see the beautiful Boston Tree Lighting Ceremony? What did you think?
Posted by Julie Ryan on Mon, Nov 14, 2011 @ 09:40 AM
"Um.... I invented Post-Its."
It's that time of year! High School reunions running rampant around the country and diet pills are flying off the shelves. I kid, I kid. Anyway, if you're one of the lucky ones to have graduated from a high school 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 or even 50 years ago, your high school is throwing a get together and it's a chance to tell the world how much you've changed.
This year Milford High School is hosting a few of those reunions (one which my brother and sister-in-law put together for the class of '96) and they are so excited to see all their old friends. I skipped my last reunion to go on a second date with my now husband, so I think we can all agree that I definitely made the right choice. I am really looking forward to my next one though!
I hope that if your alma mater is hosting an event two weeks from now that you are absolutely planning on attending. Speaking of only two weeks from now... it's about that time to call Accent Limousine and make a reservation for safe travels that evening. Whether the reunion is taking place in your hometown or a half hour away, we all know that even a second behind that wheel if you've had just a little bit too much to drink is one second too long.
Accent Limousine has been providing safe, affordable, and stylish transportation for over 25 years and whether of not you're looking for a ride to a high school reunion, a ride to the Logan or TFGreen airport, or planning your wedding and looking for Boston wedding limousines, Accent Limo has you covered! What are you waiting for? Hit 'em up!
Do you have any funny stories from your past high school reunions?
Posted by Julie Ryan on Fri, Nov 04, 2011 @ 11:45 AM
Wow - I can't believe it's November already. Throughout the October apple picking and pumpkin eating I had a funny feeling that the holiday season was going to creep up faster than usual. I've been wearing my heavy jacket almost every day and I even saw the Salvation Army Bell Ringers outside of South Station today! That's when you know the season is here and it's not going anywhere in a hurry. Yep, it's time for the holidays.
Thankfully, this time of year is filled with gratitude, family, food, and fun. Though it may be cold, there is plenty around to warm you up. Yay for eggnog!
We all know that this season is full of travel and ultimately some pretty terrible travel stories, but I'm going to make this easier on you. I'm sure that you've booked your plane tickets for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Years, etc. and though you may already be dreading the chaos of Logan Airport and TFGreen Airport, here's some advice. Accent Limousine Service has been transporting customers from all over New England for over 25 years and is the absolute best way to get to and from the airport on time, on budget, and in style.
Did you know that Logan Airport was the third busiest airport on Thanksgiving last year? Ugh, think about trying to find parking in the airport... dragging bags... the high costs... the long lines... now why would you drive to the airport if you knew you could call Accent and be picked up at your house, have help with your luggage and get the VIP drop off in front of your airline that leads you straight to your gate. Though you still may have to wait in line once you get to your terminal, you've started your travel on a beautiful note making all the little airport annoyances that much more tolerable. I know how easily I get frustrated... that's why I call Accent every single time I go to the airport.
So when you're planning your holiday travel this year, make the right choice and choose Accent Limousine for a ride to and from the airport. Thanksgiving is already only three weeks away and with all of the other stresses of the holiday, make it a little easier on yourself and give the office a call. Whether you're looking for airport limo service, transportation to your holiday party, or just want to skip the big turkey dinner and head into the city for a big night out... Accent Limo has all the bases covered.
What's your favorite part about the upcoming holiday season? Is it the excitement that soon you can eat the full Thanksgiving meal? The Black Friday sales? The thought of Christmas music beginning to play?
Posted by Julie Ryan on Fri, Oct 28, 2011 @ 09:38 AM
Halloween weekend is finally here! I have been loving all of the scary movies and Halloween specials on television - I can't get enough of them! By the way, have you seen American Horror Story on FX? It is definitely not for the faint of heart but wow... that show is nuts!
If you're looking for something to do to celebrate this Halloween weekend, I've got some great ideas for you. Without further adieu, here are my Top Ten Ways To Celebrate Halloween.
- Spooky World New England has six terrifying attractions that will knock your socks off. You'll definitely be sleeping with the lights on after you visit.
- Bobbing for apples is one of my favorite childhood past times. Who says we can't do it as adults? Get your face in that bucket!
- You still have plenty of time to go apple picking and turn your delicious finds into some amazing treats.
- Want a last minute costume? This idea made me laugh out loud when I saw it.
- See if you can score a last minute seat on a Ghost Tour and explore the inns and outs of the scariest parts of Boston.
- Buy some big pumpkins to decorate and add to your jack-o-lantern collection. Every pumpkin needs some friends.
- Host a Halloween themed party and have everyone over dressed in their most outrageous costumes. The food should look just as scary as the costumes but taste like you slaved over it all day.
- Go out in the city this weekend to one of these awesome events on the Boston.com calendar. The whole city is going to be buzzing!
- Stay home and watch a marathon of scary movies. There will be a lot of movies to choose from this weekend and the only time you'll have to get up from the warm comfy couch is for trick or treaters.
- My most important way to celebrate Halloween is: BE SAFE! Wear light reflective colors if you're trick or treating, don't drink and drive, and when going through your candy collection the rule is "when in doubt, throw it out".
With all the activities around the city and in your town this weekend, be sure that you call Accent Limousine Service for your transportation needs. Accent will make sure that where ever you're going to celebrate this weekend that you will get to your destination safely, in a gorgeous vehicle, with a fun fantastic driver.
Happy Halloween everybody! Have a great time!!!