On September 14th, the nationally recognized steak house, Smith & Wollensky, held a VIP Hard Hat preview party at their newest location, the historic armory "Castle" on the corner of Columbus and Arlington. Listed on the National Historic Registry, the Castle was built in 1891 and is officially known as the "Armory for the First Corp of Cadets." On all four floors, the old armory's architectural integrity has been faithfully preserved and restored, and a collection of military artifacts and memorabilia was prominently displayed throughout. Smith & Wollensky opened their doors for business on September 20th.

Wine aficionados gathered at the Boston Harbor Hotel on January 9 to kick off the 15th annual Boston Wine Festival. Guests sampled from a selection of more than 50 wines that will be represented throughout the festival, while indulging in the bountiful buffet prepared by Chef Daniel Bruce.