NESN’s Dining Playbook features two of America’s favorite pastimes: food and sports with help from the region’s best known hosts, athletes and tastemakers. Emmy Award-winning duo Billy Costa and Jenny Johnson leverage their considerable following and bring NESN viewers a fresh new approach to enjoying the best of what the region has to offer.
Host: Smith & Wollensky
Jenny and Billy try options from Smith & Wollensky’s Holiday Feast menu and learn about the new wine program.
*Seaport location 294 Congress St, Boston, MA 02110 (617) 778-2200 smithandwollensky.com
Review: The Velveteen Habit
Dining Playbook travels to Maine, for an exceptional farm to table restaurant called the Velveteen Habit.
*37 Ogunquit Road, Cape Neddick, Maine 03902 207.216.9884 thevelveteenhabit.com
Interview with: Patrick Chung
Billy and Jenny chat with New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung about his favorite meals and his charity, Chung Changing Lives.
*For more information visit chungchanginglives.org
Dining Playbook Gala Recap
This recap is a thank you to our sponsors and guests that attended the Dining Playbook Gala on Nov 14.
Training Camp: Chef Renee Scharoff
Billy and Chef Renee of Blonde on the Run create a lamb recipe perfect for the holidays.
*BCAE information can be found at www.bcae.org
*For more information about Blonde on the Run, go to www.blondeontherun.com/renee
Taj Boston
The Taj is featured because they offer more than 40 fireplace suites with specific menus that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
*15 Arlington St, Boston, MA 02116 (617) 536-5700 www.tajhotels.com/boston
True Aussie Rescue Me Contest
This week’s winner is Jessica Boardman. Congratulations, Jessica! You have won a pre-prepared holiday meal for 8-10 people.
*For your chance to win, go to www.aussielambrescueme.com