June 21, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Celebrate the longest day of the year with half-naked chefs, muddled cocktails, and some seriously yummy cheese.

EAT
Chefs in Shorts
What: Two dozen chefs face the open flame for a Friday night cookout to benefit The Greater Boston Food Bank.
Why: Can you smell what these guys are cookin’?
When: Fri., 7-9:30 p.m.
Where: Seaport Boston, 200 Seaport Blvd. Tickets online at secure.seaportboston.com.

The Bueno Queso Social Club
What: This ain’t your dowdy neighbor’s cheese tasting. Curd heads from Formaggio Kitchen team up with the Middlesex Lounge for a very funky pairing.
Why: What, you think your cheese don’t stink?
When: Sun., 2:30 p.m.
Where: Middlesex Lounge, 315 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge (617-868-6739).

DRINK
Muddling Bar
What: Pineapple, limes, and mint, oh my! Pick a few for your favorite liquor.
Why: Have a sip and let things figure themselves out.
When: Till summer’s done. Sun. & Mon., 4:30-9 p.m.
Where: Excelsior, 272 Boylston St., Back Bay (617-426-7878).

GIVE
ALS Day of Giving
What: In honor of Lou Gehrig’s June 19 birthday, Stash in Newton is donating 10 percent of all sales to The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter.
Why: Shop so that others shall receive.
When: Thru Sat. Daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 63a Union St., Newton Centre (617-969-1660).

SHOP
Summer Solstice
What: Longer shopping hours? Absolutely, at the shops at The Heritage on the Garden, where Sonia Rykiel, Escada, and Anne Fontaine are open late with champagne and treats.
Why: Long live the lazy days of summer.
When: Tonight, 6-8 p.m.
Where: 300 Boylston St., Back Bay.