Boston - January 31, 2010

Here's the Plan

What to Do This Week

Wintertime and the livin’ is cheesy.

NOSH
Nacho Average Monday
What: Chef Brian Poe reinvents the king of bar snacks with crazy innovative toppings (fried clams, applewood bacon salsa).
Why: You’re a nacho, nacho woman.
When: Mon., 5 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: Poe’s Kitchen at the Rattlesnake, 384 Boylston St., Back Bay (617-859-8555).

INDULGE
From Glam to Gourmet
What: Get a weekday blowout at Leon and Co., then flit down the street for a prix fixe meal at Il Casale (both for $75).
Why: You’re all tressed up with somewhere to go.
When: Tues. Blowout, 3-5 p.m.; dinner, 5-6:30 p.m.
Where: Leon and Co., 84 Leonard St., Belmont (617-484-4777); Il Casale, 50 Leonard St., Belmont (617-209-4942).

SAMPLE
Quartet of New England Vineyards
What: Learn the joys of drinking local (Newport Vineyards, Westport Rivers) during Ashmont Grill’s weekly four-course wine club dinner.
Why: There’s no place like home.
When: Mon., 6:30 p.m.
Where: 555 Talbot Ave., Dorchester (617-825-4300).

SHOP
Luna Boston Clearance Sale
What: Nab still-of-the-moment bags, shoes, and accessories from Botkier, Cynthia Vincent, and Modern Vintage at up to 75 percent off.
Why: Mention DailyCandy and get an extra 10 percent markdown thru Thurs.
When: While supplies last.
Where: 205 Newbury St., Back Bay (617-262-3900).

LISTEN
Haitian Earthquake Victims Benefit Concert
What: Eleven local bands (Freerider, Gold Star Morning) gather for a fund-raising effort with apps and a silent auction.
Why: The $15 cover goes to the American Red Cross.
When: Wed., 6 p.m.-1 a.m.,
Where: Precinct, 70 Union Square, Somerville (617-623-9211).