What the Fluff?

Marshmallow Fluff, an batch processed produced marshmallow creme, was invented right in Union Square so this weekend there's a festival celebrating Fluff and all of it's goodness on Saturday, September 30th. There's a Fluff science contest, baking contest, Fluff inspired foods and performances by the Flufferettes.

Saturday, September 30
3:00 to 7:00 pm
(Raindate Sunday, October 1)
Union Square Plaza, Somerville

Finale Port and Dessert Tasting:

For those who didn't get enough chcolate at the Tasting Club's Experience Chocolate event last night, I just caught wind of yet another opportunity to indulge. Finale in Coolidge Corner is hosting a special port and dessert tasting. Here are the details.

The After-Dinner Experience:a Port and Dessert Tasting featuring five amazing ports from the Taylor Fladgate portfolio, paired with special dessert selections chosen by Executive Pastry Chef Nicole Coady

Join us in welcoming Robert Bower of Taylor Fladgate, the world's premier name in port, in this classroom style tasting.

Champagne reception begins at 7:00pmFinale Coolidge Corner1306 Beacon StreetBrookline, MA 02446Tuesday, October 10th7:00 p.m.$39.95 per guest includes tax and gratuity(617) 232-3233 reservations only

Breakfast Club in Allston

Right over the river on Western Avenue in Allston is a diner appropriately named, "Breakfast Club." (It's also around the corner from that leafy b-school across the river.) They don't serve sushi for lunch, but they do offer a slew of "library specials" inspired by the characters from the movie:

The Dork: two eggs any style with home fries and toast
The Princess: a Belgian waffle topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream
The Jock: scrambled egg-white omelet with veggies and wheat toast
Detention: two eggs any style with steak tips, served with home fries and toast.
The Criminal: two eggs, seasoned home fries and toast, with a choice of ham, bacon, sausage or corned beef hash

I was tempted by the Princess waffle, but I ordered the "Gucci" omelet instead, spinach, feta, Cheddar and bacon. Though the cheese to omelet ratio was too high for my taste, I did enjoy the combination. Homefries were pleasantly ungreasy. My husband enjoyed his pancakes and his sausage links came nicely browned. Prices were affordable and the coffee is bottomless.

The Breakfast Club
270 Western Ave (Cross Street: Everett Street)
Allston, MA 02134-1034
(617) 783-1212

Sloan Tasting Club Blog

We thought it would be fun to start a Sloan Tasting Club community blog where we could all share our latest restuarant finds, recipe tips and more. Please e-mail Ann at abakun@sloan.mit.edu if you'd like to contribute to our blog.