Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Max Brenner Milkshake | Bricco Espresso Martini

1) MILKSHAKES! @ The Chocolate Bar at Max Brenner. Their newest location is at 745 Boylston Street in Back Bay. The milkshakes are phenomenal and that's really all there is to it.
I drank the popular Eighties Milkshake ($7.95) made with milk chocolate ganache, vanilla bourbon ice cream and a crunchy chocolate shell. Tricia enjoyed the Strawberry White Chocolate Smoothie ($7.75) made with white chocolate truffle, yogurt and strawberries. The thick and frothy shakes are served in their signature Alice Cup - the opening rim of the cup is meant to look like the Cheshire cats smile. (Sure, okay!) The stainless steel straws were pretty fun, too!
I must say the staff at Max Brenner are some of the nicest around. I was really impressed with the service here.

2) I will always and forever love the bar at Bricco. With my p.i.c. (partner in crime, yes?) at Bricco. Posed? Candid? Classy? You be the judge. I drank NV Prosecco Brut, Mionetto, Veneto ($9) and an Espresso Martini ($13) Stolichnaya vanilla vodka, crème de cocoa, Kahlua, espresso. Everyone needs a good espresso martini in their lives. Especially me at 1:30 am on a Saturday.

The title of this post is already too long but it could be: Max Brenner Milkshake | Bricco Espresso Martini + more good eats from this week!

3) A Trader Joe's meal. I LOVE their tempura shrimp and veggies. They are my freezer staples for a quick and easy meal.

4) Spaghetti with butter, lemon, parsley, red pepper flakes and sautéed summer squash. Another quick and easy weeknight win. 
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24 comments:

  1. Jaime @ laviejaimeApril 19, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    i must get to max brenner's and ASAP. if for nothing else for the drink me cup that i semi -well let's be honest- really want to steal lol ;)

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  2. ChristinaApril 19, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    oh man. that beet salad could easily be the best salad i've never eaten. ahh. jealous.

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  3. MaggyApril 20, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Oh I'm SO glad you went to Max Brenner...did you see their hug mugs for the hot chocolate? genius.

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  4. this free birdApril 20, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Roasted beet salad is one of my all time faves. if we lived in the same city/area it would so be ON.

    xo,
    c

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  5. MelissaApril 20, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    That salad does look good!

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  6. DiApril 20, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    The salad looks awesome...so does the espresso tini!

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  7. Fun and Fearless in BeantownApril 20, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    LOVE these photos!

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  8. Emily @ A Cambridge StoryApril 20, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I'm totally sold on the chocolate bar. Also, like you, sometimes I'm totally sold on martinis at 1:30am! Looks like you've been having a good time recently :)

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  9. Courtney ErinApril 20, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    That salad looks awesomely good...and I'd so be up for one of those espresso tinis...even if it only 9 am.


    xoxo ~ Courtney
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  10. BridgetApril 20, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I'd like one of everything I just saw!! I didnt even realize Max Brenner was open, but I really want to go and have a milk shake. Sounds delicious! Looks like you've been having fun lately :)

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  11. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    That salad is gorgeous!

    And the smoothie & milkshake glasses are killing me with their cuteness. A straw slot? Can all of my glasses have one of those please?

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  12. Meghan@travelwinedineApril 20, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    I adore beets, so yummy! I had a great espresso martini on Monday at Sonsie. . . dangerously good!

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  13. Michelle CollinsApril 20, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    That Eighties Milkshake looks heavenly! As does that espresso martini.......

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  14. In and Around TownApril 20, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    The presentation alone of that salad is worth it! Cannot wait to try max Brenner - looks like a lot of fun.

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  15. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Wow. My mouth is watering! This all looks so good, especially your milkshake!

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  16. CorinneApril 20, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    hehe love this. def. CLASSY :)

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  17. BosGuyApril 20, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Nice write up about the new Max Brenner shop. I agree with your comment about how nice the staff is. A friend of mine is one of the bartenders there and he's a sweetheart. I wrote about the quick visit but your pics are better and I've yet to try the food.

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  18. JulianaApril 20, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Daisy, everything looks delicious, specially the milk shake...cute glasses :-) Hope you are having a great week!

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  19. AmberApril 20, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    i like to call salads filler food but that one does look like it would tasty yummy

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  20. We Are Not MarthaApril 20, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Have been dying to go to Max Brenners!! I'm going for a bachelorette party next month, but might have to stop in before then as I have a bit of a milkshake obsession :)

    Sues

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  21. MelissaApril 20, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    I bought a few goodies from Max Brenner's but MUST go back for that milkshake. Yum! And I might be going out to dinner in the North End next week...Bricco is a good option.

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  22. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    yum the salad looks delicious!

    <3 steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  23. Delicious DishingsApril 20, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    I'll take all 3 please! Seriously though, we need to go to MB together!

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  24. LizzyApril 22, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    You need to call me next time you come out to Westboro!! And I'll take all three as well : )

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