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617 Living is more than just real estate. We’re working to curate and share the best experiences Boston has to offer — whether you’re new to town or a seasoned local. We want to bring you the best shops, dining, recreation, and tips to enrich your lifestyle. We look forward to hearing what you enjoyed most!

 

Escape into a world of love and leisure with our handpicked weekend getaways, promising idyllic settings, and unforgettable experiences for the perfect Valentine's Day.

Wequassett

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Wequassett and indulge in their “Forever Yours Escape” overnight package. Experience luxury in a specially adorned suite. Delight in an intimate candlelit dinner at twenty-eight Atlantic featuring a specially crafted Valentine’s Day menu.

Continue to relax and rejuvenate with a couples spa treatment by expert Le Petite Day Spa therapists, take home a personalized keepsake to cherish the memories, and enjoy the convenience of a late checkout.

2173 Head of the Bay Road, Route 28
Harwich, MA 02645

Canyon Ranch, Berkshires

Discover an inspired place, where your wellness vision becomes your wellness reality. Come with intention and leave with integral answers and practical advice for well-being.

Treat yourself and your partner to a Spa Renewal Package. Enjoy deeply restorative self-care that leaves you with a renewed inner and outer glow. Take a much-needed pause and immerse in the benefits of true rest and whole-body care.

165 Kemble St, Lenox, MA 01240

The Chanler, Cliff Walk

Aromatherapy bath service, private outdoor hot tubs, evening turn-down service and in-room massages.

The Chanler at Cliff Walk defines luxury with 20 elegantly furnished guest rooms and villas, each inspired by a particular historical period. Set above the crashing waves of the Atlantic and Newport's famed Cliff Walk.

Indulge in the bed and breakfast package.

Prefer A Staycation?

Book a staycation at the recently renovated Langham Boston. Head nearby to the North End for a dining experience you’ll remember at TABLE.

TABLE continues to have one of the most sought-after seats at the dinner party, and is the most unique restaurant in the North End. Diners sit communal and feast on seven courses of classic Italian dishes prepared daily for the exact number of guests in attendance.

Seven-Course Dinner: $125 per seat 
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 7PM 
FRIDAY & SATURDAY 6PM & 8:30PM

 

COUPE CLUB

There’s nothing like the art of the craft cocktail — and we’re working on our technique! If you want to excite your tastebuds, join us on this journey as part of our Coupe Club. We will be shaking up a new recipe each month, enjoying the unique and complex flavors of the classics and some original cocktails from our favorite local mixologists.

CLassic espresso martini

Recipe courtesy of ‘Natalie Paramore’

INGREDIENTS

1oz freshly brewed espresso, slightly cooled
1.5oz vodka
1oz coffee liqueur, like Kahlua
.5oz vanilla bean syrup
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 vanilla bean pod
coffee beans to garnish

STEPS TO SIPS

For the Vanilla Bean Syrup:

  1. In a small pot, combine water and sugar together over medium heat. Stir frequently until dissolved.

  2. Once sugar is dissolved, add scraped vanilla bean pod to pot. Let steep for 20 minutes.

  3. Remove the pod and transfer simple syrup to air tight bottle and keep in fridge for 2 weeks.

  1. Brew espresso and let cool for 2 minutes.

  2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka, coffee liqueur, vanilla bean syrup, and espresso.

  3. Be sure to shake for 60 seconds.

  4. Strain and pour into a coup or martini glass.

  5. Top with three whole coffee beans.