*LUPEC Boston’s latest ruminations, in case you missed ‘em in this week’s Dig. Is BIGGER really BETTER? by Saucy Sureau It was her dirty little secret, and a generational advantage. Emily Rumrill drank several dry Manhattans a day (first made famous by Frank Sinatra during his Rat Pack days), and my dad drank his Scotch [...]
Archive for November, 2009
Why My Grandmother Always Kicked My Dad’s Ass at Cribbage*
Posted in Weekly Dig, tagged angostura bitters, Canadian Club whisky, dry vermouth on November 24, 2009 | 4 Comments »
LUPEC BOSTON GETS A HANGOVER: TAKE TWO*
Posted in Events, Weekly Dig, tagged Bourbon, Campari, Herbsaint, Ken-Tiki, lemon juice, LUPEC Boston's Tiki Bash, passionfruit, Velvet Falernum on November 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
*LUPEC Boston’s latest ruminations, in case you missed ‘em in this week’s Dig. by Pink Lady Did you wake up after the LUPEC Boston Tiki Bash with dry mouth, a pounding head and a bad case of UPDA (unexplained paranoid drinking anxiety)? It’s OK, so did we. If you’re the lucky recipient of one of [...]
Mahalo!
Posted in Events, tagged LUPEC Boston's Tiki Bash, Mahalo on November 16, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Thanks to all who turned out to support On The Rise at the LUPEC Boston Tiki Bash this weekend! Our night of “cocktailing for a cause” included classic Tiki cocktails, delicious appetizers, ukulele and hula performances, and Tiki-inspired burlesque. Guests danced the night away and a good number of people went home with fabulous prizes! [...]
The LUPEC Boston Tiki Bash – SOLD OUT
Posted in Events, tagged LUPEC Boston's Tiki Bash, SOLD OUT on November 14, 2009 | 2 Comments »
***SOLD OUT*** The LUPEC Boston Tiki Bash! Saturday, November 14th, 7pm-11pm Aloha, friends and fans! We’re writing to announce that tonight’s LUPEC Boston Tiki Bash is SOLD OUT! Thank you for your generous support of LUPEC Boston and our fall beneficiary, On The Rise. Not to worry if you weren’t able to make it to [...]
Online Ticketing Ends at Midnight Tonight for the LUPEC Boston Tiki Bash!
Posted in Events, tagged LUPEC Boston's Tiki Bash on November 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
ONLINE TICKETING ENDS AT MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! The LUPEC Boston Tiki Bash Saturday, November 14, 7pm-11pm Tickets are nearly sold out for the Tiki Bash tomorrow! You can still purchase tickets online HERE through MIDNIGHT tonight [be sure to PRINT YOUR RECEIPT - this is your ticket.] We will also be selling tickets at the door, [...]
10 Reasons to Check Out the LUPEC Boston Tiki Bash!
Posted in Events, tagged LUPEC Boston's Tiki Bash on November 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
1. Tickets are just $35 and include four exotic Tiki cocktails + food and entertainment. 2. You’ve never had a proper Mai Tai. 3. You get to drink and dance the night away while supporting women at Cambridge-based non-profit, On The Rise. 3. Island Creek Oysters, Dan Dan noodles from Myers + Chang, Taza Chocolate, [...]
What We’re Drinking: The Painkiller*
Posted in Events, Weekly Dig, tagged Coco Lopez, LUPEC Boston's Tiki Bash, Orange Juice, pineapple juice, Pusser's Rum, The Painkiller on November 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
*LUPEC Boston’s latest ruminations, in case you missed ‘em in this week’s Dig. The LUPEC Boston Tiki Bash is this Saturday! To gear up for the big event, we’ve been introducing readers to the fabulous and exotic tiki cocktails they’ll have a chance to sample at our shindig. Guests will have a chance to try [...]
Hula Aloha Dancers
Posted in Events, tagged Hula Aloha Dancers, LUPEC Boston's Tiki Bash on November 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
by Fancy Brandy Last year guest instructors taught our USO Show crowd to swing dance, and this year we again have instructors partaking in the festvities to teach us a thing or two about Hula! What has been your experience teaching and performing Hula and other dances in New England? It’s been great. We are [...]
Brother Cleve spins 50s Tiki!
Posted in Events, tagged Brother Cleve, LUPEC Boston's Tiki Bash on November 11, 2009 | 1 Comment »
by Fancy Brandy If you’re at all familiar with Tiki & lounge music and culture in Boston, you’ve probably heard of Brother Cleve. We asked him a couple questions so you could get to know your host behind the laptop at this Saturday’s event… What is your favorite cocktail? My favorite tropical drink is the [...]
LUPEC Tiki Bash brings you Uke Springsteen!
Posted in Events, tagged LUPEC Boston's Tiki Bash, Uke Springsteen on November 11, 2009 | 1 Comment »
by Fancy Brandy Every year LUPEC events get amazing support from the community in the form of food & drink donations, raffle items, volunteers, local media and of course our fabulous performers. We thought we’d take a minute to get some inside info on the talented folks you’ll see up on the stage this Saturday. [...]


