It was one heck of a wedding weekend to say the least. The rehearsal dinner on Friday at the Common Market Restaurant with a buffet dinner and karaoke kicked off the celebrations! The magical date of Sunday 10.10.10 graced us with a traditional Catholic ceremony at St Ann's Church, then it was off to the Fairmont Copley Plaza for an elegantly whimsical Under The Sea themed cocktail hour with a raw bar and a harp player. A glamorous Old Hollywood Movie themed reception followed with an extravagent 4 course meal and a whole lot of dance floor happiness. Rest assured Saturday was not void of wedding inspired activities. The day "in between" consisted of errands with the bride, mani/pedis,
OPI's "Lucerne-tainly Look Marvelous"
last minute details 
checking into the hotel 
the suite is amazing, 
and finally, relaxing with some cocktails. 
In the midst of wedding madness, I discovered a new-to-me bar in Boston. I've walked by this hotel and block consistently over the years, yet never even knew The Oak Bar existed.
(via) Tucked away in the Historic Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel on the corner of St. James Avenue and Dartmouth Street, a restored antique room filled with arched windows of vast proportions, regal upholstered decor, ornate drapes and paneled ceilings painted in deep gold and royal blue accents is perhaps one of the most elegant hotel bars in the city.
The maid of honor, one of the bridesmaids, the bride and I started off the evening together and were soon joined by some out of town wedding guests who had driven and flown in from NYC, DC and Dallas. Law school friends, cousins, even a brief visit from an Aunt & Uncle. The Oak Bar features one of the largest martini and specialty drink menus I've seen in this city. I started off with a humerus twist on a classic favorite. 
The Charles River Martini ($17) a long pour of Crop Organic Vodka and olive juice, with Charles River Mud (chopped olives, onion and lemon zest). $17? I know. Not only is this worth every sip due to the organic vodka in a perfectly crafted and well thought out Boston named martini, but you receive 2 additional pours as delivered in a signature carafe in a bucket over ice. 
This is not just the extra martini topper that wouldn't fit in the glass. This is another drink or two. I mean it! The real surprise of the evening was the Oak Bar Kobe Beef Burger ($18). 
Apparently flying under the radar for years (my radar at least) this burger was comparable in price to the infamous Radius Burger. Melted cheddar cheese and thinly coiled shoestring onion rings come piled on Kobe beef with an ever so slightly prevalent sweet and tangy barbecue sauce. The option to pile on raw onion, lettuce and tomato come on the side. The Kobe beef, exquisite tender meat with rich juicy flavors is heaven on a toasted bun. The thick cut steak fries were done well, but nothing out-of-this-world extraordinary.
OPI's "Lucerne-tainly Look Marvelous"last minute details checking into the hotel the suite is amazing, and finally, relaxing with some cocktails. In the midst of wedding madness, I discovered a new-to-me bar in Boston. I've walked by this hotel and block consistently over the years, yet never even knew The Oak Bar existed. (via) Tucked away in the Historic Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel on the corner of St. James Avenue and Dartmouth Street, a restored antique room filled with arched windows of vast proportions, regal upholstered decor, ornate drapes and paneled ceilings painted in deep gold and royal blue accents is perhaps one of the most elegant hotel bars in the city.The maid of honor, one of the bridesmaids, the bride and I started off the evening together and were soon joined by some out of town wedding guests who had driven and flown in from NYC, DC and Dallas. Law school friends, cousins, even a brief visit from an Aunt & Uncle. The Oak Bar features one of the largest martini and specialty drink menus I've seen in this city. I started off with a humerus twist on a classic favorite. The Charles River Martini ($17) a long pour of Crop Organic Vodka and olive juice, with Charles River Mud (chopped olives, onion and lemon zest). $17? I know. Not only is this worth every sip due to the organic vodka in a perfectly crafted and well thought out Boston named martini, but you receive 2 additional pours as delivered in a signature carafe in a bucket over ice. This is not just the extra martini topper that wouldn't fit in the glass. This is another drink or two. I mean it! The real surprise of the evening was the Oak Bar Kobe Beef Burger ($18). Apparently flying under the radar for years (my radar at least) this burger was comparable in price to the infamous Radius Burger. Melted cheddar cheese and thinly coiled shoestring onion rings come piled on Kobe beef with an ever so slightly prevalent sweet and tangy barbecue sauce. The option to pile on raw onion, lettuce and tomato come on the side. The Kobe beef, exquisite tender meat with rich juicy flavors is heaven on a toasted bun. The thick cut steak fries were done well, but nothing out-of-this-world extraordinary.
My second (or fourth, call it what you will) unpictured drink was a Moscow Mule ($10) The first cocktail created in the 1940's combines vodka, ginger beer, simple syrup and lime juice. The drink was impressively garnished with two slates of candied ginger. Desserts were consumed in the form of Green Tea Panna Cotta ($12) and Vermont Creme Fraiche Cheescake ($12). I'm normally a panna cotta gal and I loved the green tea flavor, but the cheesecake stole the show with a rich and tangy flavor and a dissimilar texture when compared to a standard slice. The creme fraiche elevates the dessert beholding a fluffy whipped consistency over a dense gram cracker crust. Since we ended up in The Oak Bar for post wedding drinks, (working my way through their cocktails menu this weekend) I also thought I'd share my nightcap! 
I haven't had a professional up-do since high school prom! Back at home I did my makeup, somehow zipped myself into my gown, Leah and Tray picked me up around 1:45 and it was off to the ceremony. 
I can't believe it's over! I can't believe we are practically half way through October....Do you have a favorite hotel bar?
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