Seaport Hotel Ballroom

Join us for Boston's Back Bay Gala at the Seaport Boston Hotel - Waterfront Ballroom

Friday December 31, 2010. This is the Best 40 plus New Year's Eve event in Boston for 14 years running.

What is included:

Your night to remember starts with a cocktail reception and your choice of either a scrumptious all-inclusive dinner or a delicious hors d’oeuvres reception.

Then, slide over to the dance floor, where The Love Dogs and DJ Karl will provide you with Motown, 80s, 90s, and current top-40 dance & club hits to get you dancing.

As the clock strikes 12, ring in the new year with tons of party favors from our sponsors. Watch the ball drop on huge multimedia displays!

For a $10 donation to The Ellie Fund guests will receive a VIP goody bag filled with items from our sponsors when they depart.

Black Tie Optional - formal attire required

Premium Cocktails

Reservations: Last year sold out!

Dinner Menu - This is a sample menu and items are subject to change

Dinner also includes reception menu below

SALAD STATION

Mixed Baby Greens with Caramelized Butternut Squash with Cinnamon Croutons and

Cranberry Vinaigrette

CARVING STATION

Herb Roast Beef Tenderloin

Horseradish Cream and Grain Mustard

Served with Soft Parker House Rolls

ACCOMPANIMENTS

Bleu Cheese Mashed Potatoes

~And~

Platters of Warm Wood Grilled Vegetables with Aged Balsamic Vinegar

ENTRÉE

Roasted Breast of Chicken with a Corn Bread and Cranberry Stuffing,

Maple Spaghetti Squash

And Rosemary Sweet Potatoes

Pan Roasted Fillet of Barramundi with Wild Mushroom Risotto

and Elephant Garlic Chips

HOLIDAY DESSERT DISPLAY

An Assortment of Mini Holiday Pastries and Petit Fours, Individual Mini Crème Brulee,

Assorted Cheesecakes, Whole Pies, Tortes, Cakes and Holiday Cookies

Fresh Fruit Skewers with Fondue set with Cannolis and Biscotti

Warm Chocolate Bread Pudding with Vanilla Rum Sauce

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Assorted

RECEPTION MENU - This is a sample menu and items are subject to change

Reception is a light sampling option and not dinner

BREADS AND SPREADS

Selection of Hand Crafted Bread served with an Assortment of

Spreads to include:

Tapenade, Warm Cheese and Sundried Tomato, Hummus,

White Bean Spread, Roasted Tomato and Mozzarella,

And Flavored Olive Oils

~And~

TUSCAN ANTIPASTI

Imported Proscuitto and Salami

Balsamic Marinated Mushrooms, Roasted Peppers and Olives

Fresh Mozzarella and Asiago Cheeses

Hearth Baked Breads and Grissini

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PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES

Scallops Wrapped in Bacon

Roasted Eggplant, Caramelized Onion and Pignoli Nut Phyllo Purses

Creole Style Crab Cakes with Chili Remoulade

Mini Beef Wellington

Gingered Chicken Cakes with Cilantro Mayonnaise

NOTEL ROOMS

Hotel rooms at The Seaport Hotel are available at a steep discount

for only $159 until December 1, 2010

617-385-4514 and mentioning The Back Bay Gala

(regular hotel price ranges from $299 - $499)

TUXEDO RENTALS

Mention Back Bay Gala and save on any rental!

Rental prices start at only $39 at any classic Tuxedo location.

Classic Tuxedo, 223 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116, 617-424-7707

Event Setup/Seating/Bars

The Back Bay Gala is set up as a social reception with as much seating as possible

to allow for ample room for dancing.

Cash bar prices are the same as you would find at any upscale Boston venue

with prices ranging from $5-$7 per beer and $6-$12 for cocktails.

Parking

Special Event Self-Parking in the Seaport Hotel Garage at $19.00 per car

Valet Parking at $32.00 per car other outdoor lots range from $10 - $14.

Transportation

Seaport Hotel is conveniently located on Boston's Waterfront and is accessible by the

MBTA via South Station or Silver Line World Trade Center stop.