Smoke This Rib Fest 2012 - Oct 21

 

The East Cambridge Business Association presents

The Smoke This Rib Fest 2012

Sunday Oct 21, 2012

12:00-4:00pm

Cambridge Street in East Cambridge

(Between Fulkerson and 5th Street)

 

The East Cambridge Business Association (ECBA) is proud to present The East Cambridge Business Association “Smoke This” Rib Fest 2012, on Sunday October 21, 2012 from 12:00 noon – 4:00pm. The Rib Fest and Street Fair will take place on Cambridge Street in East Cambridge, between Fulkerson Street and Fifth Street.

The Rib Fest is a culinary showdown pitting pit master against pit master for the title of the best ribs in town. The event is for all ages so come and enjoy some BBQ. There will be plenty of food and fun to be had for all, but for the best chance to sample a variety of ribs and to cast a vote for your favorite, you’ll need a Taste Ticket which will get you 10 rib samples from the restaurants of your choice at a first come first serve basis.  Taste Tickets go on sale September 20^th . Additionally, each restaurants will be selling a dish of their own, showcasing their own menu.

 We have a growing list of particpants that already includes Abigail's, Area Four, ARTBAR, Atwood's Tavern, Bambara, Catalyst, CRLS Culinary School, East Side Bar and Grille, Lord Hobo, Midwest Grill, New Deal Fish Market, Ole, Portugalia, Lizzy’s, Trina's Starlight Lounge, and Tupelo

 

Stay tuned for further updates on this years Rib Fest. 

Feel free to contact us at info@EastCambridgeBA.com with any questions or for Sponsorship information.



 

 



Lunch at Hungry Mother!

Backdoor BBQ at Hungry Mother!  HM is serving lunch on Thursdays and Fridays starting at 11:30am until 1:30 (or until they run out, which ever comes first)

Nothing better than a Pulled Pork Sandwich to take you into the weekend.  See you in line ...

East Side Bar and Grill on Phantom Gourmet

In case you missed it, here is East Side Bar & Grille on Phantom Gourmet.

Congrats to Chris and East Side and thanks for the Smoke This Rib Fest plug .... Stanley Cup of BBQ competitions indeed

Rib Fest was Awesome ... Don't believe me? Check out this video!

The smoke has cleared and the champs have been crowned.
Congrats to East Side Bar and Grille who defended their title and took home the Peoples Choice Award.
Congrats to Bosphorus was awared the Best Ribs Award by our guest judges Tony Maws of Craigie On Main, Barry Maiden of Hungry Mother, and Nick Iverson of Americas Test Kitchen.

Thanks to all the restuarants who took time out of their schedules to help us create a great event for East Cambridge. Thanks to the volunteers who came out and supported the event, we couldnt have pulled it off without your help. Of course thanks to our sponsors for all your support.

Thanks to how2heroes for this awesome video.

Phillip Tang: Rib Fest Primer

Phillip Tang is the chef and owner of East By Northeast here in Cambridge and he is going to be preparing cured pork belly for his cooking demo at the how2heroes demo tent at Rib Fest this Sunday.

Take a look at the how2heroes video featuring Phil and his pork belly.  Consider your appetite ...wetted.

Spotlight on Sponsors: Clark, Hunt, Ahern & Embry

The Cambridge law firm of Clark, Hunt, Ahern & Embry has existed for over 25 years. Over the years, despite minor changes in the name of the firm, our commitment to providing personal service and fighting for favorable outcomes on behalf of our clients has remained constant.
As a full-service law firm, we represent clients' interests in a variety of forums, including state and federal courts, governmental and regulatory agency hearings, zoning boards of appeal, probate courts, and at mediation and arbitration. Our clients have the assurance that an experienced and attentive attorney is working on their behalf to achieve the best possible outcome.

A Reputation Built on Client Appreciation

We are large enough to provide sophisticated services while retaining the family atmosphere of a smaller firm. Many new clients come to us after hearing about our law firm from their friends, colleagues and neighbors. Our firm has been fortunate in being able to avoid advertising; referrals and recommendations from existing clients are largely responsible for our healthy and diverse client base.

Accomplished Attorneys

Our attorneys have received numerous awards and accolades, including selection for inclusion in Massachusetts Super Lawyers, the Multimillion Dollar Advocates Forum, the American Board of Trial Advocates and the International Society of Barristers. Several have received AV-peer ratings, the highest rating available through Martindale-Hubbell.* Others lecture, teach and publish articles on a wide range of legal topics. Each of our attorneys is active in both the profession and in the wider community as a whole.

Specialty Practice Areas

Although we provide legal services in a wide range of practice areas, from business law to residential real estate, our firm is known for its focus on several specialty practices. These include special education law and disability law. In fact, a number of our lawyers have related experience in these areas, providing our clients with a unique understanding of their issues. For example, prior to becoming an attorney, partner Janine Brown-Smith was COO of the Cotting School. Another partner of the firm, Henry Clark, served for thirteen years as the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Association of Chapter 766 Approved Private Schools ("MAAPS"). It is this industry experience that sets CHA&E apart

Spotlight on Sponsors: EF

EF stands for “Education First.” With a mission to break down barriers in language, culture and geography, EF has helped more than 15 million people of all ages and nationalities become citizens of the world. Cultural exchanges, educational travel, language training and degree programs — we put education first
EF was founded on the simple idea that to really learn, you need to experience. Immersion learning and cultural exchange are at the core of what we do. From bringing American teachers and their students to see Europe’s wonders, to bringing Chinese teens to London to learn English, to running a top-ranked MBA program in San Francisco, EF believes in the global classroom.

Go to http://www.ef.com/ for more info about EF

Spotlight on Sponsors: Forest City

In operation since 1984, Forest City Boston is committed to developing high-quality urban projects that — through careful consideration of architectural design, construction, and operating systems — provide enduring value and capital appreciation for our company and our partners. The buildings we create must enhance the urban environment, be respectful of historic context, and enliven the pedestrian experience. In addition, we strive to respect local community objectives, valuing and incorporating input from neighborhood groups and adjacent stakeholders.

Boston is home to Forest City’s University Park at MIT, an award-winning campus environment of 2.3 million square feet, just steps from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and minutes from the renowned research and academic institutions of Boston. A vibrant 27-acre development, the project successfully integrates 1.5 million square feet of scientific research facilities with more than 670 residential units, a hotel and conference center, retail amenities and more

Spotlight on Sponsors: Alexandria Real Estate Equities

The Smoke This Rib Fest would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors.  These companies demonstrate a true commitment to not only the small business community, but to the East Cambridge community at large.  Spotlight on Sponsors, will introduce you to the companies that are making Rib Fest possible.

 

Landlord of Choice to the Life Science Industry®, Alexandria Real Estate Equities is the largest owner and preeminent real estate investment trust (“REIT”) focused principally on cluster development through the ownership, operation, management, selective redevelopment, development, and acquisition of properties containing life science laboratory space.  Alexandria is the leading provider of high-quality, environmentally sustainable real estate, technical infrastructure, and services to the broad and diverse life science industry. Client tenants include institutional (universities and independent not-for-profit institutions), pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, product, service, and translational entities, as well as government agencies. Alexandria’s operating platform is based on the principle of “clustering,” with assets and operations located in key life science markets

 

Alexandria Real Estate Equities has been a great partner with the ECBA, and has also shown a great commitment to the East Cambridge neighborhood.  ARE will soon start construction on new projects in the Kendall Square area, and as part of the build out East Cambridge will see a new 2.5 acre park.  ARE has also committed funds to an East Cambridge Open Space fund for future aquisition of open space opportunities within the neighborhood.  Thanks to ARE for their commitment to East Cambridge and helping ECBA fullfill our mission.

Smoke This: Jay Silva of Bambara

A new feature we are adding to Rib Fest this year is the how2heroes demonstration stage.  If you arent familiar with how2heroes its a great site that has instructional videos hosted by local chefs and food "heroes".

We will be featuring some of their best videos hosted by by our Rib Fest participants.

Hopefully this will help keep your appetite up for the big day ... Oct 9th

Spotlight on Sponsors: CPCU Credit Union

The Smoke This Rib Fest would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors.  These companies demonstrate a true commitment to not only the small business community, but to the East Cambridge community at large.  Spotlight on Sponsors, will introduce you to the companies that are making Rib Fest possible.

With a motto of "Saving Together to Lend to Each Other," CPCU has had a rich history of helping its' members with financial needs and providing quick and easy access to a wide range of services.
CPCU Credit Union is an independent, cooperative financial institution owned by its members and oriented toward its members. CPCU provides a broad range of financial products and services to local communities. The membership is often made up of people who do not have access to quality financial services and products in an environment in which they are comfortable and can speak their language. The multi-lingual staff allows CPCU to provide such an environment for our members.CPCU Credit Union is committed to improving the communities they serve via strategic partnerships with local non-profits and organizations that bring value to the community. Their goal is to assist these organizations in achieving their community development objectives and therefore improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods. CPCU's efforts have been recognized for two consecutive years by the Somerville News’ Reader’s Poll as the “Best Bank.”

Spotlight on Sponsors: East Cambridge Savings Bank

The Smoke This Rib Fest would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors.  These companies demonstrate a true commitment to not only the small business community, but to the East Cambridge community at large.  Spotlight on Sponsors, will introduce you to the companies that are making Rib Fest possible.

East Cambridge Savings Bank is committed to being the bank of choice in its market area, recognized for exceptional service to individuals and small businesses and committed to the community.

Founded in 1854 on the principles of stability, security, and peace of mind,
East Cambridge Savings Bank will continue to focus on its core strengths and values to differentiate its business practices and to better serve the communities it calls home.

ECSB's involvement in community activities has grown almost too expansive to list but covers a wide range of human services, civic, and charitable endeavors. Through the East Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation, they have provided support and encouragement to literally thousands of area residents. ECSB treasures this unique opportunity to give back to their community in such a meaningful way.

The ECSB has played a vital role with the ECBA since we offically formed.   It has been through ECSB's support that the ECBA has been able to make significant steps in establishing ourselves as Stewards of Cambridge Street.  Their early support gave us the ability to take on East Cambridge In Bloom and they provided support as we formulated the concept of the first Rib Fest.  ECSB is commited to making East Cambridge the best neigborhood in Cambridge.

The Taste Ticket

Taste Tickets are officially on sale.  Things have slightly changed this year, so we wanted to give a quick explaination on how things will work this year.

As of this posting, the event has expanded to include 19 restaurants from East Cambridge, Kendall Square and Inman Square.  Each Taste Ticket will ensure that you can try 10 samples of Ribs from the restaurant of your choice on a first come first serve basis.  So just like last year, the Taste Ticket gets you 10 samples, but this year you'll have to choose the 10 out of the 19 retaurants to try.  Each Restaurant has a limited number of samples, so if they run out, Ticket holders simply have to get a sample from a different participant.  Everyone will get their 10 samples, but come early to make sure you get to try the restaurants you have your heart set on.

Just like last year, The Taste Ticket doubles as the ballot for the People Choice Award.  try your 10 samples and let us know which restaurant you liked the best.  The People's Choice will be awarded at the end of the event along with a new Best Rib Award decided by a judged panel.

Smoke This Rib Fest 2011

The East Cambridge Business Association (ECBA) is proud to present The East Cambridge Business Association “Smoke This” Rib Fest 2011, on Sunday October 9, 2011 from 12:00 noon – 4:00pm. The Rib Fest and Street Fair will take place on Cambridge Street in East Cambridge, between Fulkerson Street and Fifth Street.

The Rib Fest is a culinary showdown pitting pit master against pit master for the title of the best ribs in town. The event is for all ages so come and enjoy some BBQ. There will be plenty of food and fun to be had, but for the best chance to sample a variety of ribs and to cast your vote, you’ll need a Taste Ticket which will get you 10 rib samples from the restaurants of your choice at a first come first serve basis.  Taste Tickets go on sale September 1^st. Additionally, each restaurants will be selling a dish of their own, showcasing their own menu.

Join Abigail's, Area Four, ARTBAR, Atasca, Atwood's Tavern, Bambara, Bosphorus, CRLS Culinary School, East Side Bar and Grille, Lord Hobo, Midwest Grill, Muqueca, New Deal Fish Market, Portugalia, Lizzy’s, Redbones, Think Tank, Trina's Starlight Lounge, and Tupelo as they compete for their chance at BBQ glory!

Enjoy cooking demonstrations from local chefs, brought to you by how2heroes, while the kids enjoy fun and games with The East End House.  Local favorites Hayride, and The Atwood’s Monday Night Bluegrass Band will get you moving with their Bluegrass and Americana rhythms.

Rib Fest is a perfect opportunity to get a taste of the local fare in and near East Cambridge and

is sponsored by the East Cambridge Savings Bank, Alexandria Real Estate Equities,

Forest City, HYM Investments, Education First, Clark Hunt Ahern and Embry,

The Royal Sonesta, CPCU Credit Union, Gentle Giant, New England Tango Academy, McKinnon Company, Kroner Design, Royal Hospitality, M.I.T., City Retail, Vinfen, and SVNGR. See http://www.eastcambridgeba.com/ for further event and Taste Ticket info.