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Boston Globe
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Small plates and an intimate space in the Seaport
The backstory: Chef Charlie Foster and restaurateur Kristin Canty focus on sustainable agriculture, eschew GMOs and trans fats (no seed oils here), and embrace organic food at their Seaport restaurants and Adelita and Woods Hill Table in Concord; some of their ingredients come from the Farm at Woods Hill in New Hampshire. That approach continues to play out here, but The Block is focused more on socializing and sharing plates. Advertisement Pommes souffles are the fanciest potato chips you ever had, hollow puffs fried in tallow and topped with caviar. Ben Pennington/for The Boston Globe What to eat: Start with plates of charcuterie made with pork from the farm. There's Parisian jambon, anise-studded finocchiona, and more, served with olives and other accompaniments. Then move on to Foster's small plates, adventurous with a light touch: pig's ear tots; tuna crudo with cherries, aji amarillo aioli, and squid ink tapioca chips; lobster and 'nduja pierogies. The aging program (both meat and fish) is a centerpiece of the menu, and it's on full display: Look at that gorgeous salmon hanging in the glass case, bright orange flesh against silver scales! Foster uses the technique to play with texture and flavor in dishes such as dry-aged beef carpaccio and salmon belly crudo. Pommes souffles are the fanciest potato chips you ever had, hollow puffs fried in tallow and topped with caviar. Surf clam ceviche with coconut leche de tigre is The Block's version of chowder, a short rib panino its steak and cheese. There are a few larger steaks, chops, and fish dishes on the menu; dessert includes pastry chef Kasey Geremia's vanilla soft-serve sundae with strawberry-rhubarb compote. Get Winter Soup Club A six-week series featuring soup recipes and cozy vibes, plus side dishes and toppings, to get us all through the winter. Enter Email Sign Up Tuna crudo with cherries, aji amarillo aioli, and squid ink tapioca chips. Ben Pennington/for The Boston Globe Advertisement What to drink: There's a succinct cocktail list that builds from a tequila-based Cilantro Spritz to the Block Party, a flight of three different martinis. The wine list focuses on organic, biodynamic, and sustainably produced selections. Zero-proof options are plentiful. Pastry chef Kasey Geremia's sundae features vanilla soft-serve and strawberry-rhubarb compote. Ben Pennington/for The Boston Globe The takeaway: The Block at Woods Hill is a verdant jewel box of a space, from the dark green marbled bar to the striped shirts and aprons worn by the staff. It feels soothing and botanical; a floral mural decorates one wall. It's the kind of place where you meet a friend for a snack, then wind up staying for dinner. 300 Pier 4 Boulevard, Seaport, Boston. 617-861-4268, . Charcuterie plates $22-$33, small plates $9-$30, large plates $56-$88, desserts $9-$14, cocktails $16-$20. The aging program is a centerpiece of the menu at The Block at Woods Hill. Ben Pennington/for The Boston Globe Devra First can be reached at
Associated Press
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Bliss to Hold Second-Annual "Block Party" on Amazon with Major $4 Promotion on Mineral SPF Honoring July 4th
NEW YORK, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bliss ( ), the spa-founded skincare brand renowned for its innovative self-care products, announced today that the brand will hold its successful 4th of July Block Party promotion on Amazon for a second year in a row. In celebration of the biggest summer holiday, Amazon shoppers can pick up the brand's bestselling Block Star Tinted Mineral SPF 30 sunscreen for just $4 on July 4th of this year – a discount of more than 80%. The brand's newest launch in the SPF category, the Block Star Clarifying Mineral SPF 30 sunscreen, will also be available at a steep discount during the Block Party. 'We see a massive surge in sunscreen interest once Memorial Day hits,' says Sara Mitzner, VP of Marketing. 'Not just in sales, but search volume and engagement with the category across our social media channels. We know this promotion is a great way to introduce folks to the brand and the product.' Last year's promotion saw a lift of more than 600% in sales. This year's Block Party will also include the new Block Star Clarifying Sunscreen, which launched in May of this year. This new mineral-based SPF is infused with the brand's noted skin-calming ingredients, making this sunscreen an excellent choice for those with blemish-prone skin. This formula will be available for just $8 during the Block Party sale, a discount of more than 70%. 'The Clarifying Sunscreen is a really unique product for us,' Mitzner adds. 'It's a non-comedogenic and oil-free formula that includes a lot of skin-friendly ingredients like Salicylic Acid and Witch Hazel, along with 100% mineral sunscreens. Of course, it's all clean and vegan.' Bliss also worked with brand ambassador Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi on some additional social media content in support of the sale. The brand recently named the reality star its 'Summer Superhero' in a campaign supporting its SPF products. Snooki even proclaimed Block Star 30 as her favorite sunscreen – a high honor from the Jersey Shore star. This promotion runs through midnight ET on July 4th, 2025, and will only be available through the Bliss branded Amazon store. About Bliss Bliss was founded originally as a spa in New York's Soho neighborhood in 1996 and quickly became a sensation for its fun, judgement-free approach to skincare. It soon transitioned into a full-fledged retail line providing innovative and transformative products that celebrate self-care and promote real, observable results. The brand is known for clean ingredients and thoughtful formulas, all marketed with a healthy dose of fun. The brand is part of the AS Beauty portfolio, a group focused on developing global beauty brands that deliver real-world solutions to a diverse consumer base. What sets AS Beauty apart is its dedication to female-founded brands that tell a unique story while making the latest innovations accessible to all. For media inquiries, please contact: Bliss [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Bliss
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bliss to Hold Second-Annual "Block Party" on Amazon with Major $4 Promotion on Mineral SPF Honoring July 4th
NEW YORK, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bliss ( the spa-founded skincare brand renowned for its innovative self-care products, announced today that the brand will hold its successful 4th of July Block Party promotion on Amazon for a second year in a row. In celebration of the biggest summer holiday, Amazon shoppers can pick up the brand's bestselling Block Star Tinted Mineral SPF 30 sunscreen for just $4 on July 4th of this year – a discount of more than 80%. The brand's newest launch in the SPF category, the Block Star Clarifying Mineral SPF 30 sunscreen, will also be available at a steep discount during the Block Party. "We see a massive surge in sunscreen interest once Memorial Day hits," says Sara Mitzner, VP of Marketing. "Not just in sales, but search volume and engagement with the category across our social media channels. We know this promotion is a great way to introduce folks to the brand and the product." Last year's promotion saw a lift of more than 600% in sales. This year's Block Party will also include the new Block Star Clarifying Sunscreen, which launched in May of this year. This new mineral-based SPF is infused with the brand's noted skin-calming ingredients, making this sunscreen an excellent choice for those with blemish-prone skin. This formula will be available for just $8 during the Block Party sale, a discount of more than 70%. "The Clarifying Sunscreen is a really unique product for us," Mitzner adds. "It's a non-comedogenic and oil-free formula that includes a lot of skin-friendly ingredients like Salicylic Acid and Witch Hazel, along with 100% mineral sunscreens. Of course, it's all clean and vegan." Bliss also worked with brand ambassador Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi on some additional social media content in support of the sale. The brand recently named the reality star its "Summer Superhero" in a campaign supporting its SPF products. Snooki even proclaimed Block Star 30 as her favorite sunscreen – a high honor from the Jersey Shore star. This promotion runs through midnight ET on July 4th, 2025, and will only be available through the Bliss branded Amazon store. About BlissBliss was founded originally as a spa in New York's Soho neighborhood in 1996 and quickly became a sensation for its fun, judgement-free approach to skincare. It soon transitioned into a full-fledged retail line providing innovative and transformative products that celebrate self-care and promote real, observable results. The brand is known for clean ingredients and thoughtful formulas, all marketed with a healthy dose of fun. The brand is part of the AS Beauty portfolio, a group focused on developing global beauty brands that deliver real-world solutions to a diverse consumer base. What sets AS Beauty apart is its dedication to female-founded brands that tell a unique story while making the latest innovations accessible to all. For media inquiries, please contact:Blissbliss@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Bliss Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Express Tribune
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Charlize Theron reportedly banned from Bezos events after joking about Jeff and Lauren Sanchez's wedding
Charlize Theron has reportedly been excluded from all future Jeff Bezos-related events after making a lighthearted jab at his recent wedding to Lauren Sanchez. The couple tied the knot in Venice on June 27 in a high-profile ceremony attended by Leonardo DiCaprio, Ivanka Trump, the Kardashian-Jenner family, and other A-listers. During the fifth annual Block Party for the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, the Oscar-winning actress joked about not being invited to the wedding. 'That's okay because they suck and we're cool,' she said, prompting laughter from the audience. Her comment, aimed at the event's extravagance, reportedly upset Bezos. According to entertainment columnist Rob Shuter, Bezos was 'livid,' and Sanchez nearly responded on social media before being advised against it. A source claimed Theron is now banned from any events linked to the couple, including Blue Origin launches, yacht weekends, and high-profile charity galas. Theron's remark was seen as a critique of the wedding's estimated $50 million cost and its disruption to local life in Venice. Talk show host Rosie O'Donnell also criticised the display, posting, 'It turned my stomach seeing all these billionaires gathering in the gross excess of it all.' Others online took issue with Sanchez's wedding outfit, calling it 'tacky' and a symbol of 'conspicuous consumption.' Theron has not commented further, but the situation highlights growing scrutiny of celebrity wealth displays.
IOL News
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Star-studded critique: Charlize Theron and Rosie O'Donnell slam Jeff Bezos's $50 million wedding bash
South African actress Charlize Theron, American talk show host and comedian Rosie O'Donnell and several others have expressed their disapproval, escalating societal concerns over socio-political issues and income inequality. This past weekend, while the luxurious canals of Venice played host to Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos's lavish wedding, many high-profile celebrities expressed their anger at the billionaire's $50 million celebration. The star-studded gathering in Venice saw A-list attendees, including Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio and the Kardashian-Jenner clan, relish in the celebrations, but the celebrities who declined to attend the lavish event have come up for discussion, particularly as many deal with urgent social problems back home. Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. At her fifth annual Block Party for the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) in Los Angeles, Theron made headlines by declaring that she was 'not sad' about missing the wedding. 'I think we might be the only people who did not get an invite to the Bezos wedding, but that's OK because they suck and we're cool, said the Oscar-winning actress. Questioning the narrative of celebrity life, she highlighted the urgent issues affecting communities worldwide. "Here in Los Angeles, in the US and across the globe, we're moving backwards fast ... Immigration policy has destroyed the lives of families, not criminals, women's rights are becoming less and less every day, queer and trans lives are increasingly being erased and gender-based violence is on the rise." Theron further condemned the detrimental impact of cuts to foreign aid, particularly in her homeland, South Africa, where critical healthcare programs have been significantly affected. "People will lose their lives. Many have already, unfortunately and at a frightening rate. It's absolutely heartbreaking to see this kind of unnecessary suffering," she said. By the end of the event, Theron managed to raise over $1 million for the Africa Outreach Project.
