September 25, 2014 | bartlett
Thursday night at 7:30, Chronicle producer, Shayna Seymour goes behind the scenes at Restoration Resources, in one of Boston’s most unique event venues, aptly named “Circa”. Shayna joins an interactive dinner party of 10 guests, where Executive Chef Douglass Williams, owner of Culinary Breakdown, shares his culinary expertise and involves attendees in the preparation steps of each dinner course!
Jennifer Driscoll, owner of Broadview Marketing, “It was really a phenomenal time!” Brendan Haley of bhaleydesigns.com, commented, “Jess and I had a fantastic time! Eating amazing food in an amazing setting!” Christine Moynihan, principal of Retail Visioning wrote, “What a fun night! Frank and I really enjoyed the entire experience!”
Restoration Resources is 7000 sq. ft treasure trove of historical antique elements that include architectural salvage, unique artifacts, vintage furnishings and one of a kind gifts carefully handpicked by owner Bill Raymer, from notable period buildings throughout New England that are undergoing renovation or demolition. Circa is the intimate back showroom of Restoration Resources, which doubles as a truly unique venue. The space is designed with beautiful salvaged pieces such as an antique bar, chandeliers, a vintage piano, statuary and decor....that are also all for sale! All you need is imagination and an antique grandfather clock becomes the perfect prop for a birthday party, an old working original tube television showcases photos or old videos, an antique wedding dress is draped over a beautiful armoire for a Rehearsal dinner. Restoration Resources just recently partnered up with Culinary Breakdown, (www.culinarybreakdown.com) to offer customers seeking a unique dinner party outside of their home, both, the a one of a kind culinary experience AND a one of a kind venue!
Douglass Williams, the Executive Chef and founder of Culinary Breakdown is internationally trained and has worked at a number of Michelin Star Restaurants both in New York and world-wide.
Culinary Breakdown attracts cooks, foodies or anyone seeking to learn culinary techniques while also enjoying an "epicurean indulgence" ; specializing in cooking demos/classes at private dinners that take place in a client’s home or at their venue of choice. The partnership with Restoration Resources and Circa provides guests the opportunity to Shop...Learn...and Dine.... all amidst New England history! The Refrigerator venue’s refrigerator that Douglass uses during the dinner party is a 1950 working refrigerator from an old house in Roxbury. The 1950s gas stove is from a house in Jamaica Plain, and the piano player entertains guests on a Chickering square grand piano, circa, 1850 made in a Boston factory. Even the table everyone is dining at, is circa 1940, and salvaged from Boston Public Library!
As producer, Chronicle Shayna Seymour says, you can dine at a table salvaged from the Boston Public Library and then take home the table after dinner! In addition to dinner parties, Circa has also been used for events ranging from seminars to cocktail parties, with organizations that have included Sherwin Williams, the Boston Preservation Alliance, and none other than the Boston Design Guide! Restoration Resources and Circa have also served as the host site for a series of design, architectural, and artistic speakers/events during Boston Design Week and Artweek Boston.
In fact, this upcoming October 4th, internationally acclaimed author, and contributing interior designer to HGTV and DIY Network, Joanne Palmisano will be on site, conducting an exclusive presentation and DIY demo as part of @Artweek Boston. (#Take ArtIntoYourOwnHands.) (http://www.artweekboston.org/event/joanne-palmisano-on-diy-and-design-pr...)
For more photos click Circa Photos and/or contact Donna Lee Robertson at 617 696 7496 for more information or to book Circa. If you would like more information on booking a dinner party event with Culinary Breakdown, please visit www.CulinaryBreakdown.com or contact Debra Freeman at 617 901 2678.
Restoration Resources-1946 Washington St., Boston, MA 02118 www.RestorationResources.com 617 542 3033
A recent 2014 winner of Improper Bostonian’s, “Boston’s Best” as well as 2 time recipient of Boston Magazine’s, “Best of Boston Home”, Restoration Resources has been touted by the media as “A one of a kind shopping emporium”, a “destination must” and “amongst this historic city’s best". The business has appeared on This Old House, A&E, Chronicle, HGTV, and DIY Network and been featured in over 25 publications, including Better Homes and Garden, New England Home and Boston Magazine. Connect with Restoration Resources on: facebook.com/RestorResources @restorresources
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