With a name like Big Night Entertainment Group, it’s really no surprise to find out they do everything that much bigger than all the others.
For example, just last week, we told you about GEM’s $200 Bottle Rocket cocktails and featured the haute sushi rolls at Empire in our neighborhood guide to Boston’s Seaport District that keep rolling out into the wee late night hours. Yet we haven’t even had a chance to talk about the massive bowls of Singapore Street noodles at Red Lantern or the “sinister” cocktails served up in a skull mug at The Scorpion Bar.
Photo Credit: Red Lantern Boston
At first step into any one of BNEG’s restaurants and you know you have arrived somewhere cool. Soaring ceilings, enormous hanging lights and bright colorful decor are the themes where even bigger portions of food and some of the largest cocktails in town are served.
Photo Credit: The Scorpion Bar
We recently caught up with Big Night Entertainment Group’s principal owner, Joe Kane, to find out what he loves most about Boston.
Photo Credit: Big Night Entertainment
Where were you born:Â Boston
How long in Boston: Â My whole life
Neighborhood:Â Fort Point
Occupation:Â Principal Owner at Big Night Entertainment Group
Favorite Restaurant: Abe & Louie’s
Best Sushi:Â Red Lantern Boston
Best Italian: Rino’s Place
Best dessert:Â Talenti Gelato, Caramel Cookie Crunch flavor
Best place for a romantic date:Â Dali Restaurant & Tapas Bar
Best Sunday brunch:Â Mistral
Best place for a power business meeting:Â Bristol Lounge
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? The Ritz-Carlton
Favorite shopping venue/boutique:Â Barneys
Favorite place to buy jewelry/watches:Â Elite Time
Best Spa:Â The Spa at the Mandarin Oriental Boston
Favorite Charity Event:Â Greater Boston Food Bank
Favorite Cultural Event:Â The Feast in the North End in the Summer time
Favorite Cultural Institution:Â Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)
Best Steakhouse:Â Grill 23
Best Pizza:Â Galleria Umberto
Best Lunch:Â Lincoln in South Boston
Best Gym/Athletic Facility:Â EverybodyFights by George Foreman III
Best Massage:Â Megan at Post PT
Best Limousine/Driving Service:Â Uber!
Best Museum/Exhibit:Â The Museum of Fine Arts
Describe Boston in three words:Â Small, Innovative, Fun!
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: The Public Garden in the spring and summer
All-around favorite spot in Boston: Â Fenway Park
Best Aspect of Boston: Lots to do, and easy to get around!
