What Does the Twilight Saga: Eclipse and FiRE + iCE Have in Common?

Well, that would be a poem, of course!

“Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To know that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.”

…Fire and Ice by Robert Frost.

Does this sound familiar? Well, maybe it does to the dear Twilight fans out there.  We were so happy when we found out our flavorsome restaurant was “kind-of-featured” in the opening of  the ‘Twilight Saga: Eclipse.’  The opening poem by Robert Frost is titled ‘Fire and Ice,’ which is Frost’s most popular poem (even though we secretly know that Frost really meant to write this poem about our restaurant. Come on, in 1920, he totally knew FiRE + iCE Restaurants would exist in 1997) .

The poem discusses the end of the world, likening the elemental force of fire with the emotion of desire and ice with hate. Hmm…sounds yummy! Although, we can familiarize Frost’s poem to our delicious “FiRE” and “iCE” menu. Our FiRE menu is complete with hot, delicious ‘elemental forces’ of fire, which consist of fresh meats, seafood, pastas, internationally influenced sauces, and both exotic and traditional vegetables, ready to be cooked on our very HOT, very BIG grill. Our iCE menu is readily available to chill those inner FiRE vampires and werewolves.

On another note: Who do you think the “fire” and “ice” is an allusion to? Jacob Black and Edward Cullen? We would love to know your thoughts!

Wanna Be Famous?

Dear aspiring movie stars: FiRE + iCE has some famously great news for you. We have come to the conclusion that our advertising could use a little more flavor - and we need your help. We are searching nationwide for the next superstar to be the front and center of FiRE + iCE television commercials. We are asking that for our dedicated fans and food lovers to create an original 30 – 60 seconds commercial about FiRE + iCE. The ‘Create-An-Ad’ contest starts on July 2 and ends on September 8. The lucky winner is chosen on September 23 and will win free FiRE + iCE for a year with a guest and their commercial will play in Boston and in New York, as well as on our website.

Each restaurant that is participating – Boston, MA; West Nyack, NY; Providence, RI; Anaheim, CA – will have two runners up, in which they will have the chance to throw their own FiRE + iCE bash on September 23. Not too shabby huh?

FiRE + iCE is really letting loose here and the contest is pretty ‘aaaauhhhmazzing.’ We are anxiously waiting to see what you can come up with, so send us your original and funny videos for a chance to be the face of our brand.  Do you have what it takes?

For more information, rules and regulations and to sign up, please visit www.fire-ice.com/create-an-ad

The iCE Menu

Summer has officially arrived in Boston – and I am hot. Hot as in, “wow it is a ’scorcha out,’ not hot as in ‘I am the most beautiful human being to bask their presence on the planet Earth.’”

The weather has been ridiculously humid and to make it even worse, the air conditioning broke in my apartment. Fantastic. I can’t even take a stroll down Berkeley St. or Newbury St. without sweating profusely. Gross, I know. I feel like us Bostonians just can’t catch a break.

If you’re a beach lover like me, forget about it – everyone and their uncles and aunts are camping out and pitching their umbrellas to secure a spot in the sand. Honestly, all I really want to do on hot days like the ones we have been experiencing lately, is to chill at the beach with a nice cold one in my hand. But, that’s not looking like it will happen, considering I work everyday – as do the rest of us.

Luckily, after 5:30 p.m., when the work doors close and I am free like a bird, FiRE + iCE is still open. FiRE + iCE offers delicious chilling options on their iCE menu. Of course, you need be 21 or older to indulge in the alcoholic festivities, but F+I does offer non-alcoholic strawberry daiquiris, 
pina coladas,
Lava Flow and frozen pink lemonade
smoothies: (peach mango, wildberry and strawberry banana). Auhhh-mazing.

Come sit at the bar, watch the World Cup and sip on some nice cold beverages from our iCE menu. I guarantee you’ll be smiling with a brain freeze. Check out or iCE menu or our Full Menu.

The First Date

The first date spot is a very, very important decision. As we all know, the first date sparks conversation about the person you are interested in – their likes and dislikes, facial expressions, what they like to eat, how they eat. All in all, the first date is the icebreaker and the deal sealer.

I never liked going on the typical “first date dinner.” Personally, ‘proper’ restaurants freak me out. I like to be in an atmosphere that is fun and where I can act myself. Ironically, my first date with my boyfriend was at FiRE + iCE two years ago. We knew absolutely nothing about each other and I had known him for about 24 hours.

Sure, we had talked about going to restaurants that charged over $50 for an entrée and we even thought about cooking together at home for the first date dinner (I was quite hesitant about this idea since I only know how to make a tuna sandwich). We searched for places in Boston that were reasonably priced, fun, where we could “let loose” and laugh. The first spot that came to mind was FiRE + iCE. At that point, I had only been there once for my friends birthday, but we thought it was a great spot for the first date.

Onward we went to FiRE + iCE. Nervous and thinking about what topics I could chat about, we walked into the busy restaurant on a Friday night and were greeted by a fabulous hostess that led us to our table.

During the whole dinner we laughed and talked about everything possible. We munched on apps, filled out bowls multiple times and chatted with the chefs. We split cocktails and he even fed me my dessert. Now that’s a keeper. I felt like we were reenacting the scene from ‘Lady and The Tramp’ where the two dogs slurped up their pasta, which resulted in a smooch on the lips. He even gave me my first kiss outside the restaurant.

So, from that day on, I thank FiRE + iCE for helping seal the deal. We even went back for our two-year anniversary. The rest is history. And, if we do break up, I won’t blame FiRE + iCE. Pinky-promise.

FiRE + iCE Introduces Thirteen NEW, Healthy Sauces!

Ladies and Gents, I have some “sauce-tastic” news for you. But quite frankly, I don’t think you’re ready for what FiRE + iCE has in store. Over the past 10 years of being one of the most fun and delicious establishments, FiRE + iCE has decided to revamp their sauces and give customers tasty new flavors to blanket any meal. And the best part about each new sauce? They do not contain the unruly devil, high fructose corn syrup, and are made with all natural ingredients. Yum. I am already salivating.

FiRE + iCE is so excited about these scrumptious sauces, that we are throwing a “Sauce Party” on May 24th to kick off the new variety of healthy sauces. Who ever thought sauces could be so cool? We want you and your friends and family to come on down, grab a bowl, and dip into the new succulent flavors.

Below is the list of FiRE + iCE’s new sauces.

WARNING: May envoke sudden urges to run to your local FiRE + iCE.

1.Greensburg Teriyaki  : Our dangerous Pacific Rim island blend of aged soy sauce, garlic, honey, pineapple & OJ. The perfect first date sauce. Should be at least 18 to try it!

2.Mesquite BBQ: A Southwestern classic with a sweet, smoky tomato & spices piquancy.

3.Hunan Shiitake: From Central China, spicy & sweet, full of succulent shiitake (black) mushroom chunks, a good hit of fresh ginger finished with the unique nip of Szechwan peppercorn.

4.Sweet Chili: Thailand’s classic BBQ/stir fry sauce. Sweet, garlicky with significant chili induced fire. Just grill and chill.

5. Marinara: A fresh tomato sauce from Italy, full of coarsely chopped plum tomatoes, garlic, pure olive oil and traditional herbs and spices. The sauce only your Nonna could make.

6. Szechwan: If you revel in a bit of sting to your pallet. A traditional Stir Fry sauce from Southern China; Aged soy sauce, rice wine, garlic & ginger accented by the aroma of sesame oil provides prelude to the mouth sting of chili.

7. Cantonese Sweet & Sour: For your sweet tooth. (Minus the hokey red coloring or Maraschino Cherries) A Hong Kong classic combining rice wine, tomato, pineapple, garlic and rice vinegar.

8. Ponzu. A Japanese classic finishing, dressing and dipping sauce for those that appreciate a delicate & subtle sauce. Citrus enhanced aged soy and sake (rice wine) with ginger & sesame oil make this perfect for vegetables, chicken & seafood.

9. Peppercorn/Brandy: If the flavor of pepper is what you’re cravin’, this slightly sweet & sour tomato enhanced sauce contains lots of multicolor whole peppercorns with a hint of French brandy.

10. Island Jerk: Ya mon, we’re takin’ you to Jamaica. This stuff is hot. Habanero peppers, onions, lime juice and traditional Caribbean spices marry to liven up your medley.

11. Red Curry: Thank you Thailand! Voluptuous creamy coconut, spicy, with lots of traditional ingredients including, lime leaf, lemon grass, ginger root, lime juice, shrimp paste & Chilis. Allergy alert, contains shrimp.

12. Piccata: Classically Fiorentino, deliciously minimal. Lemon/butter & white wine with a good dollop of capers, a touch of garlic and black pepper. Totally yum with chicken and pasta!

Meals for Two Under $50.

$50 bucks doesn’t get you much these days – especially when you and your friends are planning a fun night out with drinks, apps and all the bells and whistles.

Let me let you in on a little “side note:” A couple months ago I thought I was a complete “baller” and would wine and dine my friends. Well that all changed when I started to pay close attention to my credit card statements and found I was digging a hole way passed China. Thankfully, FiRE + iCE offers meals for two under $50 bucks in all of their locations – Boston and  Cambridge, MA Providence, RI, Anaheim, CA and West Nyack, NY. Dinner Prices range in the $15-$17(including a delectable salad) and apps from $4 to $8 bucks!

Now, you and your friend, boyfriend, mother, sister, aunt, neighbor you don’t know but want to get to know or brother can eat for under $50 bucks, together. Hallelujah, I am singing the Gods. This means that you and that special person you take out to eat can grab a bowl and eat delicious, fresh food and not feel guilty about breaking the bank.

And let’s not fail to mention that each FiRE + iCE location offers an awesome and fun filled atmosphere to kick off any evening – the staff, the chef’s and your company makes everything worth it.

Try these tasty selections next time you’re at FiRE+iCE:

Praise The Graduate

Graduating is one of the most remarkable times in anyone’s life. I can assure you. I’ve been there, done that. The hard work, all-nighters, never having to attend that 7am class that didn’t benefit your degree in anyway what-so-ever and cramming before exams, are over with. Now, let’s move along to the fun part: celebrating.

How do you plan on celebrating?  Well, FiRE + iCE would like to celebrate with the graduate and salute to their accomplishments. And we promise, no textbooks required. Relax and enjoy the night at one of the best places to eat in Boston.

Invite family and friends, come down and grab a bowl. Congrats to all!
Book your reservation now! Call…

Graduating in Boston: 617-482-3473
Graduating in Providence: 401-270-4040
Graduating in West Nyack: 845-358-3473
Graduating in Anaheim:  714-808-9757

Eat Till You Drop

I adore shopping. Who doesn’t? However, the only parts about shopping I dislike are looking at my credit card statements and crying excessively over the unnecessary purchases I made, and the fact that I become so feeble while shopping (due to hunger). I wish I could constantly eat while escapading through the mall. Fortunately, the hunger issue can easily be fixed. Malls are stacked with restaurants to get grub. Although, I’m not talking about “Micky D’s” or Auntie’s Pretzel’s – yes, they are quick fixes, but French fries and pretzels filled with cheese will only make me more depressed.

After a long day of shopping with friends, I like to take a seat and relax for an hour or so – and let’s not fail to mention that I will absolutely be sipping on a margarita.

If you hail from the Rockland County, New York area and find yourself a common visitor of the Palisades Center in West Nyack– one of the largest malls in the country with over 220 shops, restaurants and theatres –make sure to grab a bowl at FiRE + iCE. The restaurant is located on the 4th level of the Palisades Center. I have been to this mall before, and boy, it is large. It was also a dangerous shopping experience, putting me in a little debt. I like to forget about that…

FiRE + iCE’s largest restaurant can be found in the Providence Place Mall in Providence, RI. FiRE + iCE is centrally located near Kennedy Plaza, many historical hotels and walking distance to Johnson and Wales University, RISD, Brown University and Providence College. Perfect location for you and your compadres. FiRE + iCE opened this location in 1999, which seats up to 326 guests. So now you and your shopping buddies (that easily influence your shopping habits) can wine and dine after a long, laggard day of swiping that plastic. A good thing to note is that on Monday nights, FiRE + iCE hosts ‘College Night,’ where with a valid college ID, dinner is only $9.95. We also feature a $1.99 Happy Hour Appetizer Menu. Amazing.

If you reside on the West Coast and are in the vicinity of the Shops at the Anaheim Garden Walk, you are in complete danger. Kidding. Well, kind of. The shops here are amazing and the location is absolutely to die for. The FiRE + iCE restaurant in Anaheim showcases an incredible variety of fresh food, cooked on the open grill, in an invigorating atmosphere. The cool thing about this FiRE + iCE is that it features an expansive outdoor patio with a fire pit. So you and your friends can pow-wow outside and enjoy a superb meal. Or, you and the loved one can have a romantic evening and sip on the signature FiRE + iCE Blueberry Lemon margarita in the fresh, Anaheim outdoor climate.

Anyhow, all of this talk about FiRE + iCE is making me quite hungry. I’m going to grab a bowl. Until next time.

Opening Day: Red Sox vs New York Yankees

Sunday is a very important day for Boston – maybe even more important than my birthday. Its baseball’s Opening Day baby and the New York Yankees will be basking their pinstriped presence at good ol’ Fenway Park, or shall I say “new” Fenway Park with the recent renovations. I’m sure A-Rod and his posse will be coming primped and ready to play their A-game, but with Fenway Park sold out, it will be hard to concentrate with the rowdy Beantown fans.

We get pretty serious.

Obviously we all know that this is the biggest rivalry in baseball and in the entirety of sports – equivalent to the Bruins and the Canadians in the 70’s. The Red Sox and the Yanks have been rivals for a long time and with both teams claiming world champ titles, this is going to be one helluva game. I’m sure the Easter Bunny will even make an appearance.

This year, the Red Sox are waving their red flags, due to the fact that the Yanks have a high powered offense – A-Rod and Mark Texeira. With the Sox generally being an offensive team, GM Theo Epstein has decided to take the defensive approach in response to not resigning Jason Bay – who led the team in home runs last year.

But in my opinion, the Sox spend all their money on pitchers, and to their advantage, the Sox have a very dominant starting pitching rotation, with Beckett, Lester, Lackey, Wakefield, Buchholz (best prospect, but so young) and Dice-K. Needless to say, Beckett, Lester and Lackey are three potential number one aces on any team.

My feeling is that, the Red Sox will still hit, but they won’t be scoring, considering Epstein didn’t replace the “big bat.” However, there is word on Rumor Mill, that in July, if the Red Sox don’t produce enough offensively, they will try and acquire “big bat” Adrian Gonzalez.

So let’s see if the Yankees made the right choice by signing Curtis Granderson and Nick Johnson. Boston’s hoping for a big win here, so get your peanuts and enjoy the game.

Here is the projected lineup:

Ellsbury

Pedroia

Martinez

Youkilis

Ortiz

Drew

Beltre

Cameron

Scutaro

Pitching: Beckett against Sabathia

A Bachelor Party to Remember at FiRE + iCE Boston

When I think of Bachelor and Bachelorette parties, I get a little nervous – the drunken debacles, chaos, cameras and not to mention the fact that the “gentlemen’s club” is always involved. The movie ‘The Hangover’ also comes into mind. But what other city, besides Las Vegas, offers a pure experience of spending the night with your true friends before the lucky one gets hitched? Yeah, I’m talking about Boston. Disagree if you want, but Boston offers an absolute and fun experience for the perfect night to remember…or not.

Beantown – Boston for all of the “outsiders” – is mapped out with fabulous venues to keep your night full of excitement, but when it actually comes down to deciding on the spots to hit, your head can start to spin.

With Bachelor and Bachelorette parties, everyone is always looking for fun, right? Well, I bet you didn’t know that you and your posse could ride that stretch limo down to FiRE + iCE, grab over a dozen bowls and start the night off there.

FiRE + iCE offers up to parties of 200, but of course, reservations are needed. The atmosphere in the restaurant is totally perfect to exercise those vocal chords while celebrating you or your buddies last night of freedom. From experience, I have to say that FiRE + iCE is one of the best places in Boston to start the night off for a Bachelor or Bachelorette party. It’s the perfect pre-game spot. Good food. Good entertainment. Good company.

Keep in mind, FiRE + iCE offers shared libations for not only big parties, but small ones as well. But, I do suggest that when you kick off your bachelor or bachelorette endeavors, you have to indulge in FiRE + iCE’s blueberry margarita, which is made with infused lemon and blueberry tequila. Yum.

These selections will give you the jump start to stay up and capture one of the best nights of your life. But first things first, I want to know about your Bachelor or Bachelorette parties. Did you reenact ‘The Hangover?’ Have you ever started the night off at FiRE + iCE? We want to know your stories.