Burrito Bowl at the Rattlesnake

• Watch some of your favorite Boston chefs duke it out at the 2^nd Annual Burrito Bowl at Poe’s Kitchen at the Rattlesnake on February 4 at 1p. Each chef will create a signature burrito reflecting the city of their favorite NFL team, so you’ll get to try a Seattle creation from Andy Husbands of Tremont 647, a San Francisco treat from Lolita Cocina’s Brian Roche, and a Dallas concoction from Sweet Cheeks’ Tiffani Faison, among others. You’ll also get to sample and vote on your favorites, so pace yourself. The cost is $15 and you can get tickets here.
  

Davio's Chosen for Super Bowl Event

• Congratulations to Davio’s, which has been chosen as the Boston representative for a premier Taste of the NFL event on February 4 in Indianapolis. Known as “Party with a Purpose,” the event matches chefs with a current or alumni NFL player from each NFL team to raise money and support of food banks in every NFL city. If you’ll be attending the Super Bowl this year, you can score a pricey ticket here. If not, head to Davio’s on Super Bowl Sunday for their more manageable $50 buffet, featuring their signature spring rolls, a variety of sliders, antipasto platters, skirt steak, and more.

L’Espalier Closing for Renovations

• Back Bay favorite L’Espalier announced yesterday via their Facebook page that they will be closing on January 29 for renovations due to recent water damage from a burst pipe. They intend to reopen in 1-2 weeks, good as new. Sister restaurant Sel de la Terre is open for business as usual.

Valentine’s Day Classes at BCAE

• Food can be pretty sexy if you know what you’re doing, so this Valentine’s Day, turn up the heat with some lovey-dovey classes at the Boston Center for Adult Education. Running from February 1-14, they run the gamut from “Inter-Courses: An Aphrodisiac Dinner” featuring naughty ingredients like oysters, pomegranate, and truffles; to letting the bubbles go straight to your head with “Champagne & Sparkling Wine.” For more info and to sign up, visit www.bcae.org, you cheeky monkey.