Social Media Delivered a Martini for Hamilton Man

A Hamilton man used social media to have a martini ready for him on time, and how he ordered it, on Friday night.

A Hamilton man said his social media network delivered for him on Friday by having a martini ready for him when he saddled up to the bar at 15 Walnut Bistro. Will Burns, chief executive officer at advertising company Ideasicle, on Friday posted a request, aimed at 15 Walnut, on his Facebook page: “I'd like the following drink prepared, already on the bar, and ready for me at exactly 5:00: Plymouth martini, up, olive, dry as a bone, shaken like your life depends on it. I'll be wearing the "Nothing is unthinkable" T-shirt in my profile pic. Good luck. Oh, and you can keep the change." And that is what happened, Burns said on Saturday morning. “The bartender (Matt Blanchard) heard about my post from a friend of his who took a picture of her …

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How Powerful is Social Media in Hamilton-Wenham?

A local man wants a martini waiting for him at 15 Walnut tonight and he needs your help.

Wondering how powerful social media is? Will Burns, chief executive officer of Ideasicle is testing the power locally today. Burns, of South Hamilton put out a challenge this morning around 11 a.m. on his Facebook page. The challenge says: "A CHALLENGE. I've got $20 with "15 Walnut" written all over it (local Bistro/Bar). I want to see if social media can reach the bartender at 15 Walnut between now and 5:00 this evening. Here's the challenge, Mr. or Mrs. Bartender: I will be at your bar at exactly 5:00 today. I will bring this exact $20 bill. I'd like the following drink prepared, already on the bar, and ready for me at exactly 5:00: Plymouth martini, up, olive, dry as a bone, shaken like your life depends on it. I'll be wearing the "…

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Meet Your Neighbor

Meet the Next Oprah From Hamilton

"Meet Your Neighbor" introduces you to Pam Guyer of Hamilton.

Name: Pam Guyer Street: Boardman Lane, Hamilton Family: Husband, Charlie; Kaili, 13; Cameron, 11; Colby, 10 Occupation: Momprenuer, Author, Speaker and Executive National VP Arbonne Hobbies/interests: Yoga, running, food, family, home design, reading, writing, beach, wellness, travel an business/branding What are you passionate about? Family, work/life Balance, empowering others to find and follow their passions. What did you study in school? Undergrad: Education; Masters: Training and Development Are you utilizing this subject now? Yes, the Training and Development for training, speaking and program development. Best book: Tough one! There are so many so I am going to say "Living HIPP," the book I wrote. I like it because its message and …

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North Shore Nibbles

15 Walnut's New Manager, Tea House's New Patio Part of North Shore Restaurant News

Welcome to our round up of area restaurant and food news.

Hamilton and Wenham residents don’t just stay in town when they want a night out and a break from cooking. Restaurant comings and goings, new business and the best dishes and recipes are among the items that have appeared on area Patch sites over the past month. Below is a look at the restaurant and food stories local Patch sites have covered over the past month. Read through our round up for the latest food news in the area. Hamilton-Wenham There's a new manager at 15 Walnut Bistro in Hamilton. Ben Shute has taken over at the popular downtown Hamilton restaurant located in the Shoppes at Hamilton Crossing. Shute was promoted to the position when the former manager Andrea Knight was promoted to a corporate position with Serenitee …

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Readers' Choice: Vote for the Best New Business in Hamilton and Wenham

Patch readers nominated the best new business in Hamilton and Wenham, so vote to determine which one is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.

Where is the best new business in Hamilton and Wenham? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else who knows about the area to participate. Nominations were accepted on Hamilton-Wenham Patch through July 9 and include: Winners in all Readers' Choice categories will be announced on Aug. 24. Sign up for the Hamilton-Wenham Patch newsletter to get community information and updates on the Readers' Choice contest. The poll will open to accept votes from registered Patch users starting on July 23 and close at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 17.

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Michelle Bailey

2:02 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

The Wenham Tea House by Henry's Fine Foods   more ›

15 Walnut Has New Manager

There's a new manager at 15 Walnut Bistro, the popular restaurant in downtown Hamilton.

There's a new manager at 15 Walnut Bistro in Hamilton. Ben Shute is taking over at the popular downtown Hamilton restaurant located in the Shoppes at Hamilton Crossing. The change in management requires notification to the Hamilton Board of Selectmen, serving as the Licensing Board, and the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Selectmen OKed the change on Monday night. Shute was promoted to the position when the former manager Andrea Knight was promoted to a corporate position with Serenitee Restaurant Group, which owns 15 Walnut and several other North Shore restaurants, according to attorney Gilda Elmstrom. The board expressed no concern about Shute taking over. In response to a question from Board Chairman David Neill, Shute …

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Creosote Buildup Eyed as Cause of 15 Walnut Fire

A buildup of creosote and grease likely caused the fire in a ventilation pipe at 15 Walnut on Saturday afternoon.

The wood-fire oven at 15 Walnut Bistro is out of service after a fire Saturday evening in the oven’s ventilation system. The Hamilton Fire Department was called to the restaurant at 4:20 p.m. when someone at both the Oliver Gulf station across the street and someone in the parking lot at the Shoppes at Hamilton Crossing where the restaurant is located – plus a Wenham police officer – all spotted smoke in the area, said Hamilton Fire Department Capt. Mark Goodwin, who was the commander at the fire. Firefighters arrived to find a fire in the ventilation system for the wood-fire pizza oven and extended two ladders – one each from the Hamilton and Wenham Fire Departments – to the roof to get at the fire. “The pizza oven will be out of order …

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15 Walnut to Reopen for Sunday Brunch After Saturday's Roof Fire

15 Walnut is reopening about an hour late for Sunday brunch after a fire on the roof on Saturday afternoon.

15 Walnut Bistro plans to reopen on Sunday afternoon for brunch after a roof fire at the Hamilton restaurant on Saturday afternoon. The restaurant, in the Shoppes at Hamilton Crossing, was closed for dinner on Saturday since the fire broke out at about 4:30 p.m., a half hour before dinner service starts. But on Sunday morning, officials from the Hamilton Fire Department and Hamilton Board of Health gave the OK for the restaurant to reopen. Ian O’Connor, an employee at the restaurant, said brunch typically starts at 11:30 on Sundays. “We’re planning to open by 12 or 12:30,” he said at about 11 a.m. There was no water or smoke damage to the restaurant, which is two and a half stories below where the fire was burning in the ventilation system…

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Meet Your Neighbor

Getting to Know Foster Parents From Wenham

This local family traveled the entire East Coast before settling their favorite place to live was Wenham three years ago.

Name: Andrew, Liza and Colton Sharp Street: Cedar Street, Wenham Family: Just the three of us, but Liza’s mom moved to Wenham with her husband and is now just a few blocks away, and we sometimes have foster children with us. Occupation: Liza works as a private tutor at the Pingree School in South Hamilton. Andrew works as an Applications Engineer at Texthelp in Woburn.  Colton is a full-time toddler. Hobbies/Interests: We are always up for an adventure - we blog about it. We like Letterboxing, a website with little treasure hunts all over the country.  We love learning and exploring. We also very much enjoy the theater. What are you passionate about? We are passionate about justice and mercy. We have a small group that meets in our home …

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Jennifer Flynn

7:32 am on Saturday, May 12, 2012

Love the idea of neighborhood gatherings!!! Any patch readers have them or attend them?   more ›