Hot Chocolate Pop-Up; Restaurant Patron Savior Honored

THEATER DISTRICT - The Revere hotel is introducing a seasonal hot chocolate pop-up called, what else, "Pop it Like it's Hot." Executive chef Bader Ali uses Somerville-made Taza chocolate for hot chocolate variations including maple bacon, meringue brulee and ginger white chocolate. The drinks are free, and suggested donations benefit The Home for Little Wanderers. In the lobby, Fridays from 3pm to 6pm from November 23 though December 21. [Official Site]

ALLSTON - If you start to pass out at a restaurant, hope that 64-year-old Brighton resident Joseph Kolojejchick is there. Kolojejchick helped revive another patron at Carlo's Cucina Italiana in Allston in October and has since been honored by the Boston Police Department. [Boston.com]

TV LAND - A revamped version of the NECN show TV Diner debuts this Saturday morning at 10am, says Forklift. Expect new segments ranking different versions of the same dish around town, recommended dishes for each week, and a new home base at Fanueil Hall. [Forklift]
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