Kristen Kish Pops Up; Karaoke Picks

FORT POINT/SOUTH END - Stir chef and Top Chef: Seattle winner Kristen Kish will be serving some of the dishes that helped her rise to victory at a series of pop-ups. A press release promises that "With each course Kristen will share behind-the-scenes stories about how she came up the dishes." Call for reservations: March 25 at The Butcher Shop (617.423.4800), April 29 at No. 9 Park (617.742.9991), May 13 at Sportello (617.737.0099), June 3 at B&G Oysters (617.423.4550). $225 to $275 per person for hors d'oeuvres, a reception, and a four-course menu with wine pairings. [Official Site via GS]

BOSTON/VT - A bunch of dissatisfied Ben & Jerry's patrons got a "Willy Wonka-type journey" factory tour in an attempt to smooth out their complaints. They were listened too and placated with ice cream, but the company says future complainers shouldn't expect special treatment. [Boston.com]

HUB-WIDE - Here are the "Best Places to Get Drunk and Belt out Journey on a Mic," aka do karaoke, from The Phoenix. On the list: Do Re Mi in Allston, Highland Kitchen in Somerville and more. [The Phoenix]
[Photo: No. 9 Park/Cal Bingham]