Brunch Commences at Tico; Chocolate & Milkshakes Pop Up in the North End

BACK BAY — Tico wants to be your new favorite brunch spot: During the kickoff party this Saturday, March 14, order a Tico bowl (the restaurant's take on a tiki bowl) and have a complimentary small plate sent to your table. Beyond the booze, the brunch menu includes Mexican fried chicken and Nutella-stuffed French toast, and singer-songwriter Louie Bello will entertain. Brunch begins at 11 a.m. and reservations are encouraged; call 617-351-0400 to make yours. [Press Release]

SEAPORT DISTRICT — This week's porchetta offering from M.C. Spiedo is served with red onion agrodolce. As part of the new Suckling Pig Saturday series, executive chef Michael Sutton is spit-roasting a pig each week, which is then carved and plated tableside. To reserve your space, call the restaurant at 617-476-5606. [Press Release]

NORTH END — From 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, bounce around the North End to get your chocolate fix during Meet The Makers & Milkshake Pop Up. Shake the Tree will host Apotheker's chocolate makers, Martha's Vineyard chocolatier Not Your Sugar Mama will be at Cocoanuts, and Lulu's Sweet Shoppe will make milkshakes with their homemade ice creams. [Press Release]