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Published 21:41, May the 20th, 2009
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Felt like a woman

Lounge hosts fantastic Female Feature nights

Ladies night at Felt last week was full of giggling, haircuts, drinks and a few juicy secrets.
 
Ladies night at Felt last week was full of giggling, haircuts, drinks and a few juicy secrets. Photo: Donald Rockhead/Metro
 

Fancy ladies require the following fixings for a notable night: cocktails, confidants and chow.

Felt Boston’s Female Feature Wednesdays (quite a mouthful!) touts itself as the destination for that and more ... but for less. Their Recessionista menu retails an array of $3 appetizers, entrees and desserts. Drinks are full price, but that doesn’t mean you won’t have a happy hour while you’re there.

I reserved a table — recommended — for their recent Beauty Night which provided free blowouts by a local hairstylist and tons of swag. Each week brings a different theme; upcoming events include Hollywood (NESN auditions!) and Dance (free lessons). We wished our waitress had provided the heads up on the evening’s fun and free stations at the start of our visit. In spite of that, she was a blast but also to blame for recommending the ambrosial sangria; pitchers are pricey ($30) but massive. Clearly this was the way to spend your recessionista surplus: They sold out of both red and white variations that night.

Their food is suitable for the after-work hungries, but if you’re seeking gourmet grub you’ll be disappointed.

Did I mention how great the music was? Carly Simon, Gwen Stefani and the theme from “Flashdance” certainly catered to the intended clientele, but like a girls’ night out, everyone could use a dose of good girly tunes now and then.

Felt Boston
533 Washington St., Boston
MBTA: Orange Line to Downtown Crossing, 617-350-5555
www.feltboston.com
 

Kate Coughlin
 
 
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