Reserved front of stage access with plenty of room to dance on your own with Renee Rapp or freestyle with Megan Thee Stallion? Check. All-day noshes prepared by Boston’s top chefs—think grilled swordfish belly, ginger-lime crab cakes, and Wagyu Beef Sliders? Check. An open bar featuring specialty cocktails, beer and wine? Check. Boston Calling, the city’s annual music festival, just keeps getting better – especially if you’re a Platinum ticket holder.
This year’s upgraded ticket experience for the festival, held May 24 through May 26, offers all the perks of previous years, with a couple of brand-new add-ons, as well as a spectacular roster of chefs in the Platinum area. Friday night will feature the culinary prowess of Chef Ken Oringer, of Uni, Toro, and Little Donkey, while Saturday, Chef Will Gilson of Puritan & Co., and The Lexington, is behind the grill. Sunday, Chef Joanne Chang of Myers + Chang and Flour Bakery + Café brings the festival to a sweet finish.
“Our theme is always creating dishes that you crave and that you can't stop eating,” Chang told me via email. “I can't wait to share our menu with the attendees at Boston Calling!”
That menu includes Ginger Lime Crab Cakes, Coca-Cola Pork Belly, and Mama Chang’s Pork & Chive Dumplings, among other delightful bites. While the logistical challenges of serving food at the festival are many, Chang says she is looking forward to it. “We signed on because it sounds like a blast!” she says. “The challenge of cooking for hundreds of people out of a tent where we get to show off our food? Sign us up!”
Gilson, who is headlining the Platinum tent on Saturday, will be bringing the Lexington’s famous Steak Frites, as well as burgers and vegan artichoke tortellini. “I love the energy and ability to be part of such an exciting event,” the chef says. “I am going to go with foods that are easy to execute and also have some elements of fun and whimsy to them. I want to make sure I leave a lasting impression on the guests.”
Planning ahead for many possible unexpected problems, from weather to crowds, is a tall order, but Chang says her team is ready. “We worked hard to develop dishes that can mostly be prepped ahead of time and finished on site with a flash in the oven or grill.”
In addition to unlimited eats, Platinum guests have a new perk this year – exclusive access to the front of the Green Stage (complete with a satellite lounge with complimentary cocktails), where headliners include Ed Sheeran on Friday, Tyler Childers on Saturday and the Killers on Sunday. That’s on top of the on-site parking (there is no parking for any other concert attendees), dedicated entry lines and merch lines.
Chang is no stranger to the crowds and vibes — Flour Bakery sold food
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