Order up your Hot Cocoa ‘Nice’ or ‘Naughty’ by adding your favorite spirit
Avery Bar at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston invites guests to sit by the fireplace and warm up with a selection of decadent sweets and pastries along with a cup of hot cocoa. With an option to keep your cocoa “nice” or make it “naughty” by adding your favorite spirit, guests can tailor their cocoa table side as they wish. Whether one may be nearby ice-skating at Frog Pond, stepping out of a matinee performance of Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker, or simply in the area to shop, it is the perfect way to keep warm this holiday season starting Saturday, December 9th.
$39.00 per adult, or $28 per child. *Price excludes alcohol. Reservations are not needed, but are recommended. Guests may call +1 617 574.7295 for reservation information.
Toast to 2018 with a Five-Course New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Bar Boulud Boston
An unforgettable evening at Bar Boulud Boston begins promptly at 8:00 p.m., revelers will gather in the lobby of the adjacent Mandarin Oriental, Boston hotel for a welcome reception, complete with celebratory sips and decadent canapés such as: fresh Oysters topped with a Champagne gelée and Citrus Cured Scallops laced with caviar and crème fraîche.
As the night progresses, guests will be seated at 9:00 p.m. in Bar Boulud where they will enjoy a five-course dining experience featuring savory French-inspired dishes including: Rohan Duck Breast, tender Wagyu Beef and Aurora, a delectable dessert comprised of hazelnut milk chocolate cream, raspberry espuma, and moelleux au chocolat crafted by Pastry Chef Robert Differ.
While diners treat their taste buds to an array of spectacular flavors, live jazz music will add to the evening’s ambiance. Enhancing the experience further, guests will also have the option to add an exquisite wine pairing with each course, hand-selected by Sommelier David Bérubé.
Encompassing celebration-worthy ingredients and presented with an artful flair, Bar Boulud’s New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner will be served as follows:
Canapés
Oyster
Champagne gelée
Citrus Cured Scallop
Caviar, crème fraîche
Wagyu Beef
Seared rare, quail egg, sunchoke, arugula, parmesan
Torchetti Pasta
Celeriac, chestnuts, fontina, truffle
Turbot
Crab dauphine, purple potato, Tokyo turnip, bottarga, uni cream
Rohan Duck Breast
Chanterelles, barley, blood orange, albufera sauce
Aurora
Hazelnut milk chocolate cream, raspberry espuma, moelleux au chocolat
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner includes a complimentary glass of Champagne at midnight. Sommelier selected wine pairings are offered for $125. An evening à la carte dinner menu will be served in the restaurant until 8:00PM. Bar Boulud’s lounge will be serving a limited à la carte menu from 5:30 to 11:00PM.
The Patio at Precinct Kitchen + Bar will transform into a place inspired by the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros and the continent of Essos.
Fans can get their fix of Tyrion Lannister, Jon Snow and Daenarys Targaryan on the Precinct patio with wearable furs, authentic décor, themed drinks and music. Limited edition drinks will also be available in specialty themed glassware.
The pop up bar will open to the public on Tuesday, January 9 at 4pm with service throughout the entire month of January from 4-11pm nightly. The Pop Up at Precinct will be a part of a three month pop up series at Precinct Kitchen + Bar. Follow #PrecinctPopUp for more details.
COSTUMES AND THEMED ATTIRE ARE ENCOURAGED!
In honor of National Soup Month, Legal Sea Foods is declaring a “Legal” Holiday, Chowda Day! Come in and get a cup of New England Clam Chowder for $1 (with purchase of an entrée) because their chowder is #1.
One cup of chowder per entrée. No substitutions.
Terra rolls out a spectacular five-course meal featuring volcanic wines of Italy.
Photo: BostonChefs
The volcanoes of Italy have endowed history with countless legends, landscapes and ultimately, some of the most expressive wines in the world.
“The discerning characteristic of volcanic terroir and the wines it produces lies on the palate. A perceptible, laser like, linear texture that transcends grape variety and region. A palpable austerity and minerality that translates to smoky, ashy, dusty, chalky textures that no other soil is capable of producing.” – The Winebow Group
Guests will enjoy a spectacular five-course wine dinner featuring thoughtfully prepared, hearty dishes by Chef Dan Bazzinotti and guest speakers to explain the unique nuances of each volcanic wine.
Featured wines will include:
Massifitti, Suavia
Erse Etna Bianco, Tenuta di Fessina
Erse Etna Rosso, Tenuta di Fessina
Terra di Lavoro, Galardi
Aglianico del Vulture, Bisceglia
Enjoy an Exclusive Tasting Experience with Domaine Louis Magnin
Bar Boulud presents the first wine dinner of 2018 featuring Domaine Louis Magnin from Arbin, France. Producing organic and biodynamic wines focused on Mondeuse, Roussette and Bergeron varietals, Louis & Béatrice Magnin serve as regional ambassadors, showcasing the prosperity of the Savoie wine region.
Pouring some of the greatest wines including two spectacular back vintages of Mondeuse, Sommelier David Bérubé is excited to welcome guests for this exclusive tasting experience.
FEATURED MENU
Reception
Domaine Louis Magnin, Roussette de Savoie, 2012
•••
Pâté en Croûte of Pheasant
foie gras, pistachio, huckleberry
Domaine Louis Magnin, Vin de Savoie, Chignin Bergeron, 2013
•••
Seared Atlantic Char
smoked belly, mushroom civet, pearl onions, beurre rouge
Domaine Louis Magnin, Vin de Savoie, La Rouge, 2009
•••
Spiced Venison Loin
winter root vegetables, quince confit, chestnuts, sauce poivrade
Domaine Louis Magnin, Vin de Savoie, Tout un Monde, 2009
•••
Tamié Cheese Course
chicory salad, black truffle, toasted hazelnuts
Domaine Louis Magnin, Vin de Savoie, Chignin Bergeron, Vertigo, 2010
Ticket price includes gratuity and taxes.
Join the French Cultural Center’s Monthly Literature Workshop
Un Mois, Un Livre is a monthly literature workshop that is led by Center professor, Benjamin Capellari. Intended for intermediate to advanced French speakers (B1+), it is presented in French in the Library. This month, join the Center for an in-depth discussion on Érik Orsenna’s L’exposition coloniale.
The required book, to be read in advance, can be purchased from the French Cultural Center Reception desk.
Price: Members: $20 | Non-member price: $25
About the French Cultural Center
The French Cultural Center of Boston is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure the vibrant growth of French Language and Francophone Cultures in New England.
Their library houses the second largest private collection of French books, periodicals, DVDs, and CDs available in the United States, in addition to offering online accessible resources through Culturethèque. Their school, a member of the Alliance Française network, offers language classes and programs for adults and children. Their cultural programming showcases the many aspects of Francophone cultures through numerous lectures, concerts, cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, art exhibitions, holiday celebrations and more. Political and artistic personalities often hold talks at the French Cultural Center, making it the hub of French culture in Boston.
The French Cultural Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your membership and donations are tax-deductible.
Post 390 Hosts Bantam Cider Company, Lamplighter Brewing Company, Jack’s Abby, and Berkshire Brewing Company for Farm to Post Dinner
Beer isn’t just for drinking! Join Post 390 to kick off Farm to Post “Cooking with Craft Beer” on Wednesday, January 24. Post 390’s “Farm to Post” tasting series features a monthly spotlight on some of New England’s finest farmers, producers, vineyards, brewers, and fishermen and focuses on ingredients that are sourced locally, and produced sustainably. Every month or so Executive Chef Nick Deutmeyer and his team create a special “Farm to Post” menu highlighting products from these farms and producers.
The first dinner of the 2018 series will include a unique menu with craft beer and cider from Bantam Cider Company, Lamplighter Brewing Company, Jack’s Abby, and Berkshire Brewing Company incorporated into each dish.
Tickets are $55.00 and include a welcome reception, four course dinner, and beverage pairings. Chat with some of New England’s top craft brewers while you discover a new way to enjoy your favorite beers. Tax and gratuity are included. Limited tickets available.
Reception
Cheese display featuring 5 local cheeses each paired with its own beer or cider
La Quercia Copa with picholine olive crostini, ricotta, rojo cider reduction (paired with Bantam Bigsby)
Pork Rillettes with puffed pig’s skin, wunderkind cider mostarda, frisee (paired with Bantam Bigsby)
First Course
Orange Zest & Laurel Cured Ocean Trout
child of the sun ale & sunchoke soup, hedgehog mushrooms, battered caper berries, rye toast
Paired with Idle Hands Iron Garde
Second Course
Roast Squab with Pomegranate & Honey
crispy éponine ale polenta, beer pickled chili pepper, cooling herbs
Paired with Lamplighter IPA
Third Course
Kentucky Bourbon Filet Mignon
saxonator braised oxtail daube, garlic bone marrow toast, parsnip puree, brussels sprouts, pickled shallot
Paired with Jack’s Abby Framinghammer
Fourth Course
Rooted Barley Cake
scotch ale ice cream, lemon curd, brown butter mousse, pink pepper hazelnut brittle
Paired with Berkshire Brewing Raspberry Barleywine
For more information, please click here.
Enjoy an Exclusive Tasting Experience with Domaine Louis Magnin
Bar Boulud presents the first wine dinner of 2018 featuring Domaine Louis Magnin from Arbin, France. Producing organic and biodynamic wines focused on Mondeuse, Roussette and Bergeron varietals, Louis & Béatrice Magnin serve as regional ambassadors, showcasing the prosperity of the Savoie wine region.
Pouring some of the greatest wines including two spectacular back vintages of Mondeuse, Sommelier David Bérubé is excited to welcome guests for this exclusive tasting experience.
FEATURED MENU
Reception
Domaine Louis Magnin, Roussette de Savoie, 2012
•••
Pâté en Croûte of Pheasant
foie gras, pistachio, huckleberry
Domaine Louis Magnin, Vin de Savoie, Chignin Bergeron, 2013
•••
Seared Atlantic Char
smoked belly, mushroom civet, pearl onions, beurre rouge
Domaine Louis Magnin, Vin de Savoie, La Rouge, 2009
•••
Spiced Venison Loin
winter root vegetables, quince confit, chestnuts, sauce poivrade
Domaine Louis Magnin, Vin de Savoie, Tout un Monde, 2009
•••
Tamié Cheese Course
chicory salad, black truffle, toasted hazelnuts
Domaine Louis Magnin, Vin de Savoie, Chignin Bergeron, Vertigo, 2010
Ticket price includes gratuity and taxes.
Eataly Boston’s Il Pesce Celebrates Sicilian Wines
Please join Eataly Boston at Il Pesce on Thursday, January 25 at 7PM for a truly magnificent five-course pairing of hand crafted seafood dishes and beautiful Sicilian wines explained by local experts.
Donnafugata wines are a passionate interpretation of Sicily and its sensorial universe. Donnafugata was founded in Sicily by an enterprising family with 160 years’ experience in premium wines. Giacomo Rallo and wife Gabriella, daughter José and son Antonio are engaged in an entrepreneurial project with a focus on attention to detail and synchronizing people and nature to make wines that correspond increasingly more to the potential of this area.
The Donnafugata wines that you’ll enjoy during dinner include:
‘Sur Sur’ Grillo
‘Anthilia’ Cataratto
‘Lighea’ Zibbibo
‘Sherazade’ Nero d’Avola
‘Ben Rye’ Passito Zibbibo
**Price is inclusive of $75 ticket and 20% service fee.
For more information, please click here.
