Bar Boulud is bringing the distinctive tastes of a blossoming California vineyard to Boston’s bustling Back Bay. Located in picturesque Santa Ynez Valley, Beckmen Vineyards is a family-owned vineyard and winery with a passion for crafting high-end Rhône wines from estate grown, biodynamic grapes.
Guests are invited to join Bar Boulud’s Sommelier, David Bérubé, for this educational five-course dinner that will feature classically complex and dramatic wines paired with seasonal dishes, such as Grilled Octopus and Roasted Porchetta, from Chef de Cuisine Michael Denk and Pastry Chef Robert Differ.
The “Beckmen Wine Dinner” menu will be served as follows:
Assortment of Canapés
Fried oyster with nori aïoli and goat cheese tart with honey and walnuts
Louis de Grenelle, Crémant de Loire, Cuvée Platine, Brut
Smoked Trout Rillettes
Toasted sourdough, black mission figs, crème fraîche
Beckmen, Chardonnay, Purisima Mountain Vineyard, Ballard Canyon 2014
Grilled Octopus
Almond purée, arugula, blood orange, Castelvetrano olives
Beckmen, Syrah Blend, Cuvee Le Bec, Santa Ynez Valley, 2014
Roasted Porchetta
Caramelized fennel purée, golden raisins,
pickled mustard seeds, peppercress
Beckmen, Syrah, Purisima Mountain Vineyard, Ballard Canyon, 2014
Equatorial Chocolate Tart
55% ganache, almond crunchy, framboise foam
Beckmen, Grenache, Estate, Santa Ynez Valley, 2014
*Ticket price includes gratuity and taxes.
This August, join Bar Boulud‘s Sommelier, David Bérubé, for an exclusive four-course beer dinner showcasing local Woburn craft brewer, Lord Hobo Brewing Co – beer for the discerning drinker. Tempting dishes from Chef de Cuisine Michael Denk and Pastry Chef Robert Differ will be paired appropriately with seasonal beer selections.
FEATURED MENU
PORK TROTTER CORN DOG
Glorious, New England Style Pale Ale, 6.5 ABV
TARTE FLAMBÉE
confit onion, fromage blanc, bacon
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HEIRLOOM SALAD
heirloom tomato, melon, romaine, charred cucumber, mint yogurt
Boomsauce, Imperial IPA, 8 ABV
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CHICKEN SUPREME
parsley butter, corn succotash, hominy, black trumpet mushrooms
Steal This Can, IPA, 6.5 ABV
Consolation Prize, Double IPA, 9.5 ABV
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ORANGE SORBET “BEER FLOAT”
housemade orange sherbet, vanilla sable cookie, chantilly, candied orange
Hobo Life, Session IPA, 4.5 ABV
*Ticket price includes gratuity and taxes.
Have you ever had beer brewed by monks? Here’s your chance to try Spencer Brewery beer!
Come taste beer with Spencer Brewery, one of only 14 Trappist breweries in the world and the only one in the United States. Kevin Kervick, co-manager of sales and marketing, will present the great story of monks making beer in both Europe and America. He will also guide you through a tasting of their incredible beers, including their classic Trappist Ale.
Ticket includes a flight of Spencer Trappist beer with delectable bar bites specially created and matched to the beer by the Newsfeed Cafe’s chef.
Come at 6:00pm to find a seat and mingle. Guided tasting starts at 6:30pm.
Must be 21 or older. IDs will be checked at the door.
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Notch Brewing
Come enjoy an evening of German and Czech Lager styles with Chris Lohring of Notch Brewing. From Salem, Massachusetts, Notch Brewing has earned praise and admiration from brew lovers for its lower alcohol “session” styles of beers. Spend an evening with us while we explore the classic styles of Lager Brewing from a master of these styles, Chris Lohring. In this class, hosted by Chris himself, guests will:
- Taste through a selection of Notch Brewing Co. beers selected by brewmaster Chris Lohring
- Learn what are the contributing factors to making these styles
- Learn the differences between lagers and ales, and the history of how these styles came to be
- Converse during our Question and Answer section of the class
- Enjoy a selection of our house made sausages, the perfect pair for these styles of beer
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