The Syrian American Medical Society is hosting a concert for Humanitarian Relief this Fall in the heart of Boston!
Join the Society for beautiful sets put on by Klezperanto and the Layaali Arabic Music Ensemble.
Concert admission is free.
Registration is highly recommended. Please register here.
Don’t miss renowned countertenor Andreas Scholl in a rare Boston appearance!
Desiring Beauty is an intimiate exploration of Dowland, Johnson, Handel, Caccini & more, accompanied by stellar American musicians Victor Coelho (lute), David Dolata (theorbo) and Laura Jeppesen (viola da gamba).
Early Bird $40 tickets are available now through February 1st. This extraordinary 1-hour performance will be followed by a leisurely meet-and-greet/CD signing by the artists.
Join the French Cultural Center for an evening of brandy tasting featuring eight Cognacs and Armagnacs, brought to you by Heavenly Spirits.
Christine and Daniel Cooney will lead a fascinating lecture accompanied by a tasting to explore the limits of one’s palate, comparing French brandies and their exclusive characteristics.
GUESTS WILL ENJOY EIGHT DIFFERENT LIQUORS
- Cognac Organic Selection | Distillerie du Peyrat | France
This Organic Selection is 4 to 5 years old. It is very lively, fresh and fruity. - Cognac Petite Champagne VSOP | Normandin Mercier | France
The grapes used are Ugni Blanc and a little Colombard and Folle Blanche, a very rare occurrence in Cognac. - Cep d’Or XO Premium | Jean Fillioux | France
- Cognac Grande Champagne Très Vieux | Jean Fillioux | France
Jean Fillioux is an iconic Cognac house that has been producing Cognacs for 5 generations. - Bas Armagnac Napoléon | Marie Duffau | France
This Armagnac is fresh and lively, with flavors of cocoa, orange rind and cake batter. - Napoleon 100% Folle Blanche | Artez Bas Armagnac | France
Aged a minimum of 6 years, it displays floral aromatics typical of the grape varietal, white peach, dried apricot and orange peel flavors. - Bas Armagnac Hors d’Age | Dartigalongue | France
The Dartigalongue family started to distill in 1813 and is the oldest Armagnac house. - Bas Armagnac 25 years old | Delord | France
This superb blend displays flavors of cocoa, spices, vanilla, raisins, walnut and cinnamon.
About Heavenly Spirits
Heavenly Spirits is a leading importer of artisanal French spirits, such as Armagnac, Calvados, Cognac, whisky, gin, aperitifs and liqueurs. For the past seven years, the company has been recognized as the number one importer of Armagnac in the US, accounting for 26% of all Armagnac sold each year. The Heavenly Spirits portfolio is represented in 30 US states and includes an impressive list of iconic brands.
About Christine and Dan Cooney
Born in the Cognac region of France, Christine spent summers at her grandparent’s farm north of La Rochelle, where she watched her grandfather, Amédée Foubert, run his winery and distill eau de vie from plums and other fruit grown on the farm. In addition to running his own graphic design and marketing companies, Dan has worked as a Professor of Art and Design for over fifteen years, most recently at Bridgewater State University. His art work, mostly paintings, drawings and sculptures are in collections all over the world. After twenty years of working in the wine and spirits industry and another stay in France, the Cooneys relocated to Massachusetts and, in 2008, created Heavenly Spirits.
Chef de cuisine Raphael Lambert
Sommelier Alexandre Sojfer
& Nathan Derri
Menu
Chesnut velouté, truffle oil & parmesan shaving
Pinot gris Grand cru Spiegel 2013 Schlumberger
Pan seared Sea Scallops over a creamy artichokes truffle risotto
Esprit du Chevalier Blanc 2013 Péssac Léognan
Grilled Venison, butternut squash mousseline,
Chanterelles mushrooms, Black truffles, fresh figs, jus naturel
Madiran, 2011 Ch Montus
Brie de Meaux, truffled Mascarpone
Banyuls 2015 Chapoutier
or
Chocolate tart filled in Cappucino creme brûlée
Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc NV Mesnil
Rory Caviness Craft Digest Cocktail
4 courses dinner menu $75 per person.
Add wine pairing $39.
For the whole table only.
Chef de cuisine Raphael Lambert
Sommelier Alexandre Sojfer
& Nathan Derri
Menu
Chesnut velouté, truffle oil & parmesan shaving
Pinot gris Grand cru Spiegel 2013 Schlumberger
Pan seared Sea Scallops over a creamy artichokes truffle risotto
Esprit du Chevalier Blanc 2013 Péssac Léognan
Grilled Venison, butternut squash mousseline,
Chanterelles mushrooms, Black truffles, fresh figs, jus naturel
Madiran, 2011 Ch Montus
Brie de Meaux, truffled Mascarpone
Banyuls 2015 Chapoutier
or
Chocolate tart filled in Cappucino creme brûlée
Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc NV Mesnil
Rory Caviness Craft Digest Cocktail
4 courses dinner menu $75 per person.
Add wine pairing $39.
For the whole table only.
Chef de cuisine Raphael Lambert
Sommelier Alexandre Sojfer
& Nathan Derri
Menu
Chesnut velouté, truffle oil & parmesan shaving
Pinot gris Grand cru Spiegel 2013 Schlumberger
Pan seared Sea Scallops over a creamy artichokes truffle risotto
Esprit du Chevalier Blanc 2013 Péssac Léognan
Grilled Venison, butternut squash mousseline,
Chanterelles mushrooms, Black truffles, fresh figs, jus naturel
Madiran, 2011 Ch Montus
Brie de Meaux, truffled Mascarpone
Banyuls 2015 Chapoutier
or
Chocolate tart filled in Cappucino creme brûlée
Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc NV Mesnil
Rory Caviness Craft Digest Cocktail
4 courses dinner menu $75 per person.
Add wine pairing $39.
For the whole table only.
A Cheese Filled Evening
On Wednesday, April 4th, the cheese stands together at Post 390 for a very special Massachusetts Cheese Trail Farm-to-Post dinner. Executive Chef Nick Deutmeyer has invited his cheesiest friends to the restaurant and created a menu to showcase the best in Massachusetts cheesemaking. Representatives from local fromageries like Upinngil Farm, Ruggles Hill Creamery, and Westfield Farm will be on-site to discuss their cheeses while you enjoy a four-course dinner with each course showcasing a different maker. The evening kicks off at 6:00pm with a welcome reception over passed hors d’oeuvres featuring three Upinngil Farm cheeses, followed by a quartet of queso courses, and finishing with a bonus cheese from Shy Brother’s Farm (in case you get the munchies in the Uber). Tickets are $55 including tax and tip, and if you can’t make it, the Mass. Cheese Trail menu will be available during dinner service at Post for a limited time.
RECEPTION
Upinngil Farm (Gill, MA)
Upinggillar, Spinach, Bacon, Paté Brisée
Feta, Cucumber, Oven Roasted Tomato
Ayrshire, Herbed Butter Cracker, Jagerwurst
FIRST COURSE
Robinson Farm (Hardwick, MA)
Arpeggio “the aroma and flavor notes of the terroir in one bite”
Early Spring Asparagus, Sugar-Stack Ham, Foraged Morels, Caramelized Onion Soubise
SECOND COURSE
Ruggles Hill Creamery (Hardwick, MA)
Greta’s Fair Haven “fruity, peppery, and densely textured”
Chilled Roast Chicken, Marbled Rye, Pickled Green Strawberries, Cracked Black Pepper, Green Peas
ENTRÉE
Westfield Farm (Hubbardston, MA)
Hubbardston Blue Cow “surface ripened…very soft and creamy center”
Garlic & Herb Leg of Lamb, Duck Fat Fried Potatoes, Lemon Smashed Peas, Pan Drippings
DESSERT
Smith Country Cheese (Winchendon, MA)
Extra Aged Gouda “creamy, nutty parm-like cheese”
Strawberry & Almond ‘Shortcake’, Aged Gouda Ice Cream, Strawberry-Gouda Crumb, Rhubarb Jam, Toasted Almonds
TAKE HOME
Shy Brother’s Farm (Westport Point, MA)
Hannahbells “thimble-shaped morsels that pack a dramatic throw-weight of pungency and lingering flavor”