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Thanksgiving Traditions Begin at Bar Boulud, Boston

Enjoy a delightful, stress-free holiday meal with all the fixings, complete with optional wine pairings!

This Thanksgiving, treat your nearest and dearest to a hearty and festive three-course, prix-fixe Thanksgiving Day feast at Bar Boulud, Boston! Served in lieu of the restaurant’s à la carte menu, Bar Boulud’s sumptuous offerings are the answer to every home cook’s prayers, as Chef Kilroy and his talented culinary team have created an assortment of festive dishes boasting classic comfort food flavors, all served with a French-inspired twist. Comprised of local, seasonal ingredients like earthy roasted fall squash, briny Pemaquid oysters, succulent Gloucester lobster, and tender heritage breed turkey, Bar Boulud’s tempting holiday helpings are the perfect way to celebrate the year’s most heartwarming day.

To complement Bar Boulud’s satisfying selection of Thanksgiving-themed starters, entrées and sides, Pastry Chef Robert Differ will serve a selection of homemade sweet treats, including Pumpkin Pie with gingersnap ice cream and brown butter sable; Pecan Pie with brandy Chantilly and Illanka chocolate sauce; and Warm Cranberry-Apple Crisp topped with Tahitian vanilla ice cream.

Additionally, guests seeking a complete dining experience have the option of sipping from a selection of wine pairings hand-picked by Bar Boulud’s resident sommelier.

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Served from noon to 8PM, Bar Boulud’s Thanksgiving Day menu will be served as follows:

Appetizers

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Tuscan Kale Salad- roasted fall squash, cranberries, pine nuts, Pecorino Romano

Ward’s Berry Farm Squash Soup- spiced Chantilly, confit of local cranberries

Poached Gloucester Lobster- Belgian endive, grapefruit, pistachios

Wild Pemaquid Oysters- Champagne mignonette

Pâté en Croûte De Chevreuil- venison, chestnuts, local cranberries

Main Courses

House-made Pumpkin Cavatelli- kale, black trumpet mushrooms, chestnuts, Pecorino Romano

Arctic Char- cauliflower, lemon, capers, Marcona almonds, brown butter

Beef Wellington- truffle pomme purée, turnips, Swiss chard, sauce bordelaise

Heritage Breed Turkey- roasted breast and leg, chestnut sage stuffing, sweet potato confit, roasted Brussels sprouts, local cranberry compote, rosemary turkey jus


Additional Course

(Market Price)

Acquerello Risotto- white alba truffle, Parmigiano Reggiano, mascarpone

Sides

($10 each)

Brussels Sprouts- honey crisp apples, chestnuts

Roasted Winter Root Vegetables- carrots, parsnips, salsify, celeriac, turnips

Potato Purée- reblochon cheese, bacon lardon

Traditional Sage Stuffing- sourdough bread, chestnuts

WHEN: Thursday, November 26, 2015 – Noon to 8PM

WHERE: Bar Boulud, Boston

776 Boylston Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02199

COST: $85 per person; Additional $59 for optional wine pairings

MORE INFO: For more information or to make a reservation, call 617.535.8800 or visit www.barboulud.com/boston

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