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Top of the Hub Sets The Table For Christmas Eve

Four Course, Prix-Fixe Dinner Menu Served December 24 from 4 to 8 p.m.

Offering sweeping views of the winter skyline from every table, Top of the Hub will serve a special four course Christmas Eve prix-fixe dinner menu from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 24. Top of the Hub is located on the 52nd floor of The Prudential Tower high above Boston’s historic Back Bay.

Showcasing entrees from Veal Osso Buco to Aged Rib Beef Chops, Arctic Char and Rocky Mountain Lamb Chops, the menu is priced at $85 per person ($35 for children under 12), exclusive of tax, beverage and gratuity. A vegetarian menu will be available upon request. Credit card reservations are required and may be made by calling 617-536-1775 or visiting www.OpenTable.com.

During the day on Christmas Eve, the restaurant’s traditional Lunch Menu will be served in the Dining Room from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In The Lounge, live jazz will be provided by The Steve Soares Trio from 6 to 10 p.m. (Lounge seating may be available, on a limited basis; guests are encouraged to call on Christmas Eve for detailed information.)

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Peter Papagelis, General Manager at Top of the Hub, commented, “Our Christmas Eve menu offers a relaxing start to the holiday weekend. You can unwind with friends and family, enjoy a spectacular meal while our remarkable culinary team does the cooking. In the spirit of the season, The Steve Soares Trio will be playing in our lounge to add to the holiday mood. And as Top of the Hub really has the best view of the holiday skyline, there may just be a sleigh sighting -- weather permitting, of course.”

Top Of The Hub’s Christmas Eve Dinner:

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Dinner Begins with a Bread Basket Accompanied by Gingerbread Spiced Butter

• Appetizer •

(choice of one)

Toasted Faro Quinoa and Citrus Salad

Belgian Endive, Nettle Meadow Kunik, Nut Bread Crostini, Blood Orange Vinaigrette

Finnan Haddie & Lobster Knuckle Chowder

Leeks, Celery Root, Marble Potatoes

Miso Maple Cured Pork Belly

Pickled Shallots, Frilly Mustard Greens, Watermelon Radish, Cider Vinegar Glaze

• Salad •

Petite Red Oak & Mizuna

Delicata Squash, Shaved Candy Cane Beets, Sweet and Spicy Pecans, Commonwealth Dairy Greek Style Yogurt, Sherry Vinegar Syrup

• Entree •

(choice of one)

Marsala Braised Veal Osso Buco

Bob’s Stoneground Corn Grits, Green Grapes, Baked Acorn Squash

Bone-in Dry Aged Beef Rib Chop

Roasted Garlic Butter, King Oyster Mushrooms, Charred Radicchio, Thyme Infused Yukon Gold Potato

Icelandic Arctic Char

Maine Mussels, Saffron Sauce, Sticky Rice Scallion Cake, Aspirations, Meyer Lemon

Arabica Coffee Crusted Rocky Mountain Lamb Chops

Jewel Yams, Parsnips, Spiced Up Rapini, Espresso Jus

• Dessert •

(choice of one)

Brandy Laced Chocolate & Chestnut Mousse Tart

Cranberry Sauce

Dark Chocolate ‘Pot de Crème’

Seasonal Berries, Macaroon Cookie

A Tradition of Excellence

Top of the Hub has earned a reputation as one of Boston’s most discerning dining destinations, having welcomed residents and visitors alike with exceptional cuisine, fine wines, impeccable service and a sophisticated ambiance for the past 50 years.

Serving lunch and dinner seven days a week, Top of the Hub also offers Sunday Brunch, a late night menu plus live jazz entertainment nightly. In addition to receiving multiple Awards of Excellence from Distinguished Restaurants of North America and Wine Spectator magazine, Top of the Hub was dubbed one of the most romantic dining destinations in the world by The Travel Channel.

Christmas Eve at Top Of The Hub

800 Boylston Street

on the 52nd floor of The Prudential Tower

Boston, MA

http://www.topofthehub.net

Thursday, December 24, 2015

Main Dining Room Seating from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

With The Steve Soares Trio in The Lounge from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

$85 per person ($35 for children 12 and under), exclusive of tax, beverage and gratuity

Top of the Hub’s Lunch Menu will be served in the Dining Room from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

For credit card reservations, please call

6 1 7 - 5 3 6 - 1 7 7 5

or visit

http://www.OpenTable.com

Discounted parking is conveniently located in The Prudential Center Garage.

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