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A Valentine's Day Trip for Two

MET Back Bay Travels to Barcelona and Florence this Valentine's Day Weekend!

This Valentine’s Day travel to two of the most romantic cities in the world without ever leaving Boston! MET Back Bay, the award-winning restaurant on Newbury Street, invites guests to join them for the ultimate cupid’s day experience with a Table for Two in Barcelona or Florence.

From Friday, February 12th through Sunday, February, 14th, 2016 guests are invited to enjoy an intimate dinner with the MET’s Barcelona or Florence menu, each one highlighting romantic cuisine from that city. After taking their seats in MET’s romantic dining room, guests can decide if they’d like to travel to Spain, Italy, or both! Order off the Barcelona menu and be treated to dishes such as Jamón y Queso, thinly sliced Serrano ham with Mahon cheese ($14), Shellfish Paella with chicken, chorizo, mussels, clams, shrimp and saffron rice ($25), and Churros De Chocolate ($10). Experience Florence with Panzanella Ensalata with pearl tomatoes, country bread, basil, hand shaved salt and aged balsamic ($12), Bistecca alla Fiorentina, a 39oz Grilled Porterhouse for two served with whipped stacciatella and tartufo fries ($32 per person), and Chocolate Zeppoles with warm caramel, almond and gelato ($10). Toast to each other with the Spanish inspired Toro Bravo made with tequila, lime, grenadine and champagne ($11), or the Florentine Garibaldi Cocktail made with Averna, rum, Falernum, lime and soda ($11).

These specials will be available in addition to the regular dinner menu. The restaurant’s signature cocktail and wine lists will be available all evening long.The Table for Two in Barcelona or Florence menu will be available on Friday, February 12th, Saturday, February 13th and Sunday, February 14th, 2016 during dinner service only. Reservations are limited and highly recommended by calling MET Back Bay at (617) 267-0451.

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WHERE: MET Back Bay, 279 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA 02116

WHEN: The Table for Two in Barcelona or Florence menu will be available on Friday, February 12th, Saturday, February 13th and Sunday, February 14th, 2016 during dinner service only. These specials are in addition to the dinner menu.

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COST: Cost varies. Menu a la carte.

MENU:

Table for Two Menu

Barcelona

First Course

Jamón y Queso, $14 Thinly sliced Serrano ham, Mahon cheese, Tapas of Both

Main Course

Shellfish Paella, $25 Chicken, chorizo, mussels, clams and shrimp, saffron rice

Dessert

Churros De Chocolate, $10 Warm choco sauce, Dulce de Leche

Florence

First Course

Panzanella Ensalata, $12 Pearl tomatoes, country bread, basil, hand shaved salt, aged balsamic

Main Course

Bistecca alla Fiorentina Per Duo, $32 per person 39oz Grilled Porterhouse for 2, whipped stacciatella, tartufo fries

Dessert

Chocolate Zeppoles, $10 Fried mini doughnuts, warm caramel, almond gelato

Met Valentine’s Specials will be offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

These specials are in addition to the dinner menu.

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