Two Ways to Ring in the New Year at Bambara

Two Ways to Ring in the New Year at Bambara

Chef David Bazirgan will be offering two seatings at Bambara, with menu offerings inspired by his Armenian heritage. The first seating, at 5:30pm, will include a choice of three courses for $65 plus $30 for wine pairings. The second seating, at 8pm, consists of a choice of four courses for $80 plus $40 for wine pairings. Call 617-868-4444 for reservations or visit http://www.bambara-cambridge.com/reservations/.

Course 1, choice of:

- Salmon Belly Crudo, Mandarins, Ponzu, Shies

- Heirloom Chicories, Apple, Grapes, Great Gill Blue, Pecans

- Roasted Mushroom Soup, Parmesan, Madeira, Croutons (+ White Truffles for $20)

- Confit Octopus, Eggplant, Celery, Cherry vinaigrette

Course 2, choice of: (second seating only)

- Foie Gras Torchon, Grilled Walnut Bread, Huckleberry (+ Port for $10)

- Uni Flan, Lobster, Saffron, Aged Kaffir Lime

- Squash and Ricotta Pansotti, Hazelnuts, Ricotta Salata, Brown Butter (+ White Truffle for $20)

Course 3, choice of:

- Swordfish Piccata, Fregola Sarda, Fennel, Caper Beurre Blanc

- Roasted Chicken Breast, Parsnip, Carrots, Currents, Salsa Verde

- Filet Mignon, Truffle Whipped Potatoes, Wild Mushrooms, Bordelaise Sauce (+ White Truffle for $20; Seared Foie Gras for $20)

- Wild Mushroom Risotto, Parmesan, Toasted Walnuts (+ White Truffle for $20)

Course 4, choice of:

- Roasted Apple Tart, Vanilla Ice Cream, Caramel, Crumble

- Warm Chocolate Cake; Passion Fruit Ice Cream, Macadamia, Roasted White Chocolate

- Orange Blossom Panna Cotta, Grande Marnier, Kumquat Marmalade