Red Heat Tavern Fires Up Fall Kickoff and Brand Re-launch This Week

Red Heat Tavern kicked off the fall season this week with a new Executive Chef and a new seasonal menu. Red Heat Tavern is a new concept that debuted in Wilmington last spring and is locally owned and operated by the renowned Burtons Grill restaurant group. Red Heat Tavern is the latest culinary destination to hit Boston’s North Shore and now showcases the talents of Executive Chef Alan Frati and his reimagined menu that is fueled by fire and flavor.

This fall, Executive Chef Alan Frati presents an approachable, appealing menu at Red Heat Tavern that combines equal parts of bold flavors and simplicity, according to a press release from the company. Chef Frati’s new menu masterfully utilizes the restaurant’s state of the art Josper Charcoal Broiler Oven by Wood Stone. The Josper’s variable high heat and smoke control generates a unique flavor that has made the oven an in-demand item for world class kitchens like Gordon Ramsay’s The Savoy Grill in London and Hakkasan in Miami and London. Red Heat Tavern is the only restaurant in Massachusetts, and only one of three in New England, where guests can enjoy food cooked in the Josper’s unique style, combining traditional European charcoal cooking technique with state-of-the-art construction.

“The Josper by Wood Stone is at the core of the Red Heat Tavern menu, as nearly all menu items pass through the specialized oven at one point or another,” said Executive Chef Alan Frati. “Our talented culinary team is able to harness the oven’s heat to cook fresh ingredients at different temperatures with varying levels of smokiness, giving the perfect amount of flame-kissed nuance to everything from prime cuts of proteins and caramelized vegetables to sauces and even desserts. This method of cooking is an art to be mastered as the wood and charcoal must be tended to throughout the day to achieve the best results. The culinary team’s dedication to mastering this very special oven allows us to harness the simplicity of fire to produce unparalleled flavor.”

The Red Heat Tavern kitchen cooks all dishes from scratch using seasonal, fresh ingredients. Highlights of the menu include: Mesquite Smoked Wings that are smoked slow and low and served with Buffalo style sauce or with sweet Thai chili sauce; theFarmhouse Burger with American cheese, bacon horseradish mayo, Applewood-smoked bacon, and a sunny-side-up egg on thick-cut toast; the Turkey Pot Pie with roasted root vegetables and roasted turkey in a savory gravy topped with a flaky herb-parmesan crust;Fire Roasted Meatloaf with ground beef, veal and pork blended with smoked cheddar, homemade ketchup, mashed potatoes, green beans and BBQ gravy; Blackened Chicken Alfredo with mesquite chicken, chipotle and red peppers, cheddar cheese, sour cream and fire roasted salsa verde; and Kettle Chip Baked Cod with tomato beurre blanc, jasmine rice and spinach. A children’s menu offers fun, nutritious options designed to please even the pickiest of palates. Additionally, Red Heat Tavern takes careful consideration when preparing menu items for those with dietary restrictions and sensitivities.

At Red Heat Tavern, an extensive selection of craft beers and unique spins on classic cocktails complement the bold cuisine. Guests can enjoy everything from a selection of 14 seasonal rotating drafts to over 37 selections of bottles and cans which include a unique, ever changing list of large format beers. Classic craft cocktails abound on the drink list, as well as signature Red Heat Tavern standbys such as the Lowell Street Punch, Red Heat Tavern Sangria and Tavern Mules. For those guests who want to combine the best of both beer and liquor, revolving selections of innovative on-trend beer cocktails are also available. Additionally, an approachable list of sparkling, red and white wines are available by the glass and by the bottle.

Designed by Peter Niemitz of the award-winning Niemitz Design Group, Red Heat Tavern boasts a thirty-two seat bar with six large televisions, tavern style dining areas and an expansive outdoor patio. However, Red Heat Tavern is more than just a restaurant that caters to guests with a modern and comfortable esthetic. Red Heat Tavern is a destination for after work cocktails, power lunches, and corporate functions just as much as it is a place to kick back with family and friends for dinners, drinks and dates. Red Heat Tavern is also a destination for those seeking entertainment, warm welcomes, or those who seek to liven up their week with Sunday and Monday night NFL promotions, Triple Threat Tuesdays (which combine trivia, tequila and tacos), and live music on Thursday evenings.

Red Heat Tavern is located at 300 Lowell Street in Wilmington. For more information, visit them online at www.redheattavern.com , call 978.447.5670 or LIKE their Facebook page.