The Twelve Days of New Year's: Seven Entree Options

Amuse Bouche

NV Mumm Napa Brut Prestige (Napa Valley, California) Champagne Toast

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Appetizers

Light Tempura Turbot with Blood Orange, Candied Ginger, and Celery Leaf

Sea Urchin and Lobster Bisque with Chorizo Croutons

Chilled Lobster a La Niçoise, Soft Cooked Egg and Baby Greens

Salsify Gratin with Black Truffle, Parmigiano Trentino, and Black Kale

Ravioli Bolognese with Mortadella and Veal, Pickled Daikon, and Watermelon Radish Mostarda

2006 Burgáns Albariño (Rias Baixas, Spain) or 2005 Pio Cesare, Barbera d'Alba (Piedmont, Italy)

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Supplemental Course for Two
(an additional $20.00)

Pressed Veal Sweet Breads and Foie Gras Terrine with Warm Figs and Buttered Toasted Brioche

2004 Haut Charmes, Sauternes (Bordeaux) for an additional $10.00

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Main Courses

Sturgeon Poached with Sassafras, Sweet and Tart Winter Greens, and Roxbury Russet Apples

Skate Wing over Beef Marmalade, Marrow, and Root Vegetable Mirepoix

Winter Vegetable Pot au Feu with Black Truffle and Forest Mushrooms

Chicken in Half Mourning with Black Truffle Stuffing and Roasted Celery

Cassoulet de Castelnaudary with Duck Confit, Pork Belly, and Sausage

Venison Saddle with Celery Root, Black Trumpet Mushrooms, Chestnut and Buckwheat Ravioli

Natural Beef Strip with Baby Spinach, Fondue Potatoes, and Roasted Jus

2006 Marchesi di Barolo "Le Lune", Gavi (Piedmont, Italy) or 2005 Louis Latour "Chanfleure" Pinot Noir (Bourgogne, France) or 2005 Rock & Vine, "Three Ranches", Cabernet Sauvignon (North Coast, California)

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Desserts or Cheese

Profiteroles and Beignets with Chocolate Sauce and Orange Flower Pastry Cream

Beacon Hill Tea: Hu Kwa Ice Cream, Lemon Curd and Sherry Cream with Black Currant Scone

Candied Herb Carrot Cake with Fresh Cheese Icing

Vacherin Mont d'Or Au Lait Cru Haut Doubs

A Selection from Our Home-Made Tarts

NV Graham's Six Grapes Porto (Douro) or 2006 Weinlaubenhof Kracher Cuvée Beerenauslese Burgeuland (Austria)