The treasure of the mushroom world gets a whole menu to itself with L’Espalier’s truffle dinner on Wednesday, December 2nd. Chef Frank McClelland and team have partnered with New York’s Urbani Truffles to bring six luxurious courses to the table. Dishes like sea scallops in Burgundy truffle jus and braised oxtail ragout with Perigord truffles will be paired with equally elegant wines. The dinner begins at 7:00pm and costs $250 per person. See the menu below and call 617.262.3023 to make a reservation.

Amuse Bouche
Cedric Bouchard, “Côte de Val Vilaine”, Brut, Champagne
Brioche ‘muffin’ with Saint-Felicien cheese and white truffle
Truffle scented Farm eggs and Siberian caviar

First Course
2010 Daniel Etienne-Defaix, “Vieilles Vignes”, Chablis, Burgundy
Sea scallops dipped in Burgundy truffle jus with apple and celery

Second Course
2011 Castello di Verduno, Barbaresco, Piedmont
White truffles d’Alba with Parmigiano-Reggiano risotto; black pepper-onion soubise

Third Course
2010 Château d’Arsac, Margaux, Bordeaux
Roasted tenderloin of beef; braised oxtail ragout with busiate pasta, glazed shallots and Perigord truffles

Fromage
2011 Chevalier, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Veneto 
Sotto cenare al Tartufo with Tuscan Chestnut honey

Dessert
Selection from chef Jared Bacheller