On Tuesday, September 29th, Bistro du Midi hosts a five-course dinner featuring the food and wine of Provence. Sommelier Todd Lipman will collaborate with chef Robert Sisca to bring guests a taste of southern France—expect pairings like octopus and roséor duck breast and Mourvèdre. The dinner starts at 6:00pm in the restaurant’s private Wine Room (overlooking the Public Garden) and costs $135. Call 617.426.7878 for reservations.

FIRST
Fluke Crudo, Niçoise Olive, Baby Fennel, White Anchovy, Citrus
2012 DOMAINE DU BAGNOL, CASSIS

SECOND
Spanish Octopus, Iberico Ham, Basquaise, Smoked Aioli
2014 CHÂTEAU PRADEAUX, ROSÉ, BANDOL

THIRD
Beet Cavatelli, Wild Boar Sausage, Kale, Chanterelles, Manchego
2011 DOMAINE TRIENNES, SAINTE AUGUSTE, VDP DU VAR

FOURTH
Duck Breast, Sweet Corn, Mission Figs, Rainbow Chard, Duck Jus
2007 CHÂTEAU PRADEAUX, BANDOL

FIFTH
Brandied Strawberry Clafoutis, Sage Ice Cream
HOUSE-MADE ROSÉ VERMOUTH