Set sail for L’Espalier on Wednesday, December 21st where chef Matt Delisle has put together a seven-course feast of the seven fishes. The seafood-stuffed menu features oysters, caviar, rock shrimp, cephalopods, monkfish and more as part of Delise’s luxurious interpretation of the Italian Christmas tradition. Each of the plates comes with a glass of wine, expertly paired by sommelier Lauren Daddona. See the full offerings below, available with a 7:00pm reservation for $175 per person. Seats can be booked by calling the restaurant at 617.262.3023.
First Course
NV Camille Savès, “Carte Blanche”, Brut Champagne
Warm Spearpoint oyster, Macomber turnip, Calvisius caviar
Second Course
2013 Marcel Deiss, Riesling, Alsace
Raw Nantucket Bay scallops, blood orange, cedar tea gelee
Third Course
2014 Alex Gambal, Saint Romain Blanc, Burgundy
Rock shrimp and mussel fritto, pepperoncini
Fourth Course
2015 Pierre Gaillard, Saint Joseph Blanc, Rhône
Cape Cod Bay clams and linguine, black pepper, white wine
Fifth Course
2009 Cantalupo, “Agamium”, Nebbiolo, Colline Novaresi, Piedmont
Cephalopods; braised in red wine and crispy, green olive oil
Sixth Course
2014 Domaine des 3 Celliers, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône
Roasted monk fish and it’s liver, wood grilled leek, burnt onion-vinegar jus
Dessert
Honey roulade with pine mousse, orange snow and pine frozen yogurt
