Satiate your Oktoberfest cravings with an Alsatian menu from Aquitaine. The French bistro celebrates the bier-laden holiday with inspiration from French’s Alsace region, bordering on Germany. The three-course prix fixe is available from Monday, October 17th through Sunday, October 23rd with food and wine from the culinary province. Riesling beurre blanc, herb späetzle, caraway kraut and cinnamon allspice streusel are just a few ingredients that give a nod to the area’s Germanic influences. See below for the menu – $35 per person – and suggested wine and beer pairings. Call 617.424.8577 to book a seat.
COURSE ONE
Choucroute Garnie
Chef’s selection of saucisson, caraway kraut, goose fat potatoes, crostini $12.95
Tarte Flambee
Mini flatbread with fromage blanc, white onions and smoked bacon $9.95
COURSE TWO
Cassoulet
Smoked sausage, duck confit, lardon, haricots blancs $24.95
Farmhouse Chicken in Vinegar Sauce
Braised leg, crispy goose fat potatoes, Brussels leaves $24.95
Filet de Sandre au Riesling
Pan-roasted red perch, Riesling beurre blanc, herb spaetzle with mushroom & melted leek ragour $25.95
COURSE THREE
Apple Crumble
Cinnamon allspice streusel, caramel $9.95
“Kouglof”
Brioche bread pudding, almond sultanta glaze, whipped crème fraiche $9.95
WINE & BEER
2014 Trimbach Pinot Noir $15
2014 Trimbach Gewertztraminer $13
Duvel, Belgian Style Ale $8
