Can’t cram all those fishes in before Christmas? Join L’Espalier for a Feast of the Seven Fishes after the holiday on Thursday, December 28th. Chef Frank McClelland brings the Italian-American tradition to the table (with his own innovative twists, of course) starting at 7:00pm. Have a look at what’s in store on the seven-course menu below. (Note to diners: they double up on fishes in the third course so dessert remains seafood-free.) Dinner, which comes paired with wines, costs $175 per person, and reservations are required. Call 617.262.3023 for your spot.

First Course
2016 Alphonse Mellot, “La Moussière,” Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre-France
Fluke crudo with pine chard onion vinaigrette and Anjou pears

Second Course
NV Pol Roger
Scallops with champagne-sesame beurre blanc, sun chokes and chervil

Third Course
2015 Domaine Delarche, Chardonnay,
“Les Combottes,” Pernand-Vergelesses-France
Wellfleet oysters with little neck clams, creamed spinach, tomato bisque and parmesan

Fourth Course
2016 Pala, Chiaro di Stelle, Italy
Wood grilled mackerel with horseradish, parsnips and watercress purée

Fifth Course
2014 Jean-Pierre, Morgon, Burgundy-France
Monkfish liver with figs pistachio and cured olives

Sixth Course
2015 Château de Montmal, Carignan, Fitou-France
Hay steamed halibut cheeks with potato gnocchi and roasted pine nut purée

Dessert
Buttermilk panna cotta with grapefruit sorbet and a crumble