Step into a scene from a fairytale at the Fairmont Copley Plaza’s Holiday Bacchanal. On Wednesday, December 19th, the hotel’s 106-year-old lobby will undergo a dramatic transformation into a lavish dining hall complete with candlelit tables running the length of the room. Executive Chef Laurent Poulain has crafted a five-course menu as divine as the seating arrangement with plates like braised lamb shoulder, Nantucket Bay scallops and warm flourless dark chocolate cake, each with a wine pairing. For the evening, swap the ugly sweater you’ve been sporting at your holiday parties for more elegant cocktail attire. Tickets are $165 each (plus processing fees) — purchase yours here.

Braised Lamb Shoulder & Vermont Smoked Cheddar Croque Monsieur
oven dried tomatoes
Pairing: Guigal Chateauneuf du Pape 2013

Nantucket Bay Scallop & New England Lobster Gratin
grilled baguette
Pairing: Cave de Lugny Charmes Macon 2016

Pickled Roasted Local Baby Beets
candied pumpkin seeds, Great Hill blue cheese, beet syrup, fleur de sel, micro greens, EVOO
Pairing: Lucien Albrecht Gewurztraminer 2016

Orange Citrus Glazed Long Island Duck Breasts & Leg Confit
truffle vinaigrette, fine herbs, sautéed seasonal mushrooms, creamy polenta, maple roasted root vegetables
Pairing: Chanson Marsannay Rouge 2015

Warm Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake
white chocolate ice cream, milk chocolate feather and mint garnish, raspberry coulis
Pairing: Dow’s Quinta Senhora Ribeira 2015 Vintage Port