L’Espalier hosts Cheese Tuesday on November 7th with a four-course menu, a favorite aged cheese and celebration of the unsung heroes of fromage, affineurs (those who age and purvey cheese). Dinner is $95 per person, and reservations are required. Skip OpenTable for booking — the restaurant is unable to take reservations for this event through that platform — and instead, call 617.262.3023 to secure your spot.

First
Smoked tomato bisque with Maine lobster croquette and caraway
2016 Pala Chiaro di Stelle, Rosé

Second
Duck confit with potato gnocchi, braised Roxbury russets,
rye yeast beurre blanc and chives
2014 CEP, Sonoma Coast, California

Third
Beef tenderloin with béarnaise, young potato and celery root
2011 El Enemigo, Cabernet Franc, Mendoza, Argentina

Cheese
Graham’s 20 Year Tawny Port