Whether you’re in search of a festive locale for an office outing or looking for a place for your own midday escape, let Cultivar be your holiday lunch destination. Book a table between now and the end of the year and bring your appetite to chef Mary Dumont’s debut solo restaurant, located at the Ames Hotel, for a special three-course Holiday Tasting. The menu is available Monday through Friday (alongside the regular lunch menu) for $50 per person. Each course can be matched with an optional wine pairing (for an additional fee). See what they’ve got planned via the menu below, and call 617.979.8203 for more information or a reservation.

STARTERS
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP • sage crème fraiche • green apple

D’ANJOU PEAR SALAD • brussels sprouts • endive • blue cheese • apple butter • candied pecans • sherry vinaigrette

CHESTNUT ANOLINI • crispy brussels leaves • brown butter

ENTREE
SEARED HALIBUT • celery root puree • hazelnut • apple

FARRO GRANO ARSO RISOTTO • wild mushrooms • mascarpone • parmesan

BRAISED SHORT RIB • sweet potato • roasted delicata • braised kale

DESSERT
LATE HARVEST PARSNIP CAKE • cider sorbet • calvados crème fraiche • madras walnuts

PERUVIAN CHOCOLATE CREMEAUX • pomegranate chantilly • salted caramel • white chocolate crunch