Chef Mark Usewicz celebrates the arrival of spring at The Independent with a special champagne dinner on Thursday, March 27th. Usewicz will prepare a six course tasting menu featuring choices like truffled foie gras pate with quince and brioche; spicy marinated tuna with radish sprouts and blood orange or roulade of baby chicken with chorizo and wild mushrooms. Martignetti’s Regina Mulready will be on hand to discuss the carefully selected accompanying Champagnes. Dinner costs $60 per person. Call 617.440.6021 for reservations and additional information.