Food imitates art (which imitates life) at the Museum of Fine Arts. The kitchen teams at Bravo restaurant and the New American Café are taking their cues from the curators with menus inspired by the latest exhibits. Through Sunday, July 9th, Bravo has a la carte dishes of the French persuasion – like a citrus-y cocktail, Champagne-poached salmon and grilled lamb chops – in honor of “Matisse in the Studio.” The New American Café leans Italian in homage to “Botticelli and the Search for the Divine” with Tuscan white bean dip, pasta alla Norma, Nutella panna cotta and more. Take a look at the offerings below—tables at Bravo may be reserved by calling 617.369.3474; the Cafe is walk-in only.

BRAVO MENU
Cocktail
The Matisse, citrus-flavored vodka with a tint of raspberry Chambord $15

Appetizers
Duck liver terrine, red currant pâte de fruit, toasted ficelle $15
Chilled champagne-poached salmon, crème fraîche, sorrel, torched avocado, favas, pickled mustard seed $16

Mains
Pan-roasted black sea bass, whipped kohlrabi, starburst squash, sweet peas, charred lemon beurre blanc $29
Grilled rack of lamb chops, warm frisée salad, new potatoes, chèvre, baby artichokes and peppers, roasted eggplant purée $29

Dessert
Baba au rhum, fresh berries $10

NEW AMERICAN CAFE MENU
Cocktail
The Venus A blend of Prosecco, fresh raspberries, and a kiss of Limoncello liqueur $12

Antipasto to Share
Tuscan white bean dip, crisp garlic, olive oil, grilled peasant bread $10

Primo Piatto
Panzanella salad, tomato, cucumber, onion, basil $15

Pasta
Pasta alla Norma, tomatoes, eggplant, basil, ricotta salata $18

Dolce
Nutella panna cotta $10