Thursday Sips & Nibbles

I'm back again with a new edition of Sips & Nibbles, my regular column where I highlight some interesting, upcoming food & drink events. For now, some of these events will simply be the opening of certain restaurants, generally ones dear to my heart for a variety of reasons. And I hope everyone dines out safely, and tips well.

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1) Puritan & Co. Chef/Owner Will Gilson and Pastry Chef Brian Mercury will continue their annual dinner that pays homage to one of Cambridge’s culinary legends, Julia Child, with a family-style takeout menu, paired with wine for an additional fee, and featuring her favorite dishes. 

The at-home Virtual Tribute Dinner can be picked up at the restaurant on August 28 and 29th and comes with four courses, recipe cards, a pre-recorded video, plus sides for $50 per person. Optional wine pairings for two guests is available for an additional $40.

The menu includes:

First Course: Salad Niçoise- marinated yellowfin tuna, confit potatoes, wax beans, heirloom cherry tomatoes, picholine olives
Second Course: Vichyssoise- chilled potato-leek soup, dill oil, fried garlic, smoked bay scallops
Main Course: Beef Bourguignon- Slow braised beef, glazed baby vegetables, bacon lardons
Side: Pommes Gratin- gruyere, yukon gold, crispy onions
Dessert: Chocolate Mousse Stuffed Crepes- strawberry, crème fraîche, almond

Optional Wine Pairing for 2:
Chardonnay Blend nv Old Westminster Winery "Farm Fizz" Maryland (12oz can)
Pinot Noir Blend nv West + Wilder Rosé California (250mL can)
Syrah Blend '18 Lubanzi Wines Coastal Region, South Africa (12oz can)
Vin Doux Naturel ’09 Gayral & Gallet Maury “Le Passage” Roussillon, France

For more information and to place orders, please call (617)-615-6195

2) Bisq, in Cambridge. led by Chef Alex Saenz, is now open for Patio Dining from Tuesday to Saturday, from 5:30pm to 8pm. You can call them at 617-714-3693 to make a reservation  but walk-ins are also welcome. You can now drink and dine at Bisq, rather than just getting take--out. Take-out and  delivery remain available too. Bisq is one of my favorite restaurants so I encourage you to dine on their patio and show your support. And I highly recommend that you, or someone in your party, order their Fried Chicken.