Thursday, September 30, 2021

Thursday Sips & Nibbles

I'm back again with a new edition of Sips & Nibbles, my regular column where I highlight some interesting, upcoming food and drink events. I hope everyone dines out safely and tips well.
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1) Chef Will Gilson and his culinary team at The Lexington are set to open Geppetto on Saturday, October 2, at his multi-concept venue The Lexington at Cambridge Crossing (CX). Geppetto will feature modern Italian fare in a sophisticated yet approachable space.

Geppetto will offer diners a modern Italian menu exclusively for dinner service. The menu will center around house-made pastas and a seasonally influenced menu of raw fish, shareable plates, and family-style entrees- all sourced from the freshest, highest quality ingredients available locally. Menu highlights will include Chicken Parm Polpette, Smoked Short Rib Carpaccio, Hand-Cut Pappardelle with Wild Boar Bolognese, Mushroom Agnolotti, and Beet Cavatelli. The dessert program, executed by acclaimed Pastry Chef Brian Mercury, will feature modern interpretations of Italian classics and a rotating selection of house-made gelatos.

The menu will feature a variety of fun and funky Italian wines; six rotating, signature cocktails on draft; an amaro cart; as well as affogato and amaro gelato creations.

Geppetto will be open for dinner service from 5 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday.

2) Fogo de Chão, a Brazilian steakhouse, is set to open its second Boston-area location on Tuesday, October 12th, in Burlington. The restaurant will be in the newly-redeveloped area of the Burlington Mall. 

For over 40 years Fogo de Chão has mastered the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco, roasting high-quality, simply-seasoned cuts of meat over an open flame, each expertly butchered and carved tableside by gaucho chefs. Fogo’s seasonal Market Table welcomes guests to discover fresh salads and soup, exotic fruits, vegetables, imported charcuterie and more. Those looking for a more casual, relaxed experience can order signature cocktails, award-winning South American wines and smaller, shareable plates in Bar Fogo.

The Burlington team is led by General Manager and Head Gaucho Chef, Raido Ramos, who brings over five years of experience with Fogo to his new position. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Ramos joined Fogo de Chão as part of the Heart of House team and quickly climbed the ranks, most recently serving as Assistant Manager at the Rosemont, IL, location, one of Fogo’s busiest restaurants located in a suburb of Chicago.

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