Thursday, October 23, 2025

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, tips well and are nice to their servers.
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1) Located in Belmont’s center, The Wellingtonhelmed by executive chef & co-owner Dante de Magistris, has officially launched lunch, which is now available Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11:30am - 2:00pm. 

The new Lunch Menu can be found online here, and a sampling of the new lunch menu items include:
Mortadella Sandwich – thinly sliced mortadella with pistachios, ricotta, muffuletta olive mix, arugula pistachio pesto, italian sub roll, served with side of fries or salad ($23)
Caprese Sandwich – heirloom tomatoes, imported buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, italian sub roll, served with side of fries or salad ($22)
Spinach Artichoke Flatbread – the classic dip baked over crispy flatbread, marinated artichoke hearts ($17)
Fried Chicken Sandwich – house fried chicken thigh, napa slaw, chili glaze, buttermilk ranch, pickles, kaiser bun, served with side of fries or salad ($22)
NY Bodega Chopped Cheese Sub – griddled and chopped beef with vidalia onions, peppers, pickles, well sauce and cheese on an iggy's italian sub roll, choice of fries, or salad ($24)

2) The Tavistock Restaurant Collection restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day serving their full dinner menus enhanced with Thanksgiving specials and prix fixe offerings.

Abe & Louie’s: Back Bay steakhouse Abe & Louie’s will be dishing out a collection of Thanksgiving specials in addition to serving their á la carte menu. To start, there’s butternut squash soup ($13) with spiced crème fraîche and candied pumpkin seeds. For a taste of tradition, opt for the Vermont-raised turkey dinner ($52) complete with whipped potatoes, stuffing, roasted Brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce and gravy. For something sweet, dig into the pumpkin cheesecake ($14) topped with vanilla whipped cream and caramel. Reservations from 11am-10pm so please call (617) 536-6300.  

Atlantic Fish Co.: Serving Boston since 1978, Atlantic Fish Co. will feature their full menu of seafood classics in addition to holiday specials. Start with butternut squash soup ($12) with candied pepitas, crème fraiche and crispy sage, or a roasted cauliflower salad ($16) with baby kale, squash and maple vinaigrette. For the best from land and sea, the entrees are roasted turkey ($46) with whipped potatoes, stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce and gravy, or pan-roasted monkfish ($48) with cauliflower puree, Swiss chard and gremolata. For dessert, a pumpkin cheesecake ($12) with cinnamon whipped cream. Reservations from 11am-10pm so please call (617) 267-4000. 

Coach Grill: In Wayland, the Coach Grill will feature a Thanksgiving prix fixe ($72) in addition to their signature menu. For appetizers, there is butternut squash bisque with spiced crème fraîche, or a shaved Brussels sprouts salad with hazelnut, cranberry and lemon-thyme vinaigrette. For entrees, there’s roasted turkey with whipped potatoes, stuffing, butternut squash, green beans, cranberry sauce and gravy, or local sea scallops with vegetable risotto and Meyer lemon beurre blanc. For dessert, indulge in apple crumb tart with vanilla bean ice cream and salted caramel, or a pumpkin cheesecake with vanilla whipped cream. Coach Grill also offers a takeout Thanksgiving Family Feast (serves 4-6; $285) available for pickup in addition to á la carte sides by the tray – corn pudding ($45), traditional stuffing ($40), whipped potatoes ($40), green beans ($45), butternut squash ($50) – as well as quarts of gravy ($20) and cranberry sauce ($25). Reservations from 11am-8pm. Takeout orders can be placed through November 25 at 6pm for pickup on November 26-27 between 12-7pm. Please call (508) 358-5900. 

3) A couple other Thanksgiving dinner choices include:

Contessa Boston: Situated on the rooftop of The Newbury Boston, Contessa Boston, overlooks the city skyline, bringing the flavors of Northern Italy to Boston, and Thanksgiving is no exception. For Thanksgiving, guests can enjoy family-style dining ($195 per person) For the primi course, choose from Contessa's Meatballs Aldo, served with whole grain mustard sauce,or the famous Squash Carpaccio, featuring arugula, pumpkin seeds, and agrodolce. For the pasta course, enjoy Ricotta Gnudi di Pecora, served with black truffles. For the secondi course, there are several options including Roasted Turkey served with sage turkey gravy and select sides such as Turkey Stuffing, Cranberry Mostarda, and Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta. Those seeking an alternative to turkey, can order the Porterhouse for a $185 supplement. To end on a sweet note, choose from Pumpkin Gelato or Apple Pie. Please note that a 20% gratuity will be added to additional food and beverage. Reservations from 12:00pm to 8pm Thanksgiving Day. Please call (617) 741-3404. 

Matria Boston: The Northern Italian-inspired steakhouse at InterContinental Boston, Matria Boston, is celebrating Thanksgiving with several options for dining-in and to-go. In addition to Matria's full menu, guests can enjoy a special Traditional Roasted Turkey Dinner ($42) featuring roasted turkey with giblet pan gravy, chestnut focaccia stuffing, parsnip Yukon au gratin potatoes blended with Blue Hill cheese and pancetta, along with cranberry compote, and roasted fall vegetables including kabocha, corn, and brussels sprouts. To end dinner on a sweet note, there is the Chef's Dessert Table ($30 per person; $15 children ages 3-12) which includes coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or cider, along with nearly a dozen desserts and sweet treats like tiramisu, panna cotta, salted caramel cannoli, apple cider créme brûlée, sweet potato cheesecake lollipops, house-made pies, and gelato. *NEW* Those who crave leftovers are in luck, Matria will provide a small, packaged to-go box complete with sides and more to enjoy post-Turkey Day or as a Black Friday treat. Reservations are available for Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 28, from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Please call (617) 217 5151. 

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