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1) il Casale (Locations in Belmont + Lexington) is an intimate, rustic-Italian farmhouse restaurant offering equal parts traditional Italian cuisine and exclusive family classics. The menu is structured to resemble the courses of a traditional Italian meal and are helmed by co-owner & executive chef Dante deMagistris, who co-owns with his two brothers and takes inspiration from his Grandmother’s family recipes, travels to his family's hometown in Italy, and techniques he learned under years of guidance by Michelin-Starred Chef Don Alfonso in the Sorrento Peninsula.
Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes: Both il Casale locations will be open for Christmas Eve (5pm-9pm) offering an Italian-Style Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes four-course menu. For $95/person, il Casale is recreating century-old dishes using the deMagistris family’s closely guarded Nonna’s recipes. Highlights will include a Gran Antipasto di Mare featuring pesto grilled shrimp, fried calamari, clam oreganata, octopus salad, baccalà salad; Capelli d’Angelo “Aglio e Olio” featuring angel hair pasta, garlic, EVOO, anchovy, capers, pine nuts & golden raisins; Spigola (Grilled Striped Bass) with mushroom ragu, stuffed escarole, chive pesto; and Zeppole Di San Giuseppe which is an orange pastry cream-filled profiterole topped with amarena cherries. This Feast of the Seven Fishes menu will be offered alongside the regular a la carte and kid’s menus. The full menu can be found here. Reservations can be made via Resy (Belmont) and Resy (Lexington).
New Year's Eve 4-Course Prix Fixe Dinner: Both il Casale locations will be open on New Year’s Eve (5-9:30pm) offering a special four-course prix fixe menu with choices for $95/person. First Course highlights include Barbabietole featuring roasted beets, arugula, mozzarella, walnut crumble, honey balsamic vinaigrette (V/GF) and Hamachi Crudo featuring bomba pugliese, crispy capers, salsifi chips, lemon, organic evoo (AGF); Second Course highlights include Gnocchi Sardi with creamy calabrian chili sauce, spinach, lemon crumbs (AGF) and as an Italian tradition which promotes good fortune in the New Year Cotechino e Lenticchie featuring imported sausage from italy, lentils, broccoli rabe (GF); Third Course highlights include Bistecca featuring grilled sliced sirloin steak, black truffle potato gratinata, gremolata, onion strings (AGF) and Pollo Picata featuring chicken scallopine, lemon-caper sauce, spinach (AGF); and Fourth Course highlights include Sfogliatella which is shell shaped pastry with orange ricotta filling & chocolate crema and Panna Cotta with fresh vanilla bean, apple cider pomegranate caramel & cinnamon crumbs (GF). The full menu can be found here. Reservations can be made via Resy (Belmont) and Resy (Lexington).
2) The Wellington is located in Belmont’s center, and offers everyday yet eclectic American cuisine, craft cocktails, and a unique selection of local and imported beers and wines. The Wellington offers a casual yet refined setting in which to enjoy lunch, dinner and weekly happenings including Tuesday $1 oysters, Welly Wednesdays, Friday night live band music, Saturday night live music, and Sunday live jazz brunch.
New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Dinner w/ Live Music: The Wellington will be open on New Year’s Eve (5-10pm) serving a four course prix fixe menu with choices alongside live jazz music by Ethan K. Trio from 7-10pm. First Course highlights include Asian Pear Salad featuring roasted cabbage, tahini vinaigrette, walnut crumble, greek yogurt (GF) and Hamachi Carpaccio featuring seville orange, aji amarillo chili, crispy rice (GF); Second Course highlights include Rotolo featuring pasta sheets rolled with roasted peppers, prosciutto, bechamel, mozzarella, agro e dolce; Third Course highlights include Duck Breast featuring flageolet bean stew, bacon, roasted root vegetables, cranberry (GF) and Cauliflower Steak featuring romanesco sauce, green onion pesto, almonds, green beans (V); and Fourth Course options include Baked Alaska (chocolate gelato, meringue, white chocolate curls, graham cracker crumble, fudge). The full menu can be found here. Reservations can be made via Resy.
New Year’s Day Live Jazz Brunch & Dinner: The Wellington is serving a live jazz brunch (11:30am-3pm) on New Year’s Day featuring live jazz from the Lefteris Kordis & Faith Haloulakou Trio with plates from its brunch menu such the Grilled Lemon Olive Oil Cake with a banana rum sauce, white chocolate shavings candied pecans, whipped cream; Fried Chicken Sandwich featuring house fried chicken thigh, napa slaw, chili glaze, buttermilk ranch, pickles on a kaiser bun with a side of fries, home fries or salad); and Berry Belgian Waffle which is The Wellington’s famous waffle recipe, topped with fresh berries, berry sauce, whipped cream & vermont maple syrup; as well as brunch cocktails, loose teas, coffee and juices. The Wellington will also be offering its regular a la carte dinner menu (4:30-9:30pm). Reservations can be made via Resy.
3) XOXO Sushi Bar will ring in the New Year in Chestnut Hill by dazzling diners with lavish multi-course jukusei omakase New Year’s Eve tasting menus. Utilizing XOXO’s advanced in-house dry-ager and jukusei technique – “aging” in Japanese, where fish used in sushi is salted or soaked in vinegar then matured for several days – Chef Kegan Stritchko has designed a pair of menus that feature local and rare sea treasures designed with luxe and intriguing flavor profiles.
In the abbreviated jukusei omakase offering, there are 11 courses ($195 per guest): an Island Creek oyster with leche de tigre and dill; hirame usuzukuri with yuzu dashi, candied quinoa and lemon zest; madai and shima aji nigiri; chef’s choice of five pieces of sashimi; hiramasa and Ora King salmon nigiri; chawanmushi with savory egg custard, snow grab and ikura; bluefin tuna and akamutsu nigiri; a negitoro handroll with bluefin tuna belly, scallion and miso; grilled langoustine with miso butter, kimchi and chili oil; A5 wagyu beef tartare with black garlic, caviar and taro root; and a dessert of Thai chili chocolate ice cream with chocolate ganache and cranberry gel. Guests can opt for an expanded menu with five additional courses, bringing the grand experience to 16 courses ($250 per person): a personal 1oz jar of caviar paired with purple potato chips; Hokkaido uni nigiri; king crab nigiri; dry aged otoro; and A5 wagyu ribeye carpaccio with caviar, lemon miso butter and negidare.
For an additional infusion of New Year’s Eve glitz, there is a champagne and caviar tasting ($125 per guest) complete with 1oz of Polish caviar with a personal-sized bottle of A. Margaine champagne.
Reservations are recommended via OpenTable.
4) Kyuramen, a Japanese ramen brand with locations across major U.S. cities, is launching a limited-time Endless Ramen promotion from December 22–28, designed for anyone looking for an affordable and cozy winter meal. There are Massachusetts locations in Brookline and Winchester. For one week only, guests can enjoy unlimited noodle refills with any ramen order (dine-in only). The only rule: save some soup in your bowl, and noodles are on the house. It’s a playful, comfort-food-forward special perfect for the holiday season. Please note: Unfinished refills will be charged $2. It's also not combinable with other promotions
4) Kyuramen, a Japanese ramen brand with locations across major U.S. cities, is launching a limited-time Endless Ramen promotion from December 22–28, designed for anyone looking for an affordable and cozy winter meal. There are Massachusetts locations in Brookline and Winchester. For one week only, guests can enjoy unlimited noodle refills with any ramen order (dine-in only). The only rule: save some soup in your bowl, and noodles are on the house. It’s a playful, comfort-food-forward special perfect for the holiday season. Please note: Unfinished refills will be charged $2. It's also not combinable with other promotions
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