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November 2015 Archive

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BOSTON RESTAURANT NEWS

Openings

Outlook Kitchen and Bar is now open inside the Envoy Hotel in Boston's Seaport District. This chic restaurant features dishes prepared by executive chef David Verdo including Thai spiced lamb belly, shrimp tempura, Northern Atlantic halibut and Moulard duck breast. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily. Outlook Kitchen and Bar, The Envoy Hotel, 70 Sleeper St., Boston, MA 02210, 617-338-3030.
 

News Bytes

Sunday Family Suppers with Live Jazz at il Casale
Sunday family suppers complete with live jazz take place at il Casale Cucina Campana + Bar. The Lexington property is the sibling of the Belmont restaurant owned and operated by chef Dante de Magistris and brothers Filippo and Damian. The restaurant offers a tour of the Campania region, where the de Magistris family traces its heritage, with sfizi "shareable little bites," homemade pasta, arancini and braised beef. il Casale Cucina Campana + Bar, 1727 Mass Ave., Lexington, MA 02420, 781-538-5846.
 
Beat Brasserie Hosts Third Annual Santa Brunch on December 12
Santa is coming to Beat Brasserie on December 12 for the third annual Santa jazz brunch. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., diners can nosh on dishes like wildflower lemon and honey pancakes, short rib eggs Benedict and a Greek kale salad bowl. Reservations are recommended. Regular brunch pricing will be available, and there is no cover charge. Beat Brasserie, 13 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA 02138, 617-499-0001.
 
Puritan & Company Celebrates its Third Anniversary on November 25
Puritan & Company hosts a Thanksgiving Eve party on November 25 to celebrate its three-year anniversary. From 9 p.m. until midnight, you can enjoy complimentary bites and a cash bar with specialty cocktails provided by Privateer Rum, Notch Brewing and Campari. Puritan & Company, 1166 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02139, 617-615-6195.
 
Rosebud American Kitchen + Bar Offers Pies To Go for Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, place your order for pies with Rosebud American Kitchen + Bar. The restaurant, which is best known for its all-American desserts, is accepting orders now through Monday, November 23, for pickup on Wednesday, November 25. Flavors include Dutch apple, blueberry crumble, banana cream, apple cider custard and chocolate cream. Pies are $25 each. Rosebud American Kitchen + Bar, 381 Summer St., Somerville, MA 02144, 617-629-9500.
 
Journeyman Restaurant Hosts Eat More Plants: Heirloom Pumpkin Dinner
Journeyman Restaurant hosts Eat More Plants: Heirloom Pumpkin Dinner on November 4. The six-course vegetarian dinner includes the French heirloom Musque de Provence from Sparrow Arc Farm. The dinner is $60 per person, and tickets may be purchased online. Journeyman Restaurant, 9 Sanborn Court, Somerville, MA 02143, 617-718-2333.
 
Poe's Kitchen at The Rattlesnake Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Poe's Kitchen at The Rattlesnake is celebrating its 25th anniversary on November 25 and is offering weekly food and drink specials. Be sure to check out the taco specials (think lamb, turkey and stuffed boar) and mini margaritas available at their 1990 price: $2.50. Poe's Kitchen at The Rattlesnake, 384 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116, 617-859-8555.
 
Harvest Celebrates its 40th Anniversary in November
Throughout the month of November, Harvest is hosting a celebration in honor of its 40th anniversary. The restaurant has introduced a special anniversary tasting menu (available in three- or six-course options with pairings), along with a "throwback cocktail" served at a 1970s price. Harvest, 44 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA 02138, 617-868-2255.
 

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Closings

CLOSED FOR GOOD
Take your taste buds on a walk down memory lane! Check out our exclusive closed restaurant database for Boston to virtually visit your favorite dining spots from the past. The Federalist, R.I.P.

Chef/owner Ken Oringer has announced that Clio will be closing its doors at the end of the year. The adjacent Uni will take over the space with an expanded concept in 2016. From now until New Year's Eve, Clio will offer a throwback menu and host guest chefs to celebrate the past nearly two decades the restaurant has been in service. Clio, Eliot Hotel, 370 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215, 617-536-7200.
 

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