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MERITAGE THE RESTAURANT AT THE BOSTON HARBOR HOTEL | Spring 2011 NEWSLETTER

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In This Issue
bullet Opening from Chef Daniel Bruce
bullet A Recipe from Daniel
bullet Notes from the Sommelier
bullet Seasonal Sips
bullet Easter Brunch at BHH
bullet Mother's Day Brunch at BHH
bullet Mother's Day Dinner at Meritage
bullet Celebrate Graduation at Meritage
bullet Bar Bites
bullet About BHH
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Special Offerings This Spring Season

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bulletEaster Brunch at BHH

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Celebrate Easter at the five star Boston Harbor Hotel. Linger over a festive brunch in the Atlantic Room with expansive views of Boston Harbor.

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bulletMeritage Bar Bites

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No time for dinner? Experience the exceptional cuisine of Chef Daniel Bruce as he features a selection of gourmet tastings from his signature bar bites menu at the Meritage Bar.

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A Letter from Chef Bruce

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Spring—the re-awakening of the earth here in New England. From the smell of boiling maple sap to the first sprouting of the wild fiddleheads along the flood plains of our larger rivers, spring in our area provides us with many resources from which to create flavorful dishes unique to our region. I love the green colors associated with this time of year and like to create dishes that reflect this while moving towards a lighter style presentation.

One of the first dishes I change in Meritage is the Wild Mushroom Soup. While in season, I use both the spring onions and fiddlehead ferns. As the season progresses, I will start using other vegetables to enhance this soup.

Enjoy,
Daniel Bruce

 
 
 

Native Fiddlehead and Spring Onion Soup

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Native Fiddlehead and Spring Onion Soup

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bulletA Recipe from Chef Daniel Bruce — Yields 6 Servings

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Ingredients
1 Cup Spring Onions (thinly sliced)
3 Tbs. Butter
1 lb. Fresh Fiddlehead Ferns (washed)
1 ea. Potato (peeled and small diced)
4 Cups Chicken Broth
1 Cup Light Cream
  Salt and Pepper To Taste
Procedure
In 3 Quart Sauce pan melt butter over medium heat, add onions and slowly cook until tender.
Pour in broth, bring to boil and add fiddleheads and potato.
Simmer for 15 minutes, remove from heat and puree using traditional or hand-held blender.
Return to heat, stir in cream, season to taste and serve.
Note: may replace butter for 3 slices of small diced bacon for a smoky flavor.
 
 
 

Tanya McDonough

Notes from the Sommelier

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bulletTanya McDonough, Wine Director / Sommelier

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Spring is here, technically speaking! It is a time when most people start thinking about switching from heavy red wines to lighter bodied reds. My favorite wines for this transition have to include pinot noir. One of the stand outs from our Meritage wine list is Pegasus Bay from the Waipara Valley in New Zealand. It is a great example of a well-balanced new world pinot noir. The winery practices sustainable viticulture. It shows flavors of pretty raspberries with floral and spice notes with good minerality.

For something with a bit more body, I like Francis Tannahill ‘The Hermit’ from Willamette Valley, Oregon. Violets and smoke jump out of the glass showcasing flavors of sweet raspberries and bing cherries with some earth notes on the palate. One of my favorite pinot noirs I’ve tried lately is the 2004 Domaine Jacques Prieur Volnay-Santenots Burgundy. It is a gorgeous expression of pinot noir. This is a Premier Cru wine with a pronounced bouquet and elegant tannins. It shows ripe black cherries and a good amount of spice.

If you are ready to trade in your cabernets and syrahs for some lighter styled red wines for the season, stop by Meritage and try one of our many different pinot noirs on the list.

Happy Spring!

 
 
 

Seasonal Sips

» Thursday evenings, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
» Price: $25 per person

Seasonal Sips

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bulletThursday Tastings at Meritage

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Seasonal Sips: Thursday Tastings at Meritage is a hit among Boston’s wine lovers, casual connoisseurs, and the after-work cocktail crowd. Meritage invites guests to experience its exclusive wine collection in casual tastings every Thursday evening from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Sommelier Tanya McDonough introduces three to four wines from selected regions, while Chef Daniel Bruce prepares tasting spoons and small bites paired perfectly with each wine offering. Seasonal Sips is $25 per person. Upcoming Seasonal Sips: Thursday Tastings at Meritage will introduce the perfect wines for Spring:

Upcoming Tastings
April 7 Wines of Northeast Italy
April 14 Rhône Valley
April 21 New World vs. Old World
April 28 Comparing Cabernets
May 5 Burgundy
May 12 Sangiovese by Its Other Names
May 19 California from North to South
May 26 South Africa
 
 
 

Easter Brunch at BHH

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Easter Brunch at the Boston Harbor Hotel

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Celebrate Easter at the five star Boston Harbor Hotel.  Linger over a festive brunch in the Atlantic Room with expansive views of Boston Harbor.  Enjoy live piano music while you dine with your party.  Chef Bruce is preparing an Easter feast with fresh seasonal ingredients and a vast selection of dishes.  Enjoy!

» Sunday, April 24, 2011
» 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
» Atlantic Room
» Easter Brunch is $80 for adults and $40 for children age 10 and under
» Children age three and under dine with our compliments
» Parking for Easter Brunch is complimentary

To make reservations, please call 617-439-3995.

 
 
 

Mother's Day Brunch at BHH

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Mother's Day Brunch

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This Mother's Day, treat Mom to a fabulous brunch in the Boston Harbor Hotel's beautiful Atlantic Room. On Sunday, May 8, 2011 , Chef Daniel Bruce will create an elaborate brunch to celebrate motherhood. Guests will enjoy live piano music, and each mother will receive a blooming parting gift from the Boston Harbor Hotel.

» Sunday, May 8, 2011
» 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
» Atlantic Room
» Mother's Day Brunch is $80 for adults and $40 for children age 10 and under
» Children age three and under dine with our compliments
» Parking for Mother's Day Brunch is complimentary

To make reservations, please call 617-439-3995.

 
 
 

Mother's Day Dinner at Meritage

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Mother's Day Dinner at Meritage

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bulletCelebrate at Meritage

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Enjoy the world class cuisine and culinary talents of Chef Daniel Bruce as you recognize one of the most important women in your life– Mom! Meritage will be open for dinner on Sunday, May 8th from 5:30 pm to 10 pm. Plan ahead to secure reservations and make this Mother's Day one she will always cherish.

» Sunday, May 8, 2011
» 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

To make reservations, please call 617-439-3995.

 
 
 

Celebrate Graduation at Meritage

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Celebrate Graduation at Meritage

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bulletSpecial Extended Hours

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Celebrate a special person’s graduation at Meritage. Show your graduate how proud you are of them with a special celebratory dinner at Meritage. Enjoy the spectacular view of the harbor, eclectic atmosphere, and a menu designed to enhance your dining experience and provide the ultimate in food and wine pairing.

Meritage will open with extended hours on the following dates:

» Sunday, May 22nd
  Open for dinner service, 5:30pm – 10pm
» Sunday, May 29th
  Open for dinner service, 5:30pm – 10pm

Please contact our Meritage Team with inquiries for availability at 617-439-3995.

 
 
 

Bar Bites

Meritage Bar Bites

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Enjoy Chef Daniel Bruce's whimsical tastings at the Bar at Meritage. Mix it up by selecting three tasting spoons from Daniel's bar bites menu. You'll have a hard time picking just three!

Bar Bites
Avocado Guacamole with Crisp Wontons
Mozzarella, Tomato and Proscuitto
Maple Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Hash
Jonah Crab and Lemon Salad
Yellowfin Tuna, Soy and Miso Tartar
Fried Shrimp with Golden Pineapple Relish
Flash Fried Nantucket Scallops in a Spiced Caper Aioli
Chicken, Porcini Mushroom and Truffle Salad
Roast Foie Gras with Black Pepper Cranberry Sauce

Choice of Three $10.00

 
 
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About the Boston Harbor Hotel
The Boston Harbor Hotel is Boston's landmark waterfront hotel and a recipient of the Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award. With its dramatic archway and domed rotunda at historic Rowes Wharf, the building is considered an architectural treasure and is one of the most photographed buildings in New England. With service as memorable as the setting, the Boston Harbor Hotel pampers every guest with thoughtful attention and distinctly Boston style. The city's only independent grand hotel, the Boston Harbor Hotel is a member of the international luxury collection, Preferred Hotels & Resorts. For additional information, please visit our website at www.bhh.com.

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The Boston Harbor Hotel is managed by Pyramid Hotel Group LLC. Founded in 1999, this Boston-based, full-service hotel company develops, manages and owns a collection of landmark properties throughout the United States. For more information about Pyramid Hotel Group and its affiliates, please visit the company’s website, www.pyramidhotelgroup.com.

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