On the Menu: Boston Meets Provence

by jbfauthor on March 29, 2011

Housed in the former setting of the storied Charles Street Jail, Clink is one joint to which serious diners would happily be sentenced. Executive chef Joseph Margate—an Eleven Madison Park alum—has developed a modern French approach to seasonal cooking that has made him one of Boston’s breakout culinary stars. At tonight's Beard House dinner, chef Margate will be joined by vintner Valérie Rousselle-Riboud for an evening of contemporary cuisine française and Provençal wines. If you're tempted by the menu below, click here to make your reservation. Hors d’Oeuvre Pickled Island Creek Oysters Grilled Quail with Rosemary and Boston Honey Blue Ledge Farm Goat Cheese Popovers Potato Puffs with Smoked Truffle Salt Taylor Bay Scallops Casino Pairings: Overboard Cocktail; Château Roubine White 2010; Château Roubine Rosé 2010 Dinner Smoked Haddock and Port Clyde Fresh Catch Sweet Maine Shrimp with Eva’s Greens and Poached Farm Egg Pairing: Tête de Cuvée Inspire Rosé 2010 Tender Braised Round the Bend Farm Lamb with Potato Gnocchi, Black Cumin, and Sunchokes Pairing: Cuvée Classique Château Roubine Red 2008 River Rock Farm Beef Short Ribs with Chard, Horseradish Gremolata, and Fingerling Potatoes Pairing: Terre de Croix Rouge 2006 New England’s Best Cheeses Pairings: Classique Château Roubine Red 2008; Terre de Croix Rouge 2006; Tête de Cuvée Inspire Red 2008 Chocolate Pudding and Madeleines Pairing: Tête de Cuvée Inspire Red 2008