maple goat cheese mousse | hazelnut currant tartlet, mini meringue, port wine honey and mint syrup.
granny smith apple bread pudding | cider gastrique and vanilla bean ice cream. orange vanilla crème brûlée | fresh kiwi fruit, blood orange and a cinnamon checkerboard cookie.
chocolate molten fondant cake | white chocolate espresso ganache and raspberry sorbet.
chocolate molten fondant cake | white chocolate espresso ganache and raspberry sorbet.
chai tea panna cotta | sesame praline
These were so much fun to sample and share. I am always partial to a well made panna cotta or crème brulee, the respective chai tea and orange flavor bases were thoughtful and delicious. The rich layer cakes paired with luscious ice cream or fruity sorbet were super indulgent while the green apple bread pudding would fare well if you craved a lighter dessert. The maple goat cheese mousse was as inventive as they come, perhaps the dessert I would order if I could only pick one! 255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
Our next stop was RumBa at The InterContinental Hotel. We cozied up in front of their roaring fireplace with fantastic cocktails. You can read about it here!
After RumBa it was off to Union Bar and Grille in the South End where they don't have a fireplace but they have some of the warmest staff on the block. It was t-10 minutes to opening time (5 pm) but the host and face behind the tweets, Justin, graciously welcomed us into the bar where the new bartender, Justin (formerly of Rocca) crafted some fancy cocktails and proved a worthy photographer. That's two Justins, four and a half cocktails, and many group photos.
Megan's French Standard ($10) with St. Germain, Lillet Blanc, lemon, vodka, and grapefruit bitters was a pleasant balance of sweet to sour, garnished with a black cherry. I ordered a Barbadillo Manhattan ($10) with rye whiskey, dry and sweet sherry, sweet vermouth and rhubarb bitters. This was a complex Manhattan with a striking appearance. The drinks were strong. Thank Goodness. The Gallows awaited.....
I will for sure be returning to Union Bar and Grille because a) their menu looked fabulous and b) I have a $25 gift certificate compliments of the BFB Launch Swag bag.
1375 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02118
What.a.day. I wish I could incorporate Monday Funday into my weekly routine. Who's with me?
Monday Funday needs to happen more often...and next time when I have the day off!
ReplyDeleteMonday Funday -- love it!
ReplyDeleteThat definitely does look like a fun day!
ReplyDeleteI would definitely go for a weekly Monday Funday! I'd even take a monthly one! This was such a fun day.. filled with such good food, drinks, and friends.
ReplyDelete(I look like I have 3 eyes in that picture at RumBa.. ha ha)
That duck burger looks delightful. WANT. I'm requesting a post on how you eat so decadantly and manage your weight. On the serious, this is something I'm working on and having trouble balancing. Any tips would be great! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHave been meaning to try SDLT's burger...looks like a fun way to spend a Monday!
ReplyDeleteAll of those cocktails look fabulous! Monday Fundays are definitely a good idea.
ReplyDeleteI love Monday Funday!
ReplyDeleteHAha, amazing day- although I totally dont think I could hang with you guys- that much alcohol on a Monday! Good work : )
ReplyDeleteI cant wait to try Union with the awesome giftcard!
Looks like such a fun day! I actually just went to the Gallows last night and was curious about Union when I past it. After your review, I'll definitely be making plans to stop in!
ReplyDeletefun bar crawl! haha. i have wanted to try sel de la terre.... the fries look so good.
ReplyDeleteFun day indeed! Sel dela Terre is one of my favorite places, but I'm always at the one in Boylston and only been to the Long Wharf location once. I love their burgers and the porchetta sandwich!
ReplyDeletelove this Monday funday! so great meeting you at the Gallows! keep in touch & hope to see you again soon!
ReplyDeleteI'm dying over that dessert plate! I could seriously eat the whole thing myself. I'm hungry all the time now!
ReplyDeletei could definitely incorporate some monday fundays into my routine! sounds like you guys had a blastt!
ReplyDeleteWhenever I see chocolate molton cake on the menu... I GET IT!!! It's my fave!
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday my Dear! xo
looks like a really great day. i'm jealous you were off! i need to go eat lunch immediately now after reading this.
ReplyDeleteheaven!!!! must be missing a cousin!! this place looks/tastes/smells amazing though the computer screen...seriously...please take me to these places upon our next arrival?! love you cuzzy
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