Mole Week: Olé Restaurant Group Dedicates Special Menu to Staple of Mexican Cuisine

Oct. 10, 2012 - PRLog -- WHAT: From Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 to Sunday, November 4th, 2012, the Olé Restaurant Group will celebrate all things mole with a special “Mole Menu.” Mole is a sauce that is a staple of Mexican cuisine and a culinary symbol of the country’s “mestizaje,” or mixed heritage, due to the types of ingredients it contains and the legends surrounding its origin. Moles come in various flavors and can contain up to 30 individual ingredients, with chile peppers as the most common component.  

The “Mole Menu,” available at Olé Mexican Grill in Cambridge, MA and Zόcalo Back Bay, located in Boston, MA, will feature four distinct incarnations of the sauce: mole negro, mole coloradito, mole mancha manteles and mole verde oaxaqueño. Mole negro is called the “king of mole” for its complexity. It is seasoned with indigenous Mexican ingredients like guajillo chiles, Mexican oregano and marjoram, and will be paired with turkey. Originally from Oaxaca, mole coloradito, made with cloves, oregano, peppercorns, canela and an inconspicuous combination of spices will be paired with beef. Mole mancha manteles, literally named “tablecloth stainer” because of its deep red color, will be served with lamb shank. Originally from Puebla, this fruity mole combines sweet notes with spice for a captivating contrast. Or, for those looking for a vegetarian option, mole verde oaxaqueño, made with Mexican herbs like hoja santa and epazote and served with vegetables, is one of the best known moles and a truly soulful food.

All entrees will be served with a side of Mexican rice and black beans. The “Mole Menu” will be served in conjunction with the regular menu. Reservations are recommended. Please call Olé Mexican Grill at (617)-492-4495 or Zócalo Back Bay at (617)-456-7849.        
                       
WHEN: Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 to Sunday, November 4th, 2012; 5:00PM-9:30PM at Olé Mexican Grill and 5:00PM-10:00PM at Zócalo Back Bay.

WHERE: Olé Mexican Grill, 11 Springfield Street, Cambridge, MA 02139;
              Zócalo Back Bay, 35 Stanhope Street, Boston, MA 02116
              www.olerestaurantgroup.com

COST: See menu for prices. The Mole Menu is served in conjunction with the regular menu.

RSVP: Olé Mexican Grill (617) 492-4495
          Zócalo Back Bay (617) 456-7849

MENU:

Each entrée is served with Mexican rice and black beans.

Mole Negro with Turkey, $20

Mole Coloradito with Beef, $22

Mole Mancha Manteles with Lamb Shank, $24

Mole Verde Oaxaqueño with Vegetables, $18

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About The Olé Restaurant Group:
The Olé Restaurant Group consists of a family of four distinct restaurants and food service brands in the Greater-Boston, Massachusetts area. Making up the group is  the award-winning flagship restaurant, Olé Mexican Grill in Cambridge, MA (Opened 1999) which features classic-authentic Mexican fare;  Olecito, a quick-serve restaurant concept which features Mexican inspired street food, with two locations in Cambridge, MA (Opened 2008) and Brookline, MA (Opened 2010), Zócalo Back Bay located in Boston, MA (Opened 2011) which features upscale Mexican fare and cocktails; and the newest brand-concept andale’ which features authentic Mexican catering and event fulfillment including: food, cocktails and entertainment. CEO and Executive Chef Erwin Ramos is both an award-winning chef and the creative culinary force behind the Olé Restaurant Group. For more information about the Olé Restaurant Group please visit www.olerestaurantgroup.com