MET Back Bay Carbo Loading for the Marathon

April 2, 2015 - PRLog -- WHAT: The MET Back Bay, located at 279 Dartmouth Street in Boston, is loading on the carbs Sunday, April 19th, 2015. In preparation for the big race the following Monday, the restaurant is offering a variety of carb-heavy specials to make sure runners and spectators are full of energy for the Boston Marathon.

In addition to the restaurant’s special Meatball Sunday, allowing guests to customize their own perfect meatball dish every Sunday night, diners can enjoy the Marathon Pasta Special, featuring Not Your Nonna’s Carbonara, served with rigatoni, chicken meatballs, pecorino and egg yolk ($23).  Whether you’re participating in the marathon or cheering on the runners, this meal is sure to keep you full of energy.

Guests can also enjoy MET Back Bay’s regular menu featuring the Back Bay Prime Burger served with Vermont extra sharp cheddar, double smoked bacon, port wine onions, a brioche bun, and hand-cut fries ($17), the MET Chicken Parmigiana served with 12 hour tomato sauce, three cheese, and a mini Caesar salad ($28), and the Grilled Center-cut Swordfish Steak served with cheese polenta and caper brown butter ($31).

WHERE:The MET Back Bay | 279 Dartmouth St. | Boston, MA 02116 | 617.267.0451

WHEN: Sunday, April 19th, 2015

COST: $23 for the Marathon Pasta Special

About MET Group

MET Group, founded by Kathy Sidell Trustman in 2004, is comprised of The Metropolitan Club in Chestnut Hill, MET Bar & Grill in Dedham and Natick, MET Back Bay and now Met on Main on Nantucket.

The Metropolitan Club is a modern steakhouse offering world-class meats traditionally prepared and with twists on old favorites creating today’s classics. For more information, visit www.metclubandbar.com.

The MET Bar & Grills, featuring the famous MET Burger Bar, has locations at the Natick Mall and Legacy Place in Dedham. These fun restaurants serve American fare with a touch of sophistication. For more information, visit www.metbarandgrill.com.


MET Back Bay occupies an historic brick townhouse on the corner of Newbury and Dartmouth Street and offers the best of Boston cooking, with a complete and varied dining experience.  If you’re in the mood for a quick, casual bite at the bar or a long, festive and elegant dinner for family and friends or an intimate midnight snack in a romantic corner, you’ll find the perfect spot at MET Back Bay.  For more information, visit www.metbackbay.com.


Met on Main is an Island Café located in the heart of Nantucket serving up American fare with an Island flare. For more information, visit www.metonmain.com