An Evening of French Decadence

BOSTON - Oct. 12, 2016 - PRLog -- WHAT:          On Tuesday, October 18^th, 2016, Gaslight Brasserie (http://www.gaslight560.com/), located in the heart of SoWa Boston (http://www.sowaboston.com/), is hosting expert winemaker Gregory Hecht of Hecht and Bannier (http://hechtbannier.com/), a boutique winery locatedin the Languedoc region of France, for an evening of French flavors and fare.

         In tandem with regular dinner service, guests of Gaslight will be offered a prix fixe two course menu, along with carefully curated wine selections for $55.Hecht will be traveling throughout the restaurant all evening to educate guests on the varied selection of wines, and will be available for any guests taking part in the experience.

         The menu takes inspiration from classic French dishes with a first course that includes French Onion Soup with truffled beef short rib, Escargot made with toasted garlic and parsley butter, and a Kale Salad served with pecorino, radish, croutons and buttermilk vinaigrette. The main course offers a choice of Roasted Swordfish with confit tomatoes, ratatouille, and sauce chermoula, Steak Frites made with sauce béarnaise and hand-cut fries and a Duck Confit with camargue red rice, cherries, Roquefort, and banyuls vinaigrette. Vegetarian options will be also available upon request. The wine flight available with the experience features bold French reds that include Languedoc Rouge 2013, Minervois 2013 and the Cotes de Roussillon 2012.

This one-night-only journey to France is available in addition to Gaslight's regular dinner menu, and will be offered to any guest interested.  For more information on Gaslight Brasserie, or to make a reservation please visit www.gaslight560.com, or call 617.422.0224.

WHERE:          Gaslight Brasserie | 560 Harrison Avenue | Boston, MA | 02118

WHEN:          Tuesday, October 18^th, 2016 | Available all evening

COST:          $55.00

MENU:

Hecht & Bannier Winner Dinner

$55.00

Includes your choice of appetizer and main course and a flight of three H&B red wines

First Courses

French Onion Soup with truffled beef short rib

Escargot with toasted garlic and parsley butter

Kale Salad pecorino, radish, croutons, and buttermilk vinaigrette

Main Courses

Roasted Swordfish with confit tomatoes, ratatouille, and sauce chermoula

Steak Frites with sauce béarnaise and hand-cut fries

Duck Confit with camargue red rice, cherries, Roquefort, and banyuls vinaigrette

Vegetarian option available upon request

Hecht & Bannier Wine Flight

Languedoc Rouge 2013

Minervois 2013

Cotes de Roussillon 2012

About The Aquitaine Group:

The Aquitaine Group consists of partners Seth Woods, Matt Burns, and Jeffrey Gates, three individuals with distinctly different personal and professional backgrounds, making these destination restaurants as well as the go-to spots in their respective neighborhoods.  Restaurants included in the current portfolio are: Metropolis Café, Aquitaine (Boston, Chestnut Hill, and Dedham), Cinquecento, Gaslight Brasserie, Green Light Café and soon to be La Motta's.

Founder/CEO Seth Woods founded what is now the Aquitaine Group with the opening of Metropolis Cafe in 1995, where he received praise from local and national media. In 1998, Woods opened Aquitaine Bar a Vin Bistrot on Tremont Street in Boston's South End paving the way for what is now known as "restaurant row."Woods has received accolades for his work within the restaurant community through Boston Business Journal, The New York Times and Food & Wine, but what is the true accomplishment is his commitment to each project's success, and sustainability in an ever changing city.

Matthew Burns, a native of Boston, met Seth Woods at Armani Café on Boston's Newbury Street where Burns was general manager and Woods was the acting chef. In 2000, Burns teamed up with Woods to open a second Aquitaine location in Chestnut Hill. According to Burns "a seamless combination of warm, skilled service, delicious food all in a comfortable yet interesting ambiance is what makes a great and successful restaurant."

Jeffrey Gates joined the Aquitaine Group a few years later and in 2003, Gates was instrumental in opening Union Bar and Grille and later Gaslight Brasserie du coin, both in the South End. Recognized for his consummate professionalism, extensive wine knowledge, methodical and meticulous approach to business, Gates brings a wealth of experience and an unprecedented understanding of the Boston restaurant scene to the Aquitaine Group.

The Aquitaine Group's restaurants are widely recognized as among the very best in the city of Boston's growing and respected restaurant scene.  They have garnered awards and accolades from local and national publications.

Please visit www.aquitainegroup.com for more information.