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Celebrate Christmas Eve At Top of the Hub

Top of the Hub will welcome guests with a special four course prix fixe Christmas Eve Menu on Tuesday, December 24, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

 Top of the Hub offers spectacular views of Boston and beyond from the 52nd floor of The Prudential Tower.
Top of the Hub offers spectacular views of Boston and beyond from the 52nd floor of The Prudential Tower. ( Photo: Joel Benjamin)

Offering panoramic views of Boston’s winter skyline from every table, Top of the Hub will welcome guests with a special four course prix fixe Christmas Eve Menu on Tuesday, December
24
, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Top of the Hub is located on the 52nd floor of The Prudential Tower high above the historic Back Bay.

The holiday menu is priced at $85 per person ($45 for children under 12), exclusive of tax, beverage and gratuity. The menu may be paired with a selection of fine wines at $115.00 per person, as noted below.

Menu choices will range from Poached Shrimp Cocktail and Chestnut Apple Bisque to Roasted Rack of Venison, Long Island Duck, Burrata & Black Truffle Ravioli, Pan Seared Salmon and more. Dinner will be topped with a choice of Brandy Cherry Mousse or Gingerbread Chocolate Cake.

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Seating is limited; advance credit card reservations are available by calling 617-536-1775 or visiting www.OpenTable.com.

Entertainment in the Lounge will be provided by The Sonny Barbato Trio from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

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NOTE: The restaurant's traditional Lunch Menu of favorites will be served in the Dining Room from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Top of the Hub’s Christmas Eve Menu:

• Choice of Appetizer . . .

Foie Gras Bratwurst

Seared Gnocchi, Wild Mushrooms, Pickled Cranberries, Demi-Glace


Wine: Côtes-Du-Rhône, La Jassine, Bieler Père & Fils

Poached Shrimp Cocktail

Horseradish Cocktail Sauce, Mango Frisee Salad


Wine: Rosé, Villa Wolf, Ernst Loosen, Germany

• Soup or Salad . . .

Mixed Baby Winter Lettuces

Roasted Bosc Pears, Candied Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Champagne Vinaigrette


Chestnut and Apple Bisque

Celery Root, Poached Apple, Gruyere, Rosemary Pistou

Wine: Sauvignon Blanc, Dashwood, Marlborough, New Zealand

• Choice of Entrée . . .

Roasted Rack of Venison

Celeriac Puree, Heirloom Carrots, Blackberry Demi-Glace

Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon, Banshee, Paso Robles

Pan Seared Salmon

Winter Vegetables, Braised Kale, Cauliflower Puree, Fresh Cranberry-Orange Relish

Wine: Chardonnay, Domaine de Cibadiés, Bonfils, France

Burrata and Black Truffle Ravioli

Wild Mushrooms, Delicata Squash, Pecorino Cream, Fried Sage

Wine: Pinot Noir, Murphy Goode, California

Braised Short Ribs

Chestnut Polenta, Roasted Parsnips, Red Wine Jus
Wine: Poggio Alto, Piccini, Toscana

Long Island Duck

Mashed Okinawa Sweet Potato, Pomegranate, Grilled King Oyster Mushrooms, Sour Cherry Demi-Glace

Wine: Malbec, Nieto Senetiner, Argentina

• Choice of Dessert . . .

Brandy Cherry Mousse

White Chocolate, Peppermint Sauce

Gingerbread Chocolate Cake

Amaretto Cream, Pomegranate Sauce

Wine: Cava, Brut Rose, Poema, Spain

A Tradition of Excellence

For more than 50 years, Top of the Hub has welcomed residents and visitors alike with exceptional cuisine, fine wines, impeccable service and a sophisticated ambiance. The restaurant has earned an unparalleled reputation as one of Boston's most discerning dining destinations.

Serving lunch and dinner seven days a week, the restaurant also offers Sunday Brunch, a late night menu, plus liveentertainment nightly in its stylish Lounge. In addition to receiving multiple Awards of Excellence from Distinguished Restaurants of North America and Wine Spectator magazine, Top of the Hub was dubbed one of the most romantic dining destinations in the world by The Travel Channel.

Christmas Eve at Top Of The Hub • Tuesday, December 24, 2019

800Boylston Street

52nd floor of The Prudential Tower

Boston,MA 02199

www.topofthehub.net

For credit card reservations, please call

6 1 7 - 5 3 6 - 1 7 7 5

or visit

www.OpenTable.com

Discounted parking is conveniently located in The Prudential Center Garage.

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