Meritage Restaurant + Wine Bar Brings The Vineyard To The Table

BOSTON, April 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Meritage, known for its excellence in wine and food pairings, is stepping into a new era of wine and food this spring with an exciting design transformation and enhanced menu. After a three-month long refresh, MERITAGE RESTAURANT + WINE BAR will re-open its doors on April 21, 2015 to debut a stylish, refined dining room and wine bar.  In addition to the new bold, elegant interiors Chef Daniel Bruce will introduce a unique Vineyard-to-Table menu concept to share the special relationships he has formed with winemakers from all over the world with diners at MERITAGE RESTAURANT + WINE BAR.

The connection between wine and food, as well as Chef Bruce's deeply-rooted ties with vintners from around the world, are integrated throughout the dining experience – from the wine aperitif pairing that guests enjoy with their Amuse Bouche to the olive oil poured tableside from a different featured vineyard each month. Chef Bruce is working with vineyards across the globe to source ingredients exclusively for Meritage that will be incorporated into the menu, including citrus, spices, herbs, nuts, meats and other specialty items grown on the vineyards.  The new menu honors the restaurant's hallmark of matching wine to food and showcases Chef Bruce's extraordinary dedication to the finest ingredients. Native to New England, Chef Bruce has established longstanding relationships with local farmers and purveyors, and bases his menus solely on ingredients at the peak of freshness.  Working with unusual and varied ingredients allows each dish on the menu to be unique while simultaneously enhancing the wine's flavor. 

Simplifying the art of pairing wine and food, the MERITAGE RESTAURANT + WINE BAR menu is thoughtfully designed to complement the characteristics of wines with suggested White Wine Pairings and Red Wine Pairings.  White Wine Pairings include dishes such as Scottish Salmon and Tahitian Lime Tartar with Smokey Shallot, Cilantro and Togarashi Vinaigrette to start, and Demi Cured Line Caught Cod Loin with Curry Leaf, Lemongrass, Ginger and Bok Choy as a main course.  Red wine aficionados will enjoy options including Pan Seared New York State Foie Gras with Blackberries and Favas to start, and Cabernet Braised Prime Short Ribs with Truffle Oil and Roasted Spring Carrots as an entree.  To complete the meal, diners can indulge in a savory selection of new and old world cheeses accompanied by raisins on the vine, or sweet selection of desserts and wine-inspired mignardises.

With wine at the forefront of the Meritage experience, guests are greeted upon arrival by a sophisticated and engaging wine bar that will become the gathering place for the many Boston Wine Festival luminaries who visit Meritage throughout the year. The white marble-topped wine bar features wines from around the globe, sharable dishes, and an ever-changing menu of wine flights and themed by-the-glass lists.  Led by Advanced Sommelier Nicholas Daddona and his team of sommeliers, the wine program at MERITAGE RESTAURANT + WINE BAR is known for its extensive and varied collection. 

"Meritage offers one of the most comprehensive wine lists in New England.  We are excited not only by the hard-to-find classic bottles, but by offering wines to our guests from new and compelling producers throughout the world," says Nicholas Daddona.  "With over 750 different labels on the menu, and well over 100 options for under $100, the Meritage wine experience is approachable for oenophiles and novices alike."

Since first opening its doors in 2002, Meritage has garnered numerous accolades and has seen an array of enhancements, but this will be the first major redesign of the restaurant space and expansion of menu offerings.  Designed by the acclaimed, Atlanta-based THE JOHNSON STUDIO, MERITAGE RESTAURANT + WINE BAR's refreshed interiors evoke an approachable elegance and sophisticated comfort.  Complete with rich wood paneling, graceful sculpted seating and an inviting color palette of wine-inspired hues, the new decor complements the wine-centric concept.  Reflective design elements are woven throughout the restaurant to draw the eye out to the harbor and make the waterfront views accessible throughout the room. 

Aptly named Napa and Sonoma for the restaurant's ties to the world of wine, the exciting addition of two private dining rooms offer an exclusive and customizable Meritage experience for business and social gatherings of 8 to 40 guests. 

"Everything guests love about Meritage – inspired wine and food pairings, award-winning wine list, attentive service and a warm, inviting atmosphere – will now be enjoyed in the sleek and stylish new setting of MERITAGE RESTAURANT + WINE BAR," says Chef Daniel Bruce. "We are thrilled to introduce this new chapter of the Meritage experience to our community and our guests."

Reservations are recommended and can be made via OpenTable or by calling (617) 439-3995. 
Tuesday – Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM   | Sunday Brunch: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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About Boston Harbor Hotel:
A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts LEGEND Collection, Boston's only Forbes Five-Star waterfront hotel welcomes guests arriving by land or sea. Located on the historic Rowes Wharf Harbor, the Boston Harbor Hotel's inviting ambiance and unparalleled service provide the ideal home away from home for travelers. Luxurious accommodations with sweeping views of Boston's cityscape or breathtaking waterfront, a contemporary spa and fitness center, world-class dining and a 34-slip marina make the Boston Harbor Hotel a destination Beyond compare. 

About Pyramid Hotel Group:
Pyramid Hotel Group is a Boston-based Hotel and Resort company with over 60 assets comprising more than 22,000 rooms and over 9,000 employees. The company provides hotel management, asset management and project management services to a broad array of lodging assets, including many complex resorts. Pyramid manages and asset manages a diverse portfolio of resorts in one of kind destinations across the United States and the Caribbean. www.pyramidhotelgroup.com.

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