Le Mari
Day 1: 5-Course Mediterranean Opulence Tasting Series
Opened this past June on Newbury Street, this Mediterranean-influenced bistro jumped right onto Eater’s Lists of “9 Restaurants to Keep on Your Radar” and “Best Openings in Boston.” Chef/Owner Leigh Whittaker began her culinary career as a line cook at Earth at Hidden Pond in Kennebunkport, Maine. Inspired by the amazing female chefs in Boston, she moved to Fox & the Knife, working under James Beard Award-Winning Chef Karen Akunowicz. While at Fox, Chef Leigh was able to perfect her technique and develop her vision for Le Mari. Here, diners find dishes like scallop crudo with grilled pineapple and toasted coconut, duck confit with crispy rice, blood orange, and fennel, sea bass with tzatziki, fennel, and Granny Smith apple, and chicken Milanese with sugar snaps, harissa, and whipped goat cheese. It’s all served up in an utterly sophisticated environment that pleases the eye as much as the palate. “Everyone says you're going to be married to your restaurant,” says Chef Whittaker, so she named her creation “the husband” in French. We admire her commitment, and look forward to sampling her food!
About the Host:
Leigh Whittaker
Chef/Owner
Chef Leigh Whittaker left a long-time career in sales and marketing to attend the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts. After stints at Earth at Hidden Pond and Fox & The Knife, she opened her own Mediterranean restaurant, Le Mari, in 2024.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Roasted Beet Salad
pistachio, goat cheese, greens
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Seared Pork Belly
poached pear, cider reduction
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Mushroom Agnolotti
chanterelle, shiitake, porcini, brown butter sage sauce
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Chicken Milanese
harissa, panko, whipped goat cheese, sugar snap peas
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Chocolate Olive Oil Torta
blackberry coulis, cardamom chantilly crème
Le Mari
259 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $95 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email [email protected] with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
