Batifol
Day 1: 5-Course Decadent Parisian Tasting Series
Tasting Collective comes to Boston, and what better place to debut than this Kendall Square brasserie with tons of bonhomie! Opened in September 2022, Batifol is the latest creation from restaurateur Loic Le Garrec, whose Petit Robert Bistro has been a local favorite since 2005. This year, Batifol, French for "frolic," has landed on Thrillist's "Absolute Best Restaurants in Boston" list and Eater's 2023 "Hottest New Restaurants in Boston" list. French-born Executive Chef Cyrille Couet started working at his uncle's restaurant at the age of 13 and, after doing his apprenticeship in Brittany, earned his stripes in London at the Grosvenor House and Savoy Hotel. New York City came next, where he served as sous chef at the Patisserie and Bistro Payard, and then he landed in Boston at the Intercontinental Hotel. At Batifol, he is serving up elegant Parisian classics like escargots, coq au vin, steak frites, onion soup, crème brûlèe, and macarons. It's like a little getaway to the City of Light (one that's restorative indeed during a Boston winter.) We look forward to seeing you there and hearing from Chef Couet about how he honors and reimagines what is often considered the world's greatest cuisine.
About the Host:
Cyrille Couet
Executive Chef
Hailing from Angers, France, Chef Cyrille Couet honed his craft in London at the Grosvenor House and Savoy Hotel before moving to the US. Before his move to Boston, he was a sous chef at NYC's Patisserie and Bistro Payard (under James Beard "Outstanding Pastry Chef" Award-Winner François Payard). He previously cooked at Colette Wine Bistro and Bistro Duet before joining Batifol.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated.
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Beet Cured Salmon Crudo
ginger vinaigrette, braised beets, ikura
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Wild Mushroom "Vol-au-Vent"
mushroom, porcini mushroom cream
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Pan Seared Atlantic Red Perch
butternut squash & rosemary risotto, beetroot vinaigrette
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Boeuf Bourguignon
braised beef short ribs, mashed potatoes, braised carrot, mushroom, red wine sauce
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Nutella Mousse and Crispy Crepe
nutella, oven dried crepes
Batifol
291 Third St
Cambridge, MA 02142
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.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $85 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- 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 support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know.
