Eat, Drink, Laugh, And Tan On Dorchester’s Only Outdoor Bar & Patio At The Blarney Stone, While Dining On Seasonal American Cuisine

Executive chef Scott Pelletier launches monthly 3-course tasting event grilled directly on the candlelit patio and revamps menu for spring

BOSTON, Massachusetts – 8 June 2004 – This is Dorchester? Sunny days, pleasant nights, and 3-course dining under the stars at The Blarney Stone is shining new life on dining in Dorchester. With the launch of their new menu featuring causal American cuisine designed exclusively by executive chef, Scott Pelletier, and a 3-course dining prix fixe option grilled on the outdoor patio under the stars on the second Tuesday of every month, The Blarney Stone is opening their outdoor patio with a bang and bringing the only outdoor bar option into Dorchester.  The Blarney Stone is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, and features a Sunday brunch.

“I’ve been given free reign to create a casual seasonal menu, with primarily American dishes influenced by French techniques,” said Scott Pelletier, executive chef at The Blarney Stone. “I’m very excited at how the menu has evolved, and delivers a much-needed dining destination in the up-and-coming neighborhoods south of Boston.”

On Tuesday, June 8th, The Blarney Stone launches a 3-course tasting dinner prix fixe ($45 drinks included, $30 food only after 6pm) which will be grilled directly on the candlelit patio. The 3-course menu will be offered on the second Tuesday of every month throughout the summer. Featuring specialty menu highlights available for one night only, this month menu includes: smoky pulled pork taco's; creamy toasted corn soup with grilled shrimp; grilled mahi with corn relish with grilled jalapeno cheese cornbread & baby spinach; applewood bacon wrapped pork tenderloin with spicy black beans & ginger mashed sweet potatoes; grilled spice-rubbed half chicken with grilled asparagus, green beans & watermelon; rum glazed grilled pineapple with coconut ice cream; strawberry shortcake, and much more.

In addition to the 3-course chef tasting dinner, the new spring menu is now available for lunch and dinner seven days a week, as well as for Sunday brunch. New dinner entrée’s include:

Statler Chicken - Pan Seared Statler Chicken Breast Stuffed with Herbed Goat Cheese, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, & Wilted Spinach

Pork Tenderloin - Oven Roasted Fontina Cheese and Asparagus-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin, Mashed Potatoes, & Shitake Mushroom Sauce

Grilled Atlantic Salmon - Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Gingered Pea Raviolis, Tarragon Lobster Broth, Baby Arugula

Flat Iron Steak - Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Sweet Potato Fries, Mixed Greens, Chimi Churri Sauce

Haddock - Herb Crusted Haddock, Andouille Sausage, PEI Mussels, Spring Vegetables Tomato Ragout

Lamb Sirloin - Grilled Garlic and Rosemary Marinated Lamb Sirloin, Gruyere Potato Gratin, Shitake Mushroom Sauce

Fettuccine - Fettuccine Pasta with Asparagus, Spring Peas, Parmesan and a Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce. With Grilled Chicken or Smoked Salmon.

About The Blarney Stone 

A hidden gem in Dorchester, The Blarney Stone combines casual seasonal american dining, classy cocktails, and great service all within a stylish atmosphere. Cushioned lounges, exposed brick walls, 20-foot ceilings, outdoor patio, pool tables, dance floor and a polished 30-foot wrap around cherry bar makes anyone’s night memorable and fun.  The Blarney Stone is centrally located at 1505 Dorchester Avenue in Field’s Corner (Dorchester), and is easily accessible by the Fields Corner Red Line MBTA stop.  Executive Chef — Scott  Pelletier. For more information about the restaurant please call 617.436.8223, or email ben@blarneystoneboston.com. The restaurant’s website is www.BlarneyStoneBoston.com. Group reservations are available.

About Eat Drink Laugh Restaurant Group

Since 1993, the Eat Drink Laugh Restaurant Group has been successfully creating unique and entertaining establishments across Boston. The goal of the EDL Restaurant Group is to produce high quality, fun establishments with three things in common - great food, interesting drinks, and deep community ties. Current locations include
Peking Tom’s in Downtown Crossing (www.pekingtom.com),
The Blarney Stone in Dorchester (www.blarneystoneboston.com),
The 21st Amendment in Beacon Hill (www.21stboston.com),
The Paramount on Charles Street (www.paramountboston.com),
and coming soon,
West on Centre in West Roxbury (www.westoncentreboston.com).