Celebrate Christmas at Matria Boston

The Northern Italian–inspired steakhouse at InterContinental Boston, Matria, is celebrating Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with a dedicated holiday menu. In addition to Matria’s full menu, guests can enjoy a selection of Christmas specials, including the Seafood Tower ($120), featuring 18 oysters, 10 jumbo shrimp, and a whole lobster (1.5 lbs.); Cinnamon Clove Rubbed Lamb Rack ($62), with smoked chestnut purée, brown butter, roasted heirloom carrots, and ginger–kumquat marmalade; Seared Venison Tenderloin ($58), with herb-roasted root vegetables, black truffle gratin potatoes, and fig–pear–pomegranate compote; and Lobster and Truffle Gnocchi ($42), featuring homemade gnocchi with fontina cheese, Parmesan, black pepper, and toasted hazelnuts. 

Reservations are available on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 4:30pm-10pm. InterContinental Boston, 510 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA. (617) 217-5151. www.matriaboston.com. Handout photos available via Dropbox.