Get a taste of French culture in your Back Bay yard at L'Espalier's New Year's three-course meal, which features dishes like seared foie gras with whole-wheat waffle, citrus quark and huckleberry sauce; potato crusted Hawaiian escolar with split pea fritter, king crab and fresh hearts of palm; Grilled saddle of venison with wild escargot ragout and wholegrain mustard spätzel, cocoa satsuma sauce.

Seating will be available at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 9 p.m., 9:30 p.m., and 10 p.m. Cost is $195 per person, $95 for wine tasting. Call 617-262-3023 to make a reservation.

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Read the Globe's review: A 10-course send-off to L'Espalier's former home (Sept. 3, 2008)