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Sel de la Terre Long Wharf

255 State Street @ Long Wharf
Boston, MA 02109
617-720-1300

Sel de la Terre Long Wharf restaurant information
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Frank McClelland, chef-owner of famed L'Espalier in the Back Bay, partners with his longtime sous chef Geoff Gardner to bring the rustic cuisine of Provence to Boston diners. Sel de la Terre, which translates as "salt of the earth", celebrates the simplicity, warmth and tradition of the beloved region of Southern France. Sun washed hues and heady scents will transport you the moment you walk in the door.

Located in the beautiful downtown waterfront area of Boston, Sel de la Terre's original location is situated right next to the New England Aquarium, within walking distance of Faneuil Hall, Government Center, the North End and the Financial District.

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Butter poached Maine lobster with soft polenta, coddled Apple Street Farm egg and tempura bok choy
 
 
Dictionary
 
Aïoli
1. noun A blend of ail (garlic) and oli (oil) in the parlance of the Provence region of southern France. Around here, we'd call it a garlic mayonnaise.
Assiette
1. noun French for "assortment," as in cheeses.
Bouillabaisse
1. noun A Provençal stew of fish, shellfish, onions, tomatoes, white wine, olive oil, garlic, saffron and herbs.
Brioche
1. noun A soft, yeasty French bread enriched with butter and eggs.
Charcuterie
1. noun The French term for delicatessen-style items.
Chorizo
1. noun Crumbly, spiced pork sausage.
Chutney
1. noun A spicy, fruity, sometimes marmalade-like Indian condiment.
Confit
1. noun Meat (usually goose, duck or pork) that is slowly cooked in its own fat and preserved with the fat packed around it as a seal.
Coulis
1. noun A thick puree or sauce.
Couscous
1. noun Granular semolina popular in North Africa.
Crème anglaise
1. noun Rich custard sauce, often used as a topping or plating accompaniment to fruits and pastries.
Foie gras
1. noun Expensive, silk-textured goose or duck liver that has been enlarged by a process you don't want to read about if you're going to eat this dish.
Fondant
1. noun A mixture of sugar, water and cream of tartar that can be formed into candy or decorations. If heated, it can also be used as frosting.
Frisée
1. noun A curly, mildly bitter member of the chicory family, eaten raw in salads.
Frisee
1. noun French for curly, but usually refers to curly endive, the bitter salad green of the chicory family.
Gremolata
1. noun Minced parsley, lemon peel and garlic.
Haricot vert
1. noun A green string bean with French attitude.
Hoisin
1. noun A mixture of soybeans, garlic, chilli peppers and spices, hoisin is a thick, dark-brown sauce, used as a condiment to accompany Chinese meat, poultry and shellfish dishes.
Pesto
1. noun An Italian sauce traditionally made with basil, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts and Romano and Parmesan cheeses.
Risotto
1. noun Italian dish made from rice cooked by intermittently adding small amounts of stock or broth. Other ingredients are added as required.
Salsify
1. noun A root vegetable with oyster-flavored flesh.
Shank
1. noun The front leg of beef, pork, veal or lamb. Often a very tough cut of meat, the shank requires slow-cooking methods like braising.
Tapenade
1. noun Thick paste - made from olives, anchovies, capers, lemon juice, olive oil and seasonings - that can be a condiment or a spread.