Warm up this winter at River Bar in Somerville

River Bar fire pit (photo from river bar facebook page. 

River Bar in Somerville just expanded the menu to offer up some new winter sips along with seasonal eats. Guest can cozy up next to the fire pit with the new "Toddies" cocktails on the menu. 

River Bar is Ken Kelly's sixth establishment in Somerville, joining his other venues Davis Square Theatre, The Independent, Foundry on Elm, Saloon, and Brass Union.

Grass Fed Burger - bulgogi marinade, bacon spring rolls, spicy mayo - $15

 

The Menu

Smoked Mussel & Persimmon Salad ($12)

Salt & Pepper Fried Oysters - Szechuan tartar sauce - $15

Buffalo Macomber Turnips & Parsnips ($6)

Garbure - stew with duck confit, braised pork, cabbage, beans, bread - $12

Spaghetti & Meatballs - pomodoro, ramen noodles - $13

Grass Fed Burger - bulgogi marinade, bacon spring rolls, spicy mayo - $15

Mulled Wine - red wine, warm spices, brandy, Combier - $11

Leek & Cauliflower Pot Pie - seasonal vegetables, cauliflower purée, puff pastry - $17

Roasted Berbere Half Chicken  -Brussels sprouts, yogurt - $22

New sides ($5) include sautéed greens, Brussels sprouts with yogurt, and red cabbage & cucumber slaw.

Hot cocktail 

Mind Glow - Rye, Bittermens Hiver Amer, lemon, honey - $10

Jean Lafitte - Génépy des Alpes, hot chocolate, whipped cream - $12

Winter Still - Rye Kümmel Caraway,  Bénédictine, Hojicha, brown sugar -$10

Mulled Wine - red wine, warm spices, brandy, Combier - $11

Some Cold Beverages 

Just Around Midnight -Rye, Brown sugar, Grapefruit, Bittermens Amère Nouvelle - $10 

Never Say Die - Bourbon, Nux Alpina Walnut Liqueur, Amaro Nonino - $14


River Bar is open daily from 11:00am to 1:00am and for Sunday brunch service beginning at 11:00am. River Bar 661 Assembley Row in Somerville 

Image courtesy of River Bar