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\x0a \x0a \x0a A few of the former employees have stopped by during construction. They tell us that after closing time they could sometimes hear music and laughter coming from the third floor…shortly thereafter we found this old photograph.
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\x0a \x0a \x0a We have restored every inch of the tin walls and ceilings that we could. Someone’s brother must have been in the business, because a large number of styles and patterns are installed throughout the five floors of this building - its almost a museum of vintage tinwork. Some was already apparent when we first saw the place, but we were able to uncover a good deal more under drywall and paneling installed in the 70s.
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\x0a \x0a \x0a The original floor in the downstairs bar, installed in the 20s is gorgeous. We love how its aged over time.
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\x0a \x0a \x0a We fell in love with this sign 10 years ago when we first saw this place. It was probably installed in the 40s or 50s when this type of ironwork was being installed in Boston townhouses. The ironwork motif is repeated throughout the restaurant, most strikingly around what was originally an open-air patio.
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\x0a \x0a \x0a The original design for the downstairs bar is designed to complement the mosaic floor and original tin walls and ceilings. It is also designed to evoke the spirit of the Marliave during the 20s and through prohibition where -according to contemporary newspaper articles - illegal liquor was made and sold.
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\x0a \x0a \x0a Writing an opening menu is quite a challenging task, and the one below is “Take 21”. My goal is to create a menu that will be served all day in our casual downstairs bar, which features Italian, French, and classic New England fare. The downstairs bar will also feature a raw bar of freshly shucked oysters and clams. Scott
\x0aDOWNSTAIRS AT MARLIAVE
\x0aAppetizer
\x0a\x0a\x0aOysters: Daily selection, cocktail sauce, prosecco, horseradish, lemon
\x0aCalamari: Lightly fried, fresh tomatoes, garlic, white wine
\x0aRarebits: Pan toasted brioche, farm house cheddar, lager, honey roasted ham, roasted garlic
\x0aTomatoes: Vine ripe, buffalo mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil
\x0aBaby Iceberg: Great Hill blue cheese, apple wood smoked bacon, endive
\x0aCaesar: Romaine, white anchovies, Reggiano parmesan, garlic croutons
\x0aMozzarella: Fried, basil, marinara
\x0aChowder: Little neck clams, buttery potatoes, bacon, garlic crunchies
\x0aCrab cakes: Jonah crab, asparagus, bisque
\x0aWings: Crispy, hot sauces, 10 herbs & seasonings
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Daily Specials
\x0a\x0a\x0aMonday: Roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, mushrooms, gravy
\x0aTuesday: Bangers & Mash
\x0aWednesday: Corned beef & Cabbage
\x0aThursday: Lasagna, cheese, marinara
\x0aFriday: Clams, house cut linguini, garlic, white wine
\x0aSaturday & Sunday: Eggs Benedict, Omelets, & Waffles
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Entrees
\x0a\x0a\x0aPot Pie: Giannone all natural chicken, seasonal vegetables, traditional crust
\x0aFish & Chips: Cod, house cut fries, malt vinegar
\x0aSpaghetti: Meatballs, fresh cut spaghetti, insanely fabulous tomato sauce (for you Joe)
\x0aYankee Pot Roast: Short ribs, vegetables, potatoes
\x0aScallops: Mushrooms, whipped potatoes, fresh peas
\x0aPizza: Pan baked, cheese, tomato…add pepperoni $2
\x0aPork Chop: Bell peppers, caramelized onions, Yukon gold potatoes
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Sandwiches
\x0a\x0a\x0aServed your choice of: House cut fries, Boston baked beans, or Cole slaw
\x0aHamburger: House ground, onion roll, farm house cheddar…add bacon $2
\x0aLobster: Tail & claw meat, Buttery roll, mayo
\x0aMonte Cristo: House honey baked ham and turkey, Swiss, lager batter, cognac
\x0aEggplant: Parmigiana, Garlic bread, marinara
\x0aPastrami: Baked in a pot, Swiss, onion roll, brown mustard
\x0aRoast Beef: House roasted, farm house cheddar, tangy sauce
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