Parallel Post Christmas & Holiday 2014 Celebrations in Trumbull CT

Following their celebratory second anniversary in late November, Parallel Post is continuing to spread the holiday cheer this month.  From festive gatherings and dedicated Christmas and New Year’s Eve menus to newly unveiled body-warming cocktail creations, Parallel Post is jumping full swing into the season.

Executive Chef Chris Molyneux will showcase his skills with two holiday-specific menus inspired by seasonal offerings.

Christmas Dinner

A four-course Christmas Day dinner ($45++/$60++ inclusive of wine/beer pairings) will be served from 12:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. on December 25th, 2014 with open seating.

Christmas Dinner at Parallel Post

The Christmas Dinner will feature items such as Fire Roasted Copps Island Oysters; Prime Rib Espresso Crusted Rib Roast, roasted sweet onion au gratin, greens and au jus; ending with Chocolate Panna Cotta, sea-salted caramel sauce and toasted hazelnuts.


New Year's Eve Dinner Celebration

Bringing the season to a close, the New Year’s Eve four-course menu ($45++/$60++inclusive of wine/beer pairings and a complimentary champagne toast) will be served from 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. on December 31st, 2014 with open seating.

New Year's Eve at Parallel Post

The celebration will highlight dishes such as Endive Salad, beets, pomegranate, goat cheese, figs, walnuts and Clementine vinaigrette; Grilled Rabbit Rack, sweet potato, Benton’s bacon, greens and roasted vegetables; and topped off with Espresso Chocolate Cake.

Holiday Specialty Cocktails

Parallel Post’s leading mixologist Gregory "Bootleg Greg" Genias has created a holiday cocktail menu filled with sweet citrus, creamy flavorings, rums, wines, and liqueurs guaranteed to satisfy the palate.  For those in need of a defrosting, wrap your hands around a hot mug of XMAS Tea ($10), infused with red wine, cardamom, cinnamon, orange, apples, dark berries, brandy and Drambuie; or toast your body with Natural is the Mystic ($12), mixed with JP Weiser vanilla spiced whiskey, homemade orange cello, hot water, fresh orange peels, and a tea ball steeped with cloves and Stevia leaves for sweetener. For patrons looking for an alternative to the traditional eggnog, savor the Dr. Phil’s 3-Cream Coquito ($12), blended with evaporated milk, condensed milk, fresh coconut cream, Bacardi white, Onyx 111 moonshine, cinnamon, nutmeg, and thyme.

Holiday Drinks at Parallel Post
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(L) Natural is the Mystic, (Center) XMAS Tea, (R) Dr. Phil's Three-Cream-Coquito

ABOUT PARALLEL POST

Chef Dean James Max returns to his farm-raised roots in his latest venture, Parallel Post at the Trumbull Marriott Merritt Parkway. Offering a bold and flavorful menu featuring modern American cuisine with Northeastern regional flair, Parallel Post brings an unseen level of quality and creativity to the culinary landscape of Trumbull, Connecticut.  The intimate, yet casual eatery uses seasonal, local ingredients prepared with contemporary, healthy techniques.  The menu is comprised of a wide array of options from snacks to small plates, large entrée, and multi-course tasting menu.

Parallel Post serves breakfast Monday through Friday from 6:30 to 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; lunch Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and dinner daily from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Parallel Post is located at 180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull, CT.
For more information, please visit www.ParallelPostRestaurant.com or call 203.380.6380.