Summer la Beat

Beat Brasseries New Executive Chef James Lyons of Chicagos Famed The
Publican & avec, Brightens Summer Menu with Shareable Dishes
(Boston, MA) [July 18th, 2017] Beat Brasserie, recently named one of the top 100 Hottest
Restaurants in America by OpenTable.com, has welcomed Executive Chef James Lyons,
formerly of Chicagos famed The Publican and avec restaurants, as he introduces an innovative
menu featuring seasonal, shareable plates.

We met James when our team was on a trip to Chicago and it immediately just clicked. Hes an
immensely talented chef, and his previous experience speaks for itself. We couldnt be more
excited to have James at the helm of our kitchen, said Jack Bardy, co-owner of The Beehive
Hospitality Group (The Beehive and Beat Brasserie).

James began his career at the James Beard award-winning restaurant, The Publican, a beer-
focused restaurant with an eclectic menu inspired by simple farmhouse fare. The high-profile
kitchen has racked up countless accolades nation-wide and is a reoccurring recipient of Eaters
Best Restaurants in America. Working under Chef-Partner Paul Kahan, it was at The Publican
that Lyons truly began to appreciate sourcing and the purveyors behind the product, and was in
charge of writing menus daily, prepping different meats and fish, and making house-made
sausage and charcuterie. After nearly five years, Lyons moved over to One Offs, avec where he
worked as Executive Sous Chef. Like its sister restaurant, the Mediterranean and Midwestern-
influenced shared plates restaurant has been a fan-favorite and a recipient of numerous awards
including the highly coveted James Beard Award.

As Executive Chef of Beat Brasserie, Lyons will bring his extensive experience to the Harvard
Square hotpot, maintaining an emphasis on fresh wholesome and seasonally-inspired dishes,
while infusing the menu with his passion for hand-crafted charcuterie and the highest quality
ingredients.

Lyons is introducing shareable small and large plates to embrace the communal ambiance Beat
is known so well for. Such examples include Steamed Mussels with gigante beans, celery,
shallot, tomato and garlic bread ($14), Charred Octopus with Chantrelle mushrooms, broccolini,
preserved lemon and black garlic aioli ($16), Marinated Beats with feta, farro and thyme ($7),
Squid Ink Pasta with calamari, white wine and horseradish gremolata ($19), Roasted Shishito
Peppers with sea salt and lemon zest ($7.50), Asparagus Crostini with stracciatella cheese,
strawberry, dill, urfa vinaigrette and sourdough ($14) and Roasted Corn Salad with cherry
tomato, yogurt and lime ($7.50). Larger options include Seared Haddock with fingerling
potatoes, zucchini, sesame, plums and chermoula ($24) and Paella with confit chicken thigh
legs, chorizo verde, shrimp and calasparra rice ($32).

With live jazz and blues music of internationally recognized, award-winning artists, a state-of-
the-art high head selection of 36 wines on tap from some of the most prestigious wineries in
America, seasonally-inspired hand-made cocktails and local craft brews to pair with Chef Lyons
creative cuisine, step to the Beat of this Harvard Square hot spot. For full menu, preview
upcoming events or to make a reservation visit www.beatbrasserie.com, or call 617.499.0001.
Beat Brasserie is located at 13 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 and is open Sunday
Wednesday 4:00PM-12:00AM, Thursday, 4:00PM 1:00AM, Friday- Saturday, 4:00PM- 2:00AM

About Beat Brasserie

Beat Brasserie is an American brasserie and bar located in the heart of Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA. Inspired by the hippie and
beat movements of the mid-twentieth century, The Beat caters to all walks of life. Their mission is to satisfy the local community as
well as vagabonds passing through. With an always fresh, seasonal, and wholesome menu, enjoyable for carnivores and vegetarians
alike, The Beats dishes draw influence and flavors from around the world. The bar celebrates American spirits and American
artisanal wines crafted by small batch winemakers with heart and soul. To heighten the senses further, Beat features daily live music
by cutting edge musicians in jazz, blues and world music, bringing eclectic artistry to their stage in Cambridge. For more information
visit www.beatbrasserie.com.

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