January 13, 2026

Your Guide To Winter Pairings January 2026

 

Two people clink cocktail glasses over a wooden table set with tacos, fries, a sandwich, a salad, and glazed appetizers—perfect Winter Pairings for a cozy gathering.

As New England settles into freezing temperatures, our culinary and beverage teams are bringing comfort and warmth to the season with hearty winter dishes and refreshed classic cocktails.

Our latest menu celebrates tender, slow-braised short ribs in four flavorful dishes. To start, we are offering Short Rib Bites tossed in maple gochujang and Short Rib Tacos made with our house‑made chile mole. The Winter menu also features an elevated take on our handhelds with a sourdough Short Rib Grilled Cheese with sharp cheddar and jalapeno jam. It’s perfect for lunch, brunch, or a casual dinner. We are also excited to share that we partnered with Lilly’s Fresh Pasta to create our new Short Rib Ravioli. They’re served with a Gruyere cream sauce, roasted butternut squash, bacon, and grapes for an incredible sweet‑and‑savory balance.

For each Winter dish, our head of Beverage, Jeff Boyer, developed a line of spirit-forward whiskey cocktails that are perfect for pairing. Each cocktail highlights a key ingredient from its paired dish, creating a more intentional and complete dining experience.

Check out Jeff’s guide to pairings this season:

 

A cocktail in a coupe glass sits next to glazed short rib bites topped with green onions and a side of dipping sauce in a black dish on a wooden table, making for delicious Winter Pairings.

Short Rib Bites

Suggested Pairing: Maple Manhattan
 The subtle sweetness of maple mirrors the dish’s lacquer, while the cocktail’s warmth balances the heat for a smooth, flavorful contrast.

A wooden board with three loaded shot rib tacos topped with onions, arugula, and cheese sits next to a glass of cocktail with ice and a salted rim—perfect for cozy Winter Pairings on a dark wooden table.

Short Rib Tacos

Suggested Pairing: Chocolate Old Fashioned
 Soft chocolate notes in the cocktail echo the richness of the mole, enhancing the depth and complexity of each bite.

A glass of cocktail sits next to a plate of grilled sandwich filled with short rib meat and cheese, served with French fries, on a wooden table in front of a fireplace—perfect Winter Pairings for a cozy night in.

Short Rib Grilled Cheese

Suggested Pairing: Black Old Fashioned
Bourbon combined with bittersweet Averna Amaro cut through the richness of the cheese and short rib, keeping each bite balanced and satisfying.

A hand holds a fork with pasta above a bowl topped with short rib, greens and sun-dried tomatoes, next to a cocktail on a wooden table in front of a fireplace—perfect for cozy Winter Pairings.

Short Rib Ravioli

Suggested Pairing: Luxe Manhattan
 Spice from the Rye and gentle bitterness from Punt e Mes offset the dish’s creamy, savory layers for a refined, balanced pairing.