World-renowned chef Daniel Boulud, took over Asana at the Mandarin Oriental and opened Bar Boulud last week, his first Fine dining restaurant in Boston with Aaron Chambers as chef de cuisine.

Daniel Boulud, one of America’s leading culinary authorities, is Chef-Owner of several award-winning restaurants and the Feast & Fêtes catering company. Raised on his family’s farm in the village of St Pierre de Chandieu Lyon, Boulud remains inspired by the rhythm of the seasons and menus driven by fine ingredients. Since arriving in the US in 1982, Boulud has become renowned for the contemporary appeal he adds to soulful cooking rooted in French tradition.

Boulud owns a series of fine dining restaurants in New York city including DANIEL, a three Michelin star Relais & Châteaux member; the elegant one Michelin star Café Boulud; the more casual db Bistro Moderne; three adjacent Upper West Side locations including the charcuterie-centric Bar Boulud, a Mediterranean themed restaurant, Boulud Sud, and Épicerie Boulud.

Bar Boulud, Boston is a French-inspired bistro and wine bar located in the heart of Back Bay. It is known for its excellent charcuterie and wine program and an impressive wine cellar highlighting Burgundy and the Rhone Valley.

Bar Boulud is a great addition to the Back Bay which offers numerous fine dining restaurants such as L’Espalier, Abe & Louie, and La voile just to name a few. Whether they are taking a break after a shopping-spree or spa day, planning a pre-theatre dinner or gathering friends and family for a festive celebration, people can relax in the intimate dining room over internationally-inspired menus of New England’s finest meats, seafood and produce.

Chef Daniel Boulud

Bar Boulud at Mandarin Oriental