CONTRIBUTED BY THE RANE CENTER
AUBURN —
With Christmas and New Year festivities just around the corner, The Rane Center’s 1856 restaurant is offering a couple of special tasting menu experiences to celebrate.
On Christmas Eve, from 2 to 7 p.m., 1856 chefs will offer a special seven-course tasting menu experience featuring Mushroom Wellington, Squid Ink Bucatini with Lobster, Salmon Roulade and Pork Tenderloin. Price is set at $120 per person, with optional beverage pairings for $80.
To view the full menu, visit www.sprouthouseagency.app.box.com/s/2atxxctquf45pv8xwp1emdjcj8kyvo40/. Reservations can be made via Tock at www.exploretock.com/1856/.
On New Year’s Eve, the special seven-course tasting menu experience will include raw bar offerings, such as king crab, oysters, scallop ceviche and caviar; Foie Gras; Loup de Mer; Short Rib Ragu; Lamb Chops; and Baked Alaska. The price is also $120 per person, with optional beverage pairings for $100. Various reservation times are available at www.exploretock.com/1856/. To view the menu, visit www.sprouthouseagency.app.box.com/s/8xbdueffr3yf4vdygoc0lf5rqdgcnco1/.
In addition, the Laurel Hotel & Spa is offering a New Year’s Eve Elevation package consisting of the 1856 New Year’s Eve dinner for two, a hotel room reservation, a rooftop reception with a champagne toast and a New Year’s Day brunch. For more information, visit www.laurelhotelandspa.com/auburn-al-hotel-deals/.
The Rane Center, currently housing 1856 and other restaurants, is located at 205 S. College St. in Auburn.