The Melting Pot, started in 1979 has locations across the US, specifically in 37 states, and offers an incredibly fun experience for group dining. For those of you not familiar with the idea of fondue, its origins are Swiss and revolve around the idea of a communal bowl of a hot liquid (think wine or broth based, oil based, cheese or chocolate based) in which you dip assorted food items and either cook or flavor them. The Melting Pot offers several different options for each type of Fondue, ranging from the classic Swiss inspired concoctions to American twists utilizing Southwestern flavors, or state specific cheeses.
John actually surprised me with a trip to the Melting Pot last fall and we had a ball cooking meats and vegetables in our wine based broth, and even more fun with the appetizer and dessert courses of cheese and chocolate fondues. So when I received an invitation to attend a Boston Blogger meet up at The Melting Pot in Boston's Back Bay I immediately responded yes!



The next table contained two pots of their Spinach and Artichoke Fondue that was basically that great dip on steroids (not that I endorse the use of performance enhancers for any reason) but this stuff was mighty tasty. Through these tables I enjoyed kidding myself that using a carrot stick or a celery stick to scoop up the lovely melted cheese was somehow making it better for me. I'm going to stick with that idea.

The next two tables contained the dessert fondues. Oh my goodness! The first with what they refer to as "The Original" which is a delicious mix of milk chocolate and peanut butter (dangerously addictive), and their Pure Chocolate which was just as heavenly. The second dessert table included their Cookies and Cream (Chocolate base with Oreo's crushed in), Banana's Foster, and the Flaming Turtle contained a base of chocolate, with caramel and pecans mixed in

The Melting Pot is such a fun place to go with a group, relax, enjoy a nice glass of wine from a good collection, and play with your food!
Thank you to The Melting Pot, and in particular Kirsten, for hosting us! It was a great time to catch up with old friends, and trade ideas with the great food obsessed of Boston- (IE: Katie, Tina, Michelle, Pam, Melissa, Alicia, Megan, Jen and Kristen)
5 comments:
I love how you tied in the history of it all and provided an indepth look at their fondue. It helped me relive it all over again. Yummmm. I already want to go back (seriously. Whose with me? I'll bring my Thanksgiving pants)
Thanksgiving pants are a MUST there....hmmmm maybe they should DO a Thanksgiving style Fondue!!!! Ooooooh
I had such a good time hanging out with everyone, and what's not to love about cheese and chocolate?
By the way, try some brie with a bit of chocolate - it's heavenly! It's good when they're both at room temperature, but I read a brie en croute recipe somewhere that put the chocolate inside the dough with the cheese... my mouth is watering...
Oooh Pam! Brie and Chocolate...that sounds like a lethal combination!!!! Thanks for the tip!
It was great meeting you and everyone else! :) I loved those rice crispies . . . .
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