Airmall names latest chef at BOS cooking showcase

Airmall USA, developer of airport concessions, announced Alexandre Alvarenga, executive chef at Chama Grill, as the latest headliner for the Dine Boston Visiting Chef Program, at Boston Logan International Airport.

According to a release, the program showcases New England chefs' specialties for a three-month period at the airport restaurant.

Dine Boston is located pre-security in the Boston Logan International Airport Airmall in Terminal E.

"Chef Alexandre Alvarenga's expertise in creating modern twists on southern Brazilian and Italian authentic favorites combined with a unique family-style dining experience and an extensive wine list continues to excite restaurant goers in the Boston area," said Michael Caro, vice president for Airmall USA. "The Airmall at BOS and Dine Boston are pleased to offer a taste of his menu to traveling passengers through the Dine Boston Visiting Chef Program."

At Dine Boston, Chef Alvarenga's menu will consist of first courses that include a chef signature salad with Gouda cheese wrapped in phyllo dough, served over mixed greens with berries and balsamic dressing; and Mussels Bianco or Fra Diavolo Sauce (Spicy Pomodoro), which consists of sauteed mussels with garlic and wine white sauce over toasted crostini and fresh herbs. Entrees include Fusilli Ai Frutti di Mare (shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels, salmon and a light tomato sauce); and NY Sirloin Steak, a 12 oz. NY sirloin steak served with mashed potatoes, asparagus and truffle oil. Dessert is a Brazilian Creme de Papaya, which consists of papaya, vanilla ice cream and creme de cassis.

The Dine Boston Visiting Chef Program, founded by Dine Boston, enables New England chefs to moonlight at the restaurant and create a special menu for visitors.

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