If your idea of lunch is a Slim Fast bar and a Diet Coke from the office vending machine (or, worse yet, nothing at all), it’s time to pay a visit to the Museum of Fine Arts. No, they still won’t let you munch on those fruit-bowl still lifes, but until June 9 they’ll do you one better with the Impressionist Table luncheon, a mouth-watering array of fruits, vegetables, breads, fish, and game — all inspired by the current Gund Gallery exhibit, " Impressionist Still Life. " For a $25 fixed price, dive into executive chef Benjamin Cevelo’s visually lovely buffet, featuring such dishes as warm poached salmon with Dijon and celeriac; sautéed fennel and butternut squash; roasted game hen with wild-mushroom herb jus; yellow and red roasted peppers; and petit baby greens with sherry vinaigrette. But save room: there’s also pastry chef Kristin Eycleshymer’s dessert buffet, loaded with such delicacies as gateau chocolat avec crème, sabayon with fresh fruit, and lemon cheesecake. Then, if you’re not too full to move, mosey over to the exhibit whence the Impressionist Table draws its savory inspiration.
Served at the Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Avenue, in Boston, Wednesday through Sunday, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., through June 9. Call (617) 369-3474.