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Top Food in Boston

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L'Espalier
Back Bay 774 Boylston St. (adjacent to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel) Boston, MA 02199 617-262-3023 www.lespalier.com Frank McClelland's L'Espalier is "the only world class restaurant in Boston", according to Zagat in 2008. Its move from its famed 1886 townhouse, to its more spacious site adjacent to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel has not changed its New French cuisine. It's doting Old World service; with Givenchy-clad servers and McClelland's intricate taste creations offer a truly extraordinary experience. His seven- course price-fixed menu offers an unparalleled gustatory splendor".


O Ya
Leather District 9 East St. (South St.) Boston, MA 02111 617-654-9900 www.oyarestaurantboston.com This Japanese tavern is housed is an old firehouse in the Leather District. The interior is striking by blending the elements of the original building with traditional Asian materials. The New YorkTimes names O Ya as the #1 restaurant in the United States. Food & Wine named Tim Cushman the best new Chef 2008. The dishes are showstoppers as well as the prices.


No. 9 Park
Beacon Hill 9 Park St. (bet. Beacon & Tremont Sts.) Boston, MA 02108 617-742-9991 http://www.no9park.com/ Barbara Lynch was named "Northeast's Top Chef" in 2003 by the James Beard Foundation, and a visit to the intimate European-scale setting in Beacon Hill to taste her refined cuisine only confirms the wisdom of that award. The menu showcases an artful blend of regionally-inspired Italian and French dishes with an emphasis on simplicity.


Clio
Back Bay Eliot Suite Hotel 370A Commonwealth Ave. (Mass.Ave.) Boston, MA 02215 617-536-7200 www.cliorestaurant.com Clio's Ken Oringer is capable of doing things with food that almost no one else can do. His cuisine at Clio is a rare balance of true flavors and textures that excite the senses. He is not afraid to employ exotic ingredients, but with a restraint and balance we are grateful for. Clio's smallish dining room matches Oringers cuisine-sexy, elegant, with a shock of the new.


Menton
Seaport District 354 Congress St. (A St.) Boston, MA 02110 617-737-0099 http://www.mentonboston.com/ Barbara Lynch brings the next level of fine dining to Boston's Seaport District in her four or seven course prix-fixe menu of French and Italian cuisine. The intimate, elegant dining room décor does not detract from the plate. Every dish is presented to savor and paired with a different wine. Barbara Lynch has produced another four-star restaurant.


Oishii
South End 1166 Washington St. (between Berkeley St & Groton St.) Boston, 02118 617-482-8868 http://www.oishiiboston.com/ Expect truly superior fish prepared with elegance and flair. "All three Oishii restaurants serve as "shrines to the art of sushi" and "what it´s supposed to taste like".


Troquet
Theatre District 140 Boylston St. (bet. Charles & Tremont St.) Boston, MA 02110 617-695-9463 www.troquetboston.com This French-styles restaurant and wine bar overlooking the common has Boston's most exciting and comprehensive wine list. They offer by-the-glass pairing in either 2 or 4 oz. servings for all dishes. The street level Le Patissier Cafe is open for lighter meals.

Hamersley's Bistro
South End 553 Tremont St. (Clarendon St.) Boston, MA 02116 617-423-2700 www.hamersleybistro.com Hamersley's combines a French country environment with award-winning cuisine to yield the city's classiest bistro experience. Most of Hamersley's hearty, rustic dishes feature seasonal, local ingredients. The bustling open kitchen churns out an astounding number of chickens. After a decade, people still get excited when the seasons change and certain dishes reappear on the menu.


Meritage
Waterfront Boston Harbor Hotel 70 Rowes Wharf (Atlantic Ave.) Boston, MA 02110 617-439-3995 www.meritagetherestaurant.com Meritage is a departure from traditional hotel dining. The contemporary setting showcases a novel concept created by Chef Daniel Bruce- the phenomenal menu is paired with an impressive wine list. Dishes are divided by what kind of wine they pair well with. Unique to Meritage is the availability of all dishes in either large or small plates. Its stunning view overlooks the Boston Harbor waterfront.


Sorellina
Back Bay 1 Huntington Ave. (Dartmouth St.) Boston, MA 02116 617-412-4600 www.sorellinaboston.com Jamie Mammano and Executive Chef/Partner Robert Jean have partnered to create a contemporary Italian-Mediterranean cuisine in a sophisticated environment. The striking black and white interior is sleek and sophisticated offering an alternative to Mistral. Both restaurants have floor to ceiling windows but the newer Sorellina is quieter and more reserved.


Mistral
South End 223 Columbus Ave. (bet. Berkeley & Clarendon Sts.) Boston, MA 02116 617-867-9300 www.mistralbistro.com Located in the city's stylish South End, Mistral has been a premier dining destination. Mistral showcases Chef Mammanos uncomplicated French Mediterranean cuisine, highlighted with the seasons finest ingredients. The restaurants decor is reminiscent of Provence with handpicked French pottery, high ceilings and arched floor to ceiling windows that evoke a feeling of warmth and sophistication.


Prezza
North End 24 Fleet St. (Hanover St.) Boston, MA 02113 617-227-1577 http://www.prezza.com/ Chef-owner Anthony Caturano's sophisticated seasonal Italian menu employs natural robust ingredients with elegant twists to classical dishes inspired from the peasant dishes in the Abruzzi region and birthplace of his grandmother. "The food is more about complimentary layers of richness than contrast". There is a vast wine list with stylish, intimate dining.


Scampo
Liberty Hotel 215 Charles St. (Cambridge St.) Boston, MA 02114 617-536-2100 http://www.scampoboston.com/ Star chef Lydia Shire showcases a truly interesting Italian menu in a "brick-walled" setting comprised of various seating areas; the bar, tables and individual cells. The Liberty Hotel and Shire's food make Scampo an always popular spot.


Neptune Oyster
North End 63 Salem St. (Cross St.) Boston, MA 02113 617-742-3474 http://www.neptuneoyster.com/ This neighborly North End small restaurant is known for its "bold flavored fresh fish dishes", "hot lobster rolls" and "dozen oysters" with zingy touches.


Toro
South End 1704 Washington St. (Springfield St.) Boston, MA 02118 617-536-4300 http://www.toro-restaurant.com Toro has been another award-winner for Ken Oringer. It is the premier destination for authentic Spanish-style tapas. "The interior is simple and modern with white-washed brick walls and large mirrors". The menu is printed on a blackboard and the seating is communal. They do not take reservations, but sit in a first-come basis so plan to wait. Zagat and Boston Magazine both have Toro in their "Top Restaurant" list.


Coppa
South End 253 Shawmut Ave. (Milford St.) Boston, MA 02118 617-391-0902 http://www.coppaboston.com/ Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette together have produced some of the hottest dining spots in Boston. House-made charcuterie, pasta and wood-oven pizza, plus an extensive menu of small plates. Reclaimed wood floors, high ceilings,subway tiles and a small wooden bar make the space romantic and rustic.


Radius
Financial District 8 High St. (bet. Federal & Summer Sts.) Boston, MA 02110 617-426-1234 www.radiusrestaurant.com The circular dining room is dramatic and sleek. Chef- owner Michael Schlows food is contemporary and French with attention-grabbing dishes. As one critic wrote, "Radius buzzes flows and wows and if it doesn't it sure tries hard".


B & G Oyster
South End 550 Tremont St. (Waltham St.) Boston, MA 02116 617-423-0550 www.bandgoysters.com In a small corner South-End building Barbara Lynch offers an extraordinary selection of oysters and wonderful lobster rolls. Boston Magazine named it "best Seafood" in 2007 and 2008.


Pigalle
Theater District 75 Charles St. (bet. Stuart St. & Warrenton Pl.) Boston, MA 02116 617-423-4944 www.pigalleboston.com Smartly decorated in browns, beiges and blues with beaded sconces, a pair of gorgeous antique chandeliers and a marble-topped wine bar in the foyer. Orfaly does Parisian fare, simple but stylish, classic yet cosmopolitan. In 2004 Orfaly was named "one of the best new "one the best new chefs", by Food and Wine Magazine. Chef Marc Orfaly and his staff do a fine job of feeding the pre-theater throngs, but one of the best times is after the curtains go up at 8, when you can settle into a dimly lit booth, without the crowds, and savor that Cassoulet.


Abe & Louie's
Back Bay 793 Boylston St. (Fairfield St) Boston, MA 617-536-6300 http://abeandlouies.com/ Boston Magazine and The Improper Bostonian named Abe & Louie's the "Best Steakhouse for 2009". The dining room creates an inviting atmosphere with its over-sized leather courtroom chairs, Hollywood-style booths, and bronze chandeliers. Boston Magazine said that among Boston's many steakhouses "Abe & Louie's steaks are a touch more flavorful, the wine list is a tad kinder to our bottom line, and the non-steak options- like the crab cakes- a little nearer to perfection."




Top Restaurants in Cambridge



Oleana
Inman Square 134 Hampshire St. (bet. Columbia & Prospect Sts) Cambridge, MA 02139 617-661-0505 www.oleanarestaurant.com Chef/Owner Ana Sortun won the "Best Chef Northeast" award from the James Beard Foundation in 2005. Sortun's cuisine centers on the Arabic influenced foods of the Mediterranean. Rich in wood, stone, and iron; the interior is a contrast of earth tones, soft lighting, and handmade tablecloths. In cold weather the wood stove is roaring. In warm weather the patrons dine outside in the blooming garden.


Ten Tables Cambridge
Harvard Square 5 Craige St. (Berkeley St.) Cambridge, MA 02138 617-576-5444 http://www.tentables.net/ The food is wonderful and the atmosphere is "homey" in this neighborhood restaurant. It is equivalent to most expensive restaurants. Patrons are afraid to rave about this restaurant because there are only a few more than ten tables. There is a sister restaurant in Jamaica Plain.


Evoo
Kendall Square 350 Third St. (Broadway St.) Cambridge, MA 02142 617-661-3866 www.evoorestaurant.com Reasonably priced for the caliber of food. Three-course prix-fixe and seven-course tasting menu with French New American twist are wonderful. Eclectic fare with emphasis on local ingredients, and wine pairings.


Craigie on Main
Central Square 853 Main St. (Allen St.) Cambridge, MA 02139 617-497-5511 www.craigieonmain.com No local place re-creates a little slice of France better than Craigie on Main. It could be the friendly staffs, which really know its French cuisine. It certainly is the fine wines and the food. Chef- owner Tony Maws exhibits exacting French cooking techniques and dedication to his fresh ingredients. The menu changes daily and reflects the best of the market." (Boston Globe Magazine) Tony Maws has updated, expanded and relocated Craige Street Bistro to Central Square. The new space boasts a dining room that wraps around an open kitchen.



Hungry Mother
Kendall Square 233 Cardinal Medeiros Ave. (Binney St.) Cambridge, MA 02141 617-499-0090 www.hungrymothercambridge.com A mix of Southern and French food located near the Kendall Square Theatre. The Virginia born chef, Barry Maiden,cooks everything from grits and boiled potatoes to smoked fish. The food is served on butcher-block tables. It is midpriced, fun, unique, and has great food.


Salts
Central Square 798 Main St. (Windsor St) Cambridge, MA 02139 617-876-8444 www.saltsrestaurant.com "Dining at Salts with new owners Analia Verolo and Chef Gabriel Bremer, will be like spending time in a quiet corner of the world,filled with an atmosphere of warmth, friendship and elegance.The menu at Salts is French influenced contemporary cuisine prepared with local and organic produce. Now and then a star is born right before your eyes." Alison Arnett, Boston Globe


T.W. Food
Huron Village 377 Walden St. (Concord Ave.) Cambridge, MA 02138 617-864-4745 www.twfoodrestaurant.com Chef/Owner Weichmann has apprenticed at some of the most world renowned restaurants. There he learned the technical ability to transform his products into delicious food. Here he can present a modern "cuisine classique" without the limitations of preconceived flavor combination or construct. This may mean taking a simple idea like fried soft shell crab and deciding to smoke it, in lieu of serving it with its most common partner: bacon. Or doing a smoked foie gras,crème&n brulée; or frying our gnocchi with curry


Rialto
Harvard Square Charles Hotel 1 Bennett St. (University Rd.) Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-5050 www.rialto-restaurant.com Rialto will remain in its prime for as long as its chef-owner, Jody Adams, continues cooking her signature brand of Mediterranean fare. Though the menu changes frequently, fish stews and homemade pastas are guaranteed goodness. Add a deep and constantly evolving wine list and unobtrusive service, and you've got one of Cambridge's quintessential dining experiences.


Helmand
East Cambridge 143 First Ave. (Bent St.) Cambridge, MA 02142 617-492-4646 www.helmandrestaurantcambridge.com The first-timers to this restaurant always acclaim that they did not know Afghani cuisine could be so good. The delicious food includes plenty of vegetarian options and sumptuous bread. The food is well-priced and comes out of the kitchen quickly.


Rendevous
Central Square 502 Massachusetts Ave. (Brookline St.) Cambridge, MA 02139 617-576-1900 http://www.rendezvouscentralsquare.com/ The restaurant offers Western Mediterranean inspired cuisine (French, Italian, Spanish and North America). Steve Johnson uses only top-quality local ingredients and gives them his personal touch. The wine list is updated daily and features many small producers from Europe and California.



East Coast Grille
Inman Square 1271 Cambridge St. (prospect St.) Cambridge, MA 02139 617-491-6568 http://www.eastcoastgrill.net/ In 1985 Chris Schlesinger had a concept of a casual neighborhood restaurant featuring bright flavors, super-fresh seafood, live fire, and BBQ into a big pot, mix it up and you have the East Coast Grill. Twenty-Four years later people still wait in long lines to taste his "hot" food.



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Top Restaurants in Newton



Oishii
Chestnut Hill 612 Hammond St. (Route9.) Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 617-277-7888 www.oishiisushi.com Dining at Oishii is a challenge. That's partly because this Chestnut Hill gem has only a handful of seats, and scoring one (let alone two) requires fortitude, but it is worth the effort. The ex-Nobu maestros who run the place stand behind their counter making the most unusual tantalizing, sushi in Boston. Still, sushi isn't the only, must-try.


Lumier
West Newton 1293 Washington St. (Waltham St.) Newton, MA 02465 617-244-9199 www.lumiererestaurant.com Lumiere Restaurant is a unique and extraordinary dining experience offering sophisticated food in a simple, refined setting. Michael Leviton's cuisine combines classic bistro elements with modern cooking techniques. Flavors are bold and clean and incorporate tastes from the Mediterranean to the Pacific Rim. Food & Wine magazine named Leviton, one of the "Best New Chefs in America", in 2000.


The Capital Grill
Chestnut Hill 250 Boylston St. (route 9) Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 617-928-1400 http://www.thecapitalgrille.com/ Rich African mahogany paneling and art deco chandeliers set the tone of relaxed elegance. Fantastic dry aged steaks, side dishes and a 5,000 bottle wine list makes this steakhouse always popular.


51 Lincoln
Newton Highlands 51 Lincoln St. (Columbus St.) Newton Highlands, MA 02461 617-965-3100 www.51lincolnnewton.com Jeffrey Fournier, former Chef of Metropolitan Club, has made his debut as a chef/owner of this intimate Newton Highlands modern American bistro. He has opened to nothing but accolades. The evening I had dinner there the food was superb, the wine recommendations were excellent and the service was outstanding.


Bernard's
Chestnut Hill 199 Boylston St. (Chestnut Hill Mall) Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 617-969-3388 Since 1989 Bernard has always prepared the freshest, most flavorful dishes in this upscale Chinese Restaurant. Do not let the location or the atmosphere dissuade you- the food is outstanding and the service is great. There is no MSG or heavy starches used, only fresh ingredients and spices. It is comparable to the best restaurants in Chinatown if not better.