It’s been 13 years since this French-Asian spot opened, but a meal here still delights. Get the garlic–black pepper lobster with lemongrass fried rice. Read more.
Chef Michael Schlow isn’t exactly a quiet-suburbs kind of restaurateur; the guy’s got an eatery at Foxwoods, for Pete’s sake. But Alta Strada is amore on a plate. Read on for what to order. Read more.
Finding a restaurant not hawking locavore fare these days is tough, but at Lumière it’s no gimmick. Read more.
The raw bar here is one of the city’s best, the drink list superb. Perfect spot for cocktails and group gatherings. Read more.
Despite being part of the popular Ken Oringer restaurant club, this tiny sashimi bar in the Eliot Hotel still feels like a secret. Read more.
Warm rolls in a cast-iron pan. Steaks with bone-marrow butter. These details make Mooo not just an excellent steakhouse, but also a lovely place to dine. Especially check out the wine list, too. Read more.
The hard part is finding your way into this barely marked sushi destination. The rest is easy. We head straight for the specialty rolls. Read more.
Chef Joanne Chang’s people-pleasing tendencies extend to Asian fare at this funky diner, where the vibrant décor and über-cheerful staff combine to make even Tuesday nights feel festive. Read more.
When chef Barbara Lynch opened this South End boîte, she proved that slabs of fat-streaked, air-cured meats and stylish Bostonians make an excellent, if unlikely, pairing. Check the stellar wine list. Read more.
Our testers are constantly on the lookout for signs they’ve been noticed—too many “gifts” from the chef; a suspiciously good table. At L’Espalier, though, we can never tell. Read on for why. Read more.
