Eat, Drink and Be Real
May you eat a pot of duck-fat roasted potatoes, a doozy of a dozen oysters or colcannon strewn with emerald kale this St. Patrick’s Day. But, please, no green beer. And if you’re wanting cabbage, partner it with bacon.
Hearthside
Chef Dominic Piperno is fired up and cooking his brand of Italian and American traditions from an open kitchen that serves as his stage. The packed house cheers.
Boss Hog Barbecue
A pair of brothers working their Goliath of a smoker in the far back yard of an unassuming storefront are making the best smoked meats north of South Carolina.
Takes on Takeout
We’re united on the order of the day – or at least a good number of our days. But can we turn the tide of the restaurant fare we tote home toward fresher, lighter, even healthier fare?
The Union Market & Gallery
Dayside fare, baked goods and beverages collaborate with all sorts of artwork at a community-centric café that defies the seasonality of its surroundings and draws in folks who appreciate good eats and good vibes year-round.
Cree Wine Company
Inside a stately Federal structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a master of wine and a master in the kitchen are collaborating on a concept destined for another kind of national recognition.
Rosa’s Kitchen
Mini mofongo tarts! Bacalaitos that’ll put you in the mind of fricos! Pulled pork that’s a trip to Carolina! Rosa Sanchez and her merry band of collaborators mesh island cuisine with tastes of the South at a big-hearted BYOB.
Butter & Jam
New and needed, this downtown day café has solid ideas, but too many instances of flawed execution. Its namesakes, as well as its baked and cooked specialties, beg examination. And editing.
Sofra
Combine casual style with artful décor, thoughtful hospitality with spot-on interpretations of classics and you’ll come up with this Turkish haven that no doubt will be your cup of tea.
Chocolate Takeover
Proposition: Eat as much chocolate as you’d like in the next week and tell guilt to take a holiday. Start by popping into a chocolate shop or checking out one of our true-loves – and then indulge.
Four Green Cats Café
Danish and doughnuts – of course. We’re visiting an outpost of the Cezch Republic, after all. But don’t miss the chlebicky, the star of the savory show at a very relaxed day café.
Fortune Cookies
Not your grandma or grandpa’s local Chinese joint, this Hunan specialist is proudly authentic. There are dishes that hit the heights, and dishes that fall short, but there’s nothing that sidesteps sincerity.