Merey
Irresistible empanadas, sweet corn pancakes known as cachapas and a sandwich thrill called patacones are found at a Venezuelan BYOB with charm to spare.
Home Made
The name is no misnomer: There must be a coterie of babcia in the kitchen of this destination for Polish specialties making magic with everything from sauerkraut to pierogies to kielbasa.
Reviewing Revues
If there’s one thing we can be certain of in this pandemic era, it’s that our restaurants know how to change on a dime. In fact, several of the spots we’ve highlighted in the past few months already are introducing new dishes, planning special dinners and even expanding. Here’s a quick look at what’s happening as we celebrate early spring.
Drew’s Bayshore Bistro
Can a restaurant bring vitality to a town, change culture and maybe even solidify community? Can a chef spark joy, educate and stimulate? Can a favorite dish not wear out its welcome, but actually improve with a little age? Yes; yes to all.
Ai Sushi
Front-row seats to the show of sushi chef knife skills aren’t available right now. But what is turned out by the masters are primo rolls and masterful sushi and sashimi. Eat, enjoy – and respect.
Nettie’s House of Spaghetti
Find classics respected, revered and fashioned with craftsmanship at once time-honored and modern at a restaurant that relies on the familiar without resorting to cliché. It’s amore.
Mexico Lindo
A true-love dish inspires a return to a go-to spot where the welcome was always warm and the Mexican fare cooked with sincerity, skill and a sprinkling of magic. Only the address has changed.
Faubourg
A true brasserie, with French classics and a festive flair, flourishes – even now. How? By staying true to its mission of authenticity, without compromise or concession.
Duffy’s Tavern
Tater Tots topped with pulled pork. Really! If you’re looking for an alternative to corned beef and cabbage for St. Pat’s, come and get it.
Wasabi House
When special dates collide on the calendar, and it’s a weeknight, to boot, how do you mark the occasion? With a take-away dinner from your sushi “local.”
Kuo Social
Ritzy is the right setting for a modern Chinese restaurant that excels at taking basics and spinning them in exhilarating ways. Who knew celery could thrill?
Aarzu
Stylish and swanky, with food plated to impress on first sight and first bite, this thoroughly modern Indian restaurant balances respect for fundamental ingredients with a desire to elevate the ordinary.