![]() You’ll find Asian-inspired street food, sushi, an extensive sake list, and a late-night menu. Small plates equal big flavors at Uni, a contemporary izakaya helmed by chef-partners Ken Oringer and Tony Messina. ![]() Head back further into the buzzy space, however, and you’ll find a pizza oven that serves as a warm hearth - this is especially great in winter, when the windows are closed. There may be no people-watching spot in Boston more traditionally cited than that by the large picture windows at Sonsie on a Sunday afternoon. That said, this bistro-style oyster bar offers a contemporary, international menu with ceviche and French classics like bouillabaisse. It’s fitting that Select is a fixture on Gloucester Street, with the same name as the city where the freshest of seafood has been plucked from local waters for centuries. Flavor options are plentiful (including a soy-based vegan broth), but the biggest hit is the signature tonkotsu broth, simmered with pork bones for 20 hours. Ramen portions are huge here, but luckily, the price point is not, making for an ideal meal for college kids or just about anyone looking for a steamy escape from a frigid day. The cocktails to pair these plates with are bright and herbaceous, and can be imbibed at an intimate, beautifully tiled bar. ![]() James Ave.)Īt Saltie Girl, find your seafood fresh, tinned, and smoked. Grab a tipple with one of the veteran bartenders at the, well, long bar. (279 Dartmouth St.)įar beyond the typical hotel cocktail lounge, Oak Long Bar + Kitchen is a destination in and of itself at the Fairmont Copley Plaza. The cushy booths and brick townhouse façade are a favorite setting among locals and visitors alike. It’s a worldwide burger journey at the Met, where feasters can pick a city for a blend of toppings that scream Tokyo (wasabi), Paris (brie and fried egg), and Athens (tzatziki, hummus, and feta), and beyond. Countless business deals have no doubt been inked over a winning drink list including Death & Taxes: cigar-infused bourbon, peach syrup, lemon juice, and fernet branca. ![]() Want the quintessential steakhouse experience in a three-decade-plus Boston institution? Filets, porterhouses, and swordfish steaks are all cooked with aplomb at Grill 23. Whether it’s the wood-fired grill at Terra or La Pizza & La Pasta (which speaks for itself, of course), there’s something for everyone at Eataly in the Prudential Center. Get to know each of us below - we’re so excited about this new era of Phait on Food.Those seeking the flavors of the Bel Paese need not trek over to the North End any longer - Eataly’s restaurants, cafes, and counters (including well-stocked seafood, cheese, wine, and meat markets) provide a smorgasbord from every corner of Italy. And we welcomed two crazy Australian Cattle Dogs, Cash and Cali, into our family. We started spending a week or more every summer on Block Island, off the coast of Narragansett, RI. So what’s changed for us since the last time we wrote for Phait on Food? Well, we’re married! We bought a house in Quincy, sold a house in Quincy, and moved deeper into the suburbs south of Boston into a house with an AWESOME KITCHEN. And as time goes on, we’re excited to share new features and help you get to know us. You’ll enjoy Phait’s Plates, detailed descriptions and images of our favorite meals. You can expect Restaurant Reviews and Recipe Reviews, both of which will come with pictures and an official Phait Final Score. We are excited to eat, cook, explore, and share it all with you. A lot has changed since then, but our love of trying new food and exploring our community hasn’t changed, so we’re back. We had just moved to Quincy, Massachusetts, we were growing in our careers, and we were learning what we valued in a restaurant. ![]() Eight long years ago, we started Phait on Food together. ![]()
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