Restaurants in Massachusetts
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Central Square Farmers Market
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29 Newbury
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Trident Booksellers & Café
Is Trident a bookstore with an amazingly eclectic menu or a cafe with a super selection of reading material? The collection of books is wide but leans toward political and New Age themes. The food menu is equally varied, ranging from the comforting (muffins, soups, smoothies) to the daring (spinach arancini or rice balls, Tibetan dumplings). Vegetarians rejoice over the vegan cashew chili.
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Great Bay
Grey-orange hues and loungey leather chairs surround a circular bar in the center of the eating area, while a side dining room is bathed in silkscreen flowers, jewel tones and subdued light. The food is no less delightful – seafood standards such as salmon and scallops come alive with fresh herbs, seasonal veggies and spicy island influences.
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Flour
Flour implores patrons to ‘make life sweeter…eat dessert first!’ It’s hard to resist at this pastry-lover’s paradise. If you can't decide – and it can be a challenge – go for the melt-in-your-mouth sticky buns. But dessert is not all: delicious sandwiches, soups, salads and pizzas are also available. The original Flour Bakery is in the South End; both are Certified Green Restaurants.
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Bouchée
Casual but classy, this ‘urban brasserie’ in the heart of Newbury St offers a perfect pit stop after a day of shopping and strolling. While the dining room is lovely and the plats principaux are delish, we prefer to stay downstairs in the cozy, comfortable wine bar, where the bartender is quick to recommend a full-bodied red to complement our hors d’oeuvres of choice.
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Union Oyster House
The oldest restaurant in Boston, ye olde Union Oyster House has been serving seafood in this historic red-brick building since 1826. Countless history-makers have propped themselves up at this bar, including Daniel Webster and John F Kennedy. Apparently JFK used to order the lobster bisque, but the raw bar is the real draw here. Order a dozen on the half-shell and watch the shucker work his magic.
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Pressed
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Legal Sea Foods
With a reputation and now-national empire built on the motto ‘If it’s not fresh, it’s not Legal,’ Legal Sea Foods has few rivals. The menu is simple: every kind of seafood, broiled, steamed, sautéed, grilled or fried. Some think Legal’s clam chowder is New England’s best. This outlet on the waterfront is one of many around town.
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Grezzo
Grezzo is indeed Italian, but don’t be confused. In fact, grezzo means ‘raw,’ and this is Boston’s first restaurant specializing in vegan raw and living food. There is all kinds of information available about what this means (everything is vegan and organic; nothing is cooked at more than 112°F) and why (40 reasons which we will not list here). More importantly, this food is creative, surprising and a pleasure to eat. The waitstaff is very knowledgeable, which is crucial, as just about every item on the weekly-changing menu requires an explanation.
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Figs
This creative pizzeria – which also has an outlet in Beacon Hill – is the brainchild of celebrity chef Todd English, who tops whisper-thin crusts with interesting, exotic toppings. Case in point: the namesake fig and prosciutto with gorgonzola cheese. The menu also includes sandwiches and fresh pasta. While the food tastes gourmet, the dining room is dark, comfy and casual.
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