A vivid red awning beckons patrons of this spacious brasserie-style restaurant. The bar area and red banquettes are filled most nights with Boston's power players (members of the Red Sox management are known to stop in), thirtysomethings, and students from the nearby universities all noshing on raw-bar specialties and comfort dishes such as lamb-sausage rigatoni, rib eye, and burgers. It's a...
Backbar to Represent Boston at 'Bar Fight Club':
The renowned Tales of the Cocktail festival kicks off tomorrow in New Orleans, and backbar will be representing Boston at this year's Bar Fight Club event, taking place as part of the festival on Friday. The backbar team will be up against Trick Dog (San Francisco), Harvard & Stone (Los Angeles), Herbs and Rye (Las Vegas), Williams & Graham (Denver), and The NoMad (New York). The only rule is...
Foie Gras Frenzy:
Foie gras, a controversial delicacy, can be found on numerous menus around town, from fancy French preparations to elaborate "sushi." Here are 28 places to currently find it, whether you're looking for seared or grilled foie, terrines, mousses, or torchons.
Bartenders' Pairings for Chocolate Cake & Candied Bacon:
In honor of The Five Days of Meat, we've asked Boston food and drink personnel about their recommended pairings for a few specific meaty dishes, and we've been sharing their responses throughout the week. Finally, pairings for chocolate cake garnished with candied bacon, from a smoky 1920s madeira to Pappy Van Winkle. Previously: pairings for a platter of the fanciest charcuterie, the most...