Oysters in black bean sauce
$$, Reservations, Chinese, Chinatown
"I generally prefer raw oysters, but these ones, cooked in a traditional black bean sauce, is a great version of them."
ChefFrank McClelland
Boston
My Venues
Accolades
- AAA Five Diamond Award (L'Espalier)American Automobile Association
- Four-Star Award (L'Espalier)Forbes Travel Guide
- Four Stars (L'Espalier)The Boston Globe
- Boston's Best Restaurants: Service (L'Espalier)Zagat Survey
- ChefsFeed WinnerOne of the Best Things to Eat in BOS
Where I Go Out
House special squid
$$, Malay, Asian, Theatre
"This dish, made of sautéed squid and dried shrimp in a spicy sauce, is a delight and my favorite thing on the menu at this Malaysian restaurant."
Organic red miso glazed carrots
$$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Chinese, Asian, Harrison Lenox
"I think this is the best carrot dish in Boston. The use of red miso is just a perfect way to prepare carrots."
Any pasta
$$$, Modern, American, New American, French, Jamaica Hills / Pond
"Their artisanal pastas are reminiscent of trips to Italy. It's great to sit at the bar and enjoy whatever pasta is on the menu that day."
Steak frites
$$, Modern, American, Full Bar, Shawmut
"Central Kitchen was my neighborhood spot before I moved out of the city. The steak frites is a classic dish that is done well here, and perfect sustenance after a long night."
Seared Gulf of Maine hake
$$$$, Full Bar, Modern, New American, Ward Two
"I love all of the fish we have available to us in Boston and Hake is an under-represented one for sure. This great, flaky whitefish is delicious in this preparation—it reminds me of Provence."
At My Venues
Seared Hudson Valley foie gras
$$$$, French, Prudential / St. Botolph
"The chef truly knows how to work with foie gras. I love that he takes classic French techniques to new sensations and taste levels. The seared Hudson Valley foie gras with heirloom apples, hazelnut butter, salted caramel, and a warm ginger meringue is fantastic."
