Oysters in black bean sauce
$$, Chinese, Reservations, Chinatown
"I generally prefer raw oysters, but these ones, cooked in a traditional black bean sauce, is a great version of them."
ChefFrank McClelland
Boston
My Venues
- L'Espalier
- 774 Boylston St
- Boston, MA
Accolades
- AAA Five Diamond Award (L'Espalier)American Automobile Association
- Four-Star Award (L'Espalier)Forbes Travel Guide
- Four Stars (L'Espalier)The Boston Globe
- Boston's Best Restaurants: Service (L'Espalier)Zagat Survey
- ChefsFeed WinnerOne of the Best Things to Eat in BOS
Where I Go Out
House special squid
$$, Asian, Malay, 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
$$$, Outdoor Seating, Chinese, Full Bar, Asian, Harrison Lenox
"I think this is the best carrot dish in Boston. The use of red miso is just a perfect way to prepare carrots."
Any pasta
$$$, 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."
Maiz asado
$$$, Outdoor Seating, Reservations, Full Bar, Tapas, Spanish, Bar, South Of Washington
"It's addictive, salty, sweet, creamy, and you can't get enough of it. Just try going to Toro and not ordering it. You can't do it."
Grilled razor clams
$$$, Outdoor Seating, Chinese, Full Bar, Asian, Harrison Lenox
"An under-appreciated ingredient, these shine with the shrimp-scallion butter and watercress."
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."
