Chef
Jody Adams

Boston

About Jody Adams

Chef Jody Adams is one of Boston’s brightest culinary lights, with a national reputation for her acclaimed restaurants Rialto and TRADE.

My Venues

Trade
540 Atlantic Ave
Boston, MA

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Accolades

Best of Boston: General Excellence
Boston magazine
Inductee
Massachusetts Hospitality Hall of Fame

Contestant
Top Chef Masters
America’s Ten Best New Chefs
Food & Wine
Best Restaurants in the Country
Esquire magazine
ChefsFeed Winner
One of the Best Things to Eat in Boston

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Where I Go Out

Green papaya slaw

Myers + Chang

$$$, Outdoor Seating, Chinese, Full Bar, Asian, Harrison Lenox

"I love the flavors in this dish. With chilies, peanuts, and lime, it reminds me of the cuisine on a recent trip I took to Cambodia."

Chef

Jody Adams

Trade, Porto

Steamed mussels in saffron fennel stew

Pomodoro

$$$, Reservations, Italian, North End

"My family and I love this neighborhood spot. Plus, saffron and fennel are ingredients that I love to include in recipes."

$$$, Outdoor Seating, Reservations, Full Bar, Mediterranean, Turkish, The Port

"I love this minced lamb and eggplant pie with whipped fava because it reminds me of my mom's moussaka that she made when I was growing up."

$$, Happy Hour, Full Bar, Seafood, Back Bay

"A perfect, simple lobster with my favorite herb, chervil, and lots of butter. I love the simplicity of this."

$$, Outdoor Seating, Pizza, Italian, Shawmut

"The housemade squid ink pasta with octopus, squid, and Castelvetrano olives has a great combination of flavors. Plus, I enjoy the laid back atmosphere."

Chef

Jody Adams

Trade, Porto

Tagliatelle bolognese

Sportello

$$$, Italian, Bakery, Wine Bar, Fort Point

"This is wonderfully seasoned bolognese with delicious, freshly made pasta. I have to say that I would compete with her on bolognese (because I do make a good one myself), but hers is amazing, and with that beautiful pasta they make, you just can't beat it."

Chef

Jody Adams

Trade, Porto

At My Venues

Flatbread

Trade

$$, Modern, American, Downtown

"All of the chef’s flatbreads are awesome. Not only does she nail the execution of the food, but the cocktails are fantastic, and I like the gorgeous, open look of the place."