Photo courtesy of Stillwater StillwaterĬhef Sarah Wade’s downtown restaurant is a real crowdpleaser thanks to its playful yet trussed-up takes on comfort food. Reservations are strongly encouraged to ensure the timing works out, but frankly, the Best of Boston winning poutine, a nontraditional take referred to as Shadowless Fries, is a showstopper all on its own.ĩA Tyler St., Boston, 61, .ĭeviled eggs. Head to Boston’s pioneering Asian gastropub (and Chinatown’s first hipster haunt) for kicky cocktails served with smoked pork bao, salt and pepper calamari, kimchi fried rice, and fun energy. Rather leave the work to the pros? Sushi rolls and Chinese cuisine standards like Kung Pao shrimp arrive ready to eat the drinks, meanwhile, include “Q-Tini” cocktails made with lychee, basil, and more.Ħ60 Washington St., Boston, 85,.

Right at the intersection of Chinatown and the Theater District, Q is a comfortable, long-running destination for Mongolian hot pot: Bubbling broths-the tongue-tingling “crazy” mala, perhaps?-arrive to your table ready for cooking up A5 Wagyu beef, New Zealand lamb, Japanese scallops, and more. There are rice noodles and coconut-y curries aplenty, but the real stars take center stage on the menu section specifically dubbed “authentic.” Try the spicy, coconut milk-free jungle curry, hot and sour lemongrass noodle soup, and a bright and fresh papaya salad.Ħ3 Stuart St., Boston, 61,. Montien Thai Restaurantįor more than 30 years, a generous menu, convenient location, and speedy service has made this spot not only a Thai standby but also a reliable pre-theater favorite. In the mood for something more elevated? Check out the charcuterie, shrimp cocktail, and chops served inside JM Curley’s clandestine sibling steakhouse, Bogie’s Place, tucked away in the rear of the larger restaurant.Ģ1 Temple Place, Boston, 61,. Now back as a managing partner, Mabry oversees a snacks- and sandwich-focused menu that includes a signature burger-topped with grilled onions, pickles, and Russian dressing-as well as Nashville hot fried chicken and porchetta on ciabatta with cherry peppers, broccoli rabe, and smoked paprika aioli.

Photo by Joe Greene JM CurleyĪn early, important entry in Boston’s contemporary gastropub scene, JM Curley feels rejuvenated by the recent return of bar star Kevin Mabry, who helped establish the spot’s early popularity. The bar at JM Curley slings great pre-show drinks and serves food until 1 a.m.

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