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When Forced to Choose... An eclectic list of favored Greater Boston restaurants by nell porter brown

eeking fresh perspec- tives, we asked Harvard Magazine staffers and S friends to name some of their favorite restaurants in Greater Boston. The result- ing list ranged from fancy to casual spots, . There’s an open with high marks given for inventive , and a bar with six seats, along comfort, personable servers, and ease of con- with eight tables. Latin-American-style Clockwise from top right: The new versation (low noise levels). A hodge-podge salsa and jazz float through the air, adding Peruvian restaurant Celeste, and its selection of these top picks follows. to Celeste’s cosmopolitan ambience. It also ; La Bodega’s intimate interior, and Uryguan-inspired food; OAK Opened last year, the tiny, white-walled feels homey, as if a group of friends hanging Long Bar + Kitchen’s plush digs and Celeste, in Somerville’s Union Square, is a for the evening just happen to be running towering burger; Venetian-style seafood joyful, relaxed place with refined Peruvian a restaurant. The bartender mixes tangy , at the polished SRV

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People crave Little Big Diner’s fresh , with , ajitama , and sprouts—and its “Hawaiian-style burger.”

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As seen in HARVARD MAGAZINE and . Bubble-gum-sweet EZRA LEE POLLARD (@EFLICKY ON INSTAGRAM) and faintly lemony, the carbonated is consumed as a symbol of national “Advertising in Harvard pride (never mind its vaguely radioactive- looking neon-yellow color). Magazine allows our That authenticity and care have led to 121-year-old family business numerous accolades and to Celeste’s semi- finalist designation for this year’s James the ability to reach Harvard Beard Foundation “best new restaurant” alumni and faculty.  e right award. Start with a limey ceviche, or try a staple: cold boiled potatoes dressed in audience, great products huancaína, a spiced with fruity and exceptional services ají amarillo peppers. Everywhere in Lima, can help build a healthy too, are restaurants serving a distinctive Chinese-, . Celeste’s and happy community.” rich features Chinese stir-fried John Green , combined with tomatoes, , pep- President and CEO pers, , and potatoes. We also loved Lux Bond & Green the comforting classic ají de gallina: chicken 10 year Advertising Partner with , turmeric, walnuts, and more yellow peppers, served over and Contact us to fi nd out more about slabs of . End the with mousse our audience and how advertising in lucuma, an Andean valley native that somehow melds and lemon with Harvard Magazine can help your business. butterscotch.($8-$27) www.harvardmagazine.com/advertise For Cuban-style Latin American food,

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Reprinted from Harvard Magazine. For more information, contact Harvard Magazine, Inc. at 617-495-5746 Harvard Squared Our Residents are a lot of things • Involved • Vibrant head to the lively Gus- The Belmont mainstay tazo, in Waltham. Try Savinos offers Italian- • Interested style fare, like pan-roast- the fresh-baked empana- ed chicken with spring das and yuca fries with , and live jazz • Educated cilantro , peppers on Thursday nights. stuffed with and greens, and a mild -infused . Or béchamel, or the heftier dishes: slow-roast- try the stalks of tannin-rich rhubarb paired ed pork on , and mariscada (seafood with almond , spicy plump , stew with ). The bold, sophis- bits of almonds—and , a cured ticated food in a cozy, colorful spot draws with a kick. SRV’s huge, elegant crowds, although diners who want more space with high white ceilings is ground- elbow room might also appreciate Gus- ed by maroon banquettes, small marble- tazo’s larger, new second location north topped tables, and a gleaming old-wood of Porter Square in Cambridge.($7-$32) floor. ($11-$38) Uruguayan-inspired cuisine prevails at For less rarified Italian food in a more the artful La Bodega, in east Watertown. neighborly setting, try Savinos, in Belmont. Highlights of the menu include pa- The and porcini-sage cream, a beet per-thin Ibérico , with green with pistachios and cheese, and chermoula, and -flecked seafood in a balsamic-laced duck breast with po- a nest of toasted, -like fideos—or lenta top the menu. What’s more, / leave room for the al pan, a beef slider owner Thomas Cutrone offers specials for topped with ham, , cheese, and a fried “Wednesday Girls Night Out” and keeps egg. The sparkling bar holds creative bou- the place on the quieter side—“no crazy Retired quets, and dark, theatrical lighting gives bar scene”—with Thursdays reserved for the dining room and the attached, charm- live jazz. ($8-$32) isn’t one of them. ing vintage train car an air of romance. In Harvard Square, Harvest was praised ($5-$27) for its professional waitstaff and consistent- We are a community of seniors Glamour on a grand scale prevails at the ly “outstanding” locally sourced dishes— living with vibrancy, dignity, plush OAK Long Bar + Kitchen, in Boston’s especially the fish. Also coveted are seats engagement and fun. Back Bay. Ornate chandeliers, leather bar on its pretty and secluded patio, or at its stools, and upholstered nooks abound amid intimate bar. Start with raw-bar specials Tour The Commons in Lincoln polished wood and mirrors. That—and ex- and artisanal , then move on to en- and discover our activities, pert barmen proffering ample martinis and trées like brown- hake and beef strip classic sidecars—make this a terrific “feel- loin with Béarnaise and potato- volunteer opportunities and good” place for after-work gatherings, im- pavé—or equally good vegetarian dishes, available programs. pressive dinner dates, or any excuse for a like mushroom with . celebration. Choose from small or big plates ($12-$46) of loosely French-style food, like charcute- For a magic show of —flasks The rie and frites, a juicy burger, and loads and secret messages tucked in hollowed- Commons of fresh seafood. ($15-$49) out books, dry- “fog” wafting from clay I N L I N C O L N Springtime smells of lilacs and green vessels, and glasses sporting flowers and A Benchmark Signature Living Community grass. But to the season, order the ar- “good luck” bits of fake money—head far- tichoke crudité at the South End Venetian- ther afield, toThe Baldwin Bar, inside a 781-728-3043 fare hotspot S RV, in Boston. Marinated sliv- former Woburn mansion. The place is also TheCommonsInLincoln.com ers of raw artichoke are topped with a James Beard award semi-finalist, for “out- bright-green whole and puréed fava , standing bar program,” thanks to showrun-

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Reprinted from Harvard Magazine. For more information, contact Harvard Magazine, Inc. at 617-495-5746 Harvard Squared ner Ran Duan, who has transformed half NOT YOUR of his parents’ Chinese restaurant. Tasty Sichuan dishes still reign across the din- AVERAGE BAKERY ing areas, from dan dan with pork and spinach and -stuffed crepes with MILK BAR to a whole fish with chili-mi- so sauce. Ask the wizard mixologists what HARVARD SQUARE dishes pair best with that night’s tantaliz- Care packages & more at ing potions.($7.50-$22.95) milkbarstore.com For -packed Asian ramen and brown-rice bowls—and the addictive “Hawaiian-style burger” (a flat with crispy, salty onions, spicy mayo, and pine- apple )—run to Little Big Diner, in Newton. With only 15 seats, and a no- reservations poli- cy, show up to get on the wait list, and then browse in Newtonville Books, across the Looking for way, until the res- recommendations taurant calls you on where to (by phone) to a ta- eat, drink, and ble. ($8-$18) shop during Watertown’s be- Commencement loved and histor- week? Follow us ic Deluxe Town on Twitter at Diner serves the @harvardsqd. traditional all-day —the scrambled- , challah French , and sour-cream flap- jacks are the best around—along with beef and veggie burgers (with fresh-cut fries) Teaching the World® and a carb-rich dinner. But there are plenty of lighter, wholesome items as well, like spinach and mushroom sal- ad, sautéed and vegetables, and a Middle Eastern sampler platter fit for two. ($5.25-$14.95) , tabouli, and stuffed leaves are served with warm pita at the Middle Eastern-style Andala Coffee House, in Cambridge’s Central Square. It’s New Students Welcome! relaxed and quiet. It also offers hookahs and sidewalk tables shaded by a trellis View Summer Schedule at: of grape vines. We like the “foole plate” freshpondballet.com (short for ful mudammas) of saucy fava beans LEARN AND THRIVE IN A perked up with lemon , garlic, and ja- OpenBILINGUAL, House CARING AND Summer classes begin 7/1 lapeños, and the housemade sau- CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT! sages and chicken . Strong teas and Fall classes begin 9/9 Turkish coffee cap a meal. Or reenergize Preschool9am through-12pm Grade 12 with the “wake-up call” -and-pea- (starting at age 2.9) -butter smoothie. ($5.99-$19.99) Preschool and Kindergarten Nina Alonso, Director, FPB What stands out among all these prized restaurants is the authentic food, served Arlington Campus: 17 Irving Street 1798a Mass Ave, Cambridge To learn more, call 617.499.1459 617.491.5865 without pretense. That, and no booming or visit www.isbos.org soundtracks, earn our top vote any time. To learn more, call 617.499.1459 or visit www.isbos.org ISB is 16accreditedZ May by NEASC - (NewJune 2019 Association of Schools and Colleges), CIS (Council of International Schools), MEN (French Ministry of Education) and IB (International Baccalaureate). Reprinted from Harvard Magazine. For more information, contact Harvard Magazine, Inc. at 617-495-5746