The Latest Must-Visit Restaurants in and Around Boston: A Fresh Foodie Heatmap
Check out some of the newest restaurants in and around Boston. Which ones have you tried?
Puritan Oyster Bar
The creators of the well-established Puritan & Company in Cambridge have recently expanded their property with the addition of a neighboring, walk-in oyster bar. At this new venue, Chef Will Gilson takes a more relaxed approach, serving up caviar cones, yellowtail fish tacos, and refreshing glug jugs to complement the dining experience.
1164 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 615-6195
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Across The Border
Offering a diverse menu to cater to various tastes, Across The Border is a vibrant new establishment in Jamaica Plain that serves tacos and burritos with a variety of fillings for meat-lovers, vegetarians, and vegans alike. The eatery also adds a fun twist to the dining experience, allowing patrons to enhance any order with a generous helping of Fritos, Cheetos, or Doritos.
378 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
617) 682-6739
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Comfort Kitchen
Just a few months into the year, Comfort Kitchen has already become one of Boston's most eagerly awaited restaurant debuts. This highly anticipated eatery showcases global comfort foods, with a unique focus on the international spice trade. The result is an array of dishes such as jerk-roasted duck legs, seared okra with masala-spiced yogurt, and much more. Additionally, Comfort Kitchen features a daytime cafe offering pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and an assortment of creative sandwiches and salads.
611 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 329-6910
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Wei Shu Wu Hot Pot 味蜀吾火锅
Just as temperatures began to dip, Wei Shu Wu introduced North Quincy to steaming, spicy Sichuan hot pot. With an extensive selection of meats, seafood, and vegetables to submerge, diners can enjoy options like duck gizzard skewers, lobster meat, oysters, and thinly sliced marinated beef. The spacious wooden tabletops are perfect for group gatherings, while smaller hot pots can be found at the bar for solo diners. This restaurant is an extension of an international chain, marking its first foray into the Boston area.
47 Billings Rd, Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 481-5829
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Rubato
Offering a contemporary spin on the cha chaan teng, or Hong Kong-style cafe, Rubato is led by Chef Laurence Louie (formerly of Cambridge's Eastern Mediterranean hotspot Oleana and fine dining establishments in London) and his wife Rary Ratsifa. At Rubato, Louie focuses on Hong Kong and Cantonese comfort foods, serving everything from fluffy bolo baos filled with fried chicken or spam and egg, to rich, savory congees, and Hong Kong-style French toast stuffed with custardy salted egg yolk. The opening of Rubato represents a homecoming for Louie, as his mother Joyce Chan previously operated Contempo Bakery (named after her rock band, Contempo) in the same location for 22 years.
412 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 481-2049
