Now in Boston: New Restaurants

by Christine Liu - Citysearch Editor - 61 Reviews - 101 Lists

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Updated: November 05, 2009

On our radar du jour: Tapas comes to Harvard Square, Jean-Georges' much-anticipated touchdown, artisan gelato!

Hungry for the latest and greatest new Boston restaurants? We’ve got the scoop on all the hot openings, from fine dining restaurants in all their chef-driven glory to more casual neighborhood spots where a beer and a burger is as good as it gets. Check back weekly for updates on Boston’s dining scene--just be sure to bring your appetite.

(Photo: Burger at Pairings)

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New Boston Restaurants

  1. 1 Ginger Park
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    1375 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118 (map)

    Taking over the wood-rippled space of the late Banq in the Penny Savings Bank, Ginger Park spotlights NYC-famed chef Patricia Yeo and her takes on modern Asian. The playful fusion menu unites shortrib, sweetbread and leek potstickers with tempura onion rings and a "pot of pickles."

  2. 2 Trina's Starlite Lounge
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    3 Beacon St, Somerville, MA 02143 (map)

    The retro-cheeky yet neighborhoody feel of Trina's in Inman Square exudes the solid bartending and comfort food skills of the owners, whose breadth of experience spans from Silvertone to City Bar to Highland Kitchen. Go for gravy fries and a slick cocktail fix.

  3. 3 Post 390
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    406 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

    Anchoring "The Clarendon" residential complex, this dual-level restaurant and bar evokes the cozy grandeur of Aspen while serving modern comfort food like fried Ipswich clams, house-smoked ribs and beer and bacon mac 'n' cheese.

  4. 4 City Table
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    65 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

    Replacing Azure in the Lenox Hotel, City Table aims to be a neighborhood stopover in the Back Bay, with an warm, inviting design of woods, bamboo and slate. Creative plates include caramelized potato gnocchi with braised veal or chicken drummetts in a dark rum glaze. Cocktails until 2am.

  5. 5 Piattini Gelateria and Cafe
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    224 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

    Back Bay cafe serves freshly churned all-natural gelati and sorbetti gelato, hand-selected Italian cheeses, creative antipasti, freshly made gourmet sandwiches, delicate baked goods, decadent desserts and rare wines from small production vineyards.

  6. 6 Pairings
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    50 Park Plz, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

    A revitalized space in the Park Plaza Hotel (formerly Bonfire), with a hushed taupe palette and airy streetside windows, hosts "food and drink with personality" through dishes like lobster corn dogs and a local grass-fed burger. A private wine room and patio expand the seating options.

  7. 7 Market by Jean-Georges
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    100 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

    W Boston's round-the-clock restaurant is fronted by celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, featuring regional cuisine that is international in spirit, with strong influences from France, Italy and Asia.

  8. 8 Conga Bar and Restaurant
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    1 Eliot St, Cambridge, MA 02138 (map)

    Flexing its new beer and wine liquor license with aplomb, this location (replacing the fleeting Shabu Square) sports sherry, Shiraz and Samuel Smith with ease. With an extensive Latin-tinged, tapas-heavy menu--think raw oyster bar, chorizo a la plancha and cuban sandwiches--Conga's concept should stick for good.

Opening Soon

  1. 9 Coppa
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    253 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118 (map)

    The wildly anticipated Italian meat-centric enoteca from Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonette in the South End will serve localvore-friendly small plates, handmade pastas, charcuterie and wood-oven pizzas.

  2. 10 Red Mango
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    334 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115 (map)

    The wildly trendy frozen yogurt franchise, with outposts dotting Los Angeles and New York, will launch its first Boston location with the signature array of tangy flavors and toppings.

  3. 11 Woodward
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    1 Court St, Boston, MA 02108 (map)

    The urban tavern, helmed by executive chef Mark Goldberg, will feature regional ingredients, breakfast/lunch/dinner/late-night menus 7 days a week and a pickling program.

  4. 12 Stoddard's Fine Food and Ale
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    48 Temple Pl, Boston, MA 02111 (map)

    Launched by Ivy Restaurant Group (perched right across the street), Stoddard's (expected Nov. 17) pays homage to its location's legacy as an old-school cutlery store with a suitably old-school concept featuring cask-conditioned ale, hearty food and on-site shoeshine. And everyone can cool their jets: The underground members-only club will admit both gentlemen and ladies.