Restaurants need our help and patronage, and now is an excellent opportunity to dine out. This past year has been rough on many restaurants, and unfortunately some had to close permanently. The survivors are still struggling and we can help them by dining out. Patios are open, or will be soon, in numerous cities and towns, and the weather will be pleasant this week. You have plenty of available choices, from long-time favorites to new spots. Where will you dine out this week?
Let me offer you some suggestions, restaurants I've patronized recently and which are more than worthy of your support.
I'll begin with two Vietnamese restaurants, Soall Viet Kitchen and Việt Citron. Soall Viet Kitchen is located in Beverly (which is becoming a excellent culinary destination), and has both a patio and indoor dining. You can order Bahn Mi or Pho, though I'd recommend checking out some of their other dishes as well, such as their Pork Bao, Sweet Potato & Shrimp Fritters, and Chicken Clay Pot. Việt Citron, located in Burlington, also has patio and indoor dining, and is great for Bahn Mi (especially their crispy pork belly) and Pho, as well as their seasonal dishes and specials, from Chili Lemongrass Pork Ribs to Bò Lá Lốt.
Also in Beverly is Butter "UR" Biscuit, which sells a wide variety of Biscuit sandwiches, like the Cheesy Bird Biscuit pictured at the top of this post. Their food is prepared fresh, is quite delicious, and offers lots of diverse choices. They have both patio and indoor dining and I'd also recommend checking out some of their desserts, like the Raspberry/Lemon biscuit.
I've only dined once at the Peruvian Taste Restaurant in Charlestown, but my experience was impressive and I'll be returning there this week. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and you can dine-in or get take-out. There are a number of American dishes available, especially for breakfast, but the true highlight are all the Peruvian dishes, including Chifa, the famed Peruvian/Chinese fusion cuisine. I've long said we need more Peruvian restaurants in the area, and I'm so glad to see more opening in the Boston+ area.
In Cambridge, I give a hearty recommendation to Bisq, which has both patio and indoor dining. Chef Alex Saenz is a talented chef, and I love his fried chicken. You can't go wrong with any of his dishes. Bisq also has an excellent wine list and some creative cocktails. I recently enjoyed the Shai Hulud (named after the sandworms in the book Dune), a savory Mezcal cocktail.
Also in Cambridge, I give another hearty recommendation to Momi Nomni, where Chef Chris Chung creates some amazing Japanese dishes, as well as some Hawaiian inspired ones. His cuisine is available for take-out and dine-in, and dining indoors is special. With only two seatings each night, Chef Chung only books a single party for each seating. So, you essentially have the entire restaurant to yourself, and are waited on by Chef Chung himself. The sushi is top-notch and they have an excellent Sake list.
I'll end with a huge recommendation for the Clam Box in Ipswich, which has some of the best fried seafood in the region, including sweet and succulent fried scallops and decadent fried lobster. Their clam chowder is also excellent. You can dine-in or eat at picnic tables outside. Plus, there's a number of farms near the restaurant where you can pick up locally grown and produced fruits, vegetables, and meats.
What restaurants do you plan to visit this week?
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