Part micro-bakery, part pastel dreamscape, this Friday-Sunday pastry haven is everything. You’ll want to set an alarm – these buns (cinnamon, strawberry-lemon, cardamom, and the epic maple bacon “lumberjack”) will sell out by 11 AM. Catch them while they’re hot!
Hidden just off Thames Street, EMPA511 is pure Peruvian comfort. Flaky empanadas stuffed with everything from ham-and-cheese to wok-fried beef, plus sauces you’ll want to bottle up and take home.
The ghost of Blue Hill Tavern has been reincarnated into a sleek, modern American tavern with major date-night vibes. Union Hill is plating up steak frites, tuna tartare, and a shrimp “noodle” ceviche with spicy citrus broth that’s just the right amount of extra. Also, weekend brunch is available. Pro-tip: Add ice cream to your French toast.
Cross Keys got a serious glow-up. This sleek Chinese restaurant has a rooftop wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows and a menu that swings from delicate dim sum to a truffle whole duck that demands a celebration.
Part Sicilian pizzeria, part café, part sunshine-and-picnic-table situation, Doppio hits all the right notes. The arancini are cheesy perfection and the plain slice? Surprisingly profound. Sometimes less really is more.
