Boston Magazine
January 2005

BEST RESTAURANTS

It's not just that they shake up what is possibly the perfect negroni, or that sitting at the bar (a must when the place is packed) still means excellent service. What makes dining at this freshman-year darling of a restaurant so memorable is the meal itself: briny oysters and plates of crispy calamari that are full of sweet, nutty squid flavor. Then there's the tenderloin, almost guaranteed to steal the showónot with bells and whistles, but with its singing flavor: just a clean red-wine reduction and a sprinkle of sweet herbs. 1357 Washington St., Boston, 617-423-0555.

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