Food at Coppa, Boston, New England

Coppa

Just minutes from artisan market Formaggio’s and The Buttery, Toro’s sister restaurant is arguably one of Boston’s best restaurants since opening in 2009. Helmed by experienced restaurateurs Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonette (Food & Wine’s Best New Chef in 2011), Coppa serves Italian-style tapas and superb pizzas. My mom loved a zucchini bruschetta so much that we developed our own recipe at home, but nothing compares to the original. Hands-down my favorite restaurant in Boston, it is hard to get a table for a reason; the food is fabulous, the restaurant is small and cozy, and they don’t take reservations. It’s hard to pick what to recommend because it is all so delicious, but a few inventive items are the bone marrow pizza topped with beef tongue and horseradish and a twist on the traditional spaghetti alla carbonara, which steps things up a notch with sea urchin speckled throughout. The menu isn’t only for culinary daredevils, however, with equally delicious margherita pizzas, simple pastas, and a long list of stuzzichini, small Italian bar snacks.

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Food at Mr. Bartley's, Boston, New England

Mr. Bartley's

Mr. Bartley’s began serving burgers at its Mass. Ave. location in 1960, and a meal here has been a Harvard tradition since. To this day, the line for one of the rickety tables often extends down the block, composed of locals and tourists awaiting the chance to choose from cheekily named selections like the John Kerry (“he voted for this burger before he voted against it”), the Larry Summers (“the Harvard president—women can eat this, too! burger”) and the Dick Cheney (a bacon cheeseburger described as “a heart beat away”). The walls are covered in Boston memorabilia, and noise levels rise to shouting as patrons cram themselves into the limited seats and the harried waitstaff rushes from table to kitchen. Although no alcohol is served, the restaurant’s frappes, New England vernacular for milkshakes, are almost as legendary as its burgers. Come armed with patience, a horse-sized appetite and cash, as Mr. Bartley’s does not accept credit cards.

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Food at Myers + Chang, Boston, New England

Myers + Chang

Joanne Chang has quite an empire in Boston, and it is only growing. Along with this popular Chinese spot, Chang has several Flour outposts in the city and two cookbooks featuring her most popular recipes.  Myers + Chang (the Myers comes from her husband Christopher Myers) is not your traditional Chinese restaurant; in fact, its dishes are closer to hipster Asian cuisine. From the hot pink dragon decals on the walls to the delightful sweet and spicy chicken and waffles, Myers takes creativity to another level. The food is always fantastic, the drinks are pungent and exotic, and the scene is trendy, friendly and fun.

Food at Puritan & Company, Boston, New England

Puritan & Company

Opened in late 2012 in the up-and-coming Inman Square, Puritan & Company focuses on and excels at modern American New England cuisine. A semifinalist for the 2013 James Beard award for Best New Restaurant, Puritan & Co. serves local favorites like delicately prepared seared dayboat scallops and unique dishes like swordfish pastrami. Chef Will Gilson will even make typically boring dishes exquisite, as he transforms the oft-underappreciated complimentary bread basket into a succulent treat with warm, melt-in-your-mouth Parker House rolls.

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Shojo

Located in the heart of Boston’s Chinatown, Shojo is a hip gastropub perfect for a laid-back dinner of Asian fusion tapas and craft cocktails.

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