#boston-restaurants

#boston-restaurants

Another new entry in Boston's modern "speakeasy" scene, this intimate, Art Deco-inspired Beacon Hill spot reimagines classic cocktails-the "umami-forward" Filthy Martini, for instance, with vodka or gin, marinated olive brine, and MSG saline. Plus: hard-to-find vintage Champagnes and wines, and drink-friendly small plates like caviar with schmaltz latkes, a shaved fennel Caesar, and hamachi crudo with spicy citrus broth. 89 Charles St., Beacon Hill, Boston, 617-326-2600, 89charles.com.

There's an autumn chill in the air but Boston's newest kitchens are just heating up. This month, a diverse crop of restaurants are encouraging diners to use their hands as utensils, from Back Bay's newest taco joint to Allston's 72-hour dough pizzas and signature handrolls in Chestnut Hill. The South End and downtown also welcomed new eateries, but we'll reserve a fork and knife for them. Read on to discover five new restaurants we can't wait to try in September.

"We know that having an outdoor space in Boston is a challenge with the weather, for sure," Shaw said. "But we’re optimistic that Bostonians want more outdoor time."

Eddie V's closed its Prudential Center location after Mother's Day, citing a 'difficult business decision,' while offering employees jobs at another Massachusetts site.