October 1, 2009

Clio Boston

James Beard Foundation award-winning chef serves serious French food with all the fixins and flair. If you’re looking for a drink you’ll dream about, try the Enter the Dragon martini (oh. my. god.). The fancy spot is right in The Eliot Hotel and is attached to sister resto Uni, a sashimi bar.

  Back Bay, Food & Drink, Breakfast, Celebrity Chef

November 21, 2006

Miel Boston

Sprawled out toward the back of the InterContinental’s lobby, Miel’s French country decor (butter-yellow banquettes, crystal-dripping chandeliers, and scalloped white dishes) perfectly matches its Provençal cuisine.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Hotel Restaurant, Late Night

September 7, 2006

Bonfire Boston

At Todd English’s downtown steak house, the cuisine at first is traditional with aged steaks (pick from a handful of sauces to accompany) and seafood but becomes unexpected with a taqueria menu filled with meaty tacos. The decor is rich to match the food with scarlet upholstery, a long wood bar, and warm tones throughout.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Celebrity Chef, Hotel Restaurant

July 6, 2006

Swans Cafe Boston

Located in The Boston Park Plaza Hotel, the cafe gives off old-world grandeur through traditional New England dishes of clam chowder, crab cakes, and steak sandwiches. If you’re looking for elegance, go for the afternoon tea or just claim a spot at the bar for martinis.

  Chinatown, Food & Drink, Breakfast, Classic Cocktails