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It's Nothing Personal
State law requires the scary disclaimer that appears on menus to alert you to
the potential danger of eating raw or undercooked meat (such as rare burg-
ers), seafood (such as raw oysters), poultry, or eggs.
Tips
Les Zygomates FRENCH BISTRO/WINE BAR Tucked away near South
Station, this delightful place is worth seeking out; Bostonians have found their way
here since 1994. The bar in the high-ceilinged, brick-walled space serves a great selec-
tion of wine, available by the bottle, the glass, and the 2-ounce “taste.” The efficient
staff will guide you to a good accompaniment for the delicious food. Salads are excel-
lent, lightly dressed and garden fresh, and main courses are hearty and filling but not
heavy. Seared duck breast with pomegranate jus and wild-rice pilaf was a satisfying
combination of textures and flavors, and I'd come back just for the pan-seared wild
striped bass. For dessert, try not to fight over warm chocolate cake. A popular busi-
ness-lunch destination, Les Zygomates has a chic, romantic atmosphere at night,
when live jazz (in its own dining room) helps set the mood.
Up the street and under the same management, Sorriso Trattoria, 107 South St.
( & 617/259-1560; www.sorrisoboston.com), serves sophisticated country Italian cui-
sine, including brick-oven pizza. It's open for lunch weekdays and dinner nightly. The
name is a clever tribute to the original restaurant: Les zygomates is French for the mus-
cles that make you smile; sorriso is Italian for “smile.”
129 South St. & 617/542-5108. www.winebar.com. Reservations recommended. Main courses $10-$15 at lunch,
$24-$36 (most less than $29) at dinner; lunch prix fixe $17. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Mon-Fri 11:30am-1am (lunch until
2pm, dinner until 10:30pm); Sat 6pm-1am (dinner until 11:30pm). Valet parking available at dinner. T: Red Line to
South Station.
Ye Olde Union Oyster House NEW ENGLAND/SEAFOOD America's old-
est restaurant in continuous service, the Union Oyster House opened in 1826. The
food is tasty, traditional New England fare, popular with visitors walking on the adja-
cent Freedom Trail and savvy locals. They're not looking for anything fancy, and you
shouldn't, either—simple, classic preparations account for the restaurant's staying
power. At the crescent-shaped oyster bar on the lower level of the cramped, low-
ceilinged building (a National Historic Landmark “where Daniel Webster drank many
a toddy in his day”), try oyster stew or the cold seafood sampler of oysters, clams, and
shrimp to start. Follow with a broiled or grilled dish such as scrod or salmon, or per-
haps fried seafood or grilled pork loin. A “shore dinner” of chowder, steamers or mus-
sels, lobster, corn, potatoes, and dessert is an excellent introduction to local favorites.
For dessert, try gingerbread with whipped cream. Tip: A plaque marks John F.
Kennedy's favorite booth (no. 18), where he often sat to read the Sunday papers.
41 Union St. (between North and Hanover sts.). & 617/227-2750. www.unionoysterhouse.com. Reservations rec-
ommended. Main courses $8-$22 at lunch, $17-$29 at dinner; lobster market price. Children's menu $5-$12. AE,
DC, DISC, MC, V. Sun-Thurs 11am-9:30pm (lunch menu until 5pm); Fri-Sat 11am-10pm (lunch until 6pm). Union Bar
daily 11am-midnight (lunch until 3pm, late supper until 11pm). Validated and valet parking available. T: Green or
Orange Line to Haymarket.
MODERATE
Durgin-Park NEW ENGLAND For huge portions of delicious food, a
rowdy atmosphere where CEOs share tables with students, and run-ins with the
Kids
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