Urban Foodie Finds

          I recently tried the new Area 4 in the South End with a large group. They had a great cocktail list and extensive selection of pizzas, which could be ordered gluten free.
This Malibu Beach Barbie cocktail was fun and both sweet and strong at the same time! It was made with house infused peach vodka, dry curacao, cranberry, and lemon. I loved the umbrella garnish!...

          I've been hearing great things about Yvonne's for awhile, and after unsuccessfully being able to walk in for dinner (or plan far enough in advance to get a reservation) the finance and I headed in early on a Saturday night hoping to sit at...

          I recently tried Hops Test Kitchen in Inman Square with a Gilt City deal for a seafood tower and bottle of wine for $65. It was a great deal! The tower included a selection of oysters, clams, shrimp, king crab legs, salt cod pate with made...

          Oak and Rowan opened earlier this year in Fort Point, and I was excited to finally try them a couple of weeks ago. It's an upscale New American restaurant with a really creative menu - I wanted to try just about everything!
We started with the half dozen oysters done two ways: the three east coast came broiled with butter and the three west coast were served raw with rhubarb, radish, and pink peppercorn. I loved the contrast of the two different styles and was glad I didn...