meetboston.com | 99 Bootleg Special 400 Tremont Street, Boston 02116 617-451-1800 • bootlegspecial.com Bootleg Special is a unique modern take on the classic inner-city speakeasies of the French Quarter. With a menu of New American cuisine inspired by bold Southern and rich Asian flavors, we specialize in fresh seafood boils with an eclec- tic selection of small plates and distinctive cocktails. $$$ Seafood Boston Chops South End 1375 Washington Street, Boston 02118 617-227-5011 • bostonchops.com An urban steak bistro, a casual yet refined twist for which steak houses are well known. H $$$ Steakhouse Cosmica 40 Berkeley Street, Boston 02116 617-313-7878 • cosmicaboston.com Cosmica is a South End neighborhood spot serving Mexican specialties, tacos, snacks and vacation cocktails to soothe the senses. $$ Mexican The Elephant Walk South End 1415 Washington Street, Boston 02118 617-247-1500 • elephantwalkboston.com Recently relocating to Washington Street after oper- ating for 20 years on Beacon Street, The Elephant Walk South End offers a unique combination of French and Cambodian cuisine by chef Nadsa de Monteiro. H $$$ French/Cambodian Estragon Tapas Bar 700 Harrison Avenue, Boston 02118 617-266-0443 • estragontapas.com Tapas with old-world charm and bohemian flair focusing on the fresh and the simple, traversing the culinary landscape of Spain. Together with the all- Spanish, all-affordable wine list, it’s like a night in Madrid - or the next best thing! H $$ Spanish Marseille 560 Harrison Avenue, Boston 02118 617-785-8147 • marseilleboston.com Marseille is inspired by Provençal cuisine and draws flavors from the Mediterranean basin. Chef Samuel Aizier has created a menu with flavors inspired by the sea, the mountains and various French regions and featuring interesting textures and contrasts on the plate. $$$ French MIDA 782 Tremont Street, Boston 02118 617-936-3490 • midaboston.com MIDA is a South End restaurant inspired by the simplicity of classic Italian dishes. Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional food and culture, using fresh seasonal ingredients. H $$$ Italian Petit Robert Bistro 480 Columbus Avenue, Boston 02118 petitrobertbistro.com Authentic French bistro open 7 days for lunch and dinner for the past 18 years! Petit Robert Bistro has become an institution in Boston for French cuisine and one of the most beautiful in the city. $$$ French Reunion BBQ LLC 439 Tremont Street, Boston 02116 857-317-2979 • reunionbbqboston.com Where the sizzle of the smoker meets the warmth of family gatherings. We’ve mastered the art of serving mouthwatering Southern barbecue. Our talented chefs blend time-honored recipes with innovative techniques, using only the finest ingredients, crafting each dish with love and care. $$ Barbecue South End Buttery 314 Shawmut Avenue, Boston 02118 617-482-1015 • southendbuttery.com A neighborhood mainstay with award-winning spe- cialty coffees and teas, housemade biscuit breakfast sandwiches, signature cupcakes, gourmet sand- wiches, salads, seasonal soups and scratch pastries. Restaurant and bar offer dinner service daily and brunch on weekends. $$$ Contemporary American Trophy Room 26 Chandler Street, Boston 02116 617-482-4428 • trophyroomboston.com A favorite with the locals, Trophy Room is the epi- center of fun for the South End neighborhood. With a colorful atmosphere, superb food and drink options and a lively brunch on Sundays. Everyone is welcome at the Trophy Room! $$ American Theater District/Chinatown Artisan Bistro The Ritz-Carlton, Boston 10 Avery Street, Boston 02111 617-574-7176 ritzcarlton.com/en/properties/bostoncommon/ dining/artisan_bistro/default.htm A gathering point for guests to mingle after work or post-theater for cocktails while enjoying approach- able artisanal cooking. The menu offers fresh local and seasonal dishes using native ingredients, as well as products with subtle bistro influences. H $$$$ American Bar Moxy Moxy Boston Downtown 240 Tremont Street, 2nd Floor, Boston 02116 617-716-8664 marriott.com/hotels/travel/bosox-moxy- boston-downtown/ A vibrant and playful bar with four event spaces for receptions, meetings and other special events! The minimalist design elements, coupled with a rooftop event space and central bar, promote interaction, vibrancy and fun. Bar Moxy encourages you to work hard and play harder! $$ American The Gallery W Boston 100 Stuart Street, Boston 02116 617-261-8700 marriott.com/en-us/hotels/boswh-w-boston/dining/ Locally sourced. From fresh ingredients to rotating art exhibits to live music, all elements in The Gallery are locally sourced. Traditional New England dishes are made in a nontraditional way, and artfully plated by chef Elyssa Dubois. H $$$ International