Craigie On Main

Cambridge Hotels – This Cambridge favorite features homemade French cuisine made with seasonal organic ingredients from local farms. Butchering is done in-house, and they make their own cured meats, pickles, and ice cream. With wooden-plank floors, exposed brick, framed French posters, and pig art collection, the place is warm and cozy. Adding to the mood are a stack of books at the bar and a bathroom full of illustrations from noted Parisian artist Toulouse-Lautrec. A modern glass-enclosed kitchen allows diners to watch chef Tony Maws work his magic – the best views coming from four front-row seats at the counter. Superb appetizers include the Grilled Spanish Octopus with cipollini onions and chorizo sauce; and the House-Smoked Wild King Salmon with lily bulbs and farm herbs. For a main course, try the wonderful Vermont Organic Pork Two Ways (Crispy Suckling Confit, Grilled Belly); or the Curry Oil Roasted Sea Scallops served with razor clams, Maine crab and barley cous cous. They also have a 30-seat bar which features specialized seasonal cocktails, and offers cheaper menu options including Local Grass-Fed Beef Burgers and Fried Pigs’ Tails. If you want to indulge in one of Cambridge’s best dining experiences, a visit to Craigie On Main is a must.
Craigie On Main, 853 Main Street, Cambridge, 617 497-5511.
http://www.craigieonmain.com/