Red of the Day and Rack to Go
One of the great things about living in the city is your ped-proximity to all the good stuff. You can walk anywhere. Some of the best restaurants in the city are right around the corner and what’s better than meeting up with some friends at your favorite neighborhood spot. The Butcher Shop is just such a place. There is a long granite bar and a great dimmed atmosphere. Say hi to Kate behind the bar on your way in and order the red of the day. You’ll never go wrong. The place has a great cheese collection and will serve up a plate of 3 or 5, along with vivid descriptions of each. Or go with an antipasto plate of various salami, capers, olives and humus.
Near the rear of The Butcher Shop is large square butcher block and a glass-faced fridge with all assortments of meat. Yes… this posh restaurant doubles as a real butcher shop. In the summer, swing through and pick up a nice pork loin for the BBQ.
Bring your wallet. I always seem to spend $60 or $70 bucks.
Some other reviews of The Butcher Shop
The Butcher Shop
552 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02118
December 29th, 2005 at 6:09 pm
I know what you mean about proximity. The Weepy Hollow Gas Station (pronounced Holler here) has a spread of biscuits you wouldn’t believe. Venison biscuits, fried chicken biscuits, sausage, bacon, something called a “meat” biscuit. I think it’s only in the south that gas stations have food food, if you know what I mean by food food.
December 29th, 2005 at 6:44 pm
Yes… you may be right. Actually, gas station fare in New England is particularly bad. In fact, I think I have overheard the phrase “I’m so hungry, I could eat a sandwich from a gas station”
December 30th, 2005 at 1:31 am
I remember the Butcher Block well. They also have excellent wine offerings.