Every patron at this Fort Point eatery from the restaurateur behind Newburyport favorites Ceia and Brine leaves marveling at the work of pastry chef Brian Mercury. His savory breads and biscuits elevate every main-menu dish they appear on, and his desserts are as Instagrammable as they are delectable. Save room for confections like his parsnip tres leches over pineapple and his cranberry swirl fro-yo, all pink pastels and fantastical flourishes atop a dreamy sheep’s-milk panna cotta.
Oak + Rowan
321 A St., Boston • (857) 284-7742
oakandrowan.com
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