JuanMa Calderon and his partner/general manager Maria Rondeau are not restaurateurs by training, but you’d never know it from their new pocket-sized 24-seater, sparely decorated and set in a former acupuncturist’s office near Union Square. Their classic menu of ceviches, causas (cold potato terrines), tiraditos, stews like aji de gallina and stir-fries like lomo saltado draw winningly from the breadth of Peru’s richly multicultural, Asian-inflected culinary canon. It’s a stunning debut, especially from first-timers.
Celeste
21 Bow St., Somerville • (617) 616-5319
celesteunionsquare.com
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2017 Winner: Ruka
The Yvonne’s team has struck again with another glamorously beautiful Downtown Crossing room that slings terrific drinks...
- 505 Washington St., Boston
- (617) 266-0102
- rukarestobar.com
Photo Credit: Holly Rike
