Openings
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common's Artisan Bistro (in the space formerly occupied by Jer-Ne) has a modern interior with sumptuous white booths and dark wood walls. Comfort food with an upscale twist is the name of the game. Daily specials range from whole grilled branzini, braised beef short rib and pork Milanese to duck confit pappardelle. Artisan Bistro, 10 Avery St., Boston, MA 02111, 617-574-7176.
JM Curley pays homage to the city's former four-term mayor with a two-level space that serves up everything from a pastrami smoked salmon salad to a porterhouse pork chop with applesauce. Sandwiches feature pulled pork, mortadella and roasted turkey while entrees steer toward the likes of a marinated hanger steak, fried chicken plate and death row burger with pulled pork. Lunch & Dinner daily. JM Curley, 21 Temple Pl., Boston, MA 02111, 617-338-5333.
Located underneath the Hotel Commonwealth in the former Foundation Lounge space, which has been given a facelift, The Hawthorne focuses on cask spirits. You will still find beer and wine drinkers here as they nosh on casual bites like a Reuben sandwich with barrel-aged sauerkraut, but it's the spirits list that is the draw. Dinner nightly. The Hawthorne, 500 A Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215, 617-532-9150.
The folks behind Petit Robert Central, Blue Inc., McGreevy's 3rd Base Saloon, Whiskey Republic and Lola's Tequila Bar & Cantina have opened Julep Bar, an upscale lounge located in the Financial District in the space formerly occupied by Revolution Rock Bar. The light menu here satisfies late night cravings with a focus on shared plates like house made buffalo duck drumettes with Roquefort cheese, Creole fried calamari with Bloody Mary sauce, spicy tuna tartare tacos, foie gras gravy and cheese fries. Dinner Tues.-Sat. Julep Bar, 200 High St., Boston, MA 02110, 617-261-4200.
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Chef Shuffle
The popular Guest Chef Mondays is now back at Stella for the third year in a row. The program runs through March 26. Chef Evan Deluty has invited some of the city's top chefs to cook at his restaurant and feature a special appetizer, entrée and dessert for $40 per person. Chefs this year include Michael Schlow, Dante de Magistris, Anthony Caturano, Marc Orfaly, Kevin Long and Jamie Bissonnette, among others. Dinners start at 5:30 p.m. and reservations are highly recommended. For more information, call 617-247-7747 or visit bostonstella.com. Stella, 1525 Washington St., Boston, MA 02118, 617-247-7747.
Chef Todd English is renovating Olives in Charlestown with plans to re-open his flagship restaurant in early 2012. Olives, 10 City Sq., Charlestown, MA 02129, 617-242-1999.
Closings
Plans are being put in place to turn the current site of Anthony's Pier 4 into a new retail and residential space. Anthony's Pier 4, 140 Northern Ave., Boston, MA 02210, 617-482-6262.
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