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BOSTON RESTAURANT NEWS

Openings

Reliable Newbury Street standby Joe's American Bar & Grill has a brand-new, two-story location. Formerly at the corner of Newbury and Dartmouth streets, Joe's has now set up shop a block down the street at the corner of Newbury and Exeter streets. The new location comes complete with fresh menu items and design touches. The bistro now offers an expansive patio, complete with retractable roof, for al fresco dining no matter what the weather. Downstairs, there's an antique 1890s-era bar and an exposed kitchen. There's also some new treats on the menu, including a tasty pressed Cuban sandwich and that ubiquitous comfort food, lobster mac and cheese. We're also fans of the heaping nacho plate and the crab cakes, a sizable portion with amazingly little filler. Joe's American Bar & Grill, 181 Newbury St., Boston, MA 02116, 617-536-4200.
 

News Bytes

Executive chef Jason Santos of Gargoyles on the Square Special Dinner in Honor of "Hell's Kitchen" Premiere
To coincide with his appearance on the premiere of "Hell's Kitchen," executive chef Jason Santos is offering a special three-course prix-fixe dinner on June 1 at Gargoyles on the Square offering dishes he prepared on the television show. The "Hell's Kitchen" premiere episode will also feature Sophie Gayot of GAYOT.com presiding as a judge. The cost for the dinner is $50 per person and reservations can be made by calling 617-776-5300. Gargoyles on the Square, 219 Elm St., Somerville, MA 02144, 617-776-5300.
 
Haru Sushi Updates Menu with Funky Sushi Specialties
Swank Japanese eatery Haru trots out two new sushi rolls this month, Live Uni and the Spider Monkey. Live Uni ($7 per piece) cocoons fresh sea urchin sashimi in a sea urchin shell. The Spider Monkey ($16.50 per order), meanwhile, offers the winning combo of king crab, soft-shell crab, eel, ponzu sauce and yuzu tobiko. The rolls debut in order of spring---Haru means "spring" in Japanese. Haru, Prudential Center, 55 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02199, 617-536-0770.
 
Metropolitan Club Brings Famous Burgers to Fenway Park
Who needs Fenway Franks when you can dine on a juicy MET burger? Chestnut Hill's swanky Metropolitan Club now offers selections from their popular MET Burger Bar at Fenway, including the Met Beef Blend and a turkey burger (the first turkey burger ever offered at Fenway), both served on tasty Iggy's buns. Meanwhile, fans sitting in Fenway's Budweiser Deck can order the MET's DC burger (crowned with tomato, lettuce, red onion and American cheese) or their Boston Burger (bacon, cheddar, and---gulp---a fried egg). The Metropolitan Club, 1210 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, 617-731-0600.
 

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CLOSED FOR GOOD
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