"Perhaps you wouldn’t think of a Greek restaurant as the place to indulge in your brunch sweet tooth, but Krasi—the James Beard-nominated hotspot slinging contemporary Mediterranean meze out of an industrial-cool Back Bay row house—is all about surprise. Take the tsoureki, a dense and eggy bread made in-house and served by the slice with seasonal toppings; pistachios, drizzled honey, or orange preserves. It’s an even more indulgent spin on French toast, and you can double down on the decadence with a bougatsa—phyllo stuffed with sweet cheese custard—outsourced by Krasi to Davis Square Donuts. Swing more savory? Dive into the solomo, a Greek spin on a classic smoked salmon plate with all the fixings, including a bright, lemon-dill cream cheese made from sheep’s milk. And what’s brunch without libations? The cocktail menu mixes Greek spirits into brunch mainstays, with the Bloody Mitsos—a Bloody Mary’s Greek cousin, made with pine-y mastiha and spicy feta–stuffed olives—being a clear standout." - Paul Rubio, Elizabeth Wellington, Nathan Tavares
