"Nothing about Shore Leave screams "Boston," and there's nothing wrong with that. Amid a restaurant scene that so often wears the city's history on its sleeve, there's something punchy and undeniably seductive about a subterranean tiki bar smack in the middle of the South End. An enormous drink list manages to capture that essential tiki bar vibe without relying on cloyingly sweet syrups or overly fruity concoctions. You'll find plenty of delightfully bitter and complex flavors; the Third Wave Swizzle, for instance, is made with Citadelle gin, cold brew, ginger, and honey." - Todd Plummer
Brian Samuels