Make Way for Eva, Debuting Today With a Huge Patio in Back Bay | Eater Boston

"Taking over the Back Bay space that housed Cafeteria, this modern American restaurant from Cafeteria owner George Aboujaoude opened for dinner on April 22 and replaces all-day dining with distinct meal services and menus. Tiffany Barqawi Design has overhauled the formerly white interior in verdant greens and serene blues, adding hand-woven raffia light fixtures, natural wood accents, and a leafy wall covering for an earthy, outdoorsy feel. Chef Luis Figueroa (formerly of Committee) presents crowd-pleasing sharable plates — notably tuna tartare with soy and citrus over crunchy fried wontons and lamb meatballs — along with entrees like braised short-rib gnocchi and lamb with mint chimichurri and creamy garlic labneh, plus brick-oven pizzas including a pepperoni, sausage, and mushroom pie named for the chef’s daughter, Anasofia. A few throwbacks from the previous tenant (spinach-and-artichoke dip and a tuna burger) appear, but the menu is largely new; lunch and brunch will be added later with dishes such as French toast with berries, whipped cream and Nutella, grilled sourdough burrata, and green tomatillo shakshuka. Current dinner hours are Sunday–Thursday 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. and Friday–Saturday 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m." - Stephanie Carter