"There’s a little sleuthing involved in spotting this subterranean New American nook with its lovely patio. The extra effort is worth it just to savor dinners that start with grilled oysters with zinging jalapeno-lemon butter. Vegetarians, check out the tofu “wings” with hot sauce and blue cheese, plus the gluten-free tofu Napoleon — layers of tofu and vegetables topped with roasted tomato and basil pesto —that might win over the carnivores. Depending on your mood, pick plates off the comfort menu, offering spins on fish and chips and southern fried chicken with whipped potatoes. Or lean more luxe with the entrees, including the spicy Portuguese fisherman’s stew with piri piri sauce, and the scallop piccata, which is served with a potato pancake to soak up that white wine sauce." - Nathan Tavares
