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"Opened over the weekend in the Navy Yard in the space formerly occupied by the Navy Yard Bistro, Dovetail serves American-style dishes using local, seasonal ingredients and features a wine program showcasing small-production wines from around the world alongside craft beer. The menu includes squash and burrata salad; fried Island Creek oysters; skate wing with cassoulet and carrot purée; pan-seared trout with long beans and a black garlic emulsion; and a variety of pasta options. The kitchen is led by head chef Amanda Lowry (formerly of the Butcher Shop), with sous chef Stephen Chandler and general manager Jess Gooch. In addition to a full-service restaurant, Dovetail operates a takeout sandwich shop open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., serving sandwiches such as a classic BLT, a vegetarian Cuban, porchetta, and pastrami on rye, plus soups, salads, cookies, and beer and wine to go (orders in person or by calling (617) 337-5230). The team said they endured a long, hard road of pandemic delays and doubts but are dedicated to making it work and "will do everything we can to survive the winter," and the restaurant is currently open Tuesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., with plans to add Monday hours as well as lunch and brunch in the future." - Terrence Doyle