"When The Eaves announced their temporary closure in June, it felt like when Dunkin’ pulled the Dunkaccino. We were, in a word, crushed, and continue to eagerly await the return of both. In the meantime, the same team behind the Somerville favorite just opened what’s quickly become the new spot for birthdays and general good times in Cambridge. Taking over the whole fifth floor of a building on Lafayette Square, Saigon Babylon has a huge roof deck and a vibey dining room with enormous windows, tons of plants, and chandeliers dangling over mismatched furniture. Beyond the atmosphere, we’re here for dishes like the tender lemongrass beef—rich, barely seared wagyu kissed with a passion fruit sauce and topped with a rice cracker. The Good Dealer, a cocktail that mixes pho spices with yuzu jam and gin, tastes like it was engineered to be enjoyed on the roof deck at sunset, overlooking bustling Lafayette Square." - tanya edwards, megan zhang, dan secatore
