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Nestled in Boston's Innovation and Design Building, this chic Mediterranean spot blends local New England flavors with inventive dishes and craft cocktails.
"With a kitchen helmed by a multiple James Beard nominee, Chickadee never disappoints. Open for lunch and dinner, you’ll find food that blends Mediterranean cuisines with New England ingredients. Weekday lunch features pitas, and don’t miss the pasta dishes if you go for dinner. Chickadee is a few minutes past the 15-minute mark from the convention center, but this full-service spot is well worth it if you can spare the time." - Tanya Edwards
"This big, noisy spot sits in the Innovation and Design Center, so it’s got major cool kid energy—besides the great music, the staff looks like they’re heading to a secret loft party when their shift is done. Order chickpea panisse fries, fresh baked pita, pimento feta spread, and ultra-crackly fried chicken with golden brown skin dressed with labneh ranch. Your best bet is to walk in and grab a seat at the bar, or one of the high-tops where you can either snack and drink a rum cocktail or have a full meal (and still drink that rum cocktail). " - tanya edwards
"Since opening in the Seaport in 2018, Chickadee, with its Mediterranean-leaning menu, cavernous space, and a playlist straight off a 1999 Walkman, has been a regular hang for locals and cooler tourists who don’t get sucked into the cheesy ghost tours. This big, noisy spot sits in the Innovation and Design Center, so it’s got major cool kid energy—besides the great music, the staff looks like they’re heading to a secret loft party when their shift is done. Order chickpea panisse fries, fresh baked pita and spreads (consider this caption a love note to the pimento feta), and ultra-crackly fried chicken with golden brown skin dressed with labneh ranch. " - tanya edwards
"It’s always a treat to enjoy award-winning food, and Chickadee — nominated by the James Beard Foundation in the Best New Restaurant category in 2019, and Best Chef: Northeast in 2022 — soars to the top. With a sprawling bar and welcoming staff, it’s usually easy to get a spot as a solo walk-in diner, and enjoy a dinner of small plates from chef John daSilva’s ever-changing menu. The chickpea panisse fries and crispy fried chicken are a forever must-order." - Nathan Tavares, Tanya Edwards, Eater Staff
"Chickadee is a restaurant by James Beard semifinalist John daSilva." - Erika Adams
