Field & Vine

"Field & Vine is the epitome of urban escapism: Gnarly grapevines and branches descend from the ceiling and dangle above the bar; lush plants create canopy-like room dividers. The ambiance sets the scene for an exquisite wine list and shareable small plates of a seasonal nature, so a fall meal might include grilled squash blossoms with shrimp mousseline and grilled Berkshire pork with basil applesauce." - Nathan Tavares, Valerie Li Stack

"Guided by locally sourced ingredients, this oasis tucked off Somerville’s Union Square has a menu that’s  always changing, but you’re sure to find something seasonal. Make a reservation specifically for the bar at this intimate restaurant; it’ll give you a front-row view into the bustling open kitchen. You’ll find a vegetable and seafood forward line-up of small plates. Two or three should be enough for one, and don’t miss the monkfish schnitzel or cheddar scallion cornbread if they’re on the menu." - Nathan Tavares, Tanya Edwards, Eater Staff

"“Husband and wife duo Andrew Brady and Sara Markey own and operate this lovely farm-to-table, pescatarian-focused, wood-fired hearth in Union Square, Somerville. What a gem. Natural wines accompany delicious, thoughtful, simple food in the coziest environment. I always take chef friends from out of town because it checks all the boxes: ingredient-driven, unfussy, well-sourced, local, sustainable, and tasty.” — Tracy Chang" - Erika Adams

"As far as we can tell, there’s no field in this tiny restaurant tucked behind the municipal parking lot, but, oh my, are there vines - lots and lots of vines, hanging above the bar and covering the windows. It’s appropriate, because the menu here seems like it was put together in the midst of a farmer’s market fever dream. The menu changes seasonally but you'll find a lot of really good vegetable-heavy dishes like rainbow carrots with turmeric and tahini, and they’re joined by some really good meat and fish dishes, like smoked sausage or whole fried scup. Come here when you want to feel like you’re living off the land, but you don’t actually want to get your hands dirty." - dan secatore

"There are so many hanging plants at Field & Vine in Union Square, that it kind of feels like eating on the set of Bio-Dome, that terrible ’90s movie starring Pauly Shore and one of the more embarrassing Baldwin Brothers. The food here is way better than whatever you’d get at the craft services table, though. The menu is filled with highly seasonal small plates, and if you know what you’re doing, you’ll start with the cast iron cheddar cornbread made with miso butter and spicy pickles, because it’s significantly better than any cornbread you’ve ever had before." - dan secatore