"Led by executive chef and partner Tony Messina, this restaurant earned the 2019 James Beard Best Chef: Northeast honor; Messina expressed surprise and deep gratitude in his acceptance speech, thanking staff and owner Ken Oringer. Oringer publicly celebrated the win on social media and brings additional prestige through his long track record (including a Beard Award in 2001) and a group of well-known restaurants, reinforcing the venue's status within the local dining scene." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal