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New Year, New Restaurant Roundup

Opened November 2015 – Parsnip Restaurant & Lounge

Ah, January — named for the two-faced god Janus and rife with the potential of snow piles as tall as a house. It does have its bright spots; this Weekly, for instance, running down new restos on the dining scene that've swung open doors in the past few months. Bon apetit!

Yvonne’s 100 reviews Downtown 2 Winter Pl, Boston, MA American (New) “I highly highly highly, one more highly, recommend the Pork Belly 'Sisig.' The calamansi (imagine citrus) infused butter pairs so well with the pork. Alongside the Sisig, our table shared the Hush Puppies, the Seared Tuna feast and the Steak Frites feast.” Frances Valerie C., Medford, MA

Doretta Taverna & Raw Bar 19 reviews Back Bay 79 Park Plz, Boston, MA Mediterranean, Greek “You can tell that the owners have really put their hearts and souls into the place... The raw bar is fabulous — awesome oysters, yellowtail, and shrimp. As for entrees, the lamb shoulder is a must. Oh, and the zucchini chips. To. Die. For.” Tiffany L., Cambridge, MA

Parsnip Restaurant & Lounge 15 reviews Harvard Square 91 Winthrop St, Cambridge, MA American (New) “For dessert, we had parsnip ice cream! It came with some chocolate cake. I was very skeptical at first, but I have to say this is now in my top three flavors of ice cream, and I would have never thought that was possible!” Geoffrey B., CHESTNUT HILL, MA