Expert Picks: Chef Peter McCarthy

Updated: May 17, 2007

Peter McCarthy, chef/owner of Somerville's EVOO is an informed and adventurous diner. Check out his favorite spots in Boston.

At Home: Boston

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended La Paloma Mexican Food
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    195 Newport Ave, Quincy, MA 02170 (map)

    "Consistently great, inexpensive Tex-Mex and margaritas."

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Flora
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    190 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02474 (map)

    "Housed in an old bank. [Owners] Bob and Mary Jo are committed to using great local ingredients."

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Hamersley's Bistro
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    553 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

    "I love this restaurant -- the best duck confit I have ever had."

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Redbones
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    55 Chester St, Somerville, MA 02144 (map)

    "I don't know what's better: the food, beer selection or staff. And they serve food until 12:30am."

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Dave's Fresh Pasta
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    81 Holland St, Somerville, MA 02144 (map)

    "If you don't feel like cooking, let Dave's do it for you. You can get some of their great cheese raviolis, sauce, bread and a bottle of wine all in one stop."

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Peach Farm Restaurant
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    4 Tyler St, Boston, MA 02111 (map)

    "Authentic Chinese food that you don't need to be coaxed to eat. Be sure to try the salt-and-pepper squid."

  7. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Dali
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    415 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143 (map)

    "As soon as you walk into this fun, romantic restaurant you realize that you will be very well taken care of and appreciated."

  8. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Salts
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    798 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02139 (map)

    "[Owners] Gabriel and Analia's passion for their restaurant and their customers comes through with every meal."

  9. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended All Star Sandwich Bar
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    1245 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139 (map)

    "This place is addictive. Awesome sandwiches, soups and fries. Don?t go without getting a bowl of their amazing chili."

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