Celebrity Picks: Ken Oringer

Updated: March 10, 2009

Ken Oringer, prolific chef and owner of crowd-flocking restaurants Clio, Uni, Toro, La Verdad and KO Prime, is one of Boston's most acclaimed restaurateurs. With expertise in molecular gastronomy and comforting tuck-ins alike, Oringer has plenty cred. Check out this chef's favorite haunts.

At Home: Boston

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Blue Ginger
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    583 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02482 (map)

    "Very creative and always exciting. Make sure to try the lobster."

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Sapporo Ramen
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    1815 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140 (map)

    "The miso butter ramen is the best dish in town. Follow with an azuki cream doughnut at Japonaise."

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Game On!
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    82 Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215 (map)

    "Surprisingly the best burger in town. The Dee Double Burger is killer."

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Chau Chow City Restaurant
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    81 Essex St, Boston, MA 02111 (map)

    "Best dim sum in town. Both the soft tofu with ginger syrup and the chive dumplings are awesome."

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Dok Bua Thai Kitchen
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    411 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446 (map)

    "Very authentic Thai food. Try the Chiang Mai sausage with peanuts and kaffir lime."

  6. 6 3.5 Star Rating: Average Tremont 647
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    647 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02118 (map)

    "Best brunch in Boston and great cocktails."