Celebrity Picks: Michael Schlow

by Christine Liu - Citysearch Editor - 56 Reviews - 100 Lists

Updated: January 28, 2009

Michael Schlow, executive chef and co-owner of Radius, Via Matta, Great Bay and Alta Strada, originated from Brooklyn (sadly, he's a Yankees fan) to become one of Boston's culinary maestros, with multiple prestigious awards under his belt. Check out his favorite spots in Boston.

At Home: Boston

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Pho Republique
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    1415 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118 (map)

    "They play great music, have great bartenders mixing up tasty cocktails and everything on the menu is delicious."

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Stella's
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    1525 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118 (map)

    "The bartenders keep the place jumping right up until closing time; great thin-crusted pizza and antipasti until 2am (usually when I get hungry!)."

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Toro
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    1704 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118 (map)

    "Kenny Oringer has done a great job with this small, inventive tapas restaurant ... everything on the menu is a winner."

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Flour Bakery & Cafe
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    1597 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118 (map)

    "Joanne Chang continues to shine with everything she does. Pastries, sandwiches, cookies ... you can't go wrong there."

  5. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average Sichuan Garden Inc
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    295 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445 (map)

    "It continues to get my vote for the best Chinese food around. The Peking Duck takes the cake."

  6. 6 3.5 Star Rating: Average Sapporo Ramen
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    1815 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140 (map)

    "Actually, any of the little kiosks in the [Porter] Exchange building are great, but I think Sapporo has the best dumplings and ramen around."

  7. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended B & G Oysters
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    550 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

    "Simply put ... you can find me at B & G almost once a week to get my fix of oysters."

  8. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Grill 23 & Bar
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    161 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

    "All of our [city's] steakhouses are kind of big and noisy; when you want a special, comforting night, tuck into Grill 23's upstairs."

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