Restaurateur Kristin Jenkins, greatest identified for the beloved 1928 Beacon Hill, is including to her culinary portfolio with the opening of two new ideas in a single fashionable setting: The Essex and Essex Rooftop, now open on the Cambria Downtown Boston Resort. Positioned on the crossroads of the South Finish, South Boston and the Seaport/Fort Level, this dual-concept vacation spot presents each elevated eating and town’s most spacious rooftop expertise.
The 2 venues share a smooth, modern aesthetic however provide distinctly totally different vibes. The Essex, situated on the resort’s first ground, is a cultured city brasserie very best for dinner dates, consumer conferences or after-work drinks. Upstairs, Essex Rooftop brings a breezier power with skyline views, a cocktail-forward menu, and a energetic scene excellent for weekend lunches or sundown hangs.
Each kitchens are helmed by Government Chef Polit Castillo (beforehand of The ‘Quin Home), whose menus lean into contemporary, seasonal elements with West Coast aptitude. At The Essex, the menu contains elegant small plates like Hamachi with ponzu and Meyer syrup, Ceviche Mixto with crispy calamari, and entrees like Spring Risotto and Jidori Hen with crispy quinoa. In the meantime, Essex Rooftop showcases extra informal however equally inventive fare like Lobster Rolls with miso butter, Salmon Crudo, and Beef Carpaccio plus vibrant cocktails just like the Amalfi Coast (Malibu, hibiscus, pineapple and almond) and The Mexican Martini (tequila, pineapple and Aperol).
The Essex is open for breakfast each day and for dinner nightly from 4:00pm to midnight. Essex Rooftop is open weekdays from 4:00pm to midnight and on weekends from midday till midnight.
Whether or not you’re within the temper for an intimate dinner or rooftop revelry, this new addition to the Boston eating scene presents one thing for each event. Ebook a spot on-line right here or give them a observe on Insta to remain up-to-date on all their goings-on.
