Boka

After more than a decade of excellence, Chef/owner Lee Wolen’s flagship shines as bright as ever. The relaxed dining room fitted with banquettes and mirrored light bulbs exudes elegance with a bit of romance and quirk. All the while, an appealing modern menu celebrates seasonal ingredients with bold preparations and exceptional clarity. Brown butter-toasted Hokkaido scallops accompanied by green garlic puree, green strawberry, buckwheat, and an aerated sabayon sauce is particularly skillful. Don't sleep on the pasta, especially the house-made ricotta gnocchetti bathed in a rich and creamy sauce and topped with crispy chicken skin and shaved cheese. The talented cocktail program is its own adventure.

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