Best of Boston
2024 Best Steakhouse
Grill 23 & Bar
Himmel Hospitality Group president Chris Himmel has worked at Grill 23 since he was a kid. / Photograph by Ken Richardson.
Chris Himmel’s earliest memories involve running around the dining room at Grill 23 & Bar, the stately Back Bay steakhouse that celebrated its 40th anniversary last year. The second-generation owner was five when the restaurant opened; 20 years later, he assumed control of the day-to-day operations, and nowadays is president of the entire Himmel Hospitality Group, which also includes Harvest, Bistro du Midi, and the Banks Fish House. Continue reading …