Garrett Harker

Lasagna with cheese melting on the top sits in a pool of tomato sauce in a shallow bowl.
Restaurants

Standard Italian Debuts in the Fenway with Big Martinis and Fresh Pasta

With big martinis, fresh pasta, and a porchetta dish that’s angling to become iconic, Standard Italian is now open in the Fenway, the latest from […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Rendering of a glamorous bar with dark brown wood accents and white marble tables.
Restaurants

Beyond the Top 50: (Almost) Open for Business

Our annual list of Boston’s Top 50 Restaurants just came out—but we’ve already got an eye on next year. Here are a few hotly anticipated […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Patrons are gathered at a brasserie-style restaurant bar with lots of wood accents.
Restaurants

It’s Eastern Standard Time: The Iconic Restaurant Has Been Reborn

After a nearly 15-year run and a devastating COVID-era closure, Eastern Standard is back. It’s in a new space, albeit a short walk from its […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
City Life

Garrett Harker Conquers Kenmore (Again)

Like many leaders and visionaries, Garrett Harker has the ability to slow time down where others feel rushed and impulsive. The first time we meet, […]

By Scott Kearnan
A somewhat casual restaurant with bright lighting and pops of yellow and blue is filled with diners.
Restaurants

Restaurateur Garrett Harker Debuts the First of Four New Venues

The Harkertown revival begins today: Restaurateur Garrett Harker—of the late, great Eastern Standard and more—opens All That Fish + Oyster, the first of his four […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal