I’ve had a lot of action in Cambridge Porter Square lately!

I’m selling my book about the Ivy league at Dudley Café (a great place in Cambridge and Boston that is run by my friends at Shanti, which is still one of my favorite restaurants in the area!) and am looking forward to returning to the Lizard Lounge on October 30 to see some of Boston’s best jam with my friend Shaun Wortis as part of his legendary pre-Halloween hootenanny.

In another piece of exciting news, mixologist-turned-restaurateur Rebekah Barr recently opened Margeaux Supper Parlor in the Porter Square Hotel!

Combining New England’s freshest with the South’s finest (along with the beverages that have already made Barr famous), Margeaux will meld recipes and flavors from Barr’s homes in New Hampshire and New Orleans in curated collections that land somewhere between tapas and main plates so everyone can taste everything while focusing on their own favorites.
From shrimp and Boursin grits and deviled eggs with fried Maine oysters to maple Bourbon-glazed steak tips and grilled smoked pork chop with Gruyere mac & cheese, Chef Julian Alzate (who trained under Jacky Robert at Ma Maison) will offer flavorful flair that will surely satisfy every taste.

In addition to Barr’s bespoke beverages, such as Mexican Old Fashioned tipped with barbecue sauce, a martini made with tequila, cherry, warm amaretto, and a sparkling wine chaser on the side, Wine Director Brandon Farrell will bring his expertise from the well-named Brilliant Wine Co. and well-heeled Eastern Yacht Club to add California flair to the New England and Southern fare.

Whether you have ties to Harvard or Lesley or just want great food in a fun atmosphere, this new Porter Parlor is the place to park it.