I lived on Concord Avenue just before Craigie on Main became the sensation it did.

It has been decades since that was my neighborhood, but I recently made it back to try the newest dining destination at five Craigie Circle- Foragehttps://foragecambridge.com.

As I am already a fan of their sibling restaurant – Few and Far in Dedham Square – I was ready for a deliciously eclectic meal. But even after raving about Few and Far, I was not ready for just how delicious Forage would be!

Tucked away under an apartment building, Forage may be hard to find and parking is no treat. But just like a fine truffle, the search underground is well worth the effort! 

From their signature pickle dish that showcases a wide range of veggies and pickling processes to a local cheese board that comes with bittersweet chocolate sauce and a citrus and radish salad with pine-nut brittle, the menu is not for the timid but fortune favors the bold. If you truly want to take the dare, there are tasting menus for omnivores, pescatarians, vegetarians or vegans (all of which have optional cheese, wine, or non-alcoholic beverage pairings) that assure that everyone eats happily no matter what they will or won’t eat.

The highpoint of my meal was – well were – a rainbow trout with sweet potato, pea shoots, and a side of shrimp (or scallop) ceviche and an ultra-creamy scoop of homemade ice cream that can be packed into pints for those who truly want to reward themselves.

If taking home the ice cream is not enough, the team behind Forage also offers a wine club through their Satellite Bottle Shop in Dedham that features natural, organic, and biodynamic wines that are hand-selected by their talented team.

Don’t wait decades- Enjoy Forage now!