Sel de la Terre

A stone's throw from Boston Harbor, Sel de la Terre is a peaceful slice of southern France. Popular with out-of-towners because of its location, it also draws a go-go business-lunch crowd (dinner is calmer). The kitchen uses fresh local ingredients in its subtly flavorful food: scallops handled so gently that they're still sweet, tender beef short ribs with buttery pommes purée. The classic steak frites comes with a rich red-wine reduction and pommes frites. Those sublime rosemary french fries are also available with the fabulous burger; a friend on a fact-finding mission proclaimed Sel de la Terre's the best in the city. There's seasonal outdoor seating, and the boulangerie (bakery) at the entrance sells out-of-this-world breads, pastries, salads, and sandwiches; it's a great place to load up for a picnic.

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