33 Restaurant and Lounge

Sep. 9, 2003

Centrally located in Back Bay area, 33 Restaurant and Lounge provides a glamorous escape for the young and hip. One can comfortably drift into oblivion in a sleek, design-conscious ambience, retaining its modern chic features, complimented by a bar that gradually transforms pigments. A worldly, urbane crowd is easily swept into an all encompassing environment that provides all assortments of nightlife settings. From a romantic outdoor terrace, to a dark and glossy cavernous night club downstairs, 33 Restaurant and Lounge is further augmented by a lively bar, and a cozy while elegant dining room.

Pour Le Bar

Martini Anyone?

One particular bartender, Ari, is an astute mixologist. Polished suggests Ari's famous Raspberry Mojito, infused with Raspberry Bacardi Rum, mixed with love, garnished by droplets of raspberries. The White Wine Sangria is also another favorite amongst the patrons. Speaking of wine, 33 Restaurant's list is impressive. French wines dominate, including plenty of good-value bottles from the Rhone and Languedoc regions..

Start Your Palates

Haute Cuisine served here

Mostly importantly, the food is not to be missed. 33 Restaurant and Lounge is leagues beyond a mere bar that serves solid nourishment to its clients. This establishment has a serious menu coupled with an unbelievably talented chef.

For starters, oven-fresh focaccia arrives with olive tapenade to prepare the palates. The Poisson Cru, a delightful appetizer of raw tuna, is adamantly adored by the restaurant going crowd. Another "must" is the 33 Caesar Treviso Salad, mixed with homemade white anchovy dressing, parmesan croutons and love, presented in an off-shaped bowl. The Steak Tartare, baked Escargots, and Carpaccio are also much loved by many.

Stroll through France and Italy

I've tried to ascertain the ingredients of the maître d’ butter that is one of the garnishes on the exceptional Steak Frites, but am speechless every time I order the dish. 33 Restaurant has proved that one need not go to Paris to order this mouthwatering experience. My husband is truly in love with the Butter-Poached Skatewing, another delectable creation served with beurre noisette and capers and on a sizzling-hot plate. The creations may be French provincial and Tuscan, but are in perfect proportion and forgo much of the heaviness associated with that cuisine.

Don't tell your Physician

People with a sweet tooth must try the Pear Cognac Gelato, an exciting blend of these three elements. The Crème Brûlée is another instant classic on the menu. The dining venue at 33 Restaurant and Lounge however, is sorely understated for its fine culinary excellence as clubbers tend to congregate on the dance floor downstairs rather than tempting their taste buds with 33's delightful cuisine.

About 33 Restaurant and Lounge

URL	http://www.33restaurant.com	Dinner Hours
Electronic Mail	AskUs@33Restaurant.com	Mon - Sat 5pm - 11pm
Snail Mail	33 Stanhope Street Boston, MA 02116	Bar Hours
Phone Number	1.617.572.3311	Wed - Sat 5pm - 2am
Facsimile Number	1.617.572.3399	Lounge Hours:
General Manager	Antoine Delgado	Wed - Sat 9pm - 2am
	Back to Places Picks	Sunday Brunch 10am -3pm