The Beehive Will Get Your Taste Buds Buzzin’
Descending a dim staircase and through a heavy curtain, the feel of the restaurant immediately matched the quality of the food. The Critic crew traveled into Boston again on March 19 to see the show Big Fish. Before seeing the play however, the crew had to refuel at dinner. Next to the theater is a restaurant called The Beehive, and we went in to eat and try the food.
Upon entry, the Beehive is a very quaint restaurant. Old brick walls enclose a softly lit upper dining area, with impressionistic paintings hanging around the room. We were greeted by enthusiastic and polite waitresses, who led us down a wide staircase to the lower level. Heavy dark curtains masked the lower level from above, and when we passed through, more soft lighting and a quaint appearance again welcomed us. A central bar also took up extra space, which resulted in a cozier setting and a good use of space. A small simple stage was also located in the back of the room, which holds live jazz music some nights. We were then seated and a very friendly waiter took care of us for the rest of the night. He told us about the food and answered all questions regarding unknown food names, as well as actively engaging with us. When the food came, its presentation was very attractive. The setup showed that the cook had taken time to put each plate together and the food not only looked good, but tasted good as well. With recommendation from the waiter, I went with the Beehive Burger (very original). It was very far from your basic burger however, and was cooked perfectly with a special sauce on top that caused the flavor to enhance even more. The meat was well seasoned and the juices were “bomb” (an expression taken from our waiter).
This is easily my favorite restaurant thus far and if you find yourself in Boston for dinner this is a place you should definitely consider. Its old-fashioned appearance and feel is very welcoming, the food is great, and the service is friendly and fun.
No comments:
Post a Comment