🦆 Chickadee: Boston's Mediterranean Gem with Showstopping Desserts
Finally checked off this long-held bookmark! Mediterranean flavors shine in Wagyu tartare and squid ink pasta, but the real star is Boston’s best-kept dessert secret—an old kunafa cheesecake that’ll make you question all other sweets. Here’s the scoop: 🌟 Must-Order Masterpieces (Mediterranean Magic) Wagyu Tartare with Crisps 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 • Buttery Wagyu minced with capers, red onion, and lemon zest • Served with house-baked crackers—each bite is a flavor explosion 🥩 Squid Ink Pasta 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 • Handmade tagliatelle coated in briny squid ink sauce • Plump shrimp and clams add oceanic sweetness—chef’s kiss 🍝 Kunafa Cheesecake 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 • The elderly staff’s recommended showstopper! • Crispy shredded phyllo wraps tangy cream cheese, torched to caramel perfection • Cuts like butter, tastes like a Middle Eastern dessert dream 🧀 🚫 Heads-Up: Salty Duck Trio Duck Trio 🌟🌟🌟 • Confit leg + seared breast + liver mousse combo ・Over-seasoned and heavy—order the duck breast with cherry compote instead 💡 Date Night Pro Tips Ambiance Hack: ✅ Industrial-chic space with harbor views—request a window table for sunset dinners ✅ Book via Yelp 4 weeks ahead (reservations drop Wednesdays) Order Like a Regular: Start with Wagyu tartare → 2. Share squid ink pasta → 3. Skip mains and order two desserts Secret Elderly Staff Perk: Compliment the kunafa and score a complimentary glass of orange blossom liqueur 🍊 📍 Key Deets at a Glance Address:21 Drydock Ave, Boston (Seaport District, near Encore Casino) Price Tag:$80–$100/person ($15 for dessert—worth every calorie) Perfect For: ✅ Anniversaries (they dim the lights when dessert arrives!) ✅ Gal pal tea parties (try the champagne dessert pairing menu) 🌟 Final Verdict: 4.2/5 (Dessert Saves the Day) While the Duck Trio misses the mark, the Wagyu’s tenderness, pasta’s brininess, and that kunafa cheesecake’s crispy-creamy magic make Chickadee a must-visit. Pro tip: Come for the food, stay for the dessert that’ll haunt your dreams! 🍴 #BostonMediterranean #ChickadeeBoston #DessertGoals #WagyuTartare #BostonFoodie