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Sunday, October 14, 2007
Moo....
After a few months of re-imagination, Mooo.... opened in the space previously occupied by the highly reputable Federalist restaurant (same chef and same owners). Moo brands itself as a modern, upscale, concept steakhouse, and it undoubtedly hits the mark. The decor and ambiance are a little less stuffy than its predecessor (note that the picture above is from the Fed), and gives off a classy yet homey vibe. We opted for an early 5:30 seating, and when we arrived at opening there wasn't much of a crowd, but by the time we left the dining room was jumpin'. The menu offers an excellent selection of top line cuts of steak in addition to a wide array of tantalizing appetizers and accompaniments. We opted to start with a Iceberg Lettuce Salad and the Poached Lobster. Both were phenomenal - the salad was fresh, well dressed, and complemented perfectly by a small amount of bacon; the lobster was a hearty portion cut into bite size portions, immersed in a pot of drawn and seasoned butter and accompanied by crimini mushrooms. The next round was even better, as we both opted for the Filet Mignon - and we must say that these were the best steaks we have had in recent memory. They were prepared perfectly to our individual tastes, incredibly flavored, and served with an inventive herb butter. The parmesan fries were also delightful. We also give an A+ to the wine-by-the-glass selection and the desserts. Service was friendly and attentive - more than the usual small talk, our waiter was genuinely affable. The price tag was the only complaint, as Moo makes for one of the more expensive restaurants in the city - to be fair, Moo picks up where the Federalist lefts off as one of the top establishments in the city. As for parking, its not easy on Beacon Hill, but we parked around the corner for $10, not a bad deal. Overall, we had a wonderful experience, and we'll surely return again, hopefully very soon.- posted by Mike Andrews @ 2:20 PM 0 comments
