Hamersley's Bistro
| Hamersley's Bistro | |
|---|---|
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1987 |
| Closed | 2014 |
| Previous owner(s) | Gordon Hamersley |
| Street address | South End, Boston |
| City | Boston |
| State | Massachusetts |
Hamersley's Bistro was a South End, Boston French restaurant owned by Gordon Hamersley that closed in October 2014 after 27 years. They were known for their roast chicken in a shallot-mustard-herb marinade. But the duck confit was called the best in Boston by Lydia Shire, Ken Oringer, and Christopher Kimball.[1]
The original location opened in 1987 in a storefront. They moved to a larger space a few blocks down Tremont Street in 1993.[2]
Alumni of the kitchen include Tanya Holland, Gabriel Frasca and )Jody Adams was sous chef when the bistro opened. Customers have included Hillary Clinton, Mayor Thomas Menino and Deval Patrick.[1]
Honors include Best Restaurant in the General Excellence category, 1995, by Boston Magazine.[3] The Bistro was a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation Award Nest Restaurant in the Country.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b Menzies, Leah (October 28, 2014). "Saying Farewell to Hamersley's Bistro". Boston Magazine. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "Gordon Hamersley and Hamersley's Bistro". Great Cnefs. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "Hamersley's Bistro, Best Restaurant, General Excellence, in Boston". Boston Magazine. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "Top Chefs: Gordon Hamersley". BU Today. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
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