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"Even with the throngs of outsiders vying for a seat in this cozy, brick-walled gastropub, it still feels very much like an insider hangout, thanks to the regulars chewing on dinner and local gossip at the bar. Chef Will Gilson has mastered the kind of ingredient-driven, French-accented comfort food—e.g., chicken and rosemary flatbread or steak frites with garlic spinach and parsnip purée—that would earn any neighborhood some serious bragging rights."

Grubstreet .com // "The Burger Register: Boston's 16 Most Notable Burgers" // By Leila Cohan

Boston's burgers are griddled, grilled, and coaxed to perfection. And so, in celebration of this socio-gastronomic moment, we've created a comprehensive guide to sixteen of the city’s best burgers, including vital statistics on everything from patty weight to price....MORE

Boston.com // "Charry, charry night" // By Lise Stern

For a crisp, golden skin, the chef sears the fish on one side only, then sprinkles it with chives and lemony red sumac, a Mediterranean spice. The whole ensemble is surrounded with charmoula, a sauce of pureed cilantro, citrus, and olive oil. The light, tangy flavors are refreshing....MORE

Gourmet.com // "Restaurants Now: Garden at the Cellar, Abattoir, Raspa & Wine" // by Charles Kelsey

This Cantabrigian haunt serves exceptional, inexpensive farm-fresh fare. Snagging a prime-time table ain’t always that easy either, and especially now, since the young chef, Will Gilson, recently retooled his gastropubby menu....MORE

Menupages.com // "Garden at The Cellar Pigs Out" // posted 05/29/2009

Garden at The Cellar's new pigs, Porcini and Truffle, are very cute, but don't get too attached. In August, they'll be providing the main course at chef Will Gilson's dinner at the James Beard House in New York....MORE

Harvard Magazine // "Square Easts: Some Favorite Local Restaurants" // by Nell Porter Brown

Garden at the Cellar, en route to Central Square, is run by an up-and-coming young chef, Will Gilson; it also emphasizes local food and herbs...MORE

The Boston Globe // "James Beard Awards: the semifinalists" // by Devra First

This year the James Beard Foundation is announcing semifinalists for its awards, after the list got leaked last year. The nominees will be announced March 23. There are quite a few locals in the running for a nomination... MORE