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Dining Out
NUBAR
If you were familiar with the old-fashioned
restaurant formerly at the landmark Sheraton
Commander Hotel in Harvard Square, then
Nubar, the newly renovated eatery that stands in its
place, will be a revelation. For those who
weren’t familiar with the Commander’s
old dining space, welcome to one of
Cambridge’s newest places to enjoy the
freshest New England cuisine around.
With a modern and stylish decor
highlighted by dark wood floors,
cream-colored walls, a sleek bar and a
cozy lounge warmed by a gas fireplace,
Nubar boasts an elegant and
breezy atmosphere thanks to its high
ceilings and open floor plan.
The decor is not the only thing
that is brand new, however. The
menu has been reinvented as well, taking advantage
of the bounty available throughout the region
with a heavy emphasis on local ingredients.
Updated takes on crowd pleasers like grilled steak
frites and the Nubar burger (Angus beef served on
a brioche bun) are joined by Nubar’s variations on
Yankee staples, such as Maine peeky toe crabcake,
Gloucester cod, Pat’s littleneck clam roast (served on
angel hair pasta with baby shrimp in a garlic and
62 AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER
NUBAR
Sheraton
Commander Hotel
16 Garden St.
617-234-1365
Refer to Dining
Guide, page 57
“ Cambridge’s
newest place to
enjoy the
freshest cuisine
around.
”
white wine sauce), pan seared diver scallops (accompanied
by wild mushrooms, spinach and potatoes)
and a thick-as-can-be New England clam
chowder, garnished with steamed littlenecks still in
their shells and crumbled bacon.
Innovative dishes that give a nod to
seasonal fare include appetizers like the
blue fish fingers and the asparagus, golden
beet and goat cheese salad. New England’s
ethnic heritage is highlighted as well in
starters like the Taleggio polenta served
with wilted baby spinach and a crispy
poached egg, entrees such as potato
gnocchi with seasonal vegetables and
even a savory meatball sandwich loaded
with marinara sauce and mozzarella.
Tasty flatbreads are also available and
can be topped with everything from
caramelized onion, bacon and gruyere to duck confit,
mushrooms and Manchego cheese.
Nubar even keeps it local with desserts, serving
Cambridge’s own Christina’s ice cream, among
other sweet treats. A wonderful wine, beer and
cocktail selection and a friendly, knowledgeable
waitstaff help complete a dining experience sure
to stay as enjoyable and ever-surprising as the
changing of the seasons.