
Next up, the New York Times published its own top 50 list yesterday-succinctly dubbed “The Restaurant List”-showcasing “the 50 restaurants we love most in 2022.” (This one is a mix of old and new.) Dear Annie is one of two Massachusetts picks, with the NYT very into the space itself: “There is an effervescence to the room,” the publication writes.

Finish with a slice of whatever pie is available. “You can’t go wrong with any of these dishes, especially when they come with a caviar topper,” writes Bon Appétit.

A seafood hot dog is also a must-try, per the magazine it’s currently topped with preserved lemon aioli and pickled celery, served on a house-made bun. Currently on offer: pickled Maine mussels with sesame, ginger, and fermented chili, among other options. The magazine praises the bar’s “fresh, interesting list,” noting that “the food is just as fun, bright and elegantly unfussy as the wine you’ll drink.” The menu frequently changes, but Bon Appétit rightly recommends trying anything from the house-preserved fish section (“served with bread, pickles, and lots of herbs,” per the Dear Annie website). On September 8, food magazine Bon Appétit dropped its 2022 list of the 50 best new restaurants nationwide, with Dear Annie as the sole Massachusetts entry. Thanks to a couple recent mentions in high-profile publications, the rest of the country is getting in on what locals have known for nearly a year: Cambridge wine bar Dear Annie is really, really great.

Find Dear Annie by the glowing eyes on Mass.
