The Perfect Summer Lunch

Boston’s restaurant scene is growing way faster than I can keep up, and often instead of checking out new spots, we end up going to old favorites.

Summer Fridays are in full effect, and recently we had a leisurely late lunch on the back patio of Select Oyster Bar. The patio was empty, and it was perfectly humid out. . . I know many people don’t love humidity, but give me all the summer!

Also, give me all of the Ulacia Hondarribi Zuri wine from the Basque region. This wine had so many mineral notes and was absolutely perfect with a seafood feast.

We shared a few different plates, starting with the dayboat scallop ceviche with Fresno chilis. I am currently obsessed with scallops, and the flavors in this really brought out the freshness of the scallops, with a bit of zippy acidity and heat.

Oysters and shrimp were must-haves for us, Damariscotta oysters for the win! I am such a huge fan of these little oysters from Maine, and when they are the right size, could eat dozens all by myself.

We also loved the perfectly executed hamachi crudo, complete with a fresh, light fruity sauce that we wanted to lick off of the plate.

We rounded out lunch with the avocado toast, because you just have to have it!  It was perfect for filling us up and adding some carbs to our meal. It doesn’t seem like a ton of food, but we ended up missing dinner because we were so full!

We’ve had a hectic life as of late, with both of us working and getting used to life with a newborn = not sleeping. Taking time out to breathe and enjoy great food and wine is so rejuvenating for our souls, and we are lucky to steal away for these moments.