November 14, 2008

One to Grow On

Craigie on Main Restaurant Opens

You knew you were all grown up when you traded your shared, 600-square-foot pad for that roommate-free one-bedder.

Craigie on Main has hit adulthood, too. The former bistro opens its roomy new digs today, trading subterranean coziness for an airy room with a view.

Catch chef Tony Maws in action by snagging seats overlooking his spacious open kitchen with custom-built range. An ever-changing menu using sustainably sourced ingredients includes house-made sausages; rich, meaty bone marrow; braised oxtail; and pomegranate-glazed sweetbreads. (Vegetarians, he’s got you covered, too). Try his chef’s whim on Sundays and Wednesdays for the full effect.

Meanwhile, Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli (Eastern Standard) mans the bar, pairing small-batch liquors with snacks like pig’s tails and burgers.

Despite mature appearances, Maws vows to throw the city’s best dinner parties.

Because we’re all kids at heart.

Craigie on Main, 853 Main Street, Central Square, Cambridge (617-497-5511 or craigieonmain.com).