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Brassica is a cozy, LA-vibe cafe that impresses with inventive small plates, creative cocktails, and a warm, inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion.
"If you’re up for a culinary adventure, order “the Ride” tasting menu at Brassica Kitchen & Cafe, a beloved Jamaica Plain spot for inventive, not-too-self-serious cooking (and one of the city’s best takes on fried chicken). For $95 per person (with a two-person minimum) the chef will send out whatever their heart desires that night, plus dessert. There isn’t an exact number of dishes listed; the menu says only “a whole bunch of plates,” which sounds pretty good to us. Add wine pairings for an additional $40 per person." - Celina Colby, Nathan Tavares, Eater Staff
"Brassica’s crispy, crunchy fried chicken is legendary around Boston. Get it at brunch via a hefty plate of fried chicken and waffles, but don’t stop there. Grab a fluffy, thick doughnut from the pastry case near the door and then settle into a brunchtime feast of epic proportions from the brown-butter pancakes to the bean and cheese pupusas with chili crisp and the compulsory kimchi B.L.T. Brunch. Hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m." - Erika Adams, Celina Colby, Eater Staff
"Brassica is the neighborhood bistro that your JP friends (understandably) won’t shut up about. They’ve got a good thing going with an unfussy atmosphere and a devoted fan base, thanks to regular collaborations and special dinner popups with local chefs. The portions here feel a bit random—some dishes, like the egg sandwich, might leave you hungry, while others, like the chicken and waffles, are enough food for one person plus a hungry friend. We strongly recommend the pupusas and the biscuits and gravy, but we insist you order the crispy salt and pepper potatoes with tangy aioli. Grab a couple of seasonal housemade donuts on the way out in case you get lost walking in the nearby Arnold Arboretum." - lala thaddeus
"Brassica was an early example of Boston’s growing trend of successful pop-ups putting down roots. This JP gem has a casual, neighborhood feel, but the creative menu has fine-dining undercurrents, highlighting local ingredients in playful ways while drawing inspiration from around the globe. The fried chicken is one of the best in town, and there’s a healthy dose of fermented and funky ingredients on the menu." - Eater Staff
"Brassica Kitchen’s legendary fried chicken needs no introduction. Order it for dinner — it's served with maple, mustard, cabbage, and optional hot sauce — or at brunch, with waffles. It’s outstanding." - Erika Adams, Rachel Leah Blumenthal, Terrence Doyle
