Must-Do Cambridge Rendezvous

The February Gourmet Magazine gives a lead mention to Chef Steve Johnson's Rendezvous at Central Square, a hip new restaurant in Cambridge, MA. Building on his reputation as a "Best Chef" in the Boston area and a James Beard Foundation "Best Chef in the Northeast" nominee, Johnson has created a special dining venue that Gourmet calls one of its latest "talked about" dining destinations and local Boston reviewers are giving great press.

Luckily Steve is also my brother. We grew up in a food-loving family -- our Dad, a fine watercolor artist loved to cook, from hearty breakfasts to delectable outdoor grilling; our Mom, the careful perfectionist, delivering the dining presentation with savoir faire. Steve spent his junior year abroad in France and caught the cooking bug, cultivating his food talents into national recognition in the US for his inventive Western Mediterrean cuisine. He's deeply into regional farmers and fishermen and artisanal foods. His new resto transformed a Burger King into a stylishly intimate food adventure for locals and travelers in Boston, and our late Dad's watercolors infuse the space with his creative spirit. Be sure to reserve ahead for 7-night dining experiences.