Puritan & Company
The audacious fusion of tradition and innovation, locally sourced and globally inspired
The Special Occasion — dress accordingly
Chef Will Gilson's acclaimed New American restaurant in Inman Square. Seasonal, locally sourced cooking in a converted Puritan furniture store. Known for whole-animal butchery, creative vegetable dishes, and an excellent cocktail program.
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1166 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Tue-Thu: 5PM-10PM, Fri-Sat: 5PM-11PM, Sun: 10:30AM-2:30PM, 5PM-9PM, Closed Mon
12 min walk from Central
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