Brassica Kitchen + Cafe

This James Beard award-nominated restaurant suits Jamaica Plain, the funky neighborhood where you'll find Brassica Kitchen at the end of the Orange Line. An eclectic collective founded by classically trained chefs Jeremy Kean and Philip Kruta, Brassica serves inspired takes on global bistro cuisine, accented by house-made hot sauces and other fermentations. Don't miss the signature B.K. fried chicken—but don't fill up on it, either. The ever-changing menu of composed seafood crudo, rice and noodle dishes, vegetables, grilled meats and more is unpredictable but reliably exhilarating. Opt for the priced-per-person "ride" to taste the best of the best. With a lively open kitchen, mismatched furniture and an ad-hoc parking-lot patio, Brassica also boasts a unique bar program. Your server will explain the night’s selection of house-infused vermouths showcased across cool cocktails, as well as natural wines by the glass. On weekends, brunch is an event with fresh doughnuts and breakfast plates like the house-favorite B.K. Fried Chicken accented with local maple syrup and fermented hot sauce.