Chickadee

Since opening in the Seaport in 2018, Chickadee, with its Mediterranean-leaning menu, cavernous space, and a playlist straight off a 1999 Discman (that’s a good thing), has been a regular hang for locals and cooler tourists who don’t get sucked into the cheesy ghost tours. This big, noisy spot sits in the Innovation and Design Center, so it’s got major cool kid energy—besides the great music, the staff looks like they’re heading to a secret loft party when their shift is done. Order chickpea panisse fries, fresh baked pita and spreads (consider this caption a love note to the feta pimento), and labneh-ranch dressed, ultra-crackly fried chicken with golden brown skin.

Food Rundown

photo credit: Natalie Schaefer

Squid Ink Fusilli

The crunchy olive bread crumb is the star of this pasta dish, proving that the only thing better than one carb is two carbs.

photo credit: Natalie Schaefer

Roasted Porchetta

Crispy, tender, moist, and a little sweet - this is how pork should be done.