Fodor's Expert Review Trifecta Tavern

Baker extraordinaire Ken Forkish (of Ken's Artisan Bakery and Artisan Pizza fame) operates this tavern inside a converted garage where the menu reflects the owner's devotion to wood-fired ovens with dishes like tomato-braised halibut or roasted chicken with corn and chanterelles. There's also an impressive selection of snacks and larger plates that have never met with an open flame, such as beef tartare and wild mushroom soup with brown butter and truffled grilled cheese. The adjacent bakery serves pastries and rustic breads, and the location in Pine Street Market, called Checkerboard Pizza, serves pizzas and artisan breads.