Itching to discover the freshest new spots in Boston? From a Japanese restaurant to a store that sells organic cosmetics and food, read on to see the newest destinations to land around town.
Kamakura
A new addition to Haymarket, Kamakura is an upscale Japanese spot that's located at 150 State St. Yelpers are liking the new addition, which currently holds a four-star rating out of ten reviews.
The restaurant specializes in kaiseki cuisine: the "Japanese tradition of intricate, refined small plates and has origins that can be traced back more than 700 years."
It offers a formal 12-course kaiseki dinner at the chef's counter, which includes fare such as seasoned black cod sashimi, sauteed mushroom medley and steamed octopus, and a crispy rice ball with salmon caviar and wasabi dashi. The full experience costs $156 per person plus more for beverage pairings.
Other options on the menu include bento-style lunches, Japanese entrees like marinated cod and wagyu beef, and sweets like lemon meringue matcha tiramisu.
Yelper Juliana E. wrote, "Kamakura was super delicious and fresh. ... The waitstaff is extremely kind and outgoing, and the food was absolutely phenomenal! We got so many menu items and tons of appetizers. My favorite dishes were the cod, peppers, soup, and sushi pallets."
To view the entire menu, click here.
Shore Leave
Shore Leave is a tiki-themed cocktail bar that recently opened at 11 William E Mullins Way in South End.
Beachy decor and other touches like tiki mugs fill the bar, which serves an array of cocktails you'd order at a Caribbean resort and offers cold food items like the yellowfin tuna poke with cucumber, shiso and macadamia, and hot dishes like the Dan Dan wontons, filled with black beans, pork, mala-oil and peanuts.
With a 3.5-star Yelp rating out of 16 reviews, Shore Leave is still finding its land legs, but it's early days yet. Click here to glance at the menu.
Yelper Dahlia I. noted, "I was blown away by the interior. Three full bars that are all beautiful. [I] came here on a date and we shared the wontons, bluefin tuna poke, pork belly baos, and standout scallion pancakes. This place definitely has kinks to work out but the food was all still tasty for a new spot that opened a week ago."
Cambridge Naturals
Cambridge Naturals is a health market and cosmetics and beauty supply shop that recently opened its doors at 92 Guest St. in Brighton.
The second outlet for the locally-owned and operated shop, founded in 1974, is off to a strong start, with a five-star Yelp rating out of three reviews.
Expect a vast selection of organic offerings, from soaps and organic food to vitamins, supplements and even pet supplies. You can check out some of the products here.
"[This is an] amazing little wellness shop at Boston Landing offering a curated mix of health and wellness products -- healthy snacks, kombucha (on tap!), lotions, soaps, CBD - you name it," Yelper David D. said. "[It's a] family-run place with a terrific staff that knows their stuff! I find something new and exciting every time I'm here and look forward to each visit."
Miss Rainbow Nails Lounge
An Allston newcomer, Miss Rainbow Nails Lounge is a salon located at 1236B Commonwealth Ave.
The Japanese salon specializes in organic nail and spa offerings. It offers manicures using organic gel and pedicures that includes an herbal foot bath, plus nail art and treatments and spa options. Click here to see the entire menu of services.
Miss Rainbow is off to a strong start, with a four-star rating out of five reviews from Yelpers.
Yelper Maryanne L. wrote, "The salon is extremely clean and atmosphere is super cute. Parking was easy (metered parking) also steps away from the MBTA. The owner was very accommodating and offered me a beverage while getting my nails done."
