Renowned chef Frank McClelland recently soft-launched his latest culinary venture, a restaurant named 'Frank' at Assembly Row in Somerville. The establishment follows in the footsteps of McClelland's previous endeavor, L'Espalier, a Boston-based, award-winning restaurant known for its dedication to farm-to-table cuisine as reported by NBC Boston. Frank is yet another testament to McClelland's enduring commitment to using locally sourced and minimally processed ingredients.
The Beverly outpost of Frank had its closure unprecedentedly a few months before the announcement of the Assembly Row branch in June 2022. It remains uncertain if the Beverly location will eventually reopen as per NBC Boston.
L'Espalier, McClelland's eminent restaurant, has embodied the farm-to-table philosophy since its inception in 1988, well ahead of the trend's surge in popularity as communicated on the restaurant's website. The long-standing partnerships nurtured by the chef with New England farmers were instrumental in furnishing the freshest ingredients for L'Espalier's patrons.
Remaining true to his culinary principles, McClelland endeavors to carry forward the legacy of L'Espalier with Frank through sustainable, affordable, and delectable food as per Frank official website. These values are firmly laid in Frank's foundation to offer patrons the finest selection of New England's seasonal offerings.
