Rialto was a restaurant in Harvard Square’s Charles Hotel owned by Jody Adams and Michela Larson.[2] Opened in 1994, it closed on June 22, 2016.[3] Originally, it was announced she would leave the restaurant in the hands of executive chef David Ladner, but it was later announced it would close down.[4]
| Rialto | |
|---|---|
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1994 |
| Closed | June 26, 2016 |
| Previous owner(s) | sapphire Hospitality Group: Gary Sullivan, Jody Adams, Michela Larson, Karen Haskell |
| Head chef | David Ladner |
| Food type | Italian [1] |
| Street address | 1 Bennett Street |
| City | Cambridge |
| County | Middlesex |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 02138 |
They were known for their regional tasting menu, slow roasted Long Island duck and lobster and saffron bucatini.[3]
Alumni edit
- Carolyn Johnson Chef de cuisine[5]
- Joanne Chang was a pastry chef.[6]
Awards and honors edit
- Boston (magazine) 1998 Best Mediterranean Restaurant, Contemporary
- Esquire (magazine) named it one of the best restaurants in the country[7] and one of The Top 20 New Restaurants in the Country[8]
- Gourmet (magazine) named it one of the world’s best hotel restaurants[8]
References edit
- ^ Swaby, Kamara A. (March 2, 2014). "Rialto Chef Visits Dining Halls". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ Mariani, John (October 10, 2006). "Rialto". Esquire. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ a b Cain, Jacqueline (June 6, 2016). "Rialto Is Actually Closing This Month, Not Just Losing Jody Adams". Boston Magazine. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ Levy, Marc (April 28, 2016). "Adams to leave Rialto restaurant in June, ends 22 years leading culinary destination (update)". Cambridge Day. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "Carolyn Johnson". Eat Drink Boston. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ Blumenthal, Rachel Leah (Jan 27, 2015). "Here Are Jody Adams, Joanne Chang, Lydia Shire, and More in the Mid-1990s". Eater Boston. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "Top Chef Master Mini-Series Part II: Rialto". Urban Kitchen. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Jody Adams". Bravo TV. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
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