Punch Bowl

This modern eatery’s name is a throwback to the 1700s, when the old Punch Bowl Tavern was the place to be. While the name may be a nod to the Brookline of yore, the new restaurant is anything but dated—from its contemporary menu right down to its minimalist decor. The kitchen leans heavily on local ingredients to prepare its selection of elevated New England cuisine, including: fried Ipswich clams with togarashi, Kewpie mayo and scallions; a flatbread topped with farmer’s market veggies; and Maine blueberry cobbler with pink peppercorn ice cream.