A Glimpse of Boston Chops; Bobby Flay Opens Nearby

SOUTH END - The forthcoming steakhouse Boston Chops from the Deuxave and dbar crew shares a look at the menu via Grub Street. Expect steak frites, freedom in the selection of sauces like "creamy horseradish" and chimichurri and, well, chops. [GS]

CAMBRIDGE - Amelia's Trattoria in Kendall Square rolls out a new meatball menu staring tomorrow night, January 11. Diners pick a ball, like lamb pistachio or pork fennel, and a pasta, like gnocchi or pappardelle. Each dish is $20.00, and tack on another $10 for the Kobe beef option. See below for that menu. [Official Site]

THE BURBS - Bobby's Burger Palace by celebrity chef Bobby Flay opens in Burlington on Sunday, January 27. Could a Boston location be next? "We're always looking at spaces but nothing is confirmed yet" said a rep one time. [Official Site, EBOS, Z]

BROOKLINE - Brush up on your Boston booze history at The Regal Beagle with Stephanie Schorow, author of Drinking Boston: A History of the City and Its Spirits. The evening is a joint venture of the Brookline Booksmith bookstore, Union Park Press, and Boston's own Bully Boy Distillers. See here for more information and to purchase tickets. [Official Site]
[Photo: Facebook/Amelia's Trattoria]