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Celeste

21 Bow Street, , MA 02143

(617) 616-5319

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Overhead shot of khao soi on a bright yellow surface. The bowl has a traditional Thai pattern on it, including a rooster. The khao soi includes pickled mustard greens, an egg, lime wedges, a nest of crispy noodles, and more.

The Best Things the Eater Boston Editor Ate This Decade

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal August 26

A vibrantly colored portion of ceviche is presented on a white plate on a white table, with a glass of beer on the side.

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The 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal, Dana Hatic, and 1 more July 12

A pile of thin rice noodles garnished with dill and bits of fish sits in a small cast iron pan on a wooden counter. A wine glass is visible in the back.

The Best Boston Meals of 2021: Cicada Coffee Bar, Giulia, Comfort Kitchen, and More

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 21, 2021

Overhead view of five open takeout containers of Sichuan food, including a cilantro and green pepper salad, dry fried chicken, wontons, noodles, and more.

Boston’s 2021 Restaurant Standbys: Chilli Garden, Blossom Bar, 50Kitchen, and More

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 21, 2021

Overhead view of ramen in a white plastic bowl on a wooden table. The ramen has a thin yellow broth, an egg, scallions, slices of pork, nori, and dots of black garlic oil.

The Best Things the Eater Boston Team Ate This Week: Ramen and More

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal and Terrence Doyle June 17, 2021

Four people wearing face masks and casual clothing stand in an unfinished space with nearly floor-to-ceiling windows on one side and lots of exposed beams and brick

Peruvian Gem Celeste Will Get a Sibling in Cambridge

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal May 3, 2021

The Best Things Eater Boston’s Editor Hasn’t Eaten in 40 Weeks

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal and Terrence Doyle December 18, 2020

Plastic palm tree cup full of a pink frozen cocktail sits on a table in front of a colorful floral arrangement

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Where to Order Takeout Cocktails Around Boston This Summer

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal July 22, 2020

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COVID-19 and What It Means for Massachusetts Restaurants
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How to Eat at Eater 38 Restaurants That Are Still Open in Boston

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal April 2, 2020

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The Year in Eater: A Look Back at the 2019 Boston Food World

The Best Local Food Writing of 2019, According to Local Food Writers

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 30, 2019

Khao soi — a yellow curry with chicken, egg, lime, crispy noodles, and more — is served in a traditional Thai-style bowl decorated with a rooster. The bowl sits on a yellow surface.

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The Year in Eater: A Look Back at the 2019 Boston Food World
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The Best Dishes the Eater Boston Team Ate in 2019

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal, Terrence Doyle, and 1 more December 30, 2019

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Queso fundido topped with chopped tomatoes and more sits in a small red pan. There’s a blue and white bowl of tortilla chips to the right, and both vessels sit on a wooden tray.

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The Year in Eater: A Look Back at the 2019 Boston Food World

The Hottest Dining Neighborhoods of 2019: West End, Union Square, and More

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 26, 2019

Three tacos in an aluminum takeout container on a picnic table

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The Year in Eater: A Look Back at the 2019 Boston Food World

Boston’s Top Restaurant Standbys of 2019: Chilacates, Bow Market, and More

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 23, 2019

A cloud of crispy fried catfish topped with a salad of thinly sliced green apple, carrot, and red onion

The Best Dishes the Eater Boston Team Ate This Week

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal, Dana Hatic, and 1 more December 20, 2019

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A white bowl on a white table is full of chunks of cooked beef, tossed with slices of red pepper and tomatoes. The dish is topped with green herbs.

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Food-Filled New England Day Trips Outside of Boston

For Somerville’s Award-Winning Peruvian Restaurant Celeste, There’s Beauty in the Ephemera

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 9, 2019

This interior shot shows the second floor bar at the Longfellow Bar in Cambridge. The triangular wall is brick-lined, and the bar is round. Dark beige high-top chairs sit in front of it.

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The Ultimate Restaurant Guide for Dating in Boston
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22 Ideas for Great Dinner Dates Around Boston

By Dana Hatic September 27, 2019

Latin American Cocktail Bar to Join Award-Winning Peruvian Restaurant in Somerville

By Dana Hatic May 29, 2019

A silver James Beard medal is isolated on a black background

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The Year in Eater: A Look Back at the 2019 Boston Food World

Here Are the Local James Beard Foundation Semifinalists for 2019

By Dana Hatic February 27, 2019

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The Year in Eater: A Look Back at the 2018 Boston Food World

The Biggest Dining Surprises of 2018: A Large-Format Feast, a Lack of Good Tacos, and More

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 27, 2018

A three-way junior roast beef sandwich on a sesame bun sits on aluminum foil

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The Year in Eater: A Look Back at the 2018 Boston Food World

The Hottest Dining Neighborhoods of 2018: Union Square, South End, and More

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 27, 2018

A restaurant interior featuring high ceilings, elegant columns, and lots of greenery

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The Year in Eater: A Look Back at the 2018 Boston Food World

The Most Beautiful New Boston Restaurants of 2018

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 26, 2018

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The Year in Eater: A Look Back at the 2018 Boston Food World

Boston’s Top Restaurant Newcomers of 2018: Celeste, Chickadee, and More

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 26, 2018

Ceviche at Restaurant of the Year winner Celeste

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The Year in Eater: A Look Back at the 2018 Boston Food World

Boston’s 2018 Eater Award Winners

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal December 5, 2018

Vote Now for Boston’s Restaurant of the Year [POLL CLOSED]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal November 26, 2018

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A white plate sits on a white table, full of cubes of marintaed beef with peppers and tomatoes. A glass of red wine sits to the right.

Celeste Serves ‘Simply, Thrillingly Good’ Food, Writes Globe Critic

By Dana Hatic September 7, 2018

A burger on a pretzel bun with plenty of cheese, plus a side of chips.

Five Restaurants to Try This Weekend Around Boston: The Mother’s Day Crunch Time Edition

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal May 11, 2018

Faroe Island salmon with fingerling potato salad, sauce gribiche, and green goddess at Buttonwood

One of Boston’s Best Restaurants Is in the Suburbs, Says One Critic

By Dana Hatic May 4, 2018

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The Winter 2017-2018 Restaurant Opening Guide: Cambridge and Somerville

Just across the river from Boston, there are new options for poke, coffee, and ceviche

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal March 18, 2018

Visit the Brand New Celeste Today, Where This Lomo Saltado Is Begging to Be Eaten

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal March 8, 2018

Celeste Is Your Friendly New Home for Ceviche and Pisco

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal March 6, 2018

Celeste Will Fill Somerville’s Union Square With Ceviche

By Dana Hatic November 14, 2017

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