The Blue Room

My recent bachelorette party dinner at The Blue Room felt like discovering a hidden gem in Kendall Square. While they have attracted a crowd of regulars for 20 years now, the Blue Room dates back to when this area was rather desolate from a culinary perspective. 

On their subterranean patio embodying a rustic elegance flanked with a mash up of large blue flower pots and surrounded by eclectic greenery; the ladies and I were treated to impeccable service and polished, thoughtfully prepared dishes. 

From the first taste of a luscious Cava Rosato paired with a terrific rendition of tangy, creamy cheese stuffed gougeres, to the addicting bite size rounds of crispy seared blood sausage served with Txtakoli, a sparkling wine from the Basque region of Spain (takes me right back to San Sebastian!) to a chilled tomato basil soup that embodied summer evening comfort, each gesture delighted and spoke to their hospitable nature and knowledge of food and wine pairings. These starters were sent out with the chefs compliments. 

We ordered two appetizers beginning with the One Perfect Cheese ($9) accompanied by a house made rhubarb confiture and delicate crostini drizzled in olive oil. The Wood Grilled Octopus and Squid ($13) truly raised the bar on a favorite delicacy by pairing tender, lightly charred coils with a zesty aioli, red onion agrodolce, black olive oil and fingerling potato chips. At this point we've gotten into a bottle of Cremant de Loire Rose ($42) the non stop flow of pink bubbly a beautiful thing! (so tipsy now! See the afternoons festivities here and here.) 

My entrée of Buttered Farro ($19) was a generous portion with wild Berkshire ramps and pistachios matched with a deliciously runny soft poached egg. We ordered the Chocolate Terrine ($10) with rosemary ice cream, salted pistachios and olive oil caramel for dessert. Chef also sent out a trio of fruit infused sweets - a Blood Orange Parfait, Lemon Panna Cotta and Berry Sorbet. We paired the grand finale with an espresso each and bid our outstanding waitress and lovely patio spot farewell as we made our way over to Naga in Central Square. Commence: the dancing portion of the evening. 

The Blue Room provided a truly memorable celebratory meal. That being said, this is not the type of place you need save for a special occasion to visit. Fairly priced with gracious hospitality in a sophisticated meets fun atmosphere, it is the type of place you will want to visit often and again. 

The Blue Room

1 Kendall Square

Cambridge, MA 02139