Took Giadda's advice and went to Sonsie last night.
Ambience: We were seated in the cafe area, with floor-to-cieling windows overlooking Newbury Street. Had it not been a cold Wednesday evening, the people watching would have been delightful. Behind us was an elegant mahogany bar, where I hear excellent martinis come from. Mahogany bars. So hot right now.
Variety: There was no separate vegetarian section, but finding veggie-friendly food was not that difficult. We split an appetizer and two of the pizzas. Our appetizer was unique: vegetable spring rolls with a spicy Vietnamese dipping sauce, lettuce wrap, and fresh mint. The pizzas were oven-baked, thin, and best described as eclectic: one had mushroom, caramelized onion, mozzarella, and brie cheese (pictured). The other was a pumpkin puree, with melted cheese, walnuts, and fresh sage. Word of caution, the pumpkin puree is good, but best shared. It starts tasting like baby food, albeit delicious baby food, after a couple of slices.
Quality: Chef Bill Poirier created an exciting menu with unique flavor profiles. The concepts are intriguing. And there's a sense of discovery! You look at the menu and think? Pumpkin on a pizza? This I must try. I'd call the food French-fusion, or international. For a $12 entree, Sonsie is definitely worth a shot.
Bonus: There is a Sai Baba picture on the wall.
Bottom Line: Would definitely go back, but I'd wait until it gets a little warmer and they open-up the cafe windows. Definitely a great spot for a first date. Seriously, you can tell a lot about a girl from what she looks for in a pizza.
www.sonsieboston.com
Photo Credit: Indulge Inspire Imbibe
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