360270 Sun Jan 14 20:16:09 -0800 2007 10 12 Boston Area 0 2188365 Anyone know what the name of the restaurant is that took Amsbrosia's location (Huntington Ave. in Boston) and know anything about their food? Sun Jan 14 20:16:09 -0800 2007 20464 sabra18 1 2188372 It's called Sasso and it's from the same people as Lucca in the North end - beyond that, I don't know much. The last time I walked by they looked very, very close to opening. Have they officially opened yet? Sun Jan 14 20:19:04 -0800 2007 2188365 15985 Cupcakes 1 2188551 Yes, it opened last Thursday!!!! Sun Jan 14 21:29:48 -0800 2007 2188365 66607 naughtywaitress 2 2192644 And...what's it like? Anyone been yet? The website isn't really up and running. Tue Jan 16 02:06:37 -0800 2007 2188551 11106 tatamagouche 1 2193027 Sasso is outstanding ! The crew from Lucca know how to run a restaurant: delicious Northern Italian, gourmet cuisine, extensive wine list, good service, and welcoming dining and bar areas. The sole that I enjoyed was wrapped around a delicious puree, beautifully presented. I believe their aim is to go beyond Lucca, and as such, they'll be competing with the likes of Sorellina and Via Matta. The bill for the 3 of us---wine, apps, pasta, entree, and dessert, came to $218. They're taking reservations. They said that they'll settle in for a month or so before beating the drum for business. Tue Jan 16 04:43:09 -0800 2007 2188365 50596 lorpa 1 2197500 Was that the same space that Blackfin was in, meaning is Blackfin now closed? If so, good riddance! (and the fact that you called it the Ambrosia location must mean you didn't think much of Blackfin either) Wed Jan 17 15:40:49 -0800 2007 2188365 67233 ChinaCat 1 2198799 Yes, that is where Blackfin used to be. I agree, I didn't like Blackfin either. Wed Jan 17 20:22:56 -0800 2007 2188365 12702 lissy 2 2198859 blackfin was just a renovated ambrosia. same chef, same investors. miracle he lasted all that time. i'm sure the lucca crew will do a much better job. Wed Jan 17 20:35:51 -0800 2007 2198799 30273 hotoynoodle 3 2201351 I hope so--for me, Lucca itself edges too close to the style-substance boundary, turning out some great stuff but also some unremarkable, overpriced stuff (which is fine if you blatantly bill yourself that way, e.g. most of the ubiquitous lounges, but not for a full-fledged, full-service restaurant). I hope this doesn't push them across that line. But yeah, Ambrosia-to-Blackfin was one of the dumber, greedier, unchefly business decisions, and I didn't even like Ambrosia very much. Thu Jan 18 13:21:49 -0800 2007 2198859 11106 tatamagouche 4 2201402 Lucca seemed to lose a step once it expanded. I got that feeling it was coasting on its popularity; we used to adore it, then had a couple of meals that feel short of stellar. I got a peek at the menu and space at Sasso last night: a significant facelift from the hideous Blackfin, kind of luxe yet simple, lots of browns. Menu does seem Lucca-ish, kind of creative, upscale Northern Italian, though a bit more expensive: apps in low 10s, pastas in the 20s, entrees in the 30s. Big wine list, mix of Cali, Italy, and France, with a sprinkling of Spain, Oz/NZ, and South America. Reserve list looks like it was bought from Blackfin with the space. Some familiar faces on staff from Lucca, which never fell short of excellent on service. I saw Casey at the bar, which I am hopeful will meant that Sasso will have similarly high-level bartending. Thu Jan 18 13:48:45 -0800 2007 2201351 10143 MC Slim JB 1 2205612 ate there last night- the room is beautiful, the food and service were of excellent quality- the brown rice risotto was amazing, the sole outstanding, dessert was heavenly. my only complaint is the portion size/price ratio. i was still hungry after bread, two apps, an entree and dessert. ridiculously expensive, but that's just my humble opinion. Fri Jan 19 13:43:27 -0800 2007 2188365 66858 krispybmc