### Eric Twardzik

Boston Contributor

Eric has been steadily eating and drinking his way around the greater Boston area since arriving there as a student in the fall of 2009. In the years since, he’s developed big opinions on where to find everything from the perfect martini to the platonic ideal of the chicken Caesar wrap. He has the annual dates of multiple food festivals committed to mind and still occasionally burns his mouth while feasting on soup dumplings.

#### Eric’s Favorite Resy Spots

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**KAVA neo-taverna**\
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South End\
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One of the best outdoor seats in Boston. Order the keftedes, always.](/content/cities/boston-ma/venues/kava-neo-taverna?venueId=50442/index.html)
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**The Wig Shop**\
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Downtown Crossing\
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Open until 2 a.m. every night with a top-rate cocktail program and staff.](/content/cities/boston-ma/venues/the-wig-shop?venueId=67458/index.html)
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**Baleia**\
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South End\
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The salt cold bolinhos are a must-have, and the egg tarts are worth taking home.](/content/cities/boston-ma/venues/baleia?venueId=74242/index.html)
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**The Street Bar**\
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Back Bay\
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A great burger and one of the strongest martinis in the city.](/content/cities/boston-ma/venues/the-street-bar?venueId=47986/index.html)
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**SRV**\
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South End\
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Always begin with meatballs and the current iteration of the house Negroni.](/content/cities/boston-ma/venues/srv?venueId=4801/index.html)
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**JM Curley**\
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Downtown Crossing, Boston\
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The rare bar where you can get a gently priced High Life or an expert martini.](/content/cities/boston-ma/venues/jm-curley?venueId=67459/index.html)
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**Myers + Chang**\
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South End\
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Dan dan noodles, Mama Chang’s dumplings, Hakka eggplant, and you’re golden.](/content/cities/boston-ma/venues/myers-and-chang?venueId=5544/index.html)

#### Fun Facts

- **Lives in**  
  South End, Boston
- **Next on your bucket list**  
  The Polo Bar in New York. Someday …
- **Favorite food city**  
  Bologna, Italy. There’s a reason its national nickname is “La Grassa” (aka “The Fat One”).
- **Your Ratatouille moment**  
  My family had a pierogi business growing up. I remember visiting my father at the factory when I was very young, and he’d take a pierogi right off the line — not buttered, just plain — and pass it to me. I’d do anything for another of those.
- **Hot take**  
  Stop putting burgers on brioche buns! The smaller and squishier the bun, the better.
- **Pro tip for diners**  
  Eat at the bar. Bartenders have the best recommendations.
- **Last meal on earth**  
  Medium-rare cheeseburger, super crispy fries, and a dry gin martini with a lemon twist.

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