I quit my hobby of working as a chef at the East Coast Grill last year. Owen Tilley, the executive when I started has now returned to the Boston area and is the chef at a new restaurant at 242 Harvard Street, Brookline named Lucy's which just opened last weekend. The slogan is "Flavorful food, simply put", i.e. they avoid using butter or oils. I see Lucy's as continuing the concept of making food both tasty and healthy started by the Five Seasons restaurant which closed a few years back. Here is the menu which I'll post only this once. I am in no way using this newsgroup for commercial advertising. I just have a great deal of respect and admiration for Owen and encourage all of you to check this place out. LUCY'S For Starters Simple green salad with rosemary oil, sea salt and fresh squeezed lemon- $6 Chopped salad on fresh flatbread with white beans, peppers, cucumbers, feta cheese and charred tomato vinaigrette- $8 Grilled heart of romaine with Great Hills blue cheese, roasted pears and oven dried grape vinaigrette- $9 Peppercorn seared scallops on a crispy polenta cake with herb salad and pomegranate-balsamic dressing- $11 Steamed mussels with fresh ginger, basil and lemongrass in a spicy vegetable broth- $9 Grilled kabobs of chicken and vegetables on field greens with tamarind glaze- $8 Creamless Corn and clam chowder- $6 Seasonal All Vegetable Soup- $6 Wood Oven Pizzas The Perfect cheese Pizza- Four hand selected cheeses matched with fresh herbs- $8 The Bostonian- House smoked salmon, caper tapenade, red onion, mascarpone and watercress- $9 For the Love of Meat- Ground Sirloin, sausage, bacon, buffalo mozzarella and parsnip puree- $9 The Green Thumb- Grilled arugula, hothouse tomatoes, caramelized onion and herbed ricotta- $8 Lucy's Pizza Margherita- Classic combination of fresh basil, garlic, tomato, and fresh mozzarella- $8 For sharing Wild mushroom fondue with assorted cheeses, breads and steamed vegetables-$9 per person Hands on Mediterranean Experience of marinated vegetables, dips, relishes and fresh bread- $8 per person The Cooking stone- Shrimp, scallops, and whitefish with a variety of relishes prepared on the table- $12 per person The main event Mint rubbed grilled lamb chops with quinoa salad and gingered carrot puree-$18 Herb roasted 1/2 chicken with dry sherry, fresh oregano, preserved lemon, prunes, carrots and butter-free garlic mashed potatoes- $15 Grilled mango brined pork loin with savory mashed sweet potatoes, cumin seed slaw and cilantro paste- $16 Wood oven roasted local cod on an assortment of steamed vegetables and tubers topped with herb puree- $16 Bowl 'o steamed seafood in a spicy tomato broth with avocado, yucca and green olive relish- $20 Wood oven roasted espresso rubbed beef tenderloin with butter-free garlic mashed potatoes, stewed tomatoes, onions, peppers and fresh horseradish-olive tapenade- $20 Totally Vegged out plate of steamed, grilled, roasted and mashed vegetables, out no-fry french fries and an assortment of relishes- $12 Herb crusted roasted scallops over a bed of field greens with root vegetables, goat cheese and artichoke dressing- $15 Grilled shrimp, avocado, and tomato in a crusty roll with arugula and cumin seed slaw- $13 1/2 lb. Ground sirloin burger, cooked to perfection, with grilled onion, tomato, Great Hills blue cheese and no-fry french fries- $12 Open faced grilled salmon sandwich with caramelized onion, preserved lemon relish and herb roasted vegetables- $12 Simply Put Pineapple-lime glazed breast of chicken with grilled vegetables and gingered carrot puree- $14 Grilled shrimp with citrus infused vinegar, roasted vegetables and quinoa salad- $19 Wood oven roasted salmon on a bed of steamed vegetables tossed in herb broth with parsnip puree- $18 Lucy's scrumptious sides Butter-free garlic mashed potatoes Savory garlic mashed sweet potatoes Gingered carrot puree Parsnip puree Steamed vegetables Grilled vegetables Your choice- $4 No-fry french fries- $3 The Perfect Finish A simple bowl of the freshest seasonal fruits- $5 A trio of fresh fruit sorbets- $6 Individual flourless chocolate torte with raspberry puree- $7 Low-fat double chocolate cheese cake- $7 Sweet and Savory Flatbread topped with goat cheese and compote of date, fig and apricot- $8 Hazelnut mousse with brittle cookie and gingered caramel- $8 Chef selected cheese plate with relishes, compotes and fresh fruits- $9
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