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Lincoln’s AKA Bistro is an elegant blend – half French, half Japanese. The menu divides its time between the countries. On the French side, you’ll find boeuf en daube, which sounds much more glamorous than beef stew, but thankfully tastes just as comforting. It’s prepared with seasonal vegetables the chefs procure from area farms.

> 145 Lincoln Road, Lincoln, 781-259-9920, akabistrolincoln.com

Pictured: Owners Christian Touche and Chris Chung.