The Stork Club, which opened in August, is trying to bring the corner of Columbus and Northampton back to life. It’s kitted out with plush carmine banquettes and groovy space-age bar. It features the live music, with jazz and blues every night. And it feeds its patrons ribs, catfish sliders, and fried chicken, but also arugula salads with roasted figs, soba noodles, and seared tuna.

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Pictured, the mussels fra diavolo, served with a single piece of garlic toast, are plump, tender, and briny in a spicy tomato broth.

604 Columbus Ave., Boston. 617-391-0256. www.storkclubboston.com. All major credit cards accepted. Wheelchair accessible.

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