Cantabrigians have a new neighborhood go-to from the talented folks at Viale – Althea is officially open at the 907 Main hotel in Central Square. Taking over the space most recently occupied by The Dial, the new spot from co-owners Greg Reeves and Shauna Reyburn is open for dinner nightly from 5:00-10:00pm (drinks ‘til 12:00am) with weekend brunch and weekday lunch coming soon.
The debut menu (see below) features approachable American eats with fun takes on some classics (think: baked stuffed littlenecks with Althea bacon and roasted peppers, and Giannone chicken with potato gnocchi, salsa verde and black garlic jus). Reeves has already fired up the smoker and anticipates that every dish will benefit (see smokey lamb ribs with date molasses, za’atar yogurt and fresno, and grilled oysters with smokey lemon butter and focaccia crumbs).
With its floor to ceiling windows overlooking Main Street and Lafayette Square, the dining room combines design elements like exposed-brick walls and plush banquettes with natural components like greenery and natural sunlight for a feel that’s like a stylish, urban conservatory. The spacious, private outdoor dining area boasts its own bar as well as covered areas for rain-or-shine al fresco dining. In the height of the season, there’ll be live music and outdoor grilling.
Have a peek at their website or scroll through Althea’s IG to get up to speed, then book your table asap (online here or by calling 617.349.2967) to get to know your new Cambridge fave.
Snacks
HAM AND CHEESE CROQUETTES ……… 13
dijon aioli
ONION DIP ……… 8
house chips
SMOKEY LAMB RIBS ……… 18
date molasses, za’atar yogurt, fresno
BAKED STUFFED LITTLENECKS ……… 15
althea bacon, roasted pepper
SMOKEY CORN CHOWDER …….. 14
red creamer potatos, house tasso
LITTLE GEM CAESAR …….. 14
cracked pepper, white anchovy, parmesan
ROASTED ASPARAGUS …….. 16
morel crema, crispy egg
FRIED CAULIFLOWER …….. 14
raisin-caper brown butter, pinenuts
BBQ DUCK BLUE CORN CREPE …….. 16
red chili puree, frisée salad
GRILLED OYSTERS …….. 12
smokey lemon butter, focaccia crumbs
SALMON CRUDO ……… 18
roasted red peppers, saffron aioli, green olive, garlic chips
STEAK TARTARE ……… 16
black garlic aioli, pickled mustard seed, sunchoke chips
ALTHEA CEVICHE ……… 17
halibut, shrimp, squid, jalapeño
OYSTERS…….3/each
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Mains
LOCH DUART SALMON ……… 19
avocado yogurt, sweet potato, broccoli slaw
EAST COAST HALIBUT ……… 34
crispy potato, asparagus, béarnaise
GIANNONE CHICKEN ……… 31
potato gnocchi, salsa verde, black garlic jus
PRIME NY STRIP ……… 38
green peppercorn sauce, watercress, fries
SPICY CRAB SPAGHETTI ……… 29
green and jonah crab, black bread crumbs
DUCK BREAST ……… 34
spring parsnips, prunes
DOUBLE BACON CHEESEBURGER ……… 18
special sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion
BRAISED ARROWHEAD CABBAGE ……… 21
yukon gold potato, crispy shallot, dijon cream
Dessert
CHEESECAKE 12
salted caramel, berries
CHOCOLATE PUDDING 12
korova cookie crumble, meringue
CARROT CAKE 12
toffee sauce, walnuts, cream cheese frosting
