On October 3, local restaurateur Kenneth Himmel (of Grill 23 and Harvest) debuted his latest venture, Post 390, an urban tavern set in the new Clarendon condominium building at the corner of Stuart and Clarendon streets, smack between Back Bay and the South End.
The bilevel venue features dark wood walls and brown leather chairs throughout, with floor-to-ceiilng windows providing views of neaby landmakrs like Trinity Church and the Hancock Tower.
On the first floor, a 25-seat bar area is adjacent to a four-sided fireplace, an 82-seat dining room, and a semiprivate room that can host 35 for cocktails. A wrought iron staircases leads to the second level, where the 214-seat main dining room has an exhibition kitchen, wine displays, and another fireplace. Upstairs also offers two private dining options: the 16-seat Goddard Room has sliding glass doors that provide a view of the kitchen, while the 40-seat Franklin Room features a homey atmosphere with wood paneling and a fireplace, as well as a projector and large screen that can be used for meetings.
Post 390 is a beer-focused venue with 12 brews on tap and another 30 in bottles; there's also a 200-bottle wine list and classic cocktails. Lengthy lunch, brunch, and dinner menus feature upscale takes on American classics, like Kobe beef hot dogs and bacon-beer macaroni and cheese with a shallot crust.
