Four new hotel restaurants offer noteworthy chefs and private dining.
1. Scampo: This Italian eatery opened in the jail-themed Liberty Hotel in April 2008, with a menu by executive chef Lydia Shire (of Pignoli and Locke-Ober). The 90-seat restaurant sports iron bars on the windows and exposed brick throughout. Behind frosted glass doors, a private room holds 43.
2. Bokx109 American Prime: Open since January 2008, Hotel Indigo debuted this upscale comfort food spot in June 2008. Spaces include poolside cabanas, outdoor fire pits, and private rooms.
3. Aura: This Seaport Hotel restaurant and its Tamo bar finished a makeover in June 2008. New chef Rachel Klein serves a seasonal menu. Aura’s two private rooms seat 24 and 40. Tamo’s loft space holds 24.
4. 606 Congress: The Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel opened this restaurant in February 2008. The menu of seafood and seasonal produce is meant for sharing. A private space holds 22 and can be broken into two smaller rooms. The chef’s table—a sleek counter facing the kitchen—seats seven.
This information was previously published in the 2009 BizBash National Venue Guide.
