Fox & The Knife

Fox & the Knife is a restaurant that has received broad press recognition since opening and its site displays Michelin and James Beard logos. Reservations are released on a rolling 30-day basis, and allergy and dietary-restriction menus are available upon arrival. The restaurant holds a Bib Gourmand distinction. A lively enoteca in the heart of South Boston, the space features bar seating that serves the full menu. It positions itself as an accessible neighborhood restaurant and maintains a convivial bar that reserves room for walk-in guests on a first-come, first-served basis. The kitchen presents traditional Italian food and drink with a contemporary sensibility. Chef Karen Akunowicz is a James Beard winner who opened Fox & the Knife as her solo venture and leads the restaurant. Specialties include handmade pastas, bright antipasti dishes, and a focused Aperitivi and Amaro program.