NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC: LOBSTER ROLLS AND BAKLAVA ICE CREAM: THESE ARE THE DISHES TAKING BOSTON BY STORM

​Local chef Nia Grace on the dishes taking the New England city by storm, from nutty baklava ice cream to the classic lobster roll.

Think of the classic New England dish, and it's likely your mind will go one of two ways — to the lobster roll, served warm in a hot dog-style bun with lashings of butter and lemon juice, or to clam chowder, served rich, thick and creamy in a steaming bowl, the ultimate comfort food. But if you really want to eat like the Bostonians do, you need to get the lowdown on the culinary scene from a local — and Nia Grace, chef at the Grace by Nia supper club in the Seaport district, knows exactly what's on the city's menu. With intricate creations and twists on New England classics, here are the hottest dishes in Boston right now.

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New City Microcreamery

Boston’s love affair with ice cream is no summer romance. Locals are known to brave the cold for a scoop at the best parlours, from old-school joints to pioneering spots with dairy- and nut-free concoctions.

In Cambridge, New City Microcreamery is one such innovative address, where the ice cream is flash-frozen with liquid nitrogen for a smooth finish. Its original recipes make it a must-visit; try the baklava, with a honey and cinnamon base, walnut filling and filo pastry on top.  

The full article by National Geographic can be found here