Julia Child Was A Regular At This Now-Shuttered Boston Restaurant - Tasting Table

"always thanked the kitchen on her way out, every time,"

"I love The Blue Room, because it smells like a restaurant,"

Julia Child lived in Cambridge and became a regular at The Blue Room, an iconic farm-to-table restaurant opened in 1996 by Nick Zappia with Liz Vilardi later joining as co-owner. Child valued the restaurant's authenticity and its distinctive smell, often expressing gratitude to the kitchen after meals. One memorable night she sat near Conan O'Brien and delivered her oft-stated compliment about the establishment's atmosphere. The Blue Room closed in 2017 due to a combination of a labor shortage, financial concerns, and damage from a previous fire. The restaurant was known for seasonal menus, a buzzing courtyard, and an award-winning wine program.

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