Citrus and Salt Set to Open Today in Back Bay

BACK BAY, MA - Chef Jason Santos today is set to open the Latin American-inspired Citrus & Salt, opening in the former Back Bay Harry's, with a focus on Mexican and coastal cuisine, according to Boston Eater.

he Mexico- and California-influenced menu at Citrus & Salt (142 Berkeley St.) features items like braised lamb flautas, Jonah crab tostadas, a duck carnitas empanada, beer-battered fish tacos, and ceviche.

You can check out a sample of the menu below:

• Citrus & Salt Mole-Poblano Braised Lamb Flautas tomatillo salsa, shredded cabbage, queso fresco
• Grilled Street Corn Flamin’ Hot Cheeto crumbs, smoked mayonnaise, cotija
• Chilaquiles “Nachos”goat cheese, salsa de rojo, crème fraiche
• Tecate & Chipotle Steamed Mussels house chorizo, vermicelli, roasted garlic, grilled bread
• Crispy Chicken Wings roasted green chilies, refried black beans, white bbq sauce
• Simple Jonah Crab Tostadas sliced avocado, fried leeks
• Pasilla Braised Beef Cheek butternut puree, wild mushrooms, prickly pear jus
• Sea Scallops a la Plancha burnt onion puree, black garlic vinaigrette, crushed almond jam
• Warm Agave-Glazed Blue Cornmeal Biscuits smoked canela butter, poblano-pepper jack spread
• Little Gem Salad granny smith apple, avocado, jalapeño vinaigrette, spiced peanuts
• Baby Artisan Lettuce Salad pico de gallo, esquite corn, Oaxacan string cheese, crispy cornmeal egg
• Crab & Cactus Chowder tapioca, tequila, tortilla strips
• Duck Carnitas Empanada apple-jicama salsa, Jason’s bbq syrup
• Char-Grilled Octopus fried potatoes, red and green salsa, shaved fennel, citrus
• Crispy Arroz Con Pollo Croquettes chicken fat mayo, shaved cabbage salad
• Fresh Jalapeño Kettle Chips & Guacamole minced onion, cotija, cilantro
• Crispy Coconut Shrimp house hot sauce, pineapple honey, grilled lime
• Beer Battered Fish Tacos radish, salsa verde, cracked pepper aioli
• Pork Belly Chicharron Tacos Yucatan mayo, shredded lettuce, pickled onions

Example Ceviches

• Sea Scallop Ceviche fresh mango, aji amarillo, turmeric, banana Dippin’ Dots
• Whitefish Aguachile guava, avocado, jalapeño, pomegranate, fresh mint
• Snapper Ceviche honeybell oranges, confit celery, smoked sunchokes

Desserts

• Made-to-Order Churros vanilla dulce, mezcal chocolate
• Soft-Serve Sorbet of the Day salted pretzel cone
• Dole Whip fresh pineapple puree

Santos has partnered with chef Zen Hyderck, who comes to Citrus & Salt from the Waldorf Astoria in Boca Raton, Florida.

Check out the full article at Eater Boston here.

Courtesy Photo / Citrus and Salt