Bites Nearby: Gaslight

This week's bite: Take a little extra time and head to Boston's South End to experience authentic Parisian cuisine.

Posted Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 5:29 pm ET|Updated Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 5:30 pm ET

Every week, local Patch editors will train the spotlight on a top-flight restaurant.

Here's this week's choice:

, 560 Harrison Ave., Boston (South End)

Greatest Dish Ever: Croque-monsieur. Tasso ham and gruyere sandwich with bechamel, frites & petite salade.

Don't Miss: The raw bar, where you can get fresh raw oysters, shrimp and littlenecks.

The Vibe: Intimate, bistro

Cool Factor: The restaurant has a fun, modern cocktail menu that will satisfy anyone's thirst.

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