Bostons Original Urban Oasis Is Still Tres Cool

"It seems impossible to avoid the word venerable in escribing Maison Robert, which is indeed a world away ..." began The Boston Globe article which appeared on the first day of summer.

The authors eschewed the $18 prix fixe and "went our own way, without straying too far from the classics," French favorites that this shady outdoor patio has perfected over more than 30 years in its Old City Hall location.

* Cold Lobster and Avocado Salad

* Kittery Point (Maine) Oysters on the half shell; "sweet and briny" said
The Globe

* Pate de Canard Forestiere - Duck and shiitake pate with cornichons

* Saumon Fume - House-smoked salmon with horseradish creme on brioche

* Veal Medallions in mustard sauce with mushroom flan and leek & arugula
crepe

* Apricot Clafoutis; "textbook perfect" said The Globe

Adding to the ambiance is the sound of cool jazz Wednesday through Friday
from 6 to 8 PM, presenting these four undiscovered local musicians this
summer:

July 18 - Laura Allen on vibraphone with vocals
July 24 - Alexei Tsiganov on keyboards
July 31 - Andy Baer on laid-back saxaphone
August 2 & 9 - Hey Rim Jeon, a high energy Caribbean trio

Additional talent includes:

July 10 - Dan Greenspan on bss
July 11 - Issi Rosen on guitar
July 26 - Mike Turk on harmonica
August 21 - Freedom of Assembly
August 30 - Harry Fixx on piano