Boston Magazine: Top Secrets of Greater Boston’s Top 50 Restaurants

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal· 11/10/2025, 2:19 p.m.

Bar Vlaha

The secret: You can take home a whole loaf of bread.

The Greek restaurant pays homage to the rustic cooking of the nomadic Vlach people, from charcoal-grilled meats to freshwater fish dishes. The best way to start a meal? A slice or two of horiatiko psomi, village-style sourdough baked fresh in-house, slathered with sheep milk butter and sea salt. The best way to end a meal? Taking home a whole loaf for later. The restaurant’s top secret is that whole to-go loaves are available daily, says Xenia Greek Hospitality culinary director Brendan Pelley. Secret’s out.

1653 Beacon St., Brookline, 617-906-8556, barvlaha.com.