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Chef Robert Fathman creates contemporary American cuisine with a sophisticated edge and penchant for fresh seafood. Known for his innovation and playful risk-taking in the kitchen, Fathman's Azure is winning high praise from critics and guests.

“A new centerpiece bar area invigorating the entire atmosphere take (Azure) from a Zen sanctuary into a dynamic space…Make no mistake…(Azure’s) food is worth the pilgrimage…delivering substantial, well-orchestrated dishes…Azure is well-deserving of its reputation as a Back Bay destination for an excellent dining adventure.”
Martha Ballard
Newbury Street & Back Bay Guide, January 2005

"Named one of Boston's Top 25 Restaurants"
Boston Magazine, January 2005

"Fathman's playful personality shines through in dishes like fennel crusted rare tuna…Clearly Fathman is good at taking risks - which means dining at Azure never requires taking a risk of your own.
Boston Magazine, January 2005

"Coolest Concept of the Year - Mushroom & Parsnip Tart in Brique Dough"
Nation's Restaurant News, December 2004

"Getting a Thumbs Up…Azure."
Carol Beggy & Mark Shanahan
The Boston Globe, December 2004

"The eight-seat bar is the centerpiece of Azure, with blue-stained glass that illuminates the space."
Boston Herald The Edge Hot Spots, November 2004

"…Finger food fusion at Azure's illuminated bar… small plates and big tastes…inventive little creations."
Alison Arnett
The Boston Globe, October 2004

"[Azure's] artistically presented menu roams the world for inspiration...tastes are all delicious."
Zagat Survey, 2003/2004

"Chef Robert Fathman strikes again with an eclectic menu of cosmopolitan cuisine at Azure."
Charles Mokriski
Improper Bostonian, May 2003

"Seafood is the star at Azure...Entrees are delicious and carefully conceived, making good use of local and exotic seafood."
Annie Copps
Boston Magazine, February 2003

"HHH - Fathman's cooking at Azure is brilliant in many dishes. Serious food with a flash of daring."
Alison Arnett
The Boston Globe, January 2003

"Fathman is a fiercely creative cook."
Mat Schaffer
Boston Herald, February 2003

"Fathman's food is inventive and beautifully prepared. Azure and City Bar are a stunning new duo to add to the neighborhood portfolio of options for dining."
Martha Ballard
Newbury Street and Back Bay Guide, December 2002

"At the end of the day, fine dining is about food. And Fathman's food is terrific. Color me Azure for a citified and cool, blue, relaxing night out."
Stuff @ Night, November 2002

"...Plates were heaping, and the tastes...were heavenly."
The Boston Globe, October 2002