A Beacon in the Night

In celebration of my mother’s birthday, we went to Beacon Grille in Woburn last night. Don’t let the big sign by the highway and 128 World Trade Center location fool you – the Cummings family has done a fantastic job of creating an oasis in Boston’s nearby suburbs. The sophisticated interior makes you forget where you are, the menu offers something for everyone without overwhelming and the service is extraordinary. Our server was a true professional and the chef and GM visited us, along with making the rounds in the dining room. The food was very, very good and highlights included the succulent sea scallops and my dad’s perfectly cooked NY strip steak. While I wouldn’t expect a comparable downtown restaurant to offer a kids’ menu, Beacon smartly offers its suburban guests six good choices for little ones. (And great that they served a Shirley Temple in a lidded cup with straw.) The restaurant’s net profits go to the Cummings Foundation and they are committed to green practices. (Read more at http://www.thebeacongrille.com) We look forward to a return visit.