Yvonne’s reimagines Boston landmark with unique supper club experience

According to tuftsdaily.com, Yvonne’s is a supper club located in a Boston landmark that was originally Locke-Ober, a restaurant known for its exclusivity and tradition, including barring women except on select occasions until 1970. The original Locke-Ober required jackets, had regulars with assigned seating, and even had a room where John F. Kennedy dined with friends.

Yvonne’s opened three years after Locke-Ober closed in 2012, transforming the space into a more inclusive and lively venue. The supper club is entered through a faux hair salon and features décor such as velvet, chandeliers, and a distinctive bathroom with dim lighting. The dining room notably includes a nude figure taking a selfie, contrasting with Locke-Ober’s more formal past.

The venue retains historical elements like a mahogany bar hand-carved in 1886 and gold marble flooring. It also features a hidden room accessed by a bookshelf in the library, now called the Zebra Room. The atmosphere is described as mellow and conducive to conversation, enhancing the dining experience.

The food at Yvonne’s is highlighted as a strong point, with the crispy tater cubes singled out for their unique preparation process involving shredding, cooking, chilling, cubing, and frying over two days. Since opening, Yvonne’s has become a popular spot for special occasions such as birthdays, parents’ weekend dinners, and first dates.

The article raises the question of whether Yvonne’s remains a great restaurant or has become a beloved Boston habit, emphasizing both the ambiance and quality of the food as key factors.