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‘The Boston Chef's Table' gets a delicious update

Silverstein, a local writer and historian, also explores how Boston's neighborhoods evolved through waves of immigration in the 19th century. Chinese immigrants, for instance, first set up tents in the area now known as Chinatown. Roxbury became famous for the tart Roxbury apple, once cultivated there. A section of Jamaica Plain is now known as the Latin Quarter, home to a Latin American community. Get Winter Soup Club A six-week series featuring soup recipes and cozy vibes, plus side dishes and toppings, to get us all through the winter. Enter Email Sign Up She traces the city's dining legacy through long-gone establishments that once defined Boston dining, from the traditional New England fare at Advertisement Organized by course — from appetizers, soups, and salads to entrées, sides, and desserts — the volume includes chef-created recipes adapted for the home cook. The instructions are clear, accessible, and mostly uncomplicated, with photography and notes that place each dish in context. Advertisement For instance, Oysters Savannah from Yvonne's is a nod to the Lobster Savannah served at the historic Naturally, the book includes the recipe for Besides an engaging cookbook, 'The Boston Chef's Table' is also a fun bedside read ($29.95). Available at , , , and other retail and online book sellers . Ann Trieger Kurland can be reached at