Sibling Rivalry redefines the family restaurant. Owned by David and Bob Kinkead (of DC’s Kinkead’s), this restaurant proves that great things can come out of brotherly competition. Both siblings are successful chefs in their own right, and what you get when you combine their culinary talents in is pure magic.

The main dining room is set up in front of a dramatically lit open kitchen. The kitchen is set far enough from the dining area that it is not too distracting. We loved watching the staff in action, and I personally marvelled at how they could cook so quickly while keeping the counters spotless. My investigative snooping was interrupted by our waiter who brought us our drinks along with a special little treat to enjoy while we waited for our food.

The menu is unconventional; instead of being divided into the usual categories (i.e. appetizers and entrees) it’s set up by ingredients, with each brother creating an entire dish around an ingredient (say, artichokes). It takes some time to navigate the menu because of the unorthodox layout; thankfully, our waiter was an excellent guide and helped us figure out that appetizers were printed in red and entrees in black. We had to be fair to the brothers so one of us ordered from David’s selections and the other person from Bob’s. We were both pleased with our meals, and declared the contest a tie.

Sibling Rivalry
525 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-338-5338