Shin Dig has the menu and patio for the summer
Why it matters: Summer is almost upon us!
Where to go: Shin Dig, another new concept from local juggernaut the Cunningham Restaurant Group.
The pizza and wings joint opened in the up-and-coming Near North Mass district last fall.
What to order: Yes, it's a pizza and wings spot — but it's got a surprisingly veggie-friendly menu.
The cauliflower wings ($12) are great — crunchy on the outside and tender inside, and not overly battered. They have a flavorful dry rub, rather than a more traditional Buffalo-style sauce.
There are several inventive meat-free signature pizzas. I tried the woodstock ($14 for a 10-inch), a pie topped with shredded zucchini, olives and pesto — three of my favorite things. It was delicious, as was the chopped salad (hold the pepperoni crumble).
If you're not feeling pizza, the caprese sando ($16) is a smart (and slightly decadent) vegetarian handheld option. There's mozzarella, pesto and tomato, of course. But Shin Dig also introduces arugula and a smokey eggplant sauce that's a welcome addition.
If you go: 1351 Roosevelt Ave.
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