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48 bostoncommon-magazine.com photography by Izzy berdan. opposIte page: Izzy berdan (specIals); heath robbIns (seafood mIx); brIan samuels (bar mezzana, rabbIt, julep) open for business two anticipated openings—and one spectacular revival— have boston's food scene buzzing. By Samantha Grant Attention, food lovers: It's time to welcome three electrifying additions to Boston's restaurant landscape—one new eatery, Bar Mezzana; one city debut, for suburban fave La Casa de Pedro; and the rebirth of a long- time local favorite, Aquitaine. All are fresh out of the kitchen, offering up top-tier dishes, chichi drinks lists, and atmospheres mixing cool with class—and rais- ing the Boston dining scene bar. Bar Mezzana A protégé of star restaurateur Barbara Lynch, the Italian- inspired chef Colin Lynch (no relation) opened his first restau- rant in June. Seating 141 indoors and 35 al fresco, the Midcentury Modern, Mediterranean-styled space offers simplicity in its décor but reality show–worthy action in its open kitchen. House specialties include handmade pastas, seafood crudos, and fried rabbit. "I'm glad we waited to open up the restaurant," says Lynch. "I got to see every part of the business through my years, and it was well worth the wait. There's going to be a lot of en- ergy in the room." And much of Boston will be there to see. 360 Harrison Ave., 617-530-1770; barmezzana.com La CaSa De PeDrO Enter as a friend, but leave as family at La Casa de Pedro. After 20 years in Watertown, Chef Pedro Alarcón is opening a sec- ond location in Boston's Seaport The French revelation: Boston-beloved Aquitaine melds two French classics with its coq au vin tartine, a lunchtime fave. Scene dine