Fox & the Knife

Fox & the Knife
Interactive map of Fox & the Knife
Restaurant information
EstablishedFebruary 4, 2019 (2019-02-04)
OwnerKaren Akunowicz
Head chefKaren Akunowicz
Food typeItalian cuisine
RatingBib Gourmand (2025)
Location28 West Broadway, South Boston, Boston, Massachusetts,  United States
Coordinates42°20′33.9871″N 71°3′23.2150″W / 42.342774194°N 71.056448611°W / 42.342774194; -71.056448611
Seating capacity
80
Websitewww.foxandtheknife.com

Fox & the Knife is a restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine and enoteca, founded on February 4, 2019, by chef Karen Akunowicz, located in the South Boston neighborhood of Boston, the capital of Massachusetts, in the United States.[1][2]

History

Prior to opening Fox & the Knife, Karen Akunowicz served as executive chef at Myers + Chang alongside Joanne Chang..[2][3][4] The restaurant was influenced by her time in Modena, Italy, where she worked for a year and trained in pasta-making.[5][6]

Located in the South Boston neighborhood of Boston, Fox & the Knife opened in February 2019 in South Boston, in a space previously occupied by the restaurant Maiden, a restaurant specializing in cheese, charcuterie, and oysters, which closed in 2018.[2][7][8]

The name of the restaurant derives from the Italian word “volpe” (meaning “fox”), combined with a reference suggested by Akunowicz’s wife, LJ Johnson.[9][10]

The restaurant focuses on Italian cuisine, particularly handmade pasta, and operates as an enoteca,[11][12] offering a wine list with a selection primarily from Italy as well as the United States.[11][13]

Reception

In 2019, it was named one of the best new restaurants in America by Food & Wine magazine and the food website Eater.[14][15]

In 2020, it was nominated for the James Beard Foundation Award for Best New Restaurant.[16][17]

In 2025, the restaurant received the Bib Gourmand award from the Michelin Guide, which recognizes establishments offering good quality and excellent value for money.[18]

References

  1. ↑ "Fox & The Knife is officially open". Caught In Southie. February 11, 2019. Archived from the original on December 8, 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 Blumenthal, Rachel Leah (February 4, 2019). "James Beard Winner Karen Akunowicz Debuts Italian Neighborhood Spot in South Boston". Eater Boston. Archived from the original on December 27, 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Fox And The Knife In South Boston Named Top New Restaurant In America". CBS News. January 21, 2020. Archived from the original on March 27, 2026. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
  4. ↑ First, Devra (July 23, 2019). "Celebrating simple pleasures at Karen Akunowicz's restaurant Fox & the Knife". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on March 21, 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Our Story". Fox & the Knife. Archived from the original on December 9, 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Fox & the Knife". Boston Chefs. November 8, 2019. Archived from the original on November 30, 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
  7. ↑ Blumenthal, Rachel Leah (May 1, 2018). "The Maiden Has Closed in South Boston". Eater Boston. Archived from the original on December 1, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
  8. ↑ "The Maiden". Eater Boston. May 1, 2018. Archived from the original on February 29, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
  9. ↑ Livingstone, Nina (December 2, 2019). "Edible Interview with Chef Karen Akunowicz, an Online Exclusive". Edible Boston. Archived from the original on June 21, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Karen Akunowicz". The thirty-one percent. June 12, 2019. Archived from the original on August 21, 2019. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
  11. 1 2 "Menus". Fox & the Knife. Archived from the original on March 4, 2026. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
  12. ↑ Dara, Jillian (December 14, 2023). "What to order at Fox & the Knife in Southie". Boston.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Fox & the Knife". Boston Chefs. November 8, 2019. Archived from the original on November 30, 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
  14. ↑ Rothman, Jordana (May 21, 2019). "Best New Restaurants 2019". Food & Wine. Archived from the original on April 27, 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
  15. ↑ Blumenthal, Rachel Leah (June 10, 2019). "A South Boston Enoteca Is Among Eater's Best New Restaurants of 2019". Eater Boston. Archived from the original on January 1, 2026. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Karen Akunowicz | James Beard Award-Winning Chef, Restauranteur and Television Personality". Karen Akunowicz. Archived from the original on January 15, 2026. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Fox & the Knife: James Beard Semi-Finalist for Best New Restaurant". Caught In Eastie. February 27, 2020. Archived from the original on March 27, 2026. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Fox & The Knife". Michelin Guide. Archived from the original on February 15, 2026. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
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