A photo journal from an evening at AMA — the restaurant at The Atlas Hotel in Allston.

I wrote the below on July 8, 2026. I shared it yesterday, July 22, 2026, on Instagram. I was very pleased with how the whole thing came together so I wanted to share it here, should anyone stumble upon it. I continue to pursue the things that drive me for whatever reason, day after day. Is the outcome as important as the pursuit? What is the outcome? Just keep working.

7/23/26

“6 Reasons You Should Visit AMA”

I first heard of Biplaw when my friend Q took me to Comfort Kitchen. So when I heard the plans for AMA, I was eager for its opening. I helped Q (Emerald City Plant Shop) set up many of the plants around the whole space — this isn’t a stranger’s review.

At the friends & family event, I was blown away: the decor up and down is something to admire (also, go see the view from Foxglove upstairs!). I believe in telling people doing good how we feel; praise gets drowned out by criticism.

As someone who eats some seafood but leans plant-based and gluten-free, a place like Ama matters. So pull up, tell ’em Blanco sent ya. Actually — don’t, that’s just rap soundtracking my life, they’ll look at you crazy. Tell them Will, by way of Q. Still nothing? Just sit down.

Now, the 6 reasons…

—WV

A black and white photo of a candlelit marble table at AMA, The Atlas Hotel, Allston, Boston — I love this photo the more I look at it.

The Ticket to Paradise cocktail in a coupe glass beside a lantern at AMA — The “Ticket to Paradise” drink I had at the soft launch and fell in love with from the first sip.

Turmeric focaccia with a terracotta pot of anchovy oil at AMA — The turmeric focaccia comes with an anchovy oil — don’t forget the focaccia!

Golden fried yuca served with aioli at AMA — Eternal debate: yuca or potatoes? The fried yuca at Ama is the best I’ve had yet.

The Sindhi Mushroom plate over dressed greens with edible flowers at AMA — The “Sindhi Mushroom” plate was beyond flavorful and filling, despite its appearance with greens.

Bright pink prickly pear sorbet in a silver footed bowl at AMA — The “Prickly Pear Sorbet” is a perfect palate cleanser.

A man in a deep green blazer standing in front of AMA at The Atlas Hotel in Allston, Boston — Just a man in front of a restaurant wearing the “Meu Casaco De General” blazer found on the shop page.

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Six Reasons AMA at The Atlas Hotel Belongs on Your List

“6 Reasons You Should Visit AMA”