http://stuffboston.com/get/archive/tags/Venue_3A00_Garden/default.aspxTags: Venue:GardenenCommunityServer 2007.1 (Build: 20917.1142)http://stuffboston.com/get/archive/2008/03/24/garden-variety.aspxMon, 24 Mar 2008 16:27:00 GMTad053fdd-4c7f-49f6-bf6d-6c53a7e614d5:59791Heather Bouzan0http://stuffboston.com/get/rsscomments.aspx?PostID=59791http://stuffboston.com/get/archive/2008/03/24/garden-variety.aspx#comments<p><a href="http://stuffatnight.com/blogs/hubbub/garden_variety.jpg"><img src="http://stuffatnight.com/blogs/hubbub/garden_variety.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />You might say the owners of <strong>DJ’s at the Garden</strong> (222 Friend Street, Boston, 617.723.3222) are obsessed with the old Boston Garden. But really, is that such a bad thing? DJ’s, which opened in the West End, is determined to bring exceptional eats, a great selection of beer (70-plus choices), and a personable staff to the neighborhood. Dave Greaney, who also runs Southie favorite the Junction, owns the place, which serves lunch, dinner, and a late-night menu Thursday through Saturday as well as game nights. Key menu items include Guinness-braised short ribs ($16.95) and a Paddy melt burger ($8.95). You won’t recognize the former Hooters space — the new owners closed in the kitchen, put up some walls, and ripped down the façade, adding some windows that’ll open onto the street in warmer months. Game-night ticket giveaways abound, and plans are in place to launch live music in mid-April. <br /><br />[Photo by Kelly Davidson]</p><img src="http://stuffboston.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=59791" width="1" height="1">RestaurantsLiquidFeedSAN HomeVenue:Garden