Wink & Nod

10/05/2026

The final stretch. 🥂

Chef Valentine Howell and Black Cat Eatery are nearing the end of their residency at Wink & Nod.

It’s been a pleasure having Chef Valentine in our kitchen and sharing his food with all of you. His final dinner service is October 11, and we’d love to see some familiar faces around the dining room as we celebrate the close of a great chapter.

Join us for one last dinner and help us give Chef Valentine a proper send-off.

Reserve your table!

09/27/2026

All good things must come to an end, even the delicious ones. Chef Valentine Howell and his Black Cat Eatery are wrapping up their residency at Wink & Nod on October 11th. We’re raising a glass to Chef Howell for his incredible food, and everyone who joined us along the way. To all his fans, now’s your chance to get one last taste, and a few more unforgettable dinners. Make your reservations on OpenTable. Let’s send Chef off in style. BLACK CAT EATERY Valentine Howell

08/03/2026

Join us for Beats & Eats, where incredible food meets incredible music.

Chef Valentine Howell is serving up a brunch buffet packed with bold flavors while Keef the DJ keeps the energy flowing with the best Afro Caribbean and Amapiano sounds all afternoon.

✨ Brunch Buffet
🍸 Curated Cocktails
🎶 Great Music
🔥 Good Vibes Only

📅 Sunday, August 16
🕚 11AM to 3PM
📍 Wink & Nod
3 Appleton St, Boston

Come for the brunch. Stay for the vibes.

Reserve your table now and tag your brunch crew.

Black Cat Eatery’s Beats & Eats Brunch is where incredible food, curated music, and unforgettable Sundays begin.

06/30/2026

Boston gets hot. We stay cool.
Not every summer night needs a rooftop.

Some are better spent behind an unmarked door, with exceptional cocktails and even better company.

Reserve your evening at Wink & Nod.

04/21/2026

Back to the Classics!

02/05/2026

For the other half of the city, to those who’d rather be elsewhere: No TVs, no replays, no scores. Just the kind of food worth paying attention to.

01/07/2026

Chef Valentine Howell is in the kitchen at Black Cat Eatery.

Afro-Caribbean bold flavors, plates meant to be finished, and his favorite outcome: a full belly with a smile. Join us for dinner nightly starting at 5pm right here at

—- 3 Appleton St, South End, Boston
—- for reservations, www.winkandnod.com or

12/28/2025

Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable culinary experience! ✨ Join us for “NYE with Black Cat Eatery” and preview our new incubator Chef Valentine Howell’s Afro-Caribbean inspired tasting menu, with two early seatings on Wednesday December 31st! Don’t miss out on good spirits and even better food! 🥂

12/26/2025

Two-Time James Beard nominee Chef Valentine Howell joins us as our next Culinary Incubator Chef with his Black Cat Eatery concept, bringing bold Afro-Caribbean flavors, deep roots and a fresh perspective to our kitchen. First look this New Year’s Eve, Wednesday Dec 31. Link in bio.

12/04/2025

A New Incubator Resident Chef is coming soon! We are proud to offer this amazing platform to local Rising Stars of the culinary community to display their talents to the South End neighborhood and beyond! Stay tuned for updates!