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The Scene – Who says a steakhouse has to be dark and macho? Nick & Stef's charts a modern path, dressing its dining room in pale wood and silky gold fabric and doling out sleek French knives along with its fine, dry-aged meat. The location in the MCI Center puts it within a couple of blocks of the Shakespeare Theatre--this means the restaurant can be hushed or hyper depending on whether there's anything going on in the arena. – – The Food – Start with a zippy grilled shrimp cocktail or a tangy Caesar salad, tossed at the table by an expert waiter. Continue with a…