Overheard on the Boston Board

"Loved, loved the freshness of the flavors, the tanginess of the sauce and the texture of the crust. The flavor of the crust threw us off a little at the beginning, don't know if it was because we just tried nibbling on the crust by itself. We found it a little flat and under seasoned. But as part of the entire slice, it really worked." – Los Angeles hound Jase's review of Regina Pizza in the North End, part of a larger report on his recent visit to Boston

"I had the green curry with fried tofu, mizuna & bok choy, maitake mushrooms, black rice cake. The black rice cake was awesome—grains that were firm with just the right amount of chew—perfectly cooked—love the nutty flavor. The curry might be a little salty for some but worked really well with the veggie components. The mushrooms were a standout." – Bob Dobalina on a recent meal at vegan restaurant True Bistro in Somerville

"In addition to Kenji-san's excellent sushi I would also recommend you try his Hamachi Kama which is the grilled neck collar of a Yellow Tail Tuna. Order it Shioyaki (salt broiled) style. It is a very delicious dish." – RoyRon on what to order at Sushi Island in Wakefield