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Does anyone know of a homemade meal delivery service?
But some good info added, so no harm.
Chinese New Year special dishes in Boston?
And very pretty and festive it is, but raw fish was just one tiny part of it, pretty much lost in the shuffle. Many of those ingredients were toasted crackery or candied things; overall it was crunchy, savory, a little herbal and more than a little sweet, reminding me more than anything else of a (very elaborate) Indian chaat. It struck me as the most interesting thing on the special menu, though I arrived late and didn't get much time to read it. We also got braised pork shank/foot with chestnuts and mushrooms that was really good but not wait-all-year special imho, and a chicken and veg stir-fry in a crispy bowl-shaped shell that was perfectly nice.
Floating Rock question
Not sure about just as good. My squid salad a few months back was sadly lacking. Not bad, but FR's was extraordinary.
"Best in Class" restaurants
Thanks! (You can also buy the mole, separately, at least you could a few years ago.)
"Best in Class" restaurants
They use boneless breast and pork loin, which are easy to overcook. They would do better with cheaper cuts IMHO, but I suppose they know their audience.
Captain Boston Fish Market in Medford?
Hey, they have signs now! with prices! I don't think they list everything available but this is an improvement. I like them for a good local fish store, not a citywide destination.
Moroccan Hospitality Restaurant in Malden
Last time I went, for lunch, no extras (which, I believe, is what they are). I'm wondering how the business is doing.
Indian restaurants specializing in particular regions of India?
I think you'll have a tough time finding pure single-region offerings. Gotta have chicken tikka. Much of Biryani Park's menu is South Indian and they also have the popular Indo-Chinese, a Goanese fish dish, etc. Dosa Temple in Somerville is new and does S. Indian vegetarian. There are a few S. Indian places in Lowell whose names escape me. Up your way is Meena's in I think Nashua (South Indian I believe but not sure). Namaskar in Davis does some Gujurati dishes. Guru the Caterer in Somerville does N. Indian but it's more home-cooking than most. Kathmandu Spice has Nepali but is admittedly fusion; the new Masala in Somerville has Nepali as well as pan-Indian.
Reuben--where?
Agreed, though I'm a heretic who orders sans dressing, whichever it is.
Post Your Three Favorite Things You ate in Boston in 2011
I forgot that Sabur in Teele has "Balkan sausage" on the menu; they serve it in pita with with yogurt sauce not ajvar but I assume would switch on request. I haven't eaten there in years and years but I *think* I liked the sausage when I had it.
Post Your Three Favorite Things You ate in Boston in 2011
Globe wrote up a Balkan market in Everett a while ago; have yet to make it in. http://articles.boston.com/2011-08-31/lifestyle/29949889_1_bosnian-croat-bosnian-war-pork-sausage
Way down upon the Mekong River... a Lowell chow crawl
The goat hotpot was a standout at Pho 88 a few years back. You need a bit of a crowd.
New South Indian in Union Sq: Dosa Temple
I liked but didn't love the one lunch I had at RkR, thought it was on the bland side. Great description of the room/atmosphere. What with being out of the way for me with godawful traffic, I haven't been back especially with BP so great and very convenient for me. But I've marked it for further exploration (along with Dosa Temple which is right in the nabe). Thanks.
Great lunch in Everett area
Moroccan Hospitality, Malden (call ahead and discuss for best variety--formal menu is short)
Biryani Park, Malden (can be a mite slow at busy weekend lunch, DK weekdays)
Habesha, Malden
Have heard good things about Abita (Malden too)
I like your short list--all sit-down; the first 3 should have reasonable wait times, never been to the 4th.
Best of Brookline - 2011 Edition
Greek: I haven't yet tried Esperia in Brighton Center but it's on the list.
Indian: Darbar in Brighton is Pakistani but might fill that slot, worth a try in any case.
Nobody's mentioned Cognac Bistro.
TASTY BURGER - Davis Square
Which may change. http://somerville.patch.com/articles/aldermen-pass-liquor-license-home-rule-petition
Quincy Top Ten Inquiry
Staff at GG seemed surprised to hear it today. Cumin lamb as good as ever. (There is a sushi restaurant going in next door.)
Razor Clams- Season? Boston Vendors?
I've bought them at Whole Foods but can't remember when. Apparently they are farmed in Maine.
Has anyone tried the Taiwanese Banquet at Taiwan Cafe?
Run a waitlist. People always change plans.
Looking for a good lunch spot in Somerville
Casa Portugal does lunch. So does Atwood's, Thurs-Sun. (never been, don't know how "nice").
Dim sum and lunch buffet at Fuloon?
I haven't been to weekend buffet in maybe a year but that point it had improved dramatically from a few years previous, with a largely Chinese clientele, and very good if you chose carefully (fresh-looking pastries, the soups) although few dishes were spicy. Skip the non-dimsum side of the buffet. More than "a few" dishes but not a huge number. I wouldn't go far out of my way but I wouldn't dismiss it either. Weekend lunch is a great time to order off the menu though. Weekday buffet and the lunch specials are not recommended. Chilli Garden has a few interesting weekday lunch specials on the Sichuan side, no buffet.
Soulfood at Magoun's Saloon
None of the Wednesday specials are on the regular menu so far as I've seen. They do have very good coleslaw (probably not as vinegary as you like but not icky) and a nice side salad, though I dearly wish they had a non-sweet vinaigrette. I'm hoping he brings back Island Wednesdays and does oxtail (still haven't tried this version).
Half-price PYO apples this weekend, Red Apple Farm, Phillipston 11/19-20
A friend was talking to the owners the other day. Apparently they had a bumper crop but the snowstorm killed business. They said the apples are exceptional this year. This weekend they have a harvest festival going with lots of local vendors and activities, so it will be a little zooey, but sounds like fun. Website (needs updating): http://www.redapplefarm.com/
Other orchards may be in a similar situation.
Going Away Lunch for a co-worker in Cambridge?
Istanbullu is open for lunch daily except Tues. Add Kathmandu, Thai Moon (haven't been in a long while, but the room is more comfortable than Rod Dee, whose food I like better), Toraya.
Soulfood at Magoun's Saloon
Oooh thanks, I've had my eye on the oxtails. Now I really have to get over there. Last year I tried the fried chicken which was very good (though deep-fried I'm sure). Have you tried the Jamaican patty? As long as I'm here, last month's Wednesday jaegerschnitzel (sp?) was a delicious plate of flavors. I could forgive the meat not being pounded thin enough (had it been it would have overflowed the plate, I think). Magoun's is a neighborhood gem.
What are the Best Buns For Pulled Pork?
I've always thought Venezuelan-style arepas would be good but haven't actually experimented.
2 months in Boston-which eateries are a must?
Tx for the link. Leff can do a good rant.
Unread posts
Suddenly the "Mark all as read" is returning me to the whole-board hot posts (when I'm in hot posts for a particular board--bookmarks working again).
