I'm only now catching up to this. Well ymmv, but I couldn't eat broccoli or raw spinach, it gave my nursing baby terrible gas/cramps.

Have you been to Blackstrap in Winthrop? The ribs were v. good, pretty close to B.T. 's. I didn't like the burnt ends, they did improve after "resting" in my fridge for a day, and adding some sauce. I liked their sides, the sweet potato mash was sublime.

I think Kiku Yama in Dedham is better tasting and better value than Osaka.

I also have Dansk. They're white, polished in the center, with a matte finished fluted rim.

http://www.maipearl.com/menu-page.html

I must disagree. IME Stephanie's food has been very well seasoned, not $$ for what it is. Except I recall the desserts being surprisingly expensive. The feedback from my friends about the Cottage in CH has been all negative.

Here's a recipe I use, Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal. You can make it ahead, and re-heat a bowl of it in the microwave. It's simply delicious.
http://megan-deliciousdishings.blogsp...

While not as healthy, as it doesn't have much fiber, I'm a big fan of cream of wheat. I like it with a little butter and brown sugar and raisins.

I'm cooking up a recipe for Italian gravy I saw on The Gothamist website. With Italian style turkey sausage & bone in pork chops how can I go wrong?

What Binge said.

If you end up on the Mass Pike (I 90), get off at the Sturbridge, MA exit, and go to B.T.'s for the best bbq you'll ever have.

How about Newcomb Farms Family Restaurant in Milton?
1139 Randolph Ave, Milton, MA 02186 (617) 698-9547

The Yelp review heading says they offer take - out. I couldn't find a website for them, but if you google Newcomb Farms menu, I should think you can find what's available.

+1 debvil

Chicken and asparagus with tarragon sauce, served over rice for tonight.
Tomorrow, roast beef, roasted cauliflower and sweet potatoes.

Stockyard restaurant website says the "Grand Opening" is the 2nd week of Feb.

excellent, thanks!

I know it's past the day, but Mr. CookieLee popped into the BU Student Ctr today. He told me there is a v. interesting food court there. We'll have to go on an expedition, and report back.
where did Mr. Swank end up going?

Tzonis, unfortunately they're not open on Mondays. Are you going through Rocky Hill, CT? I can recommend the Dakota Steakhouse.

Sweet and sour shrimp. Spare ribs on the bone. +1 for the Mai Tai.

Brookline Family Restaurant in Brookline Village opens at 8am on Sundays.
http://www.brooklinefamilyrestaurant....

+1 for Hampton Court. I was there many years ago, and it sounds just as wonderful as I recall.

I liked the short rib, and the biscuits of course. Thought it was all a little overpriced. As for Redbones and the Blue Ribbon, I think it's time they got out of the bbq business.

+1 to 5thAndNowshere, Gabatta and jgg13 replies. Hey, if you're up for a bit of a road trip, go to B.T.'s in Sturbridge, not far from the Pike exit. THAT Q is worth the trip.

You could pick up the biscuits and take them with you. :)

Well, I did suggest Hops N Scotch. Their upstairs space may not have doors. It does have a staircase. If you're using the entire space, I should think they could close off other people from going up there. Hard to find a place in CC that is big enough to have a separate room. Another suggestion would be FuGaKyu, but that would limit you to Japanese cuisine.

What did you order?

I have not heard good things about The Cottage. I've been to the Met once, I thought it wasn't particularly good.

It's Mark Bittman, not "Bitterman".

Hops n Scotch has an upstairs. Perhaps you can reserve that space.

Hit it on a bad night? I think you're being v. generous. I'm sorry, there is really no excuse for such inferior ribs.

W. Newton.

I have to respectfully disagree, as would all my dc's the other night. We've been going there for many years, and it has changed dramatically, for the worse. I don't know when you were last there, but is no longer "pretty good". I agree, the sauces are nothing to get excited about.

You could go in, fill a few little containers with sauce. Offer to pay for them, and leave and have bbq somewhere else. I've yet to try Blackstrap in Winthrop, but I hear it's good.