FoodArt's Profile
Bina Boston?
I went to Bina on the Friday before Valentines Day, lucky draw to get that night off. The portion sizes were great. And in talking to the staff was told that this had been a point of contention and they had been increased due to people mentioning they were small. That pig butter was amazing by the way. And the risotto with sweetbreads, perfectly cooked. Carbonara was plentiful and filling in itself as a half order. The meyer lemon gnocchi with calamari, chorizo, cockles and lobster was almost to the point of being decadent. The lobster wrapped in lardo had the salty sweet goodness that makes you want to crave it. And the suckling pig confit was a perfect size after the pasta and was tender and had just the right amount of saltiness. I think my only complaint would be the chai consomme dessert that tasted like watered down cardamon water.
silvertone tonight?
Depends on when you are going. But there is usually not that bad of a wait either at the bar or at a table.
Favorite warm weather drinks (alcoholic and otherwise)?
For me there is nothing better than an ice cold Miller High Life from Silvertone. If I can't get that than a dirty vodka martini from blu. Mostly because they have the gorgonzola stuffed olives.
Morels for 2008
I got some last week from Bulgaria that were amazing. Right around $40 a pound which is pretty par for the course. I had to get them from one of my supplier friends though. Calling ahead is your best bet if you're looking to get them from Russo or Savenors
Where do you go for quick lunches around downtown crossing?(assuming you work in the neighborhood)
I'll second Sam LaGrassas, also Silvertone.
Rabia's in North End tonight (3/24/08)
It's simple, affordable Italian-American restaurant. The Veal Parmiggiano is good and well prepared. The restaurant is small but has a very comfortable and relaxed feel to it.
Rhubarb yet?
You can also cook it with a simple syrup reduce by half and puree, makes a great sauce for ice cream, pancakes (as a substitute for syrup).
Anybody know of a restaurant supply store that sells to the general public?
I would also suggest Eastern Bakers for this. And while marble is ideal Stainless Steel is a cheaper alternative and as long as the burners are installed correctly, you won't have any problems.
Anybody know of a restaurant supply store that sells to the general public?
Eastern Bakers Supply CO.
145 North Washington Street
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-742-0228
They also offer warranties on items above a certain amount. The only other one I go to is Restaurant Depot but they don't sell to the "general public"
Best Seafood in Boston - Casual
Summer Shack, great food, prices are a little up there, but the selection and quality of ingredients is outstanding. There is one on Dalton Street in the Back Bay, and also one across from the Alewife T stop.
Your favorite thing to eat in and around Boston at the moment
I'd have to say the KimChi at Suishaya, wonderfully spicy and with perfect amounts of tofu, rice pasta, pork and of course, kimchi. Definitely a food I find craveable at any time.
Delivery In Charlestown?
I usually use Dining-In to get delivery, other than that or foodler there is not that many options
Vee Vee Coming Soon to JP
It is going to be vegetarian friendly, it's only 20 seats with a small bar and serving artisanal beers and small production wines. App prices ranging from $6-$10 and entrees from $14-$20. Probably opening end of this month start of February.
mom & pop old world Italian restaurant east Boston?
There is also Marios on Chelsea Street in East Boston
White truffle specials?
From the information I've gotten from the local suppliers of white truffles the season is not going well in Italy. And with it already being the end of October that is not a good sign. If they are available at a restaurant in Boston the price would be ridiculous, at cost to suppliers they were coming in at around $3000 a pound which would be about $65 on a menu item at most restaurants. Most restaurants can't justify the food cost of ordering them this year. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
Boston Area's Best Lunches?
Sam Lagrassa's for some of the best pastrami sandwhiches. I'll second Silvertone, just great simple food and some of the best bartenders and staff in Boston. Also Hi-Rise in Cambridge has some great sandwhiches.
Meyers lemons
Savenor's on Cambridge Street usually will carry them. But yes it may still be too early in the season for them, although if you contact Russo's in watertown you may be able to get them now.
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A. Russo and Sons
Watertown, MA, Watertown, MA
OM Restaurant
I'm thinking of going to OM this weekend, has anyone been there recently? And what was the feedback?
Two shows at the Orpheum next week, need recs for fun Chinatown pre-show dinner
Peach Farm is phenomenal, their whole menu is just stacked with winners. Sushiaya is some amazing Korean food and their kim-chi and fried calamari are both excellent.
Charlestown restaurants
Zumes on Main street has great coffee and pastries. Warren Tavern is good but went there for lunch and the small salad was pretty horrible.
Savant Project? The Beehive?
From everything I've heard, the bartenders are some of the best in Boston. In fact Cedric from Silvertone wrote most of the cocktail list, Micheal, from Silvertone and the Franklin, is the bar manager. Josh moonlights over there. So the bar is jacked with all of this talent, but the bad news I've heard is the food is subpar. I honestly think they were going more for the bar scene than the food aspect.
Help a Brit for Thanksgiving
I used to work at Eastern Standard and when I was there they would do the full spred for Thanksgiving. Most of the hotel restaurants in Boston will be open at least partially for the holiday, but close to where you are staying ES may be the best option. Breakfast is a wide ranging variety, but for Thanksgiving day once again it would probably have to be at a hotel once again.
Does "Pub" just never = good food ?
The Thirsty Scholar in Cambridge has great sunday brunch and great Irish pub food. I'll agree that the Druid in Inman is also great.
Sunday brunch is all i'm eatin tomorrow...any suggestions?
Stephanies, on Newbury has outside seating. But best brunches I've had have been at Sound Bites in Ball Square, and East Coast Grill, Inman Sq. Also Tremont 647 still has a great brunch. Eastern Standard has outside dining and a good brunch.
Boston Rest. For 15 JR & SR H/S Girls
The problem is a with a group that size especially during that week it's hard for a restaurant to accomodate, especially dealing with a Saturday night. From experience I know a lot of restaurants may charge a minimum in order to cover the loss they may accrue from not being able to sit a deuce or a four top that they can turn twice. That being said, Eastern Standard, or Legal Seafoods. It also depends on what the price range is.
North End Dining-Suggestions?
he went back home to work and open his own place. Yea he left a few weeks ago. His replacement was a sous chef over at Olives
So what restaurants do live up to the hype??
While I agree with you that San Francisco is an unbelievable food scene, Betelnuts, being one of my favorites as well as the Slanted Door, and Zunis. Don't discredit what Boston has to offer. We aren't trying to compete with San Francisco or New York. Living up to the "hype" I would say:
Clio, Mistral, Radius, No.9, Eastern Standard(but really only when Jamie was the chef), Toro(but once again you have to wonder if it was better when Anthony was there), Craigie Street, East Coast for brunch, Oishii there are a good amount of restaurants in Boston that live up to the hype.
