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Haven't really posted in a long while
Replying to the same pork loin questions
Made me crazy wild
As did the 'tsk tsk's to be nice
When offering opinion or advice
To Olive Garden diners . . .
Still an active reader though
Help me plan my NYC trip (moved from Boston board)
It's hard to hear that szechuan gourmet is uneven because the last (and only) time I ate there it was Outstanding. And so we'll go again this trip.
"No Reservations - Boston" premiere on Monday 4/18
Given that Rondo's makes the cut as a place where he would eat (and be filmed doing so) perhaps the show belongs on Man vs. Food. With a stop such as this (and some of the others), I doubt I'll visit his other show locations - just as I do those on PG.
Help me plan my NYC trip (moved from Boston board)
You were right - the post got moved to the hinterland of "The Best.". I appreciate your additions to my list - some were just utterly forgotten and I learned of a new cuisine to explore (which was my original intent). I also want to hear of special dining experiences (not necessarily the best) that are unavailable in Boston - dinner served by monks, dinner in the dark (altho we've recently had it here), a meal in the center of a monkey cage . . .)
Help me plan my NYC trip (moved from Boston board)
I suppose that this seems to be a strange place to post this question but - what should I seek out to eat? I want a food experience unavailable here in Boston where, while we do have some great options recently, we are simply missing entire worlds of flavor. Some thoughts so far:
Ramen
Soba
South Indian curry
Schezuan
Shojin
Thai
Bagels
Edible vegetarian
This isn't meant to be a Boston v NYC thing - just help me identify the missing cuisine or point out where I can find great examples of the above locally. Also, since we eaters tend to also be travelers - what are the places you MUST visit when you're in ny?
Carb loading pre-Boston Marathon and a place to celebrate post marathon
Your profile does not show where you're from but, if you haven't been to Boston before, it is a small, small city. Where you are staying is pretty much in the center of restaurants and nightlife and very walkable. A short cab or T ride will get you to many more places.
If you can provide some more information about types of food, price, and perhaps some restaurants that you've enjoyed in the past, the recommendations would be more helpful.
Search this board also - there are great reviews and recommendations. Again, most everything is walkable for you (unless of course you just finished the marathon!)
website menus in pdf format...
ok
Whatever works for you . . .
The few million others though get annoyed
You’re charging me for that?...Really?
Geez - if I'm going to say something nice about a place I suppose I should name it. Roy's in Tampa did the bday grand. Thanks!
Destination Dining for Boston Vegetarians
Great post - I've been trying to think of a reason to go to Lowell or nh to eat at the two Indian places. Now I see that I need no other excuse. I wish meena was closer; I've been following her menus and would eat there near daily.
Where is back trumpet? I've not run across the name (altho I'll answer my own question when I finish the post and follow the link . . . =)
"No Reservations - Boston" premiere on Monday 4/18
[shaking head back and forth with mouth agape]
I've had the opportunity of going to many of these places while working at gillette - proximity would be the only excuse I could offer. Yep, they are a REAL experience and fun in ways unintended.
Unsure how michael's or the liberty fits with the rest.
chow worthy coupons April
Eversave Boston as 50% off om
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OM Restaurant and Lounge
92 Winthrop St., Cambridge, MA 02138
Friday Cocktail hour/ Sunday Brunch venues for a November Back Bay wedding?
Try Mistral for brunch - they have a private room that may suit you and the food is very good.
website menus in pdf format...
Not at all
At least I can read it
On my iPad
Unlike
Those silly flash
Sites
You’re charging me for that?...Really?
Very recently I made reservations at a more expensive chain restaurant for a birthday dinner - they asked if it were for a celebration; I did not volunteer the information. We were greated by small sparklies on the table, a menu with a named happy birthday salut to the lucky person (so subtle I nearly missed it), and a large selection from their desserts after dinner, all artfully displayed and personalized.
Thankfully no song.
Lovely
And no charge - Because I did not ask for it . . . It was a gift the restaurant choose to give us and it created much, much goodwill. And most likely more repeat business.
Sounds like your experience created the opposite effect.
Happy Hour recommendations needed, Boston & Cambridge
Sel de la terre also has great charcuterie for $4 a portion - usually 4 or 5 choices that vary (country pate is a favorite). Order them individually (rather then the sampler) and each fairly large portion will arrive with bread, mustard, pickles, and onions - really a meal. The bar small plates menu is decent as well.
Tremont 647 has $2 taco Tuesday's.
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Tremont 647
647 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118
need a place for a graduation dinner
Most places should be able to accommodate your group. Book as soon as possible since there are many,many graduations. Some ideas (and not an exhaustive list):
Seafood - island creek
Asian(ish) - myers + Chang (depending on the time, date and group size, it may be possible to reserve the whole space)
Italian - I'll second mama maria's. The food is decent and they have rooms for varying group sizes.
French - brasserie Jo for standard competent food - they have a private room
Mediterranean(?) - Mistral has good food, a nice atmosphere, and you might be able to get the salon room
Theme - mediaeval manor(!). I'm a tad confused by what you mean by theme restaurants.
need a place for a graduation dinner
The last time you queried this board for a celebratory dinner, you choose and enjoyed locke ober. It has recently reopened (I heard) so this could be a good choice.
Without a better idea of the vibe or food you desire (except for price does not matter), I'd further suggest Merton or l'espalier. Both places are expensive, special occasion places.
Again, more specifics will give you better recommendations. Even pizza and beer can make a special occasion - it's about the people.
Downtown lunch suggestions, please!
D'guru is my first choice - great flavors (altho I still think the original is slightly better . . .). The portions are large for lunch so it's a meal for two days - wish they were a tad smaller.
L'espalier Review
Thank you so much for your review - I so appreciate a active diner who chooses share their experiences. When I reread your post (and I will), I'll have questions re preparation and other flavor/texture presentations.
Your review is both detailed and concise - beautiful. And it left me with more questions and a desire to revisit the restaurant.
I hope the rest of your trip was as interesting.
Myers + Chang--Tasty but Frightening
I can understand the argument - there is a shared responsibility. It's up to the diner to communicate dietary needs, the restuarant to deliver to those requirements, and the person who puts the bit into their mouth that it really should be eaten. Occationally, mistakes are made - someone walks off the curb without looking as a driver negotiates traffic (to use the analogy above). The walker may be right as well as hurt. Both the diner and restaurant can work together (although I'm not sure how this would work for the diner ordering that dangerous Japanese fish . . .)
This case resolved appropriately IMHO. And I'm also sure the diner knows about the lurking shellfish found in many Asian condiments used in preparing food and reminds the kitchen to ensure they aren't mistakenly used.
Morels at Russos: Spring is definitely here
Went to russo's to specifically buy morels and fiddledeads - the morels were $50/lb (and unlike the rest of the produce there, a tad sad) and no more fiddleheads. Did find pea tendrils at $4/lb and, of course, much else.
Happy cooking!
Morels at Russos: Spring is definitely here
On my way tomorrow - hopefully for the same price!
Vegetarian restaurants in Boston
I'd rather eat meat than eat there and I've been a vegetarian for years . . .
Boston Trip Advice
In addition to formaggio kitchen (Cambridge location), don't forget Haymarket for the history and the food vibe (go on Friday), Russo's in Watertown for the quanity, variety and quality of the vegetables (vegetable heaven), and HMart in Burlington for a vast Asian supermaket - amazing food things to be seen.
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Haymarket
Blackstone St, Boston, MA
Vegetarian restaurants in Boston
Don't be constrained to veg only restaurants; most of the good higher end places will also offer decent options (except for the steak houses!). I'm vegetarian and feel no constraints when dining with friends in the city.
Looking for Medieval Private Dining in Boston
BU castle?
The Hampshire house on the common?
Looking for Quail Eggs
Always at russo's. Put one in each ravioli before sealing - when the ravioli is cooked, the yolks will ooze out into the (butter) sauce - ummm ......
McCann's Steel Cut Oats in Boston....
It can even be occasionally found at Ocean State for a great price.
