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HELP: Lunch near Fed. Courthouse tomorrow?
I believe Sportello does a $10 lunch box that comes with a sandwich, chips/some other sort of side, beverage, and a baked good.
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Sportello
348 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02110
Church?
Dark and comfortable - some place where we could just hang out all night. That's why we initially thought of Church since they have a bar and music venue in addition to the restaurant.
Church?
What is attracting us to this location is the ambience. Though it sounds like the food would be no means be bad, it doesn't sound like it would be memorable either. We'd like to have this event in an interesting and comfortable space. Noir also comes to mind as an option but I haven't eaten there either. Are there other venues in Boston that have similar ambience to Church or Noir?
Church?
I've been interested in going here for quite some time but haven't gotten around to it. Now a group of five or six of us are thinking about going there for a casual celebration. Has anyone eaten there and if so how was the food?
Need A Good Tasting Menu for a Law School Graduate
We did the last cheese dinner at L'Espalier which is set up like the wine dinner. We go there late so we were seated a table just for the two of us. However, the rest of the people there appeared to be at communal tables, ranging in size from 4 -6/8 people.
The menu is four courses and since ours was a cheese dinner, we had the option to add a dessert course (which led to one of the best dessert dishes I have ever had. The canale made my eyes roll into the back of my head!). I am guessing (hoping) that you have the option to add a cheese course when you do the wine dinner.
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L'Espalier
774 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Anyone Been to Menton? Any Opinions?
Given the my only experience with miso is in a soup with tofu and seaweed, I will admit to not being able to identify it's flavor in any one component of the dish. My guess is that it was in the tart filling. However, in whatever way it was incorporated, it worked very well! :)
Anyone Been to Menton? Any Opinions?
Okay, here's my way too long winded review!
As soon as my husband found out that Menton was taking reservations for opening night he wanted to reserve a table. I was initially apprehensive for some of the reasons stated in this thread. I figured it would make sense to wait a couple of months to let them work out any of the kinks. After reminding me about how much we loved the tasting menu experience at No. 9 Park, that Drink had become one of our favorite bars in Boston, and my general respect and admiration for Barbara Lynch, he convinced me that it would be a memorable evening. By the time we booked, the only table left was at 5:30pm.
The space is, for me, instantly inviting. It’s warm but sleek. The lounge area consists of three or four cream colored couches, with Iranian rugs with brown accents, and small glass and metal tables. It felt very much like a living room and nothing at all “barlike”. It appears all the mixing and pouring is done behind closed doors, as I don’t recall seeing a display of wine or liquor bottles anyway. Admittedly, I wasn’t paying close attention to the lounge as I was very focused on getting to our table. The dining room, again is sleek with dark gray wood paneled walls. There is a banquette on one side of the room done in a silver metallic fabric with large mirrors covering the wall behind it. There is a chandelier encased in glass box at the entry to the dining room. In the middle of the room is a dark wood credenza that houses all of the silverware, plateware, and maybe some of the glassware. All of the servers wore dark suits and other serving staff wore dark pants and vests with white shirts. Female servers wore all black.
We started the evening with a cocktail, I believe the Hearst (the cocktail menu is limited to a about 7 or 8 drinks, wines by the glass, and some beers). The wine list is a bound in a lovely black leather cover and is quite extensive ranging from $50/$60 up to $1200 a bottle. We didn’t spend much time on the list as we had previously decided we would do a the wine pairing with our meal.
We chose to do the four course prix fixe, even though the seven course tasting menu looked fabulous. There were a number of fish dishes on it and I am allergic to fish. Though I’m sure they would allow substitutions, we decided that we would save the tasting menu for a follow up visit for a special occasion.
The food began with an amuse bouche of parmesan pudding with asparagus, lemon and a parmesan crisp. It was a light and refreshing way to begin the meal. The pudding was light and creamy, the asparagus was tender and flavorful and the parmesan crisp added a night crunch and saltiness to the dish.
Prior to our first course, we received our first bread service, which was brought to us on a silver platter – a mini croissant topped with honey that was buttery, crunchy, and just sweet enough. Husband and I both ordered the foie gras terrine to start. I simply can’t get enough of foie gras, but even for me the portion size here was quite large with three rows of sliced truffles and what I assume was a truffle gelee running through the slice. It was garnished with white grapes, walnuts, and small cubes of grape gelee and was served with toasted brioche on a separate plate. Just as we were about to finish our brioche, even though quite a bit of foie gras remained, our server brought us another slice. It was paired with a sweet white wine (I am certain I will not remember most of the details about the wines, but I’ll do my best!) which complimented the dish nicely.
For our second bread course, we had a choice of either a oatmeal, whole grain, or rosemary roll. I opted for the whole grain roll and my husband chose the rosemary roll. My husband had the grey mullet en croute with fava beans and morels and I had the aracuana egg custard with langoustine and pea tendrils. My husband is not a big fish eater, but he thoroughly enjoyed it. He pointed out the broth was rich and after inhaling his foie gras, he was feeling a little buttered out. (I of course, being a helpful wife pointed out that he was not forced to devour his foie gras – an observation he promptly ignored. ) My husband expected the whole piece of fish to be encased in some sort of bread product, but in reality there was a very delicate golden crust on the top of the fish, I have since found out is created by somehow adhering a very very thin slice of bread to the top of the fish.
I had been a little nervous to get the langoustine due to my fish allergy. For some reason I can eat some oysters and clams without a reaction but have had lots of trouble recently. I have had pretty consistent luck not getting sick from shrimp or lobster, so I was hopeful I would be okay with this dish. I started my dish by taking a bite of the egg custard on its own, which was good ---but the dish was elevated to greatness when I added a bite of the melt in your mouth tender langoustine. Then finally combining some of the pea tendril puree elevated the dish again. The vadouvan was an unexpected touch that added a nice twist to the dish. This dish just kept getting better and better the more I ate it. I’ve only recently discovered that I can eat more seafood that I originally thought, so I don’t think I have fully acquired a taste for it. Frankly, I was concerned I wouldn’t enjoy the dish at all, but it was quite the contrary. It was one of the two best seafood dishes I have ever had (the other is the scallop dish we had at No. 9 Park when we did the tasting menu there).
The third bread service was a repeat of the second, but by this point I was getting full so I opted to skip the bread this time. Husband tried the oatmeal roll. All of the rolls were baked beautifully and the second batch had clearly come right of the oven.
Husband had the duck with farro as his third course and I had the duet of beef. The duck was husband’s favorite dish. I sampled a bit, and again, the duck was cooked perfectly, juicy, tender, lots of layers of flavor. My duet of beef was simply marvelous. The first preparation was a braised shortrib that again, was melt in your mouth fantastic. The other preparation was sliced sirloin with a hint of fleur de sel that was simple but flawlessly executed. The parsnip puree had a velvety consistency that I cannot describe. The roasted mini onions added a nice sweetness and crunch to the dish. All of the meat shone in the meal and I think is a true testament to the incredible talent in the kitchen.
My eyes lit up when we entered the restaurant and I saw the cheese cart. I have an extreme cheese obsession (which has recently been nurtured by my first Cheese Dinner at L’Espalier and my favorite waiter at Sel de la Terre, Back Bay who has made a habit out of bringing us ridiculous cheese plates from the L’Espalier cheese cart…more on that in another post!). The cheese cart here had many interesting, and of course at this point I remember EXACTLY none of the names of the terrific sampling we had but I remember what they tasted like. We started with a hard goat’s milk cheese, a Spanish sheep’s milk cheese that was Manchego like, and a triple crème cow’s milk cheese that I could have licked off the plate. Thankfully my husband preferred the goat’s milk cheese, so I was able to make a cunning trade with him for his share of the triple crème. Just as our server was done slicing the cheeses, another server brought our accompaniments to the table. They included a gooey thick citrus honey, a chutney, candied cashews, and addictive spiced pistachios. The sourdough crisps where thin and airy and I actually really liked their simplicity and it is served as a nice backdrop on which to showcase the cheese.
Finally, for dessert, I had the Banana Miso Tart and Husband had the Coffee Caramel Parfait. My tart came with slices of banana, a meyer lemon foam, chocolate ice cream nestled on top of a peanuts that were looked like they had been minced and tasted like peanut butter. Thin toasts of caramelized brioche sat on the plate. The filling for the tart was not as firm as I expected but it had just enough banana flavor and it worked well against the crispy crust of the tart shell. Husband’s dessert was incredible. In the middle of the plate was a round coffee truffle dusted in cocoa powder that was creamy and silky. It was accompanied by a financier cookie that Husband only described as “buttery” (that was the word of the evening for him). He also a mousse that was a touch salty but he felt balanced out the dish nicely (similar to what the brioche toasts did to my dish).
To accompany our cappuccino and espresso, we received a small glass container filed with mini macaroons in four colors: white, pink, pastel green, and an olive green. White = vanilla, pink = pink peppercorn, pastel green = basil, and olive green = black olive. The flavoring intensity was subtle, creeping up on you after a few bites. It was a refined, perfectly executed, and slightly unexpected touch. I think that really encompasses our first experience at Menton and what I hope will continue to mark our experiences there. My heart raced the first time Barbara walked by our table. The second time, I smiled and she stopped to speak to us. She was so polite, accepted our compliments graciously, and rubbed my Husband’s arm as we spoke. She made us feel special. As did all her staff, and her food. Her love for and dedication to this project are evident in the final product and I can’t wait to get back for another unforgettable experience.
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Sel de la Terre
774 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02199
Menton
354 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210
Anyone Been to Menton? Any Opinions?
My husband and I were literally the second party to be seated on opening night! I will post a full review very soon, but in the meantime I will say that the experience was absolutely wonderful. We opted for the 4 course prix fixe and added a cheese course. There was nothing about the food or service that would indicate that this was a new restaurant. The only hiccup (if you can even call it that) in service was that we received our dessert wine pairing after the food was brought to the table. That's it.
I love the simple elegance of the space (the pre-opening pictures don't do it any justice). It feels lush but at the same time comfortable.
Menton Interior
We have a 5:30 reservation for opening night! We spoke with the manager at Drink about Menton and his excitement over seeing it finally open has made my husband even more excited than we already were!
Parson's Table & Beacon Grille Bar
Dinner tonight at Parson's Table was memorable though not necessarily for the food! (which was nonetheless quite good!)
I work in Woburn, literally above the Beacon Grille, which so far has been mediocre at best. My best friend met up with me before we headed to Winchester for dinner for a cocktail at the Grille. She had the cranberry lime rickey which she said was good and I had a Basil and Lime Gimlet which was also good. So far, my best experience there, though that may be because we didn't stay for very long.
As soon as I heard about Parson's Table I knew I wanted to try it. Does anyone remember when it used to be a Tapas restaurant (I think Azafran was the name) many years ago? I hadn't been back to the location since because Catch was a seafood restaurant and I am allergic to most seafood and fish.
We were lucky enough to eek in an 8:30 reservation (I tried reserving through OpenTable but when that failed I called and they "added" a table at 8:30 for us. Yay!) First of all, I never comment about bread, but I will note that hetr it was quite good, hopefully made in house, crispy and airy and doughy in the middle, and served with olive oil infused with salt and herbs including rosemary. A very tasty way to begin.
We started off by ordering a bottle of Cabernet, which ended up literally all over my best friend's date! The table was covered, menus destroyed, plates full of wine....it was a disaster. But after re-finishing the tables, apparently some of the table tops were lopsided and that was what led to our unfortunate occurrence. The staff was attentive and absolutely mortified. I will give credit to BF's date who handled the whole situation like a champ.
BF a+1 ordered the flatbread with chicken confit, ricotta, and caramelized onions, which they thoroughly enjoyed. Me and hubby ordered the pork rillette and the frisee salad to start. The pork rillette was different than i expected in color, texture, and flavor, but still well executed. It was creamy, well seasoned and the perfect accompaniments of toasted bread and sweet chutney things (how's that for epicurian precision??!?!). The frisee salads were just lovely - neuske bacon, croutons the same size as the bacon chunks, with local grown eggs (I believe) that seemed to be poached with nice runny yolks, sliced in two, and a sherry vinaigrette.
Sadly the Cabernet was not fabulous, so we tried a bottle of Vouvray with our entrees that everyone enjoyed much more. BF got the chicken with brown butter risotto and apple salad and cleaned her plate. Her +1 had the trout with potatoes,cipollini onions and pancetta and did the same! Hubby and I both had the special: braised lamb with sun dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, maitake mushrooms and toasted farro. The meat was tender and flavorful without being salty. The toasted farro was the consistency of a bean puree and also quite nice. The maitake mushrooms were cooked perfectly, again with lots of flavor, and WITHOUT lots of salt.
My husband and I ordered the buttermilk panna cotta dessert special. For our trouble re: the red wine debacle, we also got two espresso pot de cremes, the rice pudding with sorbet and glasses of muscat, all comped (of course). The muscat was the best wine of the dinner. The panna cotta perhaps the weakest link. It was too firm and didn't have quite enough sweetness. It was almost cheeselike. It certainly wasn't bad just not what I was expecting.
All in all it was a terrific night and I am eager to go back. The food and service were terrific and the menu, despite being simple has so many tasty sounding options! The price point is good for the area : 8 for most appetizers, 6-8 salads, 14 - 22 for entrees, 8 for desserts, sides 4-6 (the roasted cauliflower and mac and cheese with niman ranch ham are a must next time I'm there). WInes were mostly in the high 20's to high 30's with a few bottles going up to 75.
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Parsons Table
34 Church St, Winchester, MA 01890
Beacon Grille, Woburn last night
I have eaten at the Beacon Grille twice for lunch and both times the food was mediocre at best. The first time I tried the meatloaf, largely because it included prosciutto and gorgonzola and I was curious to see how it would come together. It didn't. It was visually unappealing (the gorgonzola was sort of just a white blob, the prosciutto was pale) and not tasty at all. There were also red peppers and spinach in the meatloaf which which added a weird texture. There were too many competing flavors and none of them particularly good. The meat itself was decent but would have made for only an average dish if not for all of the added ingredients. I got a side salad with lemon vinaigrette which was not very good either. The dressing was way too tart and was not seasoned at all. The lettuce was cut into very small pieces and was difficult to eat. My business partner got the fish and chips which he described as 'alright'. He wasn't a big fan of the batter and found the dish to be bland. The quality of each dish did not warrant the $12.95 lunch time price tag.
We decided to give it another try for a late lunch earlier this week. We had a rough day at work so decided to have cocktail with our meal. Again, everything was just "ok". I ordered an Aviation - the first one was pretty good so I ordered a second, which tasted nothing like the first one. My business partner had the Burden of Proof, a drink he tried there before and liked very much. The drink was served straight up even though the menu said it would be served on the rocks, the way it was served the first time he had it. Worse than that though was the fact that it tasted completely different.
None of the complaints about drinks can compare to those I have about the food. We started with the Brie in Croute, which tasted fine but I swear the cheese wasn't brie. It was soft and white but simply did not taste like brie. I ordered the chopped salad and a the soup of the day which was Tomato and Basil. The chopped salad was okay, but nothing interesting. Sadly, I probably have had a better chopped salad at CPK. My soup was a total disaster. The wide edge of the soup bowl was covered in soup and it literally looked like someone had vomited into a bowl. It was a brothy tomato soup that had absolutely no flavor whatsoever. The broth looked like dirty water. If I hadn't been told ahead of time that there was basil in the dish, I would not have known it. The basil looked more like overcooked spinach and the dish lacked even a hint of the herby goodness I was expecting. My business partner had the Beacon Burger which was served on a bun that was far too big for the (frozen?) patty and was topped with caramelized onions that looked more like brown mush. $70.00 later, my business partner asked me to promise we would never go there again.....
I wanted to like the Beacon Grille, I really did. I watched it being built since I work in the building and was excited at the potential of having a nice place to unwind and the end of a busy day. So far, it has been a huge disappointment. They are charging fine dining prices for a Cheesecake Factory experience. The bar has a nice ambience but the dining room is nothing special (the art work of Boston landmarks is especially tacky). This service is good but not that extra something you expect at a suburban restaurant charging $30 for a basic steak. But all of those sins could be forgiven if the food was good and well executed.
Birthday Dilemma
I know there have been plenty of threads on great birthday celebration venues, but sadly those posts have proved uninformative given my current conundrum.
My birthday is next weekend and my friends have decided they want to take me to my "favorite restaurant" as part of our celebration. I'm not even sure I have a favorite restaurant, though I certainly have favorite meals.
I went to Tupelo last night and absolutely loved it! Great food for a great price and not overly fussy. After biting into a cornbread crouton, I knew it's exactly where I wanted to spend my birthday.
My birthday is on a Sunday, but given everyone's schedule, I am completely okay with celebrating on a Saturday. But the problem is my best friend doesn't get out of work until 8PM on Saturday and Tupelo doesn't take reservations on the weekend. So then I thought, ok we can go on Sunday, but Tupelo is only open for brunch on Sunday until 3PM, the time my best friend gets of work! (I'll save my whining about my best friend's work schedule for another day! :P)
So, now I'm trying to figure out a place where I can get reservations for around 9PM on Saturday night or early on Sunday evening that is has great, simple, but incredibly well executed food, that also has entrees for less than $20. On top of that, I have a few picky eaters!
I was thinking about Toro but I don't know if they take reservations or are particularly good for my group.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Alta Strada at MGM Grand/Foxwoods
I've seen an number of messages about Prime v. Craftsteak but I am having trouble finding reviews or information on Alta Strada. The menu is on the MGM Grand website but there are no prices. So I guess my two questions are 1) how does the MGM Alta Strada compare to the Wellesley restaurant and 2) What is the price range?
I currently have a reservation at Craftsteak but was thinking of switching it to either Prime or Alta Strada.
Thanks!
Frisee in Boston/Cambridge?
Any tips on supermarkets in the Boston/Cambridge area that sell frisee?
Late night cookie or cupcake delivery service in cambridge/boston?
They have really good locally made ice cream. The pistachio is great.
Laid-back Lounge for a Sunday Night?
My husband and I are in the mood to go out, but we just want to do something low-key. We're looking for a place with good drinks, comfy chairs, and maybe some live music. Any suggestions?
Heart Healthy Birthday Dinner
My dad is diabetic and has recently be diagnosed with heart disease. He is from Central America and his favorite places and things to eat are carb filled, fat filled ticking time bombs in which he can no longer indulge. Adjusting to a new diet has been a struggle for him. He feels like he can't eat the things he enjoys anymore and it's become very disheartening for him.
His birthday is coming up and he wants to go out for dinner. I want to take him someplace that is nice, yummy, but also heart friendly. He's not a big fish or seafood eater, and I'm allergic to fish. I'm not looking for anything overly fancy, just a comfortable space, with inviting food that won't kill my dad. :) Any suggestions?
Johnnie's on the Side Is Open
About a month ago, we stopped here for dessert and drinks after a mediocre dinner at Al Dente in the North End. The drink menu is interesting, with most drinks costing $12. Dessert was just ok for $8 each. We had a lemon cake type thing (how's that for technical foodie lingo?) and a dark chocolate something or the other. As you can see it wasn't memorable at all. The bar area is furnished with oversized leather couches and chairs which would be great for lounging and having conversation except for the fact that it was very loud (despite the place not being busy at all). It feels alot like it's trying to be the modern version of the Last Hurrah at the Omni Parker House. With a $13 burger and most other entrees in the $20ish range, I'd much rather head over to the Flat Iron any day.
Legal's in Burlington - Horrible Experience
After a health emergency in the family earlier this week, my mom asked that I cancel our brunch reservations for Mother's Day at the Blue Room. We weren't planning to go out at all today but at the last minute we decided to grab something lowkey for dinner near her house. She had been to Legal's for her birthday and had a good experience so I figured it was a safe choice. I made a reservation for three people at 7:30 and told them that we wanted a table since a member of the party is in a wheelchair.
We get there at 7:30, are told it will be a few minutes, and are given a beeper (which by the way obnoxiously "speaks" at you when it goes off). We waited at least 10 minutes before the beeper goes off. They ask if the person in the wheelchair will be staying in the wheelchair and I say yes and they say, "oh ok we'll need a few minutes to get you a table." At which point a firmly remind them that I had made a reservation explicitly stating that was what we requested! We ended up sitting down around 7:50.
We ordered beverages and the waitress requested IDs from me and my husband (we're both 30+). I didn't have my license on me and she wouldn't serve me. She said she had to card everyone under 40 and that unless a manager said she could serve me, she couldn't do so. So we wait for five minutes to see what the manager would decide and she comes back and in a really unpleasant and hostile tone tells me she's not serving me because she the law requires her to card everyone under 40. From what I could gather she didn't even ask the manager if she could. So I order a soda, and my husband and mom decide to forego their overpriced cocktail to do the same. Let me be clear, I have no problem with not getting served, I have a problem with the way the server handled the whole situation.
I figured we just had a grumpy server and that the evening would pick up once we started eating.
I couldn't have been more wrong. We ordered the Legal's oysters and calamari for appetizers. The oysters were good, sadly, probably the best part of the meal. The calamari was very greasy, though not totally inedible.
For entrees we I ordered the chicken, my husband ordered the fried clams, and my mom ordered trout. The server said she thought they were out of trout but was able to check through the machine they use for taking orders. She said, "Oh I guess we do have trout." About 20 minutes after we had placed our order she came back and told her that they were in fact out of the trout. So she orders the lobster roll.
About 20 minutes go by, during which time two managers and the server stop by to apologize for the delay. Finally the chicken and the clams come out but no lobster roll. A few minutes later. Still no lobster roll, I poke at my food and notice its lukewarm at best. My husband's fries are soggy and also not hot. Five minutes later and there is still no lobster roll on our table. A manager comes by and asks if everything is okay to which my mother responds, "No. It's not. If I don't have my food in thirty seconds, I don't want it." She finally gets her food but the lobster is chewy to the point where she literally can't bite through it. She proceeds to attempt chewing every single piece of lobster in the roll individually and cannot eat at least 80% of the meat. It basically looks like it hasn't been touched because so much is left on her plate that another manager stops and asks if something was wrong with it. We forego dessert, which is unheard of, and get out of there as fast as possible.
I have never had such atrocious service and such subpar food at Legal's in my life. It was a disaster. At first I was willing to let the little mistakes slide, like having to ask for refills more than once (and still being brought the wrong drink when I did finally get one), or having to wait for the table. But it was the quality of the entrees that was downright horrifying. There were just too many mistakes for it to be only about having a hectic service.
Ixtapa Woburn -- Bordering on Inedible
Yes! I keep seeing reference to it in various posts. It's on my list of places to visit this summer.
Tu Y Yo next week
I haven't been there in at least a year, so keep that in mind:
I have never had to wait for a table there. The only parking available is off street parking, which can be difficult. We typical have to circle around a few times before we find something. It's a weird spot that is largely residential except for the small group of storefronts that includes the restaurant.
I really need to go back. Their food is great and authentic. The first time I had huitlacoche was there. Yum.
Ixtapa Woburn -- Bordering on Inedible
That is pretty much the exact opposite of the experiences I've had at both Ixtapas. I found the food to be sufficiently more lackluster at the Lexington location when I visited last fall. The one thing I clearly remember was that the tortilla soup was bland. The mole was ok, but most of my part complained that the food was just bland and incredibly overpriced. I decided to try the Woburn location about a month ago and found the food to be much better. None of it was overly exciting but it wasn't this bad either. I actually really enjoyed the rice!
I do agree that the margaritas were great albeit pricey.
This leads to a much bigger problem in the Boston area. Where is there a good Mexican restaurant? Especially in Boston proper, Cactus Club is terrible, Zuma is not much better. I haven't gotten a chance to hit La Verdad yet so I'm hopeful.
Light Lunch or Afternoon Tea?
The blog is great! Thank you! We're thinking Boston Harbor Hotel for the view and the piano music, but the Taj sounds and looks amazing.
best foie gras in boston?
I've never had foie gras and am considering having the prune gnocchi at No. 9 Park as my first experience. Is it worth adding as a supplement to the tasting menu or should I pop my foie gras cherry elsewhere?
Sunset Grill
Their beef ribs are were ok too. But I think I enjoyed them mostly because I haven't come across many (any?) places in Boston that served BBQ beef ribs.
Light Lunch or Afternoon Tea?
Next Saturday is my wedding anniversary and we are doing the tasting menu at No. 9 Park but don't have reservations until 9PM! Though I don't want to spoil our appetites, I thought it would be nice to do nice light lunch or maybe an afternoon tea so we can start the celebrating early. I know L'Espalier and Aujurd'hui do tea and both look good. Any other suggestions for a nice and light afternoon excursion?
Best brunch in Cambridge?
Dante at the Royal Sonesta Hotel (across from the Cambridgeside Galleria) does a two course + breakfast pastries for $20. They have both breakfast and lunch fair. You can take a look at the menu here: http://www.restaurantdante.com/brunchMENU.html.
When I went a few months ago I had the spaghetti and the frittata both of which were very good. I've also had the lombatello which was good. The pastries were yummy, the service attentive, and the view of the Boston skyline quite lovely.
Grass-Fed Burgers in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville?
My friend just gave up vegetarianism after 10 years and will only eat free range grass-fed meats. She's having an intense burger craving but doesn't necessarily want to make it herself. Are there any restaurants in the area where she can get one?
Anniversary Dinner - Tasting Menus?
So we finally decided on No. 9 Park. It's next door to the church of the priest who married us, down the street from where we had our wedding reception, and across from where we first met. The attention to good cocktails we thought was very nice (we're more cocktail drinkers than wine drinkers in reality). They only had 5:30PM or 9PM left for reservations for two, so we opted for the later slot. Now we're thinking we might do something nice for lunch as well, but I haven't given that much thought yet as to where or what (suggestions welcome!). Thanks for all of the input! I'll definitely provide a full report!
