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ISO Good noodles in Davis Sq. Somerville
I work in Davis Sq. I often have a hankering for some asian style noodles for lunch. Ideally suggestions would be within a 15 minute walk of the center of Davis. Anyone?
(I know "Asian" is a broad category - I just wanted to veer the conversation away from Italian pasta - I think I already know the usual suspects that might be suggested for that cuisine.)
ISO Macapuno coconut strings in heavy syrup
Can anyone tell me where I might find this in the Boston area? I'm looking to make this recipe: http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/dessert/recipe-markings-bibingka-099486 for Bibingka.
I've looked in Reliable Market in Union Sq. Somerville, because it's the closest Asian market, but did not find it. Would H-Mart carry this?
Thanks in advance!
Video autoplay on Video page
I think it's a bad user experience to have the video autoplay when you go to the Video tab from chow.com.
I think it's reasonable to assume that a user is looking for what videos to watch, but may not appreciate a video autoplaying (which also starts with an ad, volume on.)
July Openings and Closings
Walking through Union Sq. in Somerville this weekend, I noticed a "Store for rent" sign on the Neighborhood restaurant window. Anyone know if they are closing?
A really great sandwich between Fresh Pond and MGH?
The Oxford Spa on Oxford St in Cambridge has yummy sandwiches.
Also Darwins - the special sandwiches are the ones to go for (changes daily).
seeking the SF/Ten Tables/Central Kitchen paradigm--the neighborhood place you'd take the T to
I really like The Independent in Union Sq. Somerville. They have a good bar/decent bar menu (though smallish, and I wish the salads were more exciting to me) when you are feeling more casual, and the restaurant is comfortable, and very nice too look at. I've been consistently happy with the food, and the service has been great every time I've been there.
Christina's Ice Cream - Bittersweet Chocolate
I just had a cup of the Bittersweet Chocolate flavor at Christina's - my new favortie flavor. The chocolate flavor is really good, not too sweet, and the texture is amazing - perfectly creamy without being overly rich. Just right.
taste of Cambridge july 20
I went last year and was really disappointed. I arrived 30 minutes after the start time, and already some of the vendors were closing down because they had run out of food. Really poor in my opinion for an event that is scheduled to run for 2 hours. And honestly, the food I sampled was not that great. I'm glad my money went to good causes, but I'm not running back.
Ice Cream!
I also am partial to Christina's. Right now my favorite flavor is Chocolate Banana (sooo good, perfect balance between banana and chocolate). When I don't know what to get, my default is Coffee Oreo. Yum.
