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Awesome pizza at non-Italian, non-pizza places
Lobster Pizza at Scampo and Towne
Also - very creative lobster pizza at Market
Communal Tables in Boston?
Estragon - High Top communal tables
Post 390 - High top tables downstairs
Food Truck Season
I haven't tried it, but the Go Fish web site indicates you can order online
Pork belly
Yes, I've called Whole Foods looking for pork belly and been told no several times. I ended up buying some from the Butcher Shop in the South End, more expensive i'm sure, but I was desperate.
Great Moules Frites in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville?
I also agree. I searched Brussels for mussels that I liked as well as Central Kitchen's Mussels from Brussels.
Looking to buy good quality smoked salmon ( not cured salmon) in the greater boston area?
I think you are referring to Nantucket Wild Gourmet and Smokehouse. If so, it is very good. They have a store in Chatham MA. I sometimes see it at Foodies in the South End. They often have a guy selling it (and giving tastes) at the SOWA market on Harrison ave in the South End on Sundays.
Looking for a restaurant for a pre-interview dinner in South End
Estragon is definitely a short walk.
Stephie's on Tremont has a private room.
South End Buttery is divided up into several small rooms, so it will be pretty quiet - they can advise how to seat 12.
note - last time I was at Stella's it was really loud.
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South End Buttery
314 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
Tremont Cafe
418 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
Looking for a fun/tasty restaurant for me and my freinds to meet near the intersection of 128 and the mass pike, any ideas?
I had a very similar requirement with a group of friends. Bokx 109 works out very well. it is easy to get to and has parking. I wouldn't compare the food to top Boston restaurants, but everyone in our crowd was happy and returned for a subsequent gathering. On my visits it had a fairly lively atmosphere.
Boston Foodie Advice
You read my mind Madrid. Love East Coast Grill, but it will not be special to a southerner.
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East Coast Grill and Raw Bar
1271 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139
I don't want my bday dinner to be a bust. I've eaten almost everywhere...Need new ideas.
when you mentioned offal, I thought of KO Prime. Although thought of as a steak place, the steaks are much more interesting than other places in Boston and they have many other options. http://www.koprimeboston.com/files/menu/menu_33.pdf
That said, I'd second previous suggesting for Market. (also noting that sometimes the food is much more interesting in delivery than the description on the menu).
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KO Prime
90 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02108
Fun SOBE spot for group to have heavy apps early evening??
I have a group of 15 people going to an event on a Friday night at the Wolfsonian.
We'll be somewhat dressed up and are looking for a fun place for cocktails and heavy apps. (basically a light dinner).
Ideally some place that does not require reservations for bar/lounge area that is likely not to be to crowded around 7:00 pm.
Hatachana (old train station ) in Tel Aviv?
Anyone been to any of the restaurants in the newly renovated Hatachana Complex (old train station), just north of Jaffa?
Deux Ave and Citizen Oyster Bar...Any news?
Drove by it yesterday and it was definitely open. Quite a few outdoor tables, but no one was eating outside, so the must not yet be seating out there.
Help - striking out for Sat night reservations for 7
Thanks to all. We did go to DNA and the my husband and I loved the offal and the less adventurous in our group found great options as well. Will post more details later.
Help - striking out for Sat night reservations for 7
Thanks Maximilien - had that on a list from one of your previous posts!
Help - striking out for Sat night reservations for 7
I'll admin, "organs" is not quite the exact term (and I"m dying to go to DNA!).
Current menu on web site includes
- veal heart tartare
- piglet liver parfait
- sweetbread in Agro Doce
- pressed foie gras
- spagetti that includes goat liver
- "a kind of offal kebab"
- pork blood farfalle with piglet kidney carbonara
I'll see what type of arm twisting i can do with they naysayers...
Help - striking out for Sat night reservations for 7
Long weekend in Montreal. Had reservations Sat night at DNA and discovered that a couple of folks in my group thought the focus on organ cuts was a bit to challenging.
Now, with 7 people, I'm not having luck at getting a reservation. Joe Beef and Au Pied de Cochon, my next choices, are totally booked. Sounds like I need to set my sights a bit lower.
Any suggestions for good food where I have a better shot at getting a reservation at a great place that is not in such high demand?
- since we are a group of 7, tiny restaurants are probably not likely to have room with such late notice
- NOT interested in traditional ethnic restaurants
- willing to take a cab so location within Montreal not an issue.
Thanks!
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Joe Beef
2491 Rue Notre-Dame W, Montreal, QC H3J1N6, CA
Hells Kitchen Season finale tonight - Who is your pick? Spoilers I'm sure. :)
The viewing party at Gargoyles was fun. Tons of people in a tent out back. Mini lobster rolls, ribs, kobe beef sliders, hanger steak etc. was brought out continually starting at 5:30.
Jay(son) was there along with a couple of other chefs from the show (Salvatore and Ed). Also his parents. (and Ken Oringer lurking around). Jason seemed in high spirits so it was a bit of a surprise when he lost.
Good Boston steak NOT at a steakhouse
Thanks for all the great ideas. Went to Aquitaine, where my guest loved the steak frites.
Note, I also thought of Orinoco, but it is closed on Mondays
Good Boston steak NOT at a steakhouse
Where is a good place to get a good steak in Boston that is NOT a steakhouse?
(sorry if this is in an earlier post - this is very difficult subject to search for)
source to buy fresh lime juice
Bought an electric juicer at China Fair for $16.
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China Fair
2100 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
source to buy fresh lime juice
I like the fresh lime juice plus simple syrup version rather than the Rose's version.
Tried Whole Foods on River St. in Cambridge last night. They had a few bottle organic varieties, but not fresh.
source to buy fresh lime juice
I want to make quite a few gimlets and don't have the energy to squeeze that many limes. Any place to buy fresh lime juice? Ideally in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Watertown, Waltham.
May openings and closings
I hadn't been for years, but went there to watch NCAA tournament on a Sunday afternoon in March and it was totally empty.
The Best Thing I Ever Ate - moved from Boston board
Patricia Yeo used to be the chef at AZ and is now the chef at Ginger Park. Maybe you can get them to add it to the menu!
Best Restaurant / Bar for Large Nebulous Group on a Friday Night
South End isn't the location you specified, but since you mentined the Franklin...Estragon on Harrison St. in the South End has a very long bar and a couple of large/long high top tables. Mostly tapas, which is good for grazing crowds. estragontapas.com
March openings and closings
didn't eat there, but not only do the windows open to the street, the roof retracts over the front bar. was there 1.5 weeks ago when the weather was warm and the space was amazing.
Oyster values
Barlow's in South Boston. Monday night $1 oysters starting @ 5pm " while supplies last..." (haven't been so I don't know how long the "last")
Cochon 555
Went last year. Some very good food, but extremely crowded. If you go, be there at the opening.
