Many of us remember these great muffins...they're back!

http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blo...

Pairings in nearby Winchester can put together a very nice gift basket, and deliver it for free. They don't have fruit, but you can get wine, cheese, crackers, candy, cookies, jam, etc.

http://www.pairingswineandfood.com/ba...

I stopped in to check out the new location last Sunday, and it was packed. I couldn't get a seat at the bar, so went over to the New Bridge Cafe, which was empty. I went back a few days later to pick up a Pizza for take out. It was great, but I could tell they are still working out the kinks.

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The New Brown Jug
1014 Revere Beach Parkway, Chelsea, MA 02150

The Gruet is a great choice for domestic sparkling wine under $20, but if you want real champagne for about $35 per bottle, I recommend the Duval-Leroy Brut, which you can get at The Spirited Gourmet in Belmont or Winchester.

Your experience at Venetian Moon is typical of what they are like. I used to go there every few months only because I worked nearby and had few other options. Every time I visited I swore it would be my last time there.

The food, wine and martinis are fine, but the attitude and service are indeed a joke!