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Catered afternoon tea?
The Catered Affair, while expensive, would do a lovely job. Check out their tea menu at the Boston Public Library.
Are my picks okay?
There pasta is great and for the most part completely made in house. The duck yolk pasta with white truffles and raw duck yolk is a once a year splurge. Apps usually run just under $10 with pastas and entrees from 16-24. The value is much higher than the North End. The chef almost always sends out a few little extras. I have always had good luck ordering half orders of the pasta to try more. The razor clams are always great. Here is a sample menu. http://boston.menupages.com/restaurants/erbaluce/menu
Are my picks okay?
I would go to Erbaluce, http://erbaluce-boston.com/ , over anywhere in the North End for a great Italian meal. Everything Chef Draghi prepares is thoughtful Italian dishes inspired by local ingredients. North End is great for walking around, but save for Neptune not the best area to eat a full meal.
Irish Brown Bread
The Keltic Krust in West Newton by Blue Ribbon BBQ does a decent job. Kiki's in fanueil square in Brighton(just outside oak square) carries it as well as several imports from Ireland which most of my Irish family prefer. Pretty easy to make at home as well.
Rehearsal Dinner in the South End?
Not technically South End but Erbaluce in Bay Village has a private room upstairs and the food is incredible
Urgent: Inexpensive bar, with food, near Kenmore
Go to Cornwalls and get an onion loaf! Actually the food is somewhat passable. Good beer selections and friendly staff. Also one of the favorite haunts of a lot of heavy drinking Boston Chefs.
Aura, Sibling Rivalry, Sensing or Mamma Mia
I don't think that you will find much love for any of these restaurants on here.
Where can I find Burrata?
The fig and marscapone filled burrata from Fiore di nonno is one of the best cheeses going around for local burrat. Absolutely delicious.
Happy Hour recommendations needed, Boston & Cambridge
Dollar Oysters at Lineage in coolidge corner and at 28 degrees in the South End. Believe that both are 5-6. Sel De La Terre has a burgers and beers deal from 5-7 on Mondays. And that is all that I can think of at the moment. I know that there are a lot more.
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Sel De La Terre
776 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
How crowded is Coppa's brunch
I have been three times without having any wait at all. Each time the restaurant seemed busy but never totally full. And with warmer weather approaching they will be adding some outside tables.
Austin Rodeo
Thanks so much. I was worried about that. There have been suggestions that we eat dinner there. Hoping that I can convince everyone to stop by Odd Duck or 3 little pigs beforehand. Don't really know the lay of the land. Is there anywhere nearby that is delicious to eat prior to going to the rodeo.
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Odd Duck
1219 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Austin Rodeo
Hello all. I'm Boston area chef traveling to Austin with my SO and her family. Part of our agenda is to attend the Austin Rodeo as her godfather is involved. Long story short, I' m a city kid and have never been to a Rodeo. Is there any food worth eating there or is it simply carnival type fair. Hoping that maybe one of your well know food carts might be setting up shop there. Thanks so much for any help.
A little help
Thank you so much everyone. Jack Allen's looks like a great fit for us. Will let give a report of how it goes.
A little help
Yes we are flying in. Get in around noon and were hoping to meet the family somewhere along the route to Steiner Ranch. I do not know the area very well so am hoping to find somewhere along that route that would accommadate us for lunch. Probably looking for something a little bit nicer but would also be suitable for the little one. Thanks again for your help.
A little help
Hi there Austin Chowhounders. I am visiting your fair city this upcoming week from Boston. Feel like I have a good feel on some great places to try while I am there. A quick questions. I will be arriving with my wife and in-laws and driving to the Steiner Ranch area where some of my wife's family lives. I was hoping to find somewhere that would serve a great lunch along the way that would accommodate a 6-8 person group including a one year old. Looking for anywhere that would serve great food. Thanks so much for your help in advance.
Doubles at Singh's Roti Shop - Report
Sorry. I was just hoping to ask exactly what a double was?
Fire at La Morra
Just received an email from the La Morra that starting tomorrow that they will be closed until further notice due to a fire. Thankfully, they reported that nobody was injured.
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La Morra
48 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA 02445
Cocktail Party (Annual Event) for Clients in October - Elegant & Tops in Food & Wine
The event space upstairs at Erbaluce would work well too. Great people and incredible food.
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Erbaluce
69 Church Street, Boston, MA 02116
Caba San Lucas area Help
Thank you so much Mariana. I am an early thirties chef from Boston and I guess more interested in street food and tacos than I am in fine dining on this trip but would most certainly be up for trying something great. Unfortunately as we are bound by a time share exchange it would only be a day trip. Any reccomendations would be great but especially little hole in the wall places even if they only do one thing great. My spanish is kitchen passable but not great. I usually can get by though. Again thank you. Any recs would be great.
Caba San Lucas area Help
Thanks so much guys. I have done some searches but I seem to be getting things a few years old. I will try some more. I was just hoping to get some current info. Mariana, Todos Santos looks great and would make a good day trip. What are you suggestions there. I will also look at your prior posts. Again thank you so much for any help.
Caba San Lucas area Help
Hi there everyone. My SO and I will be traveling in a few weeks to stay at the Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach for a week. Was hoping to get some current advice on places to eat. We have never been to Cabo before and are looking mostly for great Taco joints or street vendors. Thinking about doing a few road trips if we end up renting a car so any good eats in smaller quaint towns would be great too. Also, any thoughts on a good supermarket that might be near our hotel to stock up on goods for the week would be a great help to. Thank so much in advance.
Ginger Park
Wow. What a lose. I really always enjoyed my meals here except for brunch. But it was always next to empty when I did go. Really going to miss that duck friend rice.
October Openings and Closings
That could be some of the best news that I have heard in a long time. Hopefully it is true.
Cilantro with roots attached
Every once in a while at Russo's but not frequently. I am always looking. Hopefully someone will give a good consistent source.
Interesting food related activities near West Point?
Le Creuset outlets give an industry discount and also have great deals on seconds with dings and such. William-Sonoma outlets are hit and miss but you can find good deals especially on all-clad pans.
Interesting food related activities near West Point?
Thanks so much for your help. I appreciate it. Been to the CIA campus a few times to look for externs at job fairs but it might be worthwhile to go back.
Interesting food related activities near West Point?
Thanks for any help in advance. Attending a wedding next weekend at the Thayer Hotel at West point and we will have a fair amount of time to kill during the day. I am a chef in Boston and was hoping for any recommendations for interesting farms, markets, great wine stores, etc that I might find in the area. Not really looking for restaurants per se but if there are any great lunch spots that would be great. Again thanks for your time. Hopefully I didn't miss any obvious threads in the archive.
ISO: Veal bones (cheap or free?) Brookline/Chestnut Hill
At their cost these days, I can't imagine anyone giving them away for free. Stop and Shop carries them from time to time. If you call John Dewar in either newton or wellesley, I am sure they either have some on hand frozen or can get some in for your rather quickly.
