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Non-vegetarian restaurant that does great vegetarian?
Can you recommend a non-vegetarian restaurant that has pumped up veg-offerings on the menu? Something that would easily entice a meat-eater to order it and not feel like they're missing the meat? Thank you!
Beverage refridgerator question
We're doing a major kitchen renovation, which includes a small bar area with a spot for a small beverage refridgerator. We've never had one before, and when I look at the display models, they really seem wine focused, or can-friendly, but in fact, we're more beer bottle people. If we're going for wine, it tends to be red and wouldn't be chilling in a refrigerator either. (And while I was momentarily tempted by a kegorator, but that's not right for us either.)
So... I'm hoping the collective hive here might have experience using it in the way we're hoping to, and can share some wisdom on brands, features to look for, etc. Any help would be most welcome!
Non-chain lunch spot in Mission Valley
Need to find a food-focused lunch spot in the Mission Valley area that is not a chain! It's a business lunch, so the pho place might have been an option, but slurping noodles not really the best idea. Is there any place that would work and has good food? Do I sound desperate? (I am!) :)
Staying in Foxborough - where to go for dinner?
I would not recommend Lucciano's. It's big portions/gray-haired crowd. Davios isn't special either. Downtown Providence is 15 minutes from you. I'd recommend going there. Easy. Generally, free parking, etc. Try googling Farmstead, Chez Pascal, New Rivers, Broadway Bistro or Cook & Brown. Any of those will give you a significantly better evening. Promise.
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Davio's
75 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116
Chez Pascal Restaurant
960 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906
Broadway Bistro
205 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903
Stay away from the Barking Crab
The outdoors part is harder. I know Summer Shack doesn't always rate highly here, but I've have very good experiences there, particularly when Jasper is in the house. Also, this place looks promising, though, I haven't been yet: http://themarketrestaurant.com/
Oceanaire, though corporate, does a nice job on sourcing its fish. I just don't love the space there. Neptune Oyster is also a board favorite and rightly so. You can also get lobster rolls and other local seafood around town, but not necessarily at a restaurant devoted only to seafood.
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Neptune Oyster
63 Salem St Ste 1, Boston, MA 02113
Summer Shack
310 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210
Oceanaire
40 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108
How often to eat fish with all the pollutants?
Mercury in fish is indeed a real danger. I would not discount it. PCBs are also another factor to consider. The smaller the fish, the less your risk. Large fish like tuna, swordfish, even striped bass can contain significant quantities of pollutants. The factor is how big are you? How large is your portion of fish? Was that portion taken from a very large fish, or a smaller one? You may not know the answer to that unless you caught it yourself. How often are you eating fish and what kind?
There is no clear-cut defining answer for you, because there are many factors to consider. I think it was last week that Richard Gelfond (Imax CEO) who was diagnosed with mercury toxicity, decided to donate $1 million to Stony Brook University for seafood study. It's a very real issue, and you are right to be concerned. Keep researching your questions until you have answers you are confortable with, and if you're making decisions for children and their fish intake, be even more cautious.
Santa Monica with kids?
Wow! Boo on Mondays, but thank you all for the heads-up on that. Shoot.
Santa Monica with kids?
Thanks everyone! And Phurstluv, we do have a car, and a loose itinerary, so I'll print these out and bring them with me. Terrific!
Santa Monica with kids?
Thanks! No, my kids eat anything! They're very adventerous when it comes to food. Thanks for the Huckleberry mention, Servorg, I've heard it mentioned elsewhere, so sounds like a good idea! And I'll take a look at The Counter. Thank you so much all! Keep 'em coming if there are other thoughts.
Santa Monica with kids?
I know, I'm so bummed. We'll be there on a Monday, otherwise you are right, that would have been perfect for us. (Next trip for sure!) Any other suggestions?
Santa Monica with kids?
Am looking for awesome eats in Santa Monica for one breakfast, one lunch and one dinner. Will have our two kids with us, and while they're extremely adventerous eaters, going to a high-end, fine-dining place is probably not what we're looking for. Can you recommend any place with a great vibe? Locally sourced food and is truly a "don't miss" for a visiting East-coast Chowhounder?
Sorellina/Erbaluce
They feel completely different from each other. I think of Sorellina when I think of high-end. Erbaluce is much more intimate. I think your meal will be delicious at either place, but inside, they're night and day from each other, so it probably comes down to how you define high-end.
Noodle Soup/Chinatown
It was an excellent dish. I agree. And I just wanted to add that the staff there were so friendly! I mean, really nice and very welcoming right from the moment we walked in the door. Truly, I am smitten with this place. :)
Noodle Soup/Chinatown
Thank you both so much. We went to Great Taste. It was fantastic! What a find. Seriously a contender for my new Chinatown favorite. We had the duck w/ wonton noodle soup. Blew away HKE's. We had the salt and pepper pork spare ribs. Marvelous. The shu mai (just listed as pork dumpling) on the dim sum sheet were juicy and flavorful, significantly better than China Pearl's, as was the sticky rice wrapped in Lotus leaf. It was fresher, tastier and much better made. Also stopped in the bakery to get some to-go things to take home. The steamed char siu bao were as big as my head (okay, not really, but JUMBO-sized) for $1.50. AWESOME. Thank you! Thank you for directing us there.
Noodle Soup/Chinatown
Am going to be in Chinatown tomorrow, but early, more like 10:30am. My DC wants a big bowl of steaming noodle soup, but I'm a little bored with our usual stops (which are Hong Kong Eatery, Xinh Xinh, Pho Pasteur, and Shabu Zen -> which wouldn't be opened that early anyways). Know of a good spot that would be opened that time of day?
Penzey's Spices catalog--is it just me?
The Meadow out of Portland, Ore. has a tremendous salt selection, and Mark Bitterman is very knowledgable about his salts. Love this place: http://www.atthemeadow.com/shop/
Lumiere
I'd recommend the tasting menu -- but your entire table needs to order it as well.
WSJ dropping its wine critics
Did the WSJ actually drop them? Or did they make that decision on their own. They had been writing that column for a very long time, and I suspect it was immensely popular. I would be surprised if they were forced out. Does anyone know the back story?
Dim Sum and Parking
Is the Quincy China Pearl related to the China Pearl in Chinatown? Same owners?
Looking for restaurant suggestions near Boston operah House
You are so right. I read it too quickly.
Looking for restaurant suggestions near Boston operah House
Teatro is on the other side of the block too, and are used to accomodating theater schedules.
Authentic, Properly-Handled Caviar by Weight Source in Boston Area?
I know John Boyajian used to be a good source for caviar, but I am pretty sure he's left that part of the business completely. Have you looked at Little Pearl? www.littlepearl.com.
Montrealers with 2 young children - need recommendations
Durgin Park is super touristy. Just so you know. If you wander over to the North End (Italian neighborhood), I think you'll have a better experience.
Best price for nuts?
I think Sevan's turnover is pretty high, and their customers buy nuts regularly, so that really is a shame. Do you think it has anything to do with the fact that their display of them is open, rather than the nuts being sealed in a package, like they would be at TJ and other places?
Montrealers with 2 young children - need recommendations
The Langham has a chocolate bar too. I don't know if it will be on for Christmas weekend, but kids love that too. http://boston.langhamhotels.com/en/restaurants/chocolate_bar.htm
Montrealers with 2 young children - need recommendations
Aura has a kid friendly reputation: www.aurarestaurant.com
Summer Shack would also be good for kids that age: www.summershackrestaurant.com
Sel de la Terre by the Aquarium always welcomes children: http://www.seldelaterre.com/
Any of the dim sum places in Chinatown are very kid-friendly. I like China Pearl best: www.chinapearlrestaurant.com
And actually, I've found that the Bristol Lounge at the Four Season is very welcoming to kids: http://www.fourseasons.com/boston/
Recs in Harvard Sq?
I love the flammekueche at Sandrine's Bistro. Upstairs at the Square would be a good choice too.
Local coffee roasters?
We order our beans from George Howell. http://www.terroircoffee.com/
Best of Quebec?
Yes, Quebec City. The Marche Jean Talon sounded perfect, but wrong city! :)
