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Drinks & Dinner: First Date
This actually sounds like a great plan. I'm going to give it a go. I'll tell you how it goes!
Drinks & Dinner: First Date
She lives over near the longwood stop, if that helps. I agree that maybe a bar that we could transition to eating at might be a great idea.
Drinks & Dinner: First Date
Funny, Boston is pretty small compared to New York. The green line isn't terribly long, but we both work near the MFA.
Drinks & Dinner: First Date
Also being experienced in first dates, i usually don't articulate that it's for drinks and dinner, but inevitably, and especially if it's after work, it's good to have an after-drink plan if things are going well.
Drinks & Dinner: First Date
Hi,
Just moved here and I'm about to take a girl out on a first date. In New York, I had a great small&dark beer&wine bar that I usually went to followed by a not-too-pretentious French place directly across the street. Is there a place like that in Boston (preferably along the green line?)?
I'm looking for places that are close to each other (walking distance), not too pretentious and small and intimate enough for a date.
Thanks!
Fish Stock in Boston
I'm looking for a place (maybe a restaurant) that will sell me a couple quarts of fish stock for a recipe I'm cooking at home. I love to make the stock, but it's an all-day affair. I had a reliable source in New York City, but now that I've moved here, I'm at a loss.
I tried Summer Shack - i figured it would be easy for them to sell me some, but they were out.
Any ideas?
Wait at Spotted Pig
Yes, yes, I know we all have differing opinions of SP. ***blabla does/does not deserve it's michelin star, blabla prices too/not expensive, blabla it's great/sucks***
I'm not here to argue about that one way or the other. I'm taking my mother there on Saturday for brunch at around 2:00 in the afternoon because we both really like the place. Anyone know how long I'm going to wait to get a table for two?
Colonial Williamsburg VA dining recommendation?
Yep, the Surrey House is on the other side of the ferry, but it's not a difficult trip. 5 miles down Jamestown road all the way to the end and a 20 minute auto-ferry ride. Okay, it's not exactly on DOG street (the main colonial road), but it's not way the heck out there, either.
Colonial Williamsburg VA dining recommendation?
From someone who graduated from W&M in '03 and a total food snob, I can give a few reccommendations. I live in New York City now and trust me when I tell you you aren't going to find anything like that in Billyburg, there aren't really any diamonds in the rough there, either.
Taverns: Christiana Campbells is good, but the amount of kids and the wait on a nice day is pretty annoying. King's Arms is the most expensive and offers a (questionably) authentic taster menu, but isn't really worth it, either. More kids, waiters are over booked and the food isn't that great, either. I'd dissuade you from going to any of the Taverns unless your heart is set on eating in one of the Colonial Buildings for some reason.
For some good dinner, you can try "The Trellis", but it's hit or miss. The seasonal menus are good, but since it's re-design in '00 to a less private restuarant, it tends to be a bit loud and busy at times. Also, if you are into spices and sauces, you won't find it here. Part of the schtick is all "essential" ingredients. If you go, try to get a table in the Garden Room; it's less busy. You should sample their award winning dessert (available to-go, too), Death By Chocolate. It's rich to a level that's above and beyone any chocolate dessert I've ever had and I've sampled the best of them. Also, it's gigantic. Just a fair warning.
Also for dinner off the beaten trail is Cities Grill. The food is consistent and I've never had a bad experience there. The other cool thing is you can buy a wine in their wine store (attached to the restaurant) and have it at your table. The service is good and usually townies as opposed to tourists (read: not that many children or khaki shorts/fanny packs). Wine list and pairings are quite good and their reserve list is extensive.
For upscale dining, check out The Whitehall. It's expensive (for Williamsburg, but it's nowhere close to NY/LA prices) and it's mostly wealthy retirees, but they do a good job in the kitchen.
For lunch, check out The Cheese Shop. Make sure to sample the Bread Ends and Homemade Dip. Their signature sandwich is Virgina Ham and Cheddar on French with special sauce. It's excellent. Their cheese selection is impressive, but not ridiculously so. It also gets very busy (it's counter service) and the crowd can be intimidating. There aren't many tables there, so scope out a nearby bench to sit in.
For a less expensive dinner/lunch, head over to Pierce's Pit Barbeque. It's one of the best barbeque places in the south and has won many awards. It looks like crap on the inside, but the barbeque is excellent.
For an authentic lunch/dinner, you can check out the Surrey House. Surrey is the home to the best hams and peanuts in the country. Try the Peanut Soup and the Ham Croquets. The food is usually pretty good, but I've had some not-so good meals if you go at off times. It's fun to get there; you take the auto-ferry. Check out the masterpiece of architecture (and my favorite colonial home), Bacon's Castle.
The previous poster mentioned the Blue Talon. Their breakfast is excellent, but I've never eaten there for dinner.
What else? Oh, for dessert, local favorite Sno-To-Go is pretty good. It's got these things called "stuffed ice" which is sno cone ice layered with vanilla ice cream. I think they might be closed on Sundays.
Oh, if you visit Jamestown settlement, the counter-service has some of the best Brunswick Stew in the area.
I'd pretty much stay away from anything you haven't heard much about, there's a LOT of bad dining in the 'Burg. I'd also stay away from the campus dining halls (lol) and all chain restaurants as they are deathly packed with tourists.
Just as a P.S., if you want to have a short day at the water and don't want to trek it out to VA Beach, check out Yorktown Beach. It's down the Colonial Highway and was a tucked-away favorite of mine. It's quiet, not packed and has some artistey shopping right nearby. I've never seen a tourist there. If you need to grab a bite to eat there, there's an above average (for the area --- the pizza in williamsburg SUCKS) pizzaria right across from the beach.
Last thing. For after-dinner drinks...Upscale: A. Carroll's martini bar. Beer: The Greenleafe Tavern. Sports: Paul's Deli. They are all within 1/4 mile of each other and Paul's and The Leafe are next door to eachother.
If you need any more help, you can e-mail me at mjpist at optonline dot net. I spent a bit over 4 years there and am well versed in everything around: touristy and not.
RAMPS!
Okay, where can I get these devils. I know it's the end of ramp season, but there's nothing better than fried ramps in bacon fat. YUM.
Yes, I'm from west virginia!
English (Hothouse) Cucumbers
I'm looking for a reliable place in Manhattan or southwestern Brooklyn that sells these. Preferrable if the place is in midtown, downtown, or the area from the Manhattan Bridge to Park Slope. Please help me :) Thanks, y'all!
