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Sam Adams Utopia?
Thanks for the info!! I called them today and, indeed, they do have some (apparently others on Chowhound are also reading this post, because they had already gotten many calls about it!). My dad thanks you as well :)
Sam Adams Utopia?
My father has requested this for his Christmas gift two years in a row now, so I'm hoping that this year I can actually deliver. He's in Ohio, where they don't sell it, so it's all up to me (or Ebay). Does anyone know where to find it in Boston? Is it too late already?!?
Do try this at home: your favorite Boston "restaurant hacks"?
Thanks! I picked some up tonight...can't wait to experiment!
Do try this at home: your favorite Boston "restaurant hacks"?
Might I ask where you bought your Becherovka? Do you know if anyone around the South End carries it? The Metamorphosis is perhaps my favorite drink of all-time and I'd love to be able to attempt a recreation at home!
Looking to open my parents' eyes...
Actually, last time they were here we went to Shabu Zen. My dad LOVED it and is kind of begging to go back...but with so few days here, I'm not allowing any repeats!
Thanks for all the recommendations everyone! I think I'm going to stay away from Thai because we do have a few good ones back in my hometown. And my parents honeymooned on the Cape so I'm sure they got their fill of seafood places/clam shacks way back when. But keep the recs coming...I really appreciate it and am looking forward to looking into all of them further and making the final pick!
Looking to open my parents' eyes...
My parents are visiting me here in Boston in early July. Coming from suburban Ohio with travel limited to North America, their experience with unique (particularly ethnic) cuisines is seriously limited. (Mediocre sushi a few years back was a relevation for my father. Oh god, and he had no idea what this strange thing in a tin, fois gras, was that I brought back from Paris.) As a result, I make it my mission to introduce them to food they would otherwise never experience.
So, I'm looking for recs of restaurants with cuisine that will be new and exciting for my Ohioian parents. It can be anywhere in Boston or Cambridge, and I'd like to keep the price reasonable, if not on the middle to low end. I had thought of taking them to Addis Red Sea for some Ethiopian, but I've already been, and selfishly, because I'm relatively new to Boston, I wanted to head somewhere new for all of us. (Also, I've already taken my mom to Toro so that's out. And yes, some items on the menu were a bit too extreme for her!) I was thinking of maybe one of the Portuguese places in Cambridge or Helmand for Afghani? Thoughts on those? Ideas of others?
One final requirement, I'm a bit of a health nut and while it's not a definite prerequisite, healthier cuisine, or at least healthier options, would be much preferred. Additionally, I typically don't eat meat, though I do eat fish/shellfish. Restaurants heavy on meat, lacking on seafood/vegs would probably not be too high on my list. Ok well, I hope this isn't too much to ask! I REALLY appreciate any help on this you can give me! Thanks in advance!!
Losing foie gras virginity in Paris
Hope now I've got your attention...
I'm a fairly recent addition to the foodie world. That, coupled with my rearing in suburban Ohio and schooling in rural Central New York, has left few opportunities to try foie gras until my recent move to Boston. But, knowing I was headed to Paris this April, I thought I would hold out and experience foie gras for the first time in its most quintessential location. Now, I just need to know where in Paris to lose this (what I perceive to be) monumental foodie virginity. I don't really have any requirements as far as preparation...advice on that would be appreciated as well. Just looking for a rec for a restaurant serving delicious foie gras that's reasonably priced (I am a recent college grad, after all, so on a bit of a budget).
(I apologize if this is a difficult topic...perhaps all foie gras in Paris/the world? is delicious, but I would love to hear if any one restaurant pops into your mind when you hear the words 'foie gras.')
Thanks!
