OT: Boston restaurants
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We like Carmellina's the best out of the pasta factories on Hanover.
We live by Il Molo on the back side of the north end. It gets stellar reviews. Went there 2 nights ago for my bday dinner and was not overly impressed.
When I lived in Back Back I liked La Voile over there.
Really depends what you're looking for. For ultra fancy, I had my best meal ever at Ken Oringer's Clio, but then he turned it into a sushi place.
My wife and I are expecting soon, so I'm generally out of the loop now as we don't eat out much.
I can second HK for high end comfort food when I lived in Davis Sq years ago.
We live by Il Molo on the back side of the north end. It gets stellar reviews. Went there 2 nights ago for my bday dinner and was not overly impressed.
When I lived in Back Back I liked La Voile over there.
Really depends what you're looking for. For ultra fancy, I had my best meal ever at Ken Oringer's Clio, but then he turned it into a sushi place.
My wife and I are expecting soon, so I'm generally out of the loop now as we don't eat out much.
I can second HK for high end comfort food when I lived in Davis Sq years ago.
What do you like to eat? Where will you be? Do you prefer trendy/modern or classic/simple? Are beer, wine or cocktails important? Average or expensive?
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Seriously? It's a chain. Doesn't even count.
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I have to second this. Great atmosphere, drinks, music, and southern comfort food.
Also love the Little Donkey for small plates, and Giulia's in Cambridge for best Italian/fresh pasta (better than North End IMO)
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If you like Italian I highly recommend trying Erbaluce near the theater district - very creative menu with an emphasis on seafood. If you like Mediterranean, Sarma in Somerville will change your life. If you're looking for a great beer list, The Publick House in Brookline is a good bet.
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Is it a daygame?
Island Creek or Eventide for oysters, Sweet Cheeks for BBQ, Tiger Mama for asian, Tasty Burger/Uburger for burgers.
For drinks, Yard House for beer. Probably Eastern Standard for cocktails.
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Correct but I really like their salad dressings.
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Went there last time we were in town. It was ok. However, don’t try the “healthy or light” version of any of the dishes they offer. They really suck. Just walk off the calories instead.
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Munch Madness 2019: The top restaurants in Boston - The Boston Globe
If it’s March, it must be time for the tournament everyone awaits all year: Munch Madness.
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Closed for good (http://www.erbaluce-boston.com). Building is being redeveloped.
There's one in the Seaport (343 Congress Street) also, just down the street from Row 34 (The Smoke Shop BBQ). It's not fine dining though (is any BBQ place?). Bonus - it's very close to the Trillium Brewing Company.
If you like sushi O Ya in the Leather District (near South Station) is supposed to be amazing. Hopefully you're on an expense account though because it's crazy expensive.
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Citizen Public House & Oyster Bar is also a very good restaurant near Fenway.