Dining Out Boston

Finale seems very close to opening its third branch in Coolidge Corner. Each day more and more posters of blown-up cakes and mousses cover the windows, which indicates to me that there’s finally something worth peeking at inside. I can already hear BC girls shrieking, “Ooohh, I LOVE FINALE!!!”. I’m sure you do, […]

Those of you who subscribe to b.good’s email list are already well aware of today’s promotion, a free yet-to-be-named bacon burger from 5pm to 10pm at the Cambridge and Back Bay locations.
The burger (topped with a low-fat jalapeno-ranch sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion) is faithful to b.good’s commitment to serving “real” food made with […]

The employment gods have decreed that Bunches and I only see each other for around 45 minutes during the work week, so naturally, we spend that time, you know…eating breakfast.
Today, it was Zaftig’s my favored weekday breakfast spot due to its proximity to home and the green line. My order: Buttermilk Pancakes with Strawberries […]

Last night I left work flustered, uncertain as to where to seek the perfect fish sandwich, and still craving seafood. A hearty take-out portion of Chef Chow’s Ginger and Scallion Shrimp ($10.95) did the trick.

Unlike other Chinese restaurants of lesser quality, Chef Chow’s actually includes the a dish’s supplementary ingredients, instead of merely providing […]

Red-haired, sprite-like food writer seeks large fried fish sandwich for dinner but wants a cut above McDonald’s Filet o’ Fish.
Can you help me?

After weeks of grumbling about rain I’ve moved on to cursing the heat. Last night, however, I could hardly complain as it was one of those perfect breezy Boston evenings that vanquish all memories of soggy clothes and frozen toes.
My friend Mikey, visiting from Connecticut, suggested that we eat outdoors. To provide ourselves with […]

A few years ago I spent the summer in India and since then I’ve occasionally had unbelievable craving for Indian dishes I’ve yet to encounter in the U.S. Today, for whatever reason, I could think of only what my friend Betsy respectfully referred to as “floating balls in syrup”, that is to say Indian […]

After 20-plus hours of graduation events at Northwestern University, I am grateful to be back in Beantown and ready for some outdoor dining, maybe at Stephanie’s, Taberna de Haro, or Emack & Bolio’s.
For now, amuse yourself with this rad contest courtesy of bostonisfunny.com.

It’s funny how after seven years of eating out in Boston, I still am often completely stumped as to where to have dinner. My general distaste of chain restaurants readily eliminates places like Rock Bottom, Chili’s, and Applebees even when I really am just in the mood for straight-up generic American cuisine.
Last night I […]

I reviewed Green Street a few years back before it changed management and subsequently morphed from “Green Street Grill” to its sleek current moniker. And although the menu and venue have not changed considerably, I’d have to say I liked the old Green Street Grill better for its laidback local patrons and friendly, […]