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October 2008 - Posts
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Very polite staff – when a guest fell asleep they served his food as if nothing had happened. Read More...
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You don’t need to be a Charlestown resident to take advantage of the Navy Yard Bistro & Wine Bar ’s Sunday and Monday "Neighborhood Nights.” A lively, local crowd watches football while enjoying $6 cocktails and $12 entree specials Read More...
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Happy Halloween from Bob Zagatie! photo: Andrea Joffe – This year, the Beaujolais comes with biker chefs. [ Grub Street ] – Some chefs are flat out teaming up with local farmers. [ USA Today ] – Revenue is up for Kraft and Kellog's Read More...
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The patio at dante Photo: Courtesy of dante TV addicts who can’t get enough of culinary competition shows like Iron Chef and Dinner: Impossible should head to the patio at dante on November 9th, when chef Dante de Magistris will host his first annual Read More...
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By Nina Zagat and Tim Zagat Many restaurants will weather a bad economy just fine. In the last few weeks, a lot of people have asked us how the current economic meltdown will affect America's restaurants. The short-term answer is that the crisis is Read More...
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Things continue to heat up in the South End, as longtime neighborhood fave Icarus has added an impressive live jazz program to its lounge area. Modern jazz pianist Keigo Hirakawa performs every Thursday from 7–11 PM, and he’ll appear with Read More...
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– NYC's Nello , a Madison Avenue spot popular among socialites, was seized by the IRS yesterday for owing over $1.5 million in back taxes. [ NYP ] – Why are more and more restaurants making you ask for salt? [ Between Meals ] – At Read More...
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M.J. O'Connor's photo: Mike Ritter In light of recent economic turmoil, it’s not surprising that restaurant franchises are on the rise – it’s safer to replicate a tested concept rather than try something new. Upper Crust pizzeria, Read More...
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TV Diner , the local restaurant show hosted by Billy Costa, is throwing its popular Platinum Plate Gala on Saturday, November 15th, at the Herb Chambers Lexus Showroom in Sharon. The evening of tastes from Greater Boston area restaurants, including Tremont Read More...
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– The international credit crisis is affecting the whole food chain. [ Washington Post ] – So some scientists are trying to push farming potatoes over grains. [ NYT ] – At least European mushrooms are having a bumper crop this year. Read More...
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Solea photo: courtesy of Solea Solea Restaurant & Tapas Bar in Waltham is turning seven this month – a benchmark year for any restaurant – and it wants to spread the luck around. And so at 7 PM on November 7th, the restaurant will host Read More...
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– Friend of the Buzz Dr. Brian Wansink and the USDA are releasing a new food pyramid for preschoolers. [ Chicago Tribune ] – If you vote on November 4th (and you should!) then Ben & Jerry's would like to offer you a free scoop of ice Read More...
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If your looking to get into the Halloween spirit a little early, you and yours can head to the Spirit of Boston this Sunday, October 26th. The ship is running its annual family Harbor Boo Halloween cruise brunch that day, and there will be games, trick Read More...
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– Cereal makers are reducing the amount of sugar in their products by jacking up the salt. [ WSJ ] – More reports of a rough restaurant scene out there. [ NYT ] – A judge awarded a group of 36 New York deliverymen $4.6 million in back Read More...
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With the economy a wilder ride than most roller coasters these days, it feels good to dine at a restaurant where you'll get the most for your buck. Which places offer the best quality-to-cost ratio? Zagat Survey has done the math for you. Here are Read More...
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photo: Luis Yax Halloween, that annual excuse to put on a costume and consume too much sugar, lands on a Friday this year, and as usual restaurants around town will use the spooky night to lure in customers. Here are a couple of ghoulish events that have Read More...
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Where are you going to watch the Mad Men season finale? Whether or not it has pulled in boffo ratings, AMC's Emmy-winning '60s-era ad-man drama Mad Men certainly has a devoted audience. So fans, here's a thought: why not share your love of Read More...
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Asana Photo: Mike Ritter Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Asana , the signature restaurant of Back Bay’s Mandarin Oriental hotel, puts the spotlight on pricey American and Asian cuisine; during the day, light floods in from floor-to-ceiling Read More...
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– Applebee's/IHOP is in the midst of some tricky times. [ NYP ] – Restaurant PR flacks are turning economic lemons into lemonade. [ Diner's Journal ] – Uh oh. Alaskan pollock are swimming in Russian waters! [ LAT ] – The Read More...
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In 1979 Tim and Nina Zagat compiled their friends' opinions on New York restaurants into a single-sheet mimeographed guide. Thirty years later, Zagat Survey publishes more than 50 books covering everything from dining to movies to golf courses. And Read More...
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– The fish you are eat might very well be mislabeled. [ Chow ] – Those who don't get enough gratification from their food often overcompensate by overeating. [ AP ] – Maybe having Gordon Ramsay and his Kitchen Nightmares crew film Read More...
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Legal Sea Foods Photo: Courtesy of Legal Sea Foods Legal Sea Foods ' Prudential Center location, popular with tourists and weary shoppers, will lure local beer aficionados with a craft-beer dinner on October 28th. Guests will enjoy four courses of Read More...
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It's hard not to love a good brunch, but in these turbulent economic times finding room in your budget for a morning of food can be tricky. Enter Masa . The South Ender is doing its part by offering a downright affordable "Fiesta Brunch" Read More...
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– As we've noted , restaurants are adding hours to boost their bottom lines. [ NYT ] – Food stamp usage is on the rise. [ AFP ] – Bad news for soda companies like Pepsi: Tap water is popular again. [ NYT ] – With a world-wide Read More...
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Rialto photo: Courtesy Rialto Celebrate Venice's Carnevale four months early (or Halloween one day early) on October 30th, when Rialto partners with The Greater Boston Food Bank ’s Kitchen Cabinet for a night of networking and social consciousness, Read More...
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Drink photo: Mike Ritter Drink , a classy, pared-down Seaport District American from celebrity chef Barbara Lynch ( No. 9 Park ), pairs retro ’50s-style canapés – creamy deviled eggs, spicy cocktail wieners – with expertly mixed Read More...
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– The discussion of gender roles in restaurants continues with many thoughts on the single female diner. [ Diner's Journal ] – On the job with a Chicago health inspector. [ Chicago Tribune ] – A Lebanese group is suing Israel over Read More...
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The music's so loud it's like they're asking you to leave. Read More...
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We recently heard about an event in Boston that left us wondering. UpStairs on the Square , a popular restaurant in Cambridge, is hosting a dinner with vegan wine pairings . What is vegan wine? Being made from grapes, wine seems like it would be an acceptable Read More...
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UpStairs on the Square Courtesy of UpStairs on the Square On October 21st, the Boston Vegan Association will hold its monthly gathering at UpStairs on the Square to enjoy chef Steven Brand's four-course vegan tasting menu paired with vegan wines, Read More...
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– Before the election, a long look at the future of food policy. [ NYT Magazine ] – In Boston, restaurateurs are teaming up to cut costs. [ Boston Herald ] – There are more varieties of cacao than previously thought. [ Serious Eats ] Read More...
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Morton's Courtesy of Morton's Most diners associate fine wine with gourmet steakhouse fare, but on October 20th, Morton’s will give guests the opportunity to sample award-winning Belgian brews when it hosts a Chimay tasting event. Hors d’oeuvres Read More...
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– Gender still matters when dining out. [ NYT ] – Starbucks is reportedly wasting water around the world. [ The Sun ] – Country of origin label laws have lots of loopholes. [ NYT ] – Diners are moving from luxe lunches to cheaper Read More...
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The Barking Crab Photo: Dr. Samuel Blackman On October 13th, The Barking Crab will donate 20% of the day's proceeds to the AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts. Live music will be playing from 6:30–9:30 PM, and gift certificates to local breweries, Read More...
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Named for the little-known white grape grown in The Boot, Bay Village arrival Erbaluce delivers contemporary, seasonal midpriced Italian cuisine under the deft hand of chef-owner Charles Draghi (who made a splash in the ’90s at the now-shuttered Read More...
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– A rough economy means a return of that old staple: the food club. [ Chicago Tribune ] – China's tainted milk scandal continues to cause trouble. [ Washington Post ] – Burger Kings nationwide are going trans fat free. [ Marketwatch Read More...
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Once a month Summer Winter will be hosting a "Seeds of the Season" dinner highlighting offerings from New England's fall harvest. The first event on October 17th will showcase heirloom apples with a sweet and savory five-course menu including Read More...
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Pho République Photo: Pho République On October 15th, Bruce Lee fans should flock to the South End for Pho République 's first-ever Kung Fu Kitchen, where classic martial arts flicks will be shown throughout the evening, accompanied Read More...
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On October 2nd, 33 Restaurant & Lounge will host its first-ever “Yappy Hour,” a pooch-friendly benefit for the MSPCA-Angell . Guests and their dogs will mingle on the enclosed patio, where hors d’oeuvres and doggie-inspired cocktails Read More...
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Steven Kaplan in France, where he investigated collective bread poisoning for his latest book Photo: courtesy of Steven Kaplan Good bread can be hard to find. At least it is if you've got the lofty standards of leading bread historian Steven Laurence Read More...
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– Tom Colicchio is coming back into the kitchen. But only on Tuesdays. [ Diner's Journal ] – Marco Pierre White thinks it is a great time to invest in a restaurant. [ LAT ] – Paul Newman 's legacy in the world of organic food Read More...
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