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May 2009 - Posts
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The 12th annual "Chefs in Shorts," a barbecue fest benefiting the Greater Boston Food Bank, kicks off summer in Boston at the Seaport World Trade Center on June 12. Leading chefs from Avila , Bokx 109 American Prime , Da Vinci Ristorante , Davio’s Read More...
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– Have the French fallen out of love with food? [ Times Online ] – Times are tough for organic dairies. [ NYT ] – Corton 's Paul Liebrandt uses...a ShamWow. [ Gothamist ] – On Sotomayor and wine-shipping rules. [ The Stew ] Read More...
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Rowe's Wharf Seagrill Photo: Mike Ritter A picturesque harbor view and fresh innovative seafood define Rowe's Wharf Seagrill , a Boston Harbor Hotel arrival serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a classy nautical-theme setting – rich blues, Read More...
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Who needs a happy hour when you can have a "Sunset Celebration"? That's the name of Olé Mexican Grill 's newest promotion. Tuesday–Friday head to the Inman Square Mexican between 5–6 PM and snacks are $1 with drink Read More...
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Zagat nru hits the G1. Choosing a cell phone can be as tough as figuring out where to go to dinner, but whatever your decision, we’ve got you covered. You already know about ZAGAT.mobi , which provides up-to-date info on your phone’s web browser, Read More...
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Boston's top-rated restaurant for Decor and Service, Aujourd'*** in the Four Seasons Hotel, is closing after nearly a quarter-century. According to the restaurant, the last day of operation will be June 27. The space will be renamed and used for Read More...
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– Common garden weeds are making a big splash in grocery stores. [ WSJ ] – With the return of summer comes the always entertaining fro-yo wars. [ USAT ] – Ethical issues in the land of wine criticism. [ WSJ ] – Home canning is Read More...
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Sushi-Teq in the InterContinental has figured out how to combine the arts of tequila, salsa and sushi into one surprisingly sensual trio. On "Tequila Tuesdays," starting June 2 and running weekly until August 24, the restaurant will offer complimentary Read More...
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Get your half-pint fix at Miracle of Science. Photo: Eric Levin Half pints of beer are in. But you may be wondering – what’s so special about getting less of something? The lower price is a draw, certainly, starting as low as $2.75 for an Read More...
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33 Photo: courtesy of the restaurant 33 Restaurant & Lounge has introduced a new “3 for $3” menu, available Wednesdays and Thursdays at the bar and Fridays and Saturdays in the lounge. For $3 per order, guests get three portions of a particular Read More...
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Pazzo Photo: Mike Ritter Although Pazzo means ‘crazy’ in Italian, this Back Bay arrival from the owners of Bacco and Tapéo is anything but, offering a midpriced Boot menu from a former Bricco chef in a simple setting with oversized Read More...
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Stanley Lobel Photo: courtesy of Lobel's Prime Meats Renowned butcher Stanley Lobel, whose family has been in the industry for five generations, knows meat. As co-owner and operator of the New York institution Lobel's Prime Meats , and co-author Read More...
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– Alan Richman’s favorite 25 pizzas across the country. [ GQ ] – Street carts that tweet. [ Serious Eats ] – Chef Eliot Ketley to be replaced at NYC's Monkey Bar by Larry Forgione. [ Diner's Journal ] – Get to know Read More...
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Boston’s abuzz over Teranga , a South End Senegalese (the city's first) serving authentic midpriced cuisine such as dibi (grilled marinated lamb chops with onion and mustard sauce) in a cozy setting outfitted with African artwork, large drumlike Read More...
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Milky Way Photo: Mike Ritter Skee-Ball has replaced bowling at perennially popular funhouse Milky Way , newly relocated to Jamaica Plain’s Brewery building; families with young children and hipsters alike take a break from gaming to munch on moderately Read More...
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Each bite is more than a weekly mortgage payment. Read More...
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Olives Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Olives continues its 20th birthday celebration by prolonging its Friday “Throwback Menu” deal through May. The menu features dishes from its original incarnation at 1989 prices, such as brick oven–roasted Read More...
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Photo: Keven Law Memorial Day, May 25, is almost here, which means it's time for barbecues and trips to scenic vistas. But if you’re the kind who’d rather have someone else do the grilling, and aren’t looking to travel beyond your Read More...
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Stoddard Fine Food & Ale is set to open mid-July in Downtown Crossing, across from Ivy . Owner William Ashmore, with the help of menu consultant Chris Schlesinger ( East Coast Grill ), is promising a gentlemen's-club vibe, complete with beer in Read More...
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– Ferran Adrià plus pizza-making = suspicious Italians. [ LA Times ] – Putting the absinthe craze to the test. [ NYT ] – The things people do to get into the Waverly Inn. [ Grub Street ] – Until soda companies back off the Read More...
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Tavolino Photo: courtesy of the restaurant ‘Less red-sauce American-Italian and more Italian-Italian’ is how owner Graham Silliman describes the pizza, pasta and steaks served at casual arrival Tavolino in Gillette Stadium’s Patriot Read More...
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Change is coming to the islands. On May 22, Paul O'Connell ( Chez Henri in Cambridge) opens the Chilmark Tavern on Martha's Vineyard. The 99-seat seafooder's menu will focus on locally caught fish and dishes created with ingredients from the Read More...
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Remember to bring your microscope to see the portions. Read More...
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Uni Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Ken Oringer 's acclaimed sushi spot Uni is welcoming back chef Chris Chung, who returns to the restaurant after departing in 2007. He's updated the menu with new dishes like blue marlin with preserved lemon Read More...
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By Beth Landman In a struggling economy, steak continues to be a safe bet. It’s a Thursday evening at Midtown Manhattan’s Benjamin Steak House not long ago, but it almost feels like early last year, before the economic crisis hit with full Read More...
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– Economy beers have seen a lift in the downturn. [ WSJ ] – Actually, forget about that U.S. Roquefort tariff. [ WSJ ] – The truly insane Obama "dijongate." [ Legal Insurrection ] – The E.U. wants to relax the rules behind Read More...
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Myers + Chang Asian Mojito Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Sake-based cocktails are shaking up Boston’s drinking scene. Ronnarong Thai Tapas Bar (617-625-9296) in Somerville has created its own line of cocktails made with the Japanese libation, Read More...
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Top of the Hub Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Special occasion fave Top of the Hub has introduced a three-course menu ($38 per person) in its always-scenic lounge, giving diners one of the more affordable options in the restaurant's storied history. Read More...
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Add Ray’s Hell Burgers to the growing list of places where one or both of the Obamas have been spotted dining since arriving in Washington in early January. Yesterday the president and Vice President Biden paid a surprise visit to the Arlington, Read More...
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– More people are going to food banks – but more people are donating too. [ USAT ] – Home brewing is keeping coffee prices stable. [ WSJ ] – The time you spend eating may affect your waist size. [ Economix ] – Do levers spell Read More...
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Palio's Photo: Mike Ritter With expense accounts on the wane, the owners of fancy Lexington steakhouse Max Stein’s renamed it Palio's Italian Grill and shifted the focus toward midpriced Italian fare, including huge portions of pasta; the Read More...
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Tom Colicchio and Grant Achatz at the James Beard Awards Photo: Daniel Krieger Last night the eyes of the food world turned to New York's Lincoln Center for the annual James Beard Foundation Awards . Those taking home the gold included Jean Georges Read More...
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Scampo's signed on for Taste of Beacon Hill. photo: Mike Ritter On Tuesday, May 12, foodies looking to sample the city's culinary diversity will descend on the Liberty Hotel for the ninth annual "Taste of Beacon Hill." Twenty-five eateries Read More...
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– Organic hot spots in the U.S. [ NYT ] – How much do chefs make? [ Star Chefs ] – Cookbook sales are up, but that doesn't mean the recipes are easy. [ WSJ ] – Don't tell Pinkberry about the recession. [ NRN ] – Vodka Read More...
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B & G Oysters Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Oyster fans, this one's for you: on Sunday, May 3, South End seafooder B&G Oysters is holding its oyster invitational. For $45 per person ($55 day-of), you get unlimited oysters, passed signature Read More...
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Ken Oringer One of the most active members of the Boston dining scene, Ken Oringer crisscrosses the city to keep tabs on his five restaurants – Clio , KO Prime , La Verdad , Toro and Uni . He recently took a break from his hectic schedule to share Read More...
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– Because of swine flu, restaurateurs are worried about a pork pullback. [ Crain's ] – Pricing fast food in a recession is a careful balancing act. [ LAT ] – Related: Starbucks is prepping to retool its prices. [ WSJ ] – Time Read More...
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