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December 2009 - Posts
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photo: Lalofont Dear Readers, Zagat Buzz is on break until January 4, 2010, when we’ll be back with all the latest news and openings. Until then, we'd would like to wish you and yours happy holidays and a healthy, safe new year! In the meantime, Read More...
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There's something odd about toddlers being around you in a wine bar. Read More...
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Neptune Oyster Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Time's up for the aughts, so when better to take a look back at the past decade's dining scene? Of the restaurants that opened in the past 10 years and are still with us, here are the 10 with the Read More...
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Even though a handful of fine-dining establishments have recently shuttered in Boston, that hasn't deterred Barbara Lynch from prepping her next glamorous restaurant, Menton, which is named for a town on the French Riviera near Italy. The light cuisine Read More...
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– Defining what is and isn't a catfish. [ WSJ ] – The salami 'nduja is so hot right now. [ NYT ] – Thinking about the fairest ways to eat food. [ The Atlantic ] – Custom chocolates fit for The Queen. [ Daily Mail ] – Read More...
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To celebrate the 2010 NHL Winter Classic – in which the Boston Bruins and the Philadelphia Flyers go head-to-head – on January 1, 2010, Boston is hosting a massive Tailgate Party on December 31 from 11 AM–4 PM and January 1 from 9 AM–1 Read More...
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Craigie on Main Photo: Michael Piazza Let's face it: chances are you'll need a little food to deal with your hangover from going out on New Year's Eve. To start the year on a good foot, here are a few spots that'll be open for brunch on Read More...
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Lament no more the loss of the B Side Lounge and welcome Lord Hobo , a new, spiffed-up American gastropub just outside of Central Square, where the midpriced menu offers brew-friendly fare like hand-cut fries with curry and lobster mac ‘n’ Read More...
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– It's illegal for restaurants to make servers pay for guests who dine and dash. [ Slice ] – The dark side to crabbing in California. [ The Atlantic ] – Yao Ming is not a fan of shark fin. [ AFP ] – Calorie counts on menus Read More...
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Food was average for a chef with such a big mouth. Read More...
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Make friends at the dark-wood bar of Siansa 8 , a welcoming pub attached to Symphony 8 restaurant (situated around the corner from Symphony Hall in the Fenway), and bond while perusing the 50-plus beer selection and affordable menu of hearty sandwiches, Read More...
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– Google is considering entering the restaurant-review business by snapping up Yelp. [ NYT ] – Arthur Cores, the founder of the restaurant that became Boston Market, has died at 52. [ AP ] – The problem with fish oil. [ NYT ] – Read More...
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It's always sad when a newcomer doesn't make it. Pour a little out for these two recently shuttered spots: Franky N the Boys in Brookline and the Jury Room in Quincy. Also recently closed is long-timer Pho République in the South End, although Read More...
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There's no question that the housemade soba noodles are one of the brightest stars at Matsugen , Jean-Georges Vongerichten 's Japanese in New York. But how do those slurpable treats come to be? To find out, we visited the restaurant's kitchen, Read More...
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Work in the restaurant industry but just can't keep away during your time off? These two spots have industry nights you might be interested in: Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro in Foxboro has its industry night on Wednesdays, when guests are invited Read More...
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– Shake Shack plots world domination. [ NYT ] – The rise of the "kitchen ***." [ Salon ] – New York street vendors may soon have to say good-bye to seafood. [ Midtown Lunch ] – After pulling out of Japan, Wendy's Read More...
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Ken Oringer Housemade charcuterie, pasta and wood-oven pizza, plus an extensive menu of small plates, define Coppa , a midpriced Italian enoteca in the South End run by chefs and partners Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette; the space is romantic and rustic Read More...
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KingFish Hall Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Picking out presents is hard enough, let alone finding a worthwhile restaurant nearby for refueling. Which is why we're sharing reviews of spots near Faneuil Hall Marketplace , arranged by Food score, Read More...
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– Restaurants are rolling out packages to lure holiday parties. [ NRN ] – Tootsie Rolls, now kosher. [ CT ] – America and its obsession with the drive-through. [ Slate ] – Food pantries would prefer your money to your cans of food. Read More...
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Did not know, until I ate here, that there is no substance that cannot be deep-fried. Read More...
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photo: Anders Adermark If you're still wondering where to ring in the New Year, look no further – we’ve scouted out options where you can land that midnight kiss and bid good-bye to the aughts. However, reserve soon, as these happenings Read More...
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– Gordo looks back on a terrible year. [ Bloomberg ] – Is fast food safer than school food in the U.S.? [ USAT ] – Talking with the winner of the latest Top Chef . [ GS: LA ] – Related: did the end of a marriage affect the finale? Read More...
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KO Prime Photo: Mike Ritter For those who can't get enough prime rib, Ken Oringer would like your attention. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the Downtown steakhouse KO Prime is offering a "retro" all-you-can-eat prime-rib dinner buffet. The cost Read More...
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Taco fans, take note. Brookline taco joint Dorado is having its first annual customer appreciation day tomorrow, December 10. What does that mean? It means that from 4–8 PM, each and every person who walks into the restaurant is entitled to one Read More...
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Da Vinci's champagne gelato Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Da Vinci 's chef Peppino (aka Shingara Singh) has gone and combined two of our favorite things. For the months of December and January, the Park Square spot is offering a new special Read More...
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– The U.S. Bocuse d'Or team only got 17 seventeen applicants. [ GS:NY ] – Millions in the U.S. are drinking dirty water. [ NYT ] – Ignoring smoking bans seems to be good for a bar's business. [ USAT ] – Related: LA is getting Read More...
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American through and through, Wellesley Hills arrival Bobby's offers a midpriced menu of traditional fare (including an Angus beef burger) in a spacious setting that continues the patriotic theme with paintings of a bald eagle and the American flag; Read More...
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Photo: greengymdog Milk and cookies may be enough for Santa, but you’ll need something a little more substantive this Christmas. Here are some options for holiday dining. Christmas Eve Bistro du Midi : This Back Bay French bistro will be open for Read More...
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– Unilever has recalled all cans of Slim Fast. [ NYDN ] – Why can't the USDA get its act together? [ Atlantic ] – Rolling Stone , the restaurant? [ NRN ] – Identifying fish by their DNA. [ WSJ ] – Ethical Kit Kat, anyone? Read More...
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Tries too hard to make the food pretty. I prefer ‘tasty.’ Read More...
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Chris Campbell Photo: courtesy of Troquet Troquet owner Chris Campbell, one of Boston's foremost experts when it comes to the interplay between wine and fine dining, recently spoke with the Buzz to share his feelings on his restaurant's history, Read More...
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– In tough times, restaurants turn to the barter system. [ WSJ ] – What's next for Gordon Ramsay now that he's backed out of his New York restaurant? [ Guardian ] – A pregnant woman in Chicago, on the way to deliver her baby, Read More...
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Stella Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Evan Deluty, chef-owner of Stella in the South End, has lined up eight illustrious chefs to prepare their favorite Italian recipes for his "Monday Night Supper Club," beginning Monday, December 7, and Read More...
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Meritage Photo: courtesy Meritage in the Boston Harbor Hotel is hosting “Seasonal Sips: Thursday Tastings" as part of its wine-lovers heritage program (and to gear up for next year’s Boston Wine Festival ). Guests are invited to experience Read More...
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– Looking ahead to 2010 dining trends. [ R&I , epi-log , NRN ] – China approves two strains of genetically modified rice. [ WSJ ] – Where have all the white tablecloths gone? [ NYP ] – The president of McDonald's is retiring. Read More...
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Bold lines, reflective surfaces, curtains made of chain and luxurious leather couches are just a few of the eye-catching design details found in the W Lounge , the sleek lobby bar in the Theater District’s W hotel; many of the moderately priced Read More...
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The airy, rustic Bistro du Midi in the Back Bay serves a classic, midpriced French menu of small plates, entrees and housemade pâtés in the two-story space that once housed Excelsior; downstairs boasts exposed ceiling beams, a zinc bar and Read More...
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