Tacos in the Northeastern United States almost never cease to be a let-down. Here I describe three sets of tacos I have encountered in the past few month and compare them to show how I feel about this lamentably unfilled niche in Boston. (*) El Sabor (carne asada, tinga, chorizo and pescado tacos) at La Verdad…
Coppa in the South End is one of my favorite restaurants in Boston. 3-bite sized small plates of Mediterranean favorites, excellent charcuterie, cheese and wine. Here are two of my favorite dishes from the place. Excuse the quality of the photos as they were taken with my camera. Lengue e Acciughe I really enjoyed this dish.…
No one feels more contempt and disdain towards a plain, soggy pizza with boring toppings and a mediocre crust than I. In fact, too many late-night slices of the previously mentioned has lead me to a rather jaded view of pizza in general. I rarely ever order it. My dinner at Posto may have changed that in…
Redbones BBQ in Davis Square is an authentic (as least as far as I can tell), roll-up-your sleeves, messy Southern BBQ joint with fantastic grilled meats and a vast array of appetizers and sides. This is not an elegant restaurant; by the end of the meal, your hands will be sticky with some sauce or…
The Beehive‘s jazz brunch is definitely one of the best in town. Against the eclectic yet elegant, artistic backdrop, the food stands out as superb – American classics with hints of Middle Eastern and Eastern European influence. Jazz is performed every Saturday and Sunday between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. but spots fill up quick,…
Never thought I’d actually come to miss and have fond memories of living in East Boston, but I do. And most of these memories come from the great variety of cheap, hole-in-the-wall restaurants and the modest but always satisfying dishes they are almost always characterized by. Although I’ve never actually been to Teriyaki Yummy in…
Bukowski´s Tavern, a grundgey, cash-only beer cave located in Inman Square in Cambridge is known for their great craft-beer selection and cool environment. It is also known for its honest, American, bar-food classics such as onion rings, hot dogs and burgers. I went there to try these out. This is what I found: THE GOOD… :…
If you’re looking for burritos, nachos grande or pomegranate margaritas, this is not the place for you. Tu y Yo is a family-style Mexican fonda located in the heart of Somerville, outside David Square, serving up exclusively grandma-style Mexican home-cooking such as stuffed poblano peppers, mole and flan. Each dish was visually striking, packed with flavor and…
A great meal awaits you in a tiny Peruvian restaurant tucked away under above-ground highways and endless construction near the Wood Island T-stop in East Boston. Rincon Limeño is a small, humble, family-style joint with only 1 waitress. The food is fantastic, always packed with a great variety of flavos and textures which harmonize wonderfully. I…
Orinoco is a wonderful, laid-back Venezuelan eatery on Harvard Street in Brookline. Their specialty, the arepas, a sandwich made of tender, juicy and flavorful pulled chicken or pork stuffed between two layers of thick, grainy corn pancake is one very popular in Colombia and Venezuela and appears on their menu with a long list of…
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