Pâtisseries. They even sound better in French. I can’t think of a more indulgent way to start the day, crawling into a basket of croissants and brioche, breathing in the thick aromas of butter and coffee–so comforting. Sunday morning my good friend who knew I was craving a pastry fix in the city–thank you Nic!–woke me up, [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Restaurant Reviews’
December 13, 2012
Brazilian Steak in Boston
Meat. Booze. More meat. Flan. Last night I was introduced to Fogo de Chao. If you’ve been to a Brazilian steak house, you know what I mean by a lot of meat. And if you haven’t, just say yes to the caipirinhas–cocktails of chacaça (sugar cane rum) sugar and lime. They start selling them before [...]
June 25, 2012
Cannoli Question: Mike’s Vs. Modern
If you’re a cannoli lover, or just turn into one every time you set foot in the North End, you probably get in the same line every time. But on my last adventure to this mecca of pasta, pastries, and absolutely no street parking, when I finally located the end of the Mike’s line (practically [...]
December 27, 2011
(Good) Burgers in Back Bay Under $20
Forum offers interesting food, reasonable prices and a varied wine list in Back Bay–and it passed the burger test.
November 15, 2011
Colby’s Breakfast
When Reviews Fall Short After having what I consider the prototypical Colby’s breakfast, I became curious to know what other people think about the restaurant. I’ve been eating there for years. I investigated, and decided that the reviews of Colby’s were incomplete. First, I was a fan of the restaurant under its previous ownership, [...]