BAKEY’S BIGGER!

It seems I can’t go too long without checking in with my favorite bakery- Bakey!

In addition to coming up with new flavors of their AMAZING babka all the time and allowing fans to get behind-the-scenes access through their popular baking workshops, Bakey continues to engage new fans in new neighborhoods.

Most recently, the Israeli and Danish-influenced bakery opened in Kendall Square at 238 Main Street in Cambridge. And while this is one of the most restaurant-rich regions around, I am confident that the bakery will be able to establish itself and become a go-to for busy tech workers and fans of delicious baked goods, sandwiches, and other treats. 

As it offers both table service and a busy to-go counter, the newest Bakey is as much of a great stop as its predecessors for anything from a quick and satisfying snack to a full meal to boxes of breads and sandwiches to bring back to the office (where you will surely garner hero status!).

And if you are looking for a fun team-bonding or social event, a class at Bakey’s is always fun and delicious! Be sure to join me on May 7 for a birthday babka baking class or learn how to make their famed challah on April 2.

Whether you live or work in Boston, Brookline, Newton, Cambridge, now you can enjoy the best baked goods around. And if you don’t live or work in any of these places, Bakey’s is worth the trip from anywhere!

Speaking of Bakey, I must mention that the wonderful Jewish baker who used to have their spot in Newton Centre – Galit Grutman – is making hamantaschen for Purim that can be ordered now and picked up at Bill’s Pizza March 9 and 10. Just go to www.galitstreats.com and get your boxes of chocolate nougat, chocolate cookie, or Cinnabon hamantaschen and see why that block of Beacon Street is a baked-good fan’s dream!

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STILL FRIENDLY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS

As Matt’s Meals fans know, I like to talk about what’s new on the restaurant scene, but I would not be a true food reporter if I did not help Friendly’s celebrate 90 years in business.

While many may think of them nostalgically, the Wilbraham, MA-based chain has recently revamped its menu with a combination of old favorites and new flavors, many of which are being offered in ways that are also easy on the wallet.

As part of a nonagenarian comeback, Friendly’s is bringing back one of their most popular offerings – the classic tuna melt.

I spent many a lunch when I was a kid enjoying a Friendly’s tuna melt and a Fribble (with maybe a Jim dandy sundae for dessert!), so it’s great to see this standard fare still going strong!

Friendly’s is also adding some new flavors including a beef tips with mashed potatoes dinner and an entire menu of quesadillas that features a bacon ranch quesadilla and a roasted corn and cheese one that is really great!

Friendly’s has also brought back the famed Happy Ending Dessert meal deal which offers a classic sandwich and one of their famous Happy Ending sundaes for as little as $8.99.

Friendly’s will also be offering a Birthday In a Bag pack, which includes not just ice cream and fixin’s but decorations. And if that weren’t enough, the birthday celebrator can join the Friendly Fun Club online and register to get a free medium sundae on their special day!

Being the first to try the latest hotspot is a thrill, but it’s always great to go back to an old familiar and see how well it still doing. I hope to see everybody at Friendly’s again soon!

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THE KING KEEPS DOING BETTER

It’s Passover time, so we need to check in with Steve Peljovich at Michael’s Deli in Brookline.

After all, where else can you get kosher (for Passover) beef knishes, broccoli kugel, and a homemade brisket that may very well be better than your Bubbe’s (just sayin’) all in one place?

As if that weren’t enough, Michael’s is entering the world of online ordering, so be sure to check out https://michaelsdelibrookline.com for updates and menus.

Speaking of convenience, Steve is still happy to deliver his delicious foods to your homes (I’m speaking to YOU, folks in Brookline, Newton Needham, and Wellesley!), so it might be time to move!

And speaking of supporting communities, every Monday from 10-2, Steve will donate proceeds from food sales to a different charitable organization as part of his popular Do Good Mondays program.

There are just so many reasons to support Steve, but the most important one, of course, is the food!While Michael’s is known as “The Corned Beef King,” it also offers a slew of delicious option that range from off-the-frame turkey to mango curry chicken salad and chopped liver to pastrami and combinations like the “Unkept” tuna salad (made with Maui onion chips!), the Surfside Club (with turkey and crispy pastrami), as well as the Cancer Stinks (proceeds from which go to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, which Steve has been part of for decades), and Thorty Black and Gold (which donates proceeds to former Bruins great Shawn Thornton’s charitable foundation). It’s as if Steve can’t help but give back- so we need to keep making sure he gets as good as he gives.

Fortunately, that is NOT hard to do as the food is just SO good- at Passover or ANY time of year!

SALUTE!

There is not much better than an amazing meal at Prezza in Boston’s legendary North End. And there are a few better ways to wash down your favorite flavors than with a great Italian wine.

Perhaps that is why owner Anthony Cutarano has arranged a Great Wines of Italy dinner at Prezza on January 21 at 6:30.

At this specially-priced, five-course meal, guests will enjoy such creative delights as Mediterranean prawns with Calabrian chili, seared scallops with lobster butter, duck confit with mushrooms and a tomato veal stock, parmesan polenta, grilled sirloin and veal chops, and a pistachio sundae with mango sorbet. And while the delicious dessert will surely end the meal with a flourish, the fact that every other course is being paired with some of Italy’s most beloved wines will make this meal truly special!

From a 2023 Ca’Marcanda Vistamare to a 2020 Gaja Barolo and 2018 Sesti Brunello di Montalcino, Caturano is pulling out all the stops and a bunch of great corks to celebrate his Italian heritage and the flavors that have inspired him and his guests for so many years.

If you are not able to snag a table on the 21st, rest assured that any night at Prezza is a treat! From their trend setting antipasto board and ravioli di Uovo to their famed crispy shrimp with Italian slaw, wood-grilled venison, branzino, and their freshly-caught squid and octopus medley, lobster-loaded fish stew, and of course, handmade pastas topped with everything from duck to veal to saffron and shrimp, Prezza combines traditional, Italian favorites with creative combinations of fresh ingredients and flavors that make it a great place to bring family friends or just to drop by to see what’s new on the menu. 

And if you can’t decide on just one thing, Prezza recently brought back their petite portion menu, featuring oysters, tuna, tartare, and their famous gourmet meatballs, offering everyone plenty of options to make their own tasting menu or a lighter meal or snack.

Molto bene!         

EVERYONE’S INVITED!

Many times when chefs try to combine cultures and flavors, something falls flat.

At the Watertown eatery named Nzuko, however, the curated combination of Haitian-Caribbean and Mediterranean flavors is pretty spot on!

From conch fritters and plantains to hummus, grape leaves, and two types of falafel and meze boards that combine influences from both regions, Nzuko’s Chef-owner (and former social worker) Laurette Ndukwe and her Persian partners combine real, fresh, healthy ingredients in a menu at Nzuko that is varied enough to allow for new discoveries each time you visit but not so much that the core competencies become blurred. From the giant spiced lamb shank to the multiple varieties of fresh fish topped and infused with international spices to an entire menu of kebabs and delicious desserts like the passion fruit Basque cheesecake and pistachio loukoumades, each course is an international adventure that will not leave you feeling lost.

In an effort to expand their repertoire and their culinary community, Nzuko is expanding their celebration of African-American Heritage Month to include all of the communities and cultures that make this region and this nation so rich. In addition to adding new items to the menu like a crispy duck, the kitchen team at Nzuko will be enhanced by other area chefs who will bring their own flavor and flair. One high point is sure to be a gumbo cook-off that will include both traditional and vegan varieties. However, pretty much everything on the menu is the best at what it can be and a visit to Nzuko is always a culinary adventure you will be glad you took.

FUN, FANTASTIC, AND FLEXIBLE

It has been a bit since I raved about Neroli Italian restaurant and market in Westwood, but they have so much going on, I just had to update people!

As a family-owned establishment, Neroli prides itself not only on family-inspired recipes and friendly, comfortable service, but also on offering something for everyone.

As January is a time to eschew alcohol for many, Neroli is currently offering a number of booze-less beverages in addition to their full bar and world-wide wine list, including an espress-no martini that has all the flavor and fun without the guilt.

Speaking of flavor and fun, Neroli is also making it more appealing for people who cannot enjoy alcohol ever to come by offering free kids meals throughout the month as well.

If you don’t have kids yet, you may be able to head that way if you are lucky enough to grab a table when the incomparable Winiker Brothers perform at Neroli February 13 and March 20, but the most romance-friendly offering may be their three-night Valentine’s Weekend Extravaganza!

That’s right! Realizing that many of even their most devoted fans (including yours truly) are busy on weekends, Neroli will be offering a special Valentine’s Day dinner not just on the day itself but also on the days before and after, making it easier to fit not only delicious food but also romance into your schedule and your life.

Be sure to check out http://neroliitalian.com soon (and often) to see what else they have in store and be sure to drop by their store for fresh Italian food and drink any time of day.

DIGGING A NEW EATING DESTINATION

Though I have been hanging out at Cambridgeside since it was known as the Galleria and Lechmere was more than just a stop on the recently-expanded green line, I had never considered it a place to go to eat.

Recently, however, that has changed with the opening of CanalSide Food & Drink at CambridgeSide.

Anchored by a central bar that offers big-screen TVs, trivia and musical BINGO, its own DJ, and other fun reasons to take a break from shopping and gather with friends, the expansive upgrade on the traditional food court offers everything from Asian to Mediterranean to New Zealand-ish and plenty of space to enjoy it all.

At the bar (which also has waterfront views) you can enjoy beers and ciders from such regional faves as DownEast, Trillium, and Lawson’s, as well as an international selection of wines by the glass and such top-shelf tipples as the C-Side Sling with Don Juan tequila and Tomatillo and the Zima 2K – another callback to an earlier era made from Ketel One Grapefruit and Rosé.

When it comes to food, its hard to go wrong, but among my most recent faves have been the baked felafel wrap from Anoush’ella, the arugula-topped bianco verde pizza from Lala’s, the miso ramen from Sapporo, and a steaming cup of cacio e pepe from DalMoros pasta. No matter what I get, I always leave room for either some chocolate kookaberry ice cream from Far Out or a cream puff from Beard Papa’s (or maybe both!). 

If I am in a rush to grab a gift elsewhere in the mall, I can always stop by Caffe Nero, Juicygreens, or Teazzi for a liquid pick-me-up, but the food has been so consistently good and the activities so fun that I have often found myself going for a meal and maybe picking up something in the shops between courses.

To see what is new in and around Cambridgeside, go to www.cambridgeside.com.

PLNT-ING A FLAG IN COOLIDGE CORNER

I recently talked about local restaurant legend Seth Greenberg opening Monteverdi in Cambridge.

Now another great Seth is planting a flag in another hot neighborhood.

Wellesley’s own Seth Goldman (who you may know as the creator of Honest Tea and Beyond Meat) is finally ready to open his popular plant-based burger joint PLNT Burger (that’s “P-L-N-T Burger”) in Coolidge Corner just across from the historic and iconic Coolidge Corner Theatre. 

Though PLNT Burger has already been winning rave reviews at Whole Foods Markets in MA and in its New York location, this opening will represent a sort of homecoming for Seth as it will mark the first Boston-area location for his latest expanding brand.

Known for their nutrient-rich, plant-based proteins in such delicious disguises as the admittedly misnamed (but no less delicious) steakhouse burger, the environmentally-friendly save the Bay filet, and convincingly crispy chik’n sandwich (as well as a burger that is made with real vegetables), PLNT Burger also offers a great Cool Kids lunch pack that is perfect for younger fans who want to eat right and do good by the planet. If you need a little pick me up, PLNT delivers with sweet potato crinkles, and even a plant-based chili that is perfect on colder days. When you’re done saving your health and the planet, reward yourself with an oat milk shake of Whisked! cookie. With so much nutrition and so little impact, you can’t go wrong!

As Seth would say (and often does!), “Eat the change you wish to see in the world” at PLNT Burger.

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A VIEW-CARRÉ

Though the Seaport may have already become too big for its bridges, there are still places to take in what was once the only view from the Hub’s newest neighborhood- that of the beautiful Boston Harbor.

For years, one of the best places to capture a truly Boston moment was while dining at the legendary Daily Catch while peeking out from beneath its brick arches at the rolling waves and warming sun and across to the Boston Harbor Hotel (which also offers great food and views).

While the Catch may be gone, the legendary view is back thanks to the local team that has opened a stunning new lounge called Marcelino’s Levantine Cocktails & Cuisine.
Helmed by Mediterranean Chef Maroun Nohra and bar director Refaat Ghostin, Marcelino’s is set to build upon the success of their Boutique Bar in Providence.

Offering masterfully-made mezze-style small plates and made-to-order mixes (both alcoholic and non-) that include such international impressions as olive sourdough,za’atar fattoush salad, saffron baby squid, and a decadent grilled lamb with Turkish ezme, as well as cocktails that feature tomato and oregano and watermelon and rhubarb, the Andalusian-themed space (which has been completely reimagined and redesigned) will also host live music and is perfect for after-work rendezvous and other special events.

Marcelino’s is sure to be the new perfect spot for a bite, a beverage, and a breathtaking view, so brave the traffic and come on down!

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EVERYTHING OLD…

Boston is famous for its historical landmark buildings, many of which have been open for centuries and have not changed in quite some time.

And while it can be fun to get lost in yester-year, they are also as a place for updating and making productive changes.

The Lenox Hotel has been peering over Back Bay for nearly 125 years and has hosted dignitaries, celebrities, and others (hopefully including my author talks soon!). Though it is a member of Historic Hotels of America and was once the tallest building in Boston(!), the Lenox recently brought all food service in-house and handed the culinary reins to Chef Daniel Kenney, who previously served at The Liberty Hotel in Boston and the Four Seasons in Costa Rica.

While we eagerly await the transformation of the famed City Table, guests and visitors alike can enjoy (and I DO mean “enjoy”!) the new menus and vibes at the Irish-influenced sidewalk cafe called Sweeney’s and the lobby bar that is now known as The Irving (after Irving Saunders whose family purchased the property in 1963).

Having trained with his team in Ireland, Chef Kenney now brings such authentic touches as Harp, Smithwick’s, and Magners to Guinness-bathed short rib sliders, a corned beef and cabbage sando, and a beer-battered fish & chips that is worth trying for the chips alone! From 11-2 daily, you can even enjoy the Full Irish Grill, which includes blood sausage, pub fries, baked beans, and brown bread, among other emerald enjoyables! There are also local faves like Duxbury oysters, clam chowder, and a colorful organic salad that is enough for two!

Speaking of company, the polished granite bar is a great place to meet friends from near and far and also to catch your favorite Premiere League or rugby match. It is also a great place to enjoy a Tipperary (with Teeling and chartreuse), a Cleggan Collins (with Gunpowder Irish gin), or a European wine. No matter what you enjoy, be sure to save room for the 99 Flake (complete with Cadbury chocolate and Bailey’s Irish cream drizzle) and lots of neighborly fun!   

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