Time was when the Hard Rock Café was a place to drop in to get a bite of musical nostalgia washed down with a pricey burger and a drink.
While the nostalgia is still a high point, the food and beverage are gaining fast!
Restaurants
Next Stop… Deliciousness! – Center Cafe is worth a stop (Originally published 10/14)
Every day, hundreds of people race to the station to pack into the commuter rail and then race home from their stop to try to rush together a “home-cooked” meal.
Seems a shame when there is such a great stop right at the stop!
The REAL McCoy – Dunn Gaherin’s offers authentic Irish…and MORE! (Originally published 11/14)
Having lived for a spell in South Boston (a.k.a., “Southie”), I thought I had had my fill of Boston Irish culture.
Little did I know that I would find what is perhaps a more authentic example (sorry, Mr. Bulger!) in Newton!
From the outside, Dunn Gaherin’s (www.dunngaherins.com) looks a bit out of place, with its chalet-style architecture amidst a mixed residential and industrial area. Inside, the surprises continue….
All Aboard for Dinner: Spirit ships make any meal seaworthy (Originally published 9/14)
Dining aboard the ships of Boston’s Spirit Cruises (www.spiritcruises.com) is reminiscent of the Golden Age of air travel.
Beautifully-appointed surroundings.
Breathtaking views.
Attentive personal service.
A surprisingly expansive menu.
And, of course…a safety lecture.
A Sweet Combination – Chestnut Hill Square helps you feel nice AND naughty (Originally published 8/14)
If the traffic that has intensified since Chestnut Hill Square opened has not worn you out, a day of shopping at the trendy new center certainly will! From Anthropologie and Athleta to Francesca’s and Sail Loft (and, of course, Wegman’s), the Square offers a variety of places to pick up everything from gowns to groceries, as well as a bank and Beth Israel-affiliated medical center. It is truly a one-stop shop for the non-stop shopper.
Fortunately, the Square also offers a variety of popular refueling stations. In addition to Starbucks and the afore-reviewed Brio (see last issue), there is a new pair of “sweet“-ly named eateries each of which makes for a visit-worthy stop and both of which make for a perfect combo of healthy and rewarding. Continue reading
Con Brio – Big party or small- Italian eatery makes everyone feel at home (Originally published 7/14)
Amidst the hustle and bustle that is Chestnut Hill Square (the new shopping Mecca on Route 9 that features such roadtrip-worthy destinations as Wegmans, Soul Cycle, etc.) is the Boston-area edition of an Italian eatery chain that makes everyone feel at home- That is, if you lived in an Florentine piazza with a gleaming open kitchen and glistening full bar!
Mass (Ave) Appeal – Even on a restaurant-clogged street, Moksa stands out! (Originally published 6/14)
Amidst the vegan also-rans and organic leftovers of Cambridge’s Central Square is a place that truly offers something new, fresh, different and always exciting!
Created by award-winning restaurateur Solmon Chowdury, whose pair of Shanti restaurants in Dorchester and Roslindale Village are redefining what Indian dining can be in the Boston area, Moksa combines innovative takes on Asian “street” food with a nightlife scene that rivals any street in the area as well!
A Passage to Italy – La Morra offers a friendly escape…and SO much more! (Originally published 5/14)
Whether your issue is bad weather or bad traffic or just too much going on, there is nothing like a quick jaunt to Italy to take in the Tuscan sun and all the amazing culture.
Oh, and did we mention the FOOD?!
C’est Great! – In English or in French, Petit Robert Central means delicious food (Originally published 5/14)
When the bustle of downtown Boston becomes too much, it can be nice to have a special place to escape and even rise above it all.
Petit Robert Central (PRC) is that place.
A Familiar Favorite – Johnny’s Luncheonette offers homemade flavors and more! (Originally published 1/14)
There are some eateries that are so welcoming and comfortable, you feel like you are on a first-name basis.
Johnny’s Luncheonette is one such place! Continue reading