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!
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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….
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
From C to Shining C – Legal C Bars offer new twists on favorite tastes (Originally published 12/13)
Starting as a modest fishmongery in Cambridge, Legal Sea Foods has grown to be a national force and international sensation. Catering inaugurations and special events from Boston to Bethesda and far beyond, the family-run fishery has brought innovation to the restaurant industry for over 100 years.
While they are known for their progressive ideas in preparation, service, and flavor, the folks at LSF are never satisfied to drop their nets and wait. Among the most recent revelations of this eagerness to explore are the growing group of concept spaces known as Legal C Bar.
It’s Hip to be Squares – 3 Squares sets the table morning, noon and night (Originally published 11/13)
With its great schools, plentiful public parks, and more hairdressers, banks and chic consignment stores than even it knows what to do with, the town of Needham continues to be a hot market for old pros and new families.
Finally, there is a new restaurant worthy of all of them that is also bringing people from other ‘burbs and beyond.
Just Like Nannie Used To Make…And Still Does! (Originally published 7/13)
For generations, Johnny’s Luncheonette in Newton Centre (www.johnnysluncheonette.com) has been serving some of the best comfort food to some of the savviest clientele this side of Jack & Marion’s.
It may be small wonder, then, that for their newest menu additions, they went back a few generations to the food that inspired them.