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Lunch at Mei Mei Street Kitchen (Plus Their Planned Brick & Mortar Expansion!)

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:17:00 GMT

After trying some of Mei Mei's food at this year's Taste of the Nation event, I sought out their truck ASAP. That day they served a fantastic savory bread pudding and I had been hearing endless praise for their Double...

Kick Off Summer with these June Food Events

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 06:10:11 GMT

$2 Island Creek Oysters at Battery Park Patio every Thursday from 6-9pm starting June 6 Just in time for outdoor happy hour season, Island Creek Oysters will be doing two buck shucks on the patio at Battery Park Bar and...

This Weekend: Create 2 Combines Food & Art

Wed, 29 May 2013 01:50:23 GMT

Edible art instillations? I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday. And that's precisely what's taking place on this upcoming Sunday, June 2nd when 6 Boston Chefs team up with 6 local artists for an event...

3 Standout Dishes from Barcelona Wine Bar

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:26 GMT

Barcelona Wine Bar has been up and running in the old American Craft space in Washington Square, Brookline for about five months now. The Spanish restaurant has a well-received tapas selection, vast wine list, and an entire menu devoted to...

Spring Party Recipe: Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:44:16 GMT

It's no secret that anything wrapped in prosciutto will automatically be a crowd pleaser at any dinner party or event. This recipe takes that into consideration and also takes advantage of this season's gorgeous asparagus. For lack of an available...

Eat Your Way Through May

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:13:59 GMT

Swimsuit season is just around the corner, but with so many food events on the horizon getting in shape may be tougher than originally anticipated. Everything in moderation, right? See what's in store for Boston this month. Saturday, May 4:...

East Boston Classic: Rino's Place

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:59:07 GMT

Earlier this month I finally made it to East Boston to check out the famous Rino's Place. I've heard about the classic Italian dishes and insane portion sizes many times from friends, chefs, and of course, Guy Fieri. The old...

Highlights from Ming Tsai's Blue Dragon

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:42:08 GMT

Two months after the mid-february opening of Blue Dragon, I finally made it down to Fort Point to check out Ming Tsai's new spot. Officially dubbed an Asian Gastropub, the menu offers a mix of modern asian small plates, dim...

5 Reasons To Try The New Brunch at Mooo....

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:40:50 GMT

When I first heard about the details of Mooo's new brunch menu, I got slightly overwhelmed with excitement. I've had dinner there once before and it was a truly memorable experience with standout dishes - one of which was the...

Easy Weeknight Dinner: Sausage & Broccoli Pappardelle

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:03:10 GMT

Ever since I tried the homemade hot Italian pork sausage from the butcher at Whole Foods, I've been incorporating it into a number of different recipes. Anything you cook it with soaks up the spice and essentially eliminates the...

A4 Truck Hits the Streets this Monday, April 1st

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:55:45 GMT

Kendall Square's Area Four is hitting the streets this Monday with a brand new custom designed food truck. The truck will have a similar sustainable american menu but with a more tightly focused offering. Their featured new menu item,...

Taste Trekkers Food Tourism Conference

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 02:15:27 GMT

In September the first ever food tourism conference will be coming to Providence, Rhode Island - but they need your help. Taste Trekkers, organized by Seth Resler (the same guy who brought both Boston and San Francisco the wonderful world...

First Look at Boston Chops, the South End's New Urban Steak Bistro

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:38:06 GMT

Chef Chris Coombs (dBar, Deuxave) is having a very eventful 2013! His third restaurant opened in the South End last week and he was named one of Forbes 30 under 30 in the food category. The new concept, Boston Chops,...

A Few Dishes Worth Drooling Over...

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:35:26 GMT

There's plenty of them out there. Here's a celebration of some of our favorites in Boston. The sweet, the savory, the overly-indulgent heart stopping, jaw dropping, stomach ache inducing delights that almost make it worth the extra calories. It may...

New Harvard Square Go-To: The Sinclair

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:32:40 GMT

What may be even more exciting than the new music venue that just opened in Harvard Square, The Sinclair, is the new restaurant that opened along with it. Between the gastropub-style Michael Schlow menu, fantastic cocktail program by Dave Werthman...

SuperMet Pop Up Coming to Townhouse at Met Back Bay

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:15:29 GMT

Something about cold weather makes me crave Asian food, and apparently I'm not the only one. Beginning this weekend, local Chefs Marc Orfaly of Pigalle and Tiffani Faison of Sweet Cheeks Q will be taking over the private Townhouse room...

3 Cold Weather Cocktail Recipes from Jon of Beantown Drinks

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:22:14 GMT

Even though our fun blizzard weekend has officially ended, there is no better time than Monday to start thinking about mid-week wintery cocktails. I know you probably ate and drank all weekend, but after two days of commuting back and...

Snowed In: 5 Winter Recipes To Get You Through The Weekend

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:51:37 GMT

I hope everyone had enough time to stock up on food for the weekend. Given the mad house that was Whole Foods yesterday I will assume a lot of cooking will be taking place between now and Sunday. If you...

Tip Tap Room Now Serving 'Tipsy Brunch'

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:49:16 GMT

The vast majority of restaurants in Beacon Hill haven't changed their menu in decades. That's okay for classic places like Paramount or Toscano who are usually packed with both locals and tourists regardless, but classic isn't necessarily what all Beacon...

Must Eat List: Lamb Bocadillo at Tres Gatos

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:22:30 GMT

I apologize in advance for this hunger-inducing photo, but the Lamb Bocadillo from a recent visit to Tres Gatos in Jamaica Plain is just too amazing not to share. All the food we tried that night was great, but nothing...

January 26: Chili Cook Off at Church

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:28:52 GMT

It's Baaaaaack! The 2nd Annual Chili Cook Off is just days away and we couldn't be more excited. Giving us another reason to flock to the Fenway area--besides those absurdly delicious biscuits at Sweet Cheeks--Church will be hosting area restaurants...

A Few Dishes From Cinquecento

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:28:18 GMT

South End newcomer Cinquecento has been up and running at 500 Harrison for about about six weeks now. If the lively Thursday crowd was any indication, the South End is making fast friends with its new neighbor. The interior was...

5 Easy Last Minute Dishes for Your Holiday Party

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:39:24 GMT

Time is of the essence during the holiday season. Whether you're hosting a party or just cooking for your family, chances are you have a million things to do and very little time to do it. Here are some quick...

Recipe: Roasted Beet & Arugula Salad with Montasio Cheese

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Every year around this time the same thing happens to me, between Thanksgiving and Christmas I find myself eating so many heavy foods and sweets so often, that I start to crave something lighter and healthier. (Last year I turned...

First Look: BoMA South End

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:17:00 GMT

Between Cinquecento, Estelle's and BoMA it's hard to keep up with the restaurant openings in the South End these days. The first to open of this bunch was BoMa, which took over the old Pho Republique space on Washington St....