Saturday, August 13, 2011
This week's bite: Local foods highlight this Acton eatery.
Bored with the same old dining out destinations? Hankering for a new fabulous food extravaganza? We've got some ideas simmering up... Every week, local Patch editors will train the spotlight on a top-flight town restaurant or one that is right nearby. Here's this week's choice: Sprigs Restaurant - 5 Strawberry Hill Road, Acton Greatest Dish Ever: Braised lamb shank served with celery root mashed potatoes and braised carrots. Don't Miss: Spiced-sesame seared sea scallops with shrimp ravioli, wakami seaweed salad and lemongrass-ginger beurre blanc. The Vibe: Homey, welcoming. Cool Factor: According to its website, Sprigs opened in 2008 and has won several local awards for its dining options and wine list.
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Saturday, August 6, 2011
A short drive up Route 30 and into West Newton will bring you to The Local. And it's absolutely worth the trip.
Bored with the same old dining out destinations? Hankering for a new fabulous food extravaganza? We've got some ideas simmering up... Every week, local Patch editors will train the spotlight on a top-flight town restaurant or one that is right nearby. Here's this week's choice: The Local Restaurant, 1392 Washington St., West Newton Greatest Dish Ever: The Prime Burger — This is a seriously tasty burger. You can get it topped with cheese or bacon, but the fresh veggies are plenty to bring out the flavor of the prime beef. Oh, and the hand-cut seasoned fries that accompany it are a nice touch. Don't Miss: The fried pickles with spicy mayo. This appetizer is full of flavor (even without the mayo dipping sauce) and the light batter ensures the…
Saturday, July 30, 2011
This week's bite: AKA Bistro in Lincoln.
Bored with the same old dining out destinations? Hankering for a new fabulous food extravaganza? We've got some ideas simmering up... Every week, local Patch editors will train the spotlight on a top-flight town restaurant or one that is right nearby. Here's this week's choice: AKA Bistro, 145 Lincoln Road, Lincoln Greatest Dish Ever: Moules frites — mussels steamed in white wine with french fries. Don't Miss: Homard avec legumes de printemps et sauce Armericaine: Sautéed lobster with spring vegetables, pomme gratin and roasted tomato lobster sauce. The Vibe: Upscale Cool Factor: The restaurant is a collaboration between two men with varied and interesting backgrounds.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
This week's bite: Pub fare in Newton.
Bored with the same old dining out destinations? Hankering for a new fabulous food extravaganza? We've got some ideas simmering up... Every week, local Patch editors will train the spotlight on a top-flight town restaurant or one that is right nearby. Here's this week's choice: Union Street Restaurant, 107R Union St., Newton Centre Greatest Dish Ever: Angry shrimp — gulf shrimp coated with Cajun seasoning and grilled on skewers with cherry tomatoes. Served with a sweet chili dipping sauce. Don't Miss: The chicken Cobb sandwich — a grilled chicken burger topped with harvati cheese, smoked applewood bacon and avocado and served on a grilled gourmet bun. The Vibe: Sporty Cool Factor: You can get breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays until 2:30 p…
Monday, July 18, 2011
This week's bite: Steak in Framingham.
Every week, local Patch editors will train the spotlight on a top-flight town restaurant or one that is right nearby. Here's this week's choice: Ken's Steak House, 95 Worcester Road, Framingham Greatest Dish Ever: Do you really have to ask? Steak, obviously! The restaurant specializes in a variety of steaks. Don't Miss: Don't like steak? The restaurant also has a variety of seafood options, from baked scrod to Alaskan king crab legs. The Vibe: Elegant, fine dining. Cool Factor: The restaurant has been in the same location in Framingham since 1941.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
This Mexican and Guatemalan food destination offers an enormous menu.
Bored with the same old dining out destinations? Hankering for a new fabulous food extravaganza? We've got some ideas simmering up... Every week, local Patch editors will train the spotlight on a top-flight town restaurant or one that is right nearby. Here's this week's choice: Paisano Restaurant and Bar, 223 High St., Waltham Greatest Dish Ever: Wet burrito stuffed with your choice of protein and topped with red or green sauce. Don't Miss: The chips and salsa (they put them on the table, so they're hard to miss). Still, the chips are warm with just the right touch of saltiness and the salsa offers a kick without sending you on a desperate search for agua. The Vibe: Casual, kid-friendly Cool Factor: Quite a lot of outdoor dining is now …
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Grab a hearty breakfast or lunch in Waltham.
In A Pickle, 655 Main St., Waltham Greatest Dish Ever: Create your own omelet, choosing from a variety of fillings combined with three farm fresh eggs. Don't Miss: The wasabi grilled cheese — cheddar cheese, red onions, bacon, sliced tomatoes and wasabi mayonaise, on sourdough bread. The Vibe: Casual, very kid-friendly Good to know: Beat the breakfast rush on Saturday and Sunday mornings—the restaurant opens at 6:30 a.m.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
This classic breakfast and lunch place offers up comfort food in familiar atmosphere.
Every week, local Patch editors will train the spotlight on a top-flight town restaurant or one that is right nearby. Here's this week's choice: The Knotty Pine Lunch, 295 Auburn St., Auburndale, Mass. Greatest Dish Ever: The chicken salad club. It sounds simple, but there's just something classic about chicken salad served up club-style with french fries. Don't Miss: The homefries. They alone are worth the trip to The Knotty Pine The Vibe: A place where "everybody knows your name." This neighborhood fixture has its regulars and its newcomers. All are treated to a classic, at-home breakfast. Cool Factor: It's not a sports bar, but this place knows its Boston sprots. Stop in for a cup of coffee and you'll likely find yourself engaged in a …
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Top shelf bar food, beer on tap and a room with a view.
The Dudley Chateau, 20 Crest Road, Wayland Greatest Dish Ever: That would be the Warrior Burger -- 10 ounces of Angus beef stuffed with blue cheese and topped with Hickory bacon. The burgers at "the 'Chat" are legendary. Don't Miss: The steak and cheese egg rolls. They impressed Phantom Gourmet founder Dave Andelman so much, he sent the purple PhantoMobile to the 'Chat to film a segment. The Vibe: Neighborhood bar meets kick back and have a good time. Cool Factor: The Dudley Chateau overlooks Wayland's Dudley Pond and, according to the restaurant's About page, during its colorful 90-year history has taken turns as a private fishing lodge, a speakeasy, a men's drinking club and now a neighborhood hangout.
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Dudley Chateau
20 Crest Rd, Wayland, MA
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Saturday, June 11, 2011
This week's bite: Mexican food in Sudbury.
Bored with the same old dining out destinations? Hankering for a new fabulous food extravaganza? We've got some ideas simmering up... Every week, local Patch editors will train the spotlight on a top-flight town restaurant or one that is right nearby. Here's this week's choice: Sierras Mexican Restaurant, Sudbury Greatest Dish Ever: Caribbean shrimp – Succulent shrimp dipped in Corona beer batter, rolled in fresh shaved coconut, spiced and deep fried. Served with a tangy honey mustard dipping sauce. Don't Miss: Jorge’s Barbecued Ribs – More than a pound of ribs cooked “low-n-slow” and finished on the grill with the house's tangy barbecue sauce. Served with jalapeño cornbread and choice of beans. The Vibe: Casual, fun Cool Factor: Sierras …
Karla Vallance
9:16 am on Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Anyone know if this Ken's Steak House is a cousin of the one that was on Boylston Street in Back Bay back in the 1970s-80s? more ›