Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Dolphin Seafood Restaurant-12 Washington St Natick, MA
Dolphin serves fresh, delicious seafood from a large and varied menu. Its prices are somewhat below those of Legal Seafoods a few miles up the road, but the quality is equivalent, in my experience. The bar is well stocked and the selection of specialty drinks substantial. They make a good mix drinks and more. They have a lobster bake with the usual sides and a twin lobster special as well and to me lobster is lobster unless your sitting next to the ocean eating it. Their clam chowder is pretty good as well. I wouldn't drive out of my way to hit the Dolphin but if you are in town go ahead and check it out and for all you people that like cheap food make sure you get there for their happy hour!!
Mel's Commonwealth Cafe-310 Commonwealth Rd Wayland, MA
This place is great for breakfast on the weekends. They serve off their breakfast menu all day on Saturday and Sunday. So, no matter how late you sleep you can always go to Mel's and get something yummy. The food is good and I really like this place because they offer so many different breakfast options. They have the normal greasy spoon food but they also serve some healthier choices like yogurt pancakes, turkey sausage, egg white omelets. I'm getting hungry..Be careful on weekends as there is usually quite a wait if you dont happen to get there before noon. Large parties (more than 4-5) can be difficult to seat as most of the seating are diner booths, but they do have an area that can accommodate.
Bistro 20-120 Boston Post Rd Sudbury, MA
Had a okay experience the few times I've been here! I sat at the bar each time and was impressed the bartenders and drinks! I got one of my favorite Italian dishes, Shrimp fra Diavolo. The menu had Lobster fra Diavolo listed, but I was not to sure about lobster there, so I got shrimp, and it was quite tasty. Could have been a bit spicier, and I noticed that the marinara was separating a bit. There was a layer of oil at the bottom of my plate by the time I finished. Marinara doesn't need that much oil however There was a lot of shrimp, and I really enjoyed my meal. I'll definitely be back. I hear the pizza is great
Hoy Hing-525 Washington St Brighton, MA
This place satisfied every chinese food craving I ever had while living in Brighton...and for $25 total! Sesame chicken, chicken and broccoli, crab rangoons (i could see ACTUAL crab pieces!), spare ribs, pork fried rice, and egg drop soup...not one single item we ordered disappointed. Yum, yum and more yum. All delivered in under 30 mins by the happiest delivery man of all time. Doesn't get much better than that.
Fast Eddie's-1696 Commonwealth Ave Brighton, MA
This spot is legit. What more do you want in a corner pizza shop? They do all the staples right (pizza, subs, etc) and they also have a good Greek menu. The service is great, they'll make pretty much anything to order, and once you come in once they'll always remember you. Three words: Buffalo Chicken Sub. Mmmmm. Despite the fact that their pizzas are alright (even though they are supposedly the Pizza King, hmm), their Buffalo Chicken Sub keeps me coming back like a love sick teenager!!
Pic A Pasta-600A Washington St Brighton, MA
Another place I really miss since I moved out of Oak Square. Love the "create your own pasta" menu, and I actually think the portions are really generous. I remember being able to order a large, eat until I was full, and save the rest to bring to work for lunch the next day, pretty awesome. I almost always ordered fettuccine alfredo with a bunch of things mixed in, but I also tried the lasagna and the meat lover's special (pasta with bolognese sauce and pepperoni) a few times. Their breakfast burritos are good as well.
My only complaint about this place is that it seems like the food takes a really long time to make. When I lived nearby I stopped ordering delivery because it took so long, and even when I started picking it up I had to wait a long time for it to be ready. Still the food is great, and the prices are definitely reasonable, so if you can wait 20-30 minutes, definitely give this place a try.
Monday, January 30, 2012
The Wok-180 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA
I am a huge fan of the Wok. They are what I consider the best Chinese in the area, and I am still searching for a better one. Their Hot and Sour soup is great, although sometimes it needs an extra shot of vinegar and tabasco. I recommend their Crispy Spicy Chicken, Kung Pao, Angel Hair Rice noodles, lo mein, Hot and Sour soup, Hunan Chicken/Shrimp/Beef. All their chicken dishes use white meat and rarely do you get fatty pieces like at most Chinese places. They seem to use much higher quality meats and vegetables and everything tastes fresh. Great Combo plates that you can get for lunch and dinner. Definitely the best in the area. No matter what you order for takeout, its always "10 Minutes..Bye Bye" -Music to my ears!! Gets busy on friday nights!
Milestone of Wellesley-13 Central St Wellesley MA
Nice ambiance and reasonably priced for tapas, other light fare and some sophisticated Greek-inspired dishes. The avgolemono was delicious; the arugula salad could have been better as could the crispy (and bland) tilapia. The broccoli rabe sauteed with garlic and olive oil was beyond reproach. Decent wine list and full bar. Great and attentive service, but it only got 3 stars because of the spotty food.
Wild Willy's Burgers-46 Arsenal St (Watertown, MA)
There is a counter area where you can sit on a saddle and their booths are roomy and good for spreading out to attack your burger and the staff manages to keep the dining room squeaky clean even if your face doesn't stay that way.Their prices are a little on the steep side but the burgers are delicious.The Chicken sandwiches are great as well. Get the Onion rings instead of the fries. There are many places where the patty is good but the bun is either too sweet or mammoths the burger. Here the buns are soft, sized right, lightly buttered and lightly grilled and complement the patty and the fixin's. When you take a bite your teeth sink into the bread without being overbearing and right into the meat...the timing is perfect. The first time you take a bite, you end up taking another bite just to remind you that this is the real deal!!
Lotus Blossom-394 Boston Post Rd Sudbury, MA
General Gau chicken was delicious - not overcooked to a crisp, not overpowered by ginger, and served with great fresh steamed broccoli. Hot and sour soup was above average, as was the fried rice, which contained more vegetables than just the usual peas and carrots..They also have a very good lunch buffet. There are only a few things in the buffet (6 or 8 I think), but what they lack in quantity they make up for in quality. They also offer sushi on the buffet, but the sushi is only OK, almost like it is an after thought
Wasabi-1245 Worcester St Natick MA (Natick Collection)
The sushi was tasty, and priced within my expectations. I ate a filling dinner for about $15. It was my first time seeing conveyor belt sushi, so that was a fun little novelty.The service is good and despite the pacing back and forth and sometimes awkward seating, this really isn't a bad place. It's good to go for a nice snack where fried food isn't cutting the mustard
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Cheeseboy Grilled Cheese To Go-1245 Worcester St Natick MA
Was it good? Of course, it was grilled cheese with bacon. It's hard to mess up. I have no idea how they did it but, somehow my CheeseBoy tasted almost exactly like my dad's grilled cheese. It was buttery, gooey and on perfectly toasted fresh Italian bread. I recommend getting a cup of classic tomato soup to dip your grilled cheese into, the combination is amazing and so satisfying on a cold day. Also, it should be said that for $5, you can have a delicious sandwich/soup combo which is far less than most places in the food court!
Kelly's Roast Beef-2 Under Price Way Natick MA
Come on who doesn't love a Kelly's Roast Beef? Extra rare, with fresh horseradish (not that creamy sauce garbage either) on that toasted buttered kaiser roll. Oddly enough that is not the reason why I go here..I'm a fan of fried seafood, thus, I'm there either for the fried clams or the fried butterfly shrimp. The clams can sometimes taste a little weird too much of that taste-of-the-sea if you know what i mean* when it's not in season. The butterfly shrimp is my fav tho. Yes, it may look like what you can get at the frozen food isle @ the market, but they make it iso damn good here...nice n crispy, none of that beer batter.
Xinh Xinh-7 Beach St Boston Ma
Xinh Xinh doesn't look like much - twelve small tables and cheap decor crammed into a Chinatown hole in the wall. It looks like exactly what it is - hands down the best Vietnamese restaurant in Boston. Now on the FOOD..The vietnamese fresh spring rolls is fresh but nothin special. A rice paper wrap is filled with rice noodles, veggies and boiled shrimp. It comes with a mediocre peanut sauce. The grilled chicken bun is AMAZING if you are looking for something cool, refreshing, light and a tad fishy (fish sauce is involved). A large bowl is filled with raw bean sprouts, shredded lettuce, and pickled carrots. A freshly boiled and strained serving of rice noodles is plopped on top, and last but not least, an INCREDIBLY grilled tender piece of chicken (thigh) is cooked to perfection so the edges are crispy and placed on top. On the side is a bowl of fish sauce based sauce for dipping. Personally, i LOVE this dish.
Neptune Oyster-63 Salem St Boston Ma
I honestly would've given this place 5 stars but since the place is so small there's always a really long wait. The food here is AWESOME! They have their own house made clam chowder. It isn't as thick as regular clam chowders. It's more soupy but it's still very good. You can see and taste the clams which has to obviously be the main ingredient (instead of potatoes). LARGE chunks of lobster...that's the way I like my lobster rolls and that's the way they do it at Neptune! I tried the hot and cold lobster roll and I think the winner is the hot lobster roll. The saltiness of the butter I think balanced well with the sweetness of the lobster. The cold lobster roll just seemed overly sweet to me from the mayo. The fries that come with the lobster roll were nothing to write home about....potato drenched in oil and soggy. But obviously I didn't come for fries...
Zo-3 Center Plz Boston Ma
ZO IS ONLY OPEN M-F for LUNCH. THEY CLOSE AT 3 BUT THEY MIGHT RUN OUT OF THE ORIGINAL GYRO BEFORE THEN, so come EARLY! This is easily the best Gyro I have ever eaten. The lamb was chopped instead of the thick slices I'm used to in gyros, which is a nice change. The lamb was well seasoned and not overcooked. The tomatoes and onions tasted fresh cut. The yogurt sauce was really good and tasted fresh. I tried to eat this thing while walking and that was a mistake because the
pita is jammed with ingredients.
pita is jammed with ingredients.
Tastee Jamaican Restaurant-522 River St Mattapan, MA
I love Carribbean food and was so excited to visit this place! I have heard great things about this restaurant and finally had the chance to try it out!
I ordered the oxtail w/ rice & veggies, amazing dish! I have always been a fan of oxtails! I was satisfied with the taste of this entire meal and so was my stomache! I had to try the beef pattie! Which was also great and what I expected. Ful of flavor and spice, the outside nice an crunchy. The only negative comment I have about the food was that it did not arrive to my table as hot as I would have expected so on a scale of 1-10 I give the food an 8. Finally the jerk chicken. . .which arguably is the best dish that they have--at least its spicy--but its overkill- you can feel your nostils start to burn before you even open the container. But this is the dish that bumped this place from one to two stars its the closest to good jamaican that they have
Teranga-1746 Washington St Boston Ma
Got home from one of the most delicious meals I have eaten in a long time. I had been here once before and enjoyed it, but tonight's experience was even more excellent. I think this is due to the fact that I tried a variety of menu items, and they were all delicious. We started by ordering a bottle of Pinotage, which was excellent. Next came the complimentary bread with an extraordinary dipping sauce. My friend and I shared the Accara as an appetizer. It was fried perfectly, not greasy at all, and came with a delicious sauce. For my dinner, I ordered the Salade Ordinaire, which was nothing but ordinary, and the vegetarian nems, which were amazing; I can't even describe how delicious they were! To end our wonderful dinner, I enjoyed the mango tart tatin, while my friend tried the Beignets Dougoup. While my dessert was quite enjoyable, I had a bit of food envy - the Beignets were delicious! My only regret is that I did not realize until I got home that I could have actually ordered a vegetarian entree - apparently the vegetarian entrees are on a separate menu.
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