Boston's Hidden Restaurants: Latest Questions and Answers Copyright (c) 2009 Boston's Hidden Restaurants. All rights reserved. http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/ A special feature within the site of Boston's Hidden Restaurants that allows readers to ask, and answer, questions about restaurants in Boston and New England en-us Boston's Hidden Restaurants: Latest Questions and Answers14418http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/ http://www.hiddenboston.com/images/titlesmall.jpg Anh Hong or Saigon Seafood (Dorchester)? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/anh-hong-saigon.php I was cutting through Dorchester on my way to Quincy last night and noticed a couple of Vietnamese restaurants on Adams Street just outside of Fields Corner. One was called Anh Hong and the other was called Saigon Seafood Restaurant, and they were more or less across the street from each other. I think I've heard of Anh Hong, but have never heard of Saigon Seafood. Any opinions on either place?
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]]> Thu, 8 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/anh-hong-saigon.php Best Indian Restaurant Outside of Boston? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/indian-new-england.php Does anyone know of any excellent Indian restaurants in New England that are outside of the Boston area? I have been to one really good Indian restaurant outside of the area (Shalimar India in Portsmouth, NH), but that's about it. Any good ones in Providence, Hartford, Worcester, Springfield, or elsewhere?
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]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/indian-new-england.php Middle Eastern Restaurants South of Boston? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/middle-eastern-south.php Other than Byblos in Norwood (and that's really more southwest of Boston), I can't really think of any Middle Eastern restaurants south of Boston. Does anyone know of any? I'm sure there are some in Providence, but I was thinking more of the area of Massachusetts from Boston southward to the South Coast, as well as Cape Cod.
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]]> Wed, 7 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/middle-eastern-south.php Info on Grandma Frisbees in Londonderry, VT? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/grandma-frisbees.php We were in Vermont last weekend, driving east from Londonderry to Chester after a stop at the Vermont Country Store in Weston, and we noticed a cozy-looking restaurant on the side of Route 11 near Magic Mountain called Grandma Frisbees. After doing a search online and coming up with nothing, now I'm really curious about the place. Has anyone been? What kind of food do they have there?
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]]> Tue, 6 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/grandma-frisbees.php Are There Any Good Restaurants in Wilmington or Tewksbury? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/wilmington-tewksbury.html I'm in the Wilmington and Tewksbury area a lot these days, and have yet to find (or hear about) a decent restaurant in either town. Is there any dining spot worth going to in Wilmington or Tewksbury? I'm looking for more of a sitdown, full-service restaurant, so takeout places aren't really an option (unless they are really good).
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]]> Tue, 6 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/wilmington-tewksbury.html Who Sells Old Fashioned Baked Doughnuts? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/baked-doughnuts.php Where can I find a shop that makes and sells old fashioned baked doughnuts? I used to love getting these at various places around Boston years ago, but am not sure who still makes them.
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]]> Mon, 5 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/baked-doughnuts.php Best Restaurants Within New England Inns? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/restaurants-within-inns.php What are some of the best restaurants in New England that are located inside hotels, inns, or other places to stay? My favorites are perhaps the Silvermine Tavern in Norwalk, CT, and the restaurant within the Foxfire Inn in Stowe, VT, but other than that, I can't say I've been to too many memorable ones. Any thoughts?
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]]> Thu, 1 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/restaurants-within-inns.php Best Cheese Shops in New England? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/cheese-shop-new-england.php What are some of the best shops in New England for a cheese lover? I like a few places that are near where I live (including the terrific Formaggio Kitchen in Cambridge) and I discovered a great place for cheese in Woodstock, VT, called Sugarbush Farm, but would like to know of some others. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/cheese-shop-new-england.php Tea Houses in Boston? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/tea-houses-boston.html I often find myself at Tealuxe in Providence when I'm in the area, but never seem to end up at any tea houses when I'm in Boston. I know there are at least a couple of Tealuxe branches in the Boston area, but are there any really nice tea houses in or near Boston that I should be trying?
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]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/tea-houses-boston.html Is Chili Head BBQ in West Bridgewater Any Good? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/chili-head-bbq.php I'm not a huge BBQ fan, but I wouldn't mind finding a decent place for it, since there are so few decent barbecue places in the Boston area. I was just reading some positive writeups on a place in West Bridgewater called Chili Head BBQ. What do people think of it? Does Chili Head compare favorably to some of the decent Boston-area places such as Blue Ribbon and Uncle Pete's?
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]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/chili-head-bbq.php Best Pals Diner in Stoughton? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/best-pals-diner.php Drove by this place over the weekend and we almost stopped in to check it out (we continued on to Maxie's Deli instead). I did a bit of research online on the diner but couldn't find out much about the place, other than the fact that they opened sometime over the summer. Has anyone been to the Best Pals Diner? It definitely looks like a place that I want to check out.
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]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/best-pals-diner.php Restaurant at Davenport Maple Farm, Shelburne? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/davenport-maple-farm.php Has anyone been to the restaurant at Davenport Maple Farm in Shelburne? I didn't even realize that they had a restaurant until recently (I think it is mainly a producer of maple products). I can't seem to find a menu online, or even a Web site for the place. What kinds of meals do they serve there?
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]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/davenport-maple-farm.php Who Makes the Best Lobster Roll in the Boston Area? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/lobster-roll-boston.html Everyone seems to have their favorite place in the Boston area for lobster rolls. Where can some of the best ones be found in or near Boston?
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]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/lobster-roll-boston.html Seafood Shacks Open in the Winter? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/seafood-shacks-winter.php I know that many seafood shacks are closed during the winter, or have very limited hours. What are a few decent clam shacks or seafood joints that are open throughout the winter months? I'd probably be willing to travel as far north as Boothbay Harbor, Maine, and as far south as New Haven, CT.
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]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/seafood-shacks-winter.php Good Restaurants in Fitchburg or Leominster? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/fitchburg-leominster.php I've driven through North Central Massachusetts a number of times over the past few months, each time never really thinking about stopping in Fitchburg or Leominster for a bite to eat, mainly because I don't know much about the restaurant scene out there. Can anyone suggest any places in the area?
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]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/fitchburg-leominster.php Restaurants Along Dorchester Avenue? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/dorchester-avenue.php Does anyone have any favorite restaurants on any part of Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester? There are a number of restaurants and pubs along that street that I still have never been to, including The Banshee, dbar, Tavolo, the Harp and Bard, and The Blarney Stone. I've been to Shanti, Mrs. Jones, Pho So 1, Pho Hoa, Common Ground, the Avenue Grille, and the Ashmont Grill. Any spots that people like on Dot Ave.?
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]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/dorchester-avenue.php Casual Hotel Bars in Boston? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/casual-hotel-bars.php Are there any hotel bars in Boston that are casual and where drinks don't cost an arm and a leg? I love the feel of hotel bars, as they are usually pretty quiet and mellow places, but most of the hotels in Boston seem a bit on the stuffy and formal side. The only one I tend to go to (Solas in the Back Bay) isn't a true hotel bar, but it is connected to a hotel, and I love the feel of the place. Any others?
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]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/casual-hotel-bars.php Vietnamese Food in Providence? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/vietnamese-providence.php What are some options for Vietnamese cuisine in the Providence area? I've been to Apsara on the west side of the city many times, but that is more a mix of Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Thai food. Are there any good Providence-area restaurants that focus mainly on Vietnamese cuisine?
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]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/vietnamese-providence.php Recipe for Potato Kugel? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/potato-kugel.php Does anyone have a good recipe for potato kugel? I've seen a few kugel recipes on the Internet, but I'm not sure how good they are. I haven't had much luck in getting good potato kugel in area restaurants, so I'd really like to try my hand at making some on my own. Thanks for any recipe ideas you can give me!
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]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/potato-kugel.php Hot Dog Stands, Burger Joints in Providence? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/hot-dog-burger-providence.php In all my trips to Providence, I can't recall ever going to a hot dog stand or a hamburger joint. Usually I get Italian food, pizza, or Vietnamese food when I'm in Providence, though admittedly I did have a good hot dog at Rufful's in Wayland Square a couple of weeks ago....
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]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/hot-dog-burger-providence.php Anyone Been to Reidy's Family Restaurant in Portsmouth, RI? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/reidys-portsmouth.html We drove past a little dining spot in Portsmouth, RI, called Reidy's Family Restaurant on our way back from Newport the other day. Has anyone tried this restaurant? Is it any good? If not, what other options are there in Portsmouth for cheap, good food?
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]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/reidys-portsmouth.html Good Places for Sandwiches and Tea? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/sandwiches-tea.php I'm looking for independent cafes, coffee houses, or tea houses that have good sandwiches as well as a variety of interesting teas. There don't seem to be many of these places in the Boston area, but maybe I just don't know where they are. Can anyone suggest any? I would love to find a place that has the sheer variety of teas that...
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]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/sandwiches-tea.php How Is the Pilgrim Diner (Deb's Diner) in Salem? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/pilgrim-diner-salem.php We were driving through Beverly and Salem the other day and drove by a diner called the Pilgrim Diner (although according to some Web sites, it's also known as Deb's Diner). It looked authentic, like it was in a real diner car. I know nothing of this place, and I thought I knew most diners around the Boston area. Does anyone have any information on it?
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]]> Tue, 9 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/pilgrim-diner-salem.php Favorite Chinese Restaurant in Boston? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/chinese-restaurant.php It has been awhile since I've been to a really good Chinese restaurant, and a very long time since I have enjoyed a sit-down dinner in Chinatown (I did do takeout at the Taiwan Cafe a few months ago, though). I am definitely craving good Chinese food these days, and would like to try someplace I haven't been to before....
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]]> Mon, 8 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/chinese-restaurant.php Good Pad Thai in Boston? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/pad-thai.php What restaurant has particularly good Pad Thai in the Boston area? I have my favorites, including Sweet Chili in Arlington, Patou Thai in Belmont, and House of Siam in the South End. What other dining spots in the Boston area have excellent Pad Thai?
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]]> Sat, 6 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/pad-thai.php Anyone Eaten at the Kinsale Inn in Mattapoisett? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/kinsale-inn.html We were driving around the south coast of Massachusetts last weekend and went by the Kinsale Inn in Mattapoisett at one point. I had been in there awhile back (I think it used to be called the Mattapoisett Inn?), checking out the atmosphere (nice) and the menu, but we never got a chance to eat there. Has anyone tried it? If so, what items on the menu are worth trying?
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]]> Fri, 5 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/kinsale-inn.html Opinions on Mildred's Corner Cafe in Lynn? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/mildreds-corner-cafe.php What do folks think about Mildred's Corner Cafe in Lynn? I've been reading that they have good breakfasts, and that the atmosphere is pretty old-school (as in the 1950s). A long time ago, I had family who lived around the corner from there, but I don't remember Mildred's being there back then, and I don't get to Lynn very often anymore. Is it worth the trip from Boston?
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]]> Fri, 5 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/mildreds-corner-cafe.php Restaurants in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/northeast-kingdom.php It has been awhile since I've been to the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. I remember that there aren't too many restaurants in the area. If I do a trip to northern Vermont this winter or Quebec in the spring, I may want to head over to the Northeast Kingdom for the day if there is a chance. Any suggestions for restaurants in the area?
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]]> Fri, 5 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/northeast-kingdom.php Where to Eat on the Outer Cape? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/outer-cape.php I've been to Eastham and Welfleet many times, and Truro and Provincetown maybe 3 or 4 times, but don't know much about the restaurant scene on the Outer Cape. I want to get down to Cape Cod sometime this winter (hopefully on a sunny, mild weekend), so it'd be nice to know about a good restaurant in the area.
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]]> Thu, 4 Dec 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/outer-cape.php Restaurants in Newton Upper Falls? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/newton-upper-falls.php Newton Upper Falls is in many ways a hidden place. Its not easy to find unless you are really looking for it. Aside from Dunn-Gaherin's and maybe the Biltmore (though there are mixed reviews on that place now), are there any other restaurants I should be considering in the area around Newton Upper Falls?
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]]> Wed, 3 Dec 2008 11:30:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/newton-upper-falls.php Marinade for Steak Tips? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/marinade-steak-tips.html Does anyone have any good recipes for steak tip marinade that they are willing to share? I'd love to find a recipe for marinade that is similar to the steak tip marinade made by the New Bridge Cafe in Chelsea, but I know that's probably asking for too much.
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]]> Wed, 3 Dec 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/marinade-steak-tips.html Best Portuguese Restaurants in New England? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/portuguese-restaurants.php What are some good Portuguese restaurants in New England? I really like Casa Portugal in Cambridge and Estoril in Fall River and have heard good things about several other places in Fall River as well as New Bedford (and I know about a few others in Cambridge), but what other Portuguese restaurants around New England are worth going to?
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]]> Tue, 2 Dec 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/portuguese-restaurants.php Delis in Connecticut (Other Than Reins)? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/delis-connecticut.php Does anyone know of any good delis in Connecticut? I go to Reins Deli off of Route 84 in Vernon every now and then, but it's really just for the convenience of it being between Boston and New York City. I did get to Katz's Restaurant and Deli in Woodbridge and liked it a lot, but a couple of people in my family went fairly recently and were underwhelmed by the place....
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]]> Mon, 1 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/delis-connecticut.php Arthur's Deli in Chelsea? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/arthurs-deli.php I keep hearing how Arthur's Deli in Chelsea (near the old Mystic Mall) has some of the best delicatessen food in the Boston area. Is it true? What are some of the best deli items there?
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]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/arthurs-deli.php What Are Some Good Beaujolais Wines? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/beaujolais-wines.php I have really gotten to like beaujolais wines over the past couple of years, especially in the colder months. I had never really tried them until a couple of Thanksgivings ago, but now I'm hooked. Has anyone tried any beaujolais wines that they really like? If so, about how much do they cost, where are they from, and what did you like about them?
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]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/beaujolais-wines.php Best Corned Beef Sandwich in Boston? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/corned-beef.php As has been mentioned many times, Boston is not a good city for lovers of delis. There are very few good delicatessens in the Boston area, and next to none within Boston itself. So my question is, where do people go for a really good corned beef sandwich? It doesn't have to be a deli; it could be any type of sandwich shop or restaurant.
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]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/corned-beef.php Boston Restaurant With the Best Homemade Pasta? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/homemade-pasta.php Any ideas on what Boston restaurant has the best fresh pasta? Personally, I like the homemade pasta at Monica's in the North End as well as the fresh pasta at Pasta Lina's in Medford and the Pasta Market in Malden, but I'd like to know of some other restaurants. Thanks!
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]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/homemade-pasta.php How Is The Fox and Hound in Quincy? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/fox-and-hound.php Has anyone tried the Fox and Hound on Sea Street in Quincy (next to Grumpy White's)? I heard the food is pretty good, and they have a fireplace which is always a plus on cold days such as today. What is good there?
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]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/fox-and-hound.php Best Sub Shops in the Boston Area? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/sub-shops-boston.php What are some of the best sub shops in Boston and the surrounding suburbs? I can think of a few that stand out, including Nick's in Medford, Braintree House of Pizza, the convenience store part of Vinny's at Night in Somerville, and though I have not been there yet, Al's State Street Cafe in the financial district of Boston. Any other sub shops come to mind?
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]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/sub-shops-boston.php Where to Eat in Plymouth or Wareham? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/plymouth-wareham.php We recently took a trip down to Plymouth to check out the Colonial Restaurant, and I noticed a ton of dining spots in and around the Plymouth area? Can anyone recommend some favorites in Plymouth or perhaps further south in Wareham? I know very little about restaurants in those two towns.
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]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/plymouth-wareham.php Private Clubs That Serve Dinner to the Public? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/private-clubs-dinner.php I've heard of a few private clubs in the Boston area that also serve lunch and/or dinner to the public on certain days. The Portuguese National Club in Stoughton and the South Boston Lithuanian Club, for instance, are two that come to mind. Has anyone tried these places? Are there any others out there that might be worth trying?
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]]> Fri, 7 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/private-clubs-dinner.php Thoughts on the Colonial Restaurant in Plymouth? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/colonial-restaurant.php Any opinions on the Colonial Restaurant on Main Street in the center of Plymouth? Someone I know who lives in Plymouth has mentioned the place to me a couple of times, saying that it is a very good place to go while in the area. I've never been to the Colonial but would like to go whenever I'm in or near Plymouth again. Any thoughts? What's good there?
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]]> Tue, 4 Nov 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/colonial-restaurant.php Good Portobello Mushroom Burgers in Boston? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/portobello-burger.php Does anyone know of a place in the Boston area that has good portobello mushroom burgers? I've had a really good one at the Ashmont Grill in Dorchester, but other than that, I can't of too many other places that have decent ones. Thanks!
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]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/portobello-burger.php Lake Lashaway Inn in East Brookfield? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/lake-lashaway-inn.php Has anyone tried the Lake Lashaway Inn on Route 9 in East Brookfield? We drove by the place on the way back from Northampton and Granby the other day. The setting looked really nice, as it is situated on a scenic little lake. Does the food make it worth the trip, or is it mostly worth going to for the atmosphere?
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]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/lake-lashaway-inn.php Uses for Pickling Spices Other Than Pickling? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/pickling-spices.php I know that pickling spices are used to make pickles and to pickle items in general, but are pickling spices used in recipes that don't call for pickling? In other words, can they be used for grilling, baking, broiling, or frying meats, or are they sometimes used in soups? I think I recall seeing a restaurant chef using pickling spices when cooking some food on a show on the Food Network recently, but I don't remember what the dish was.
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]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/pickling-spices.php Is the Creek House Diner in Bethel, VT, Any Good? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/creek-house-diner-bethel.html I drove past an interesting-looking place yesterday as we were heading toward Barnard and Woodstock, VT. It was called the Creek House Diner, and it was packed (it was around lunchtime when we drove by it). Has anyone been? It looks like a classic roadside spot for food; we would have tried it, but we had eaten a late breakfast?
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]]> Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/creek-house-diner-bethel.html Which Winthrop Restaurant Is Better: Alia or D'Parma? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/alia-dparma-winthrop.html Someone I was talking to who lives in Winthrop told me that she likes Alia Ristorante better than D'Parma. She said the pasta at Alia is outstanding. I like D'Parma a lot but have never been to Alia Ristorante. Can anyone chime in on this? Which is the better choice for Italian cuisine in Winthrop?
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]]> Wed, 8 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/alia-dparma-winthrop.html Restaurants in Cranston, RI? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/cranston-restaurants.php I know Rhode Island pretty well, but Cranston is one of those places that I have just never gotten around to checking out (other than the Pawtuxet section on the water). I've heard there are some excellent Italian restaurants in Cranston as well as a few other good dining spots around there. Can anyone recommend a few good Italian and non-Italian restaurants for me?
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]]> Wed, 1 Oct 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/cranston-restaurants.php Casual Restaurants Around Litchfield, CT? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/litchfield-restaurants.php I've only been to Litchfield, Connecticut once (and that was several years ago) and I remember it being a really nice area that seemed to have mostly high-end and upscale restaurants. Does anyone know of any casual restaurants in or near Litchfield that are mid-range or inexpensive and that have good food and decent atmosphere?
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]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/litchfield-restaurants.php How is the Kasbah in Winthrop? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/kasbah-winthrop.php While looking for La Siesta in Winthrop Center, we stumbled upon a Middle Eastern restaurant that I had never heard of. It was called Kasbah, and was tucked away in a corner of the center of town. Has anyone tried Kasbah? Is it any good? What is the atmosphere like?
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]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/kasbah-winthrop.php Scotch Pine Farm in Pepperell? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/scotch-pine-farm.php This place looks rather unusual, and definitely out of the way on what looks like a side street in Pepperell. Is it true that they close during the summer? What are their hours during the fall, winter, and spring? Are the breakfasts at the Scotch Pine Farm pretty good, or is there somewhere close by that has better breakfasts?
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]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/scotch-pine-farm.php Which Pasta to Use for Macaroni and Cheese? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/pasta-macaroni-cheese.php When I make macaroni and cheese at home, I tend to use elbow macaroni. But I know that some restaurants (especially upscale ones) use either conchiglie (shells) or gemelli pasta, and other dining spots use farfalle or penne, while still others use several other types of pasta. What do you consider to be the best pasta for making macaroni and cheese, and why?
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]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/pasta-macaroni-cheese.php Greek Restaurant with Entertainment? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/greek-entertainment.php Looking for a Greek restaurant that has Greek dancing and music.
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]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/greek-entertainment.php Cappy's Tavern in Readville? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/cappys-readville.php Is there anyone out there who has been to Cappy's Tavern in Readville? I assume it's a local hangout, but is it a friendly enough place for first-timers to go to? What do they have on their menu? Bar pizza? Steak tips? Burgers? I don't think I've ever eaten in Hyde Park or Readville, so I'd like to find a place or two to go in that part of Boston at some point.
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]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:30:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/cappys-readville.php Top Quality Pizza Dough? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/pizza-dough.php Can anyone tell me where I can buy good-quality pizza dough anywhere in or near Boston? I tend to buy mine at Johnnie's Foodmaster, but it really isn't the greatest. I guess I could probably just make it from scratch, but if there is a store or market that has decent pizza dough, it would be a lot easier (especially since I have so little time these days!).
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]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/pizza-dough.php Best Croissants in Boston? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/croissants-boston.php Where do people go for the best croissants in the Boston area? Other than perhaps the Danish Pastry House in Medford, most of the really good croissants I've had have been outside of the Boston area, so I'm not sure which pastry shops or bakeries around Boston are the best for these items. How are the ones at Athan's in Brookline? How about the Buttery in the South End?
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]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/croissants-boston.php How Is the Train Stop Restaurant in Berlin? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/train-stop-berlin.php Is the Train Stop Restaurant in Berlin a restaurant that is worth trying out? I've been looking for dining spots to go to in apple country (as it is that time of year again!), especially around Berlin, Bolton, and Stow. Would this be a good restaurant to go after apple picking? Are they open all day on Saturdays and Sundays?
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]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:30:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/train-stop-berlin.php Good Fajitas in the Boston Area? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/fajitas-boston.php I'm not usually a big fan of fajitas (possibly because they make me think of subpar restaurant chains), but after watching Alton Brown's "Good Eats" episode on skirt steak last night (in which he made a truly great-looking fajita using a charcoal grill), I may want to look into trying this dish once again - that is, if there is a restaurant in the Boston area that makes a good one. Any thoughts on a place to get a decent fajita that is in or near Boston?
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]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/fajitas-boston.php Fried Chicken Recipes? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/fried-chicken-recipe.php I was just reading that KFC is in the process of moving their secret recipe to a more secure location, and just thinking about their fried chicken is making me very hungry (the chicken at KFC is a guilty pleasure of mine, although I'm more into their popcorn chicken than anything). I know that the "official" KFC recipe is under lock and key (much like the steak tip marinade recipe at the New Bridge in Chelsea apparently is), so I was wondering if anyone has a special way of making a fried chicken coating.
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]]> Tue, 9 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/fried-chicken-recipe.php Anyone Been to MacKenna's in New London, NH? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/mackennas-new-london.php I heard about a place in New London, NH, called MacKenna's Restaurant the other day. Looks like a good place to go to on the way to Vermont from the Boston area, especially since there don't seem to be many dining spots between Concord, NH, and the Vermont border. Has anyone tried MacKenna's? Is it worth stopping there?
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]]> Sat, 6 Sep 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/mackennas-new-london.php Is Passports in Gloucester a Decent Restaurant? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/passports-gloucester We were driving through the center of Gloucester last night and saw a few interesting restaurants, including the Duckworth Bistrot, Halibut Point, and Passports. I've heard of the first two places, but don't know anything about Passports? Has anyone tried the place? Is it worth going to, or should I try Duckworth or Halibut Point instead?
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]]> Sat, 6 Sep 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/passports-gloucester.html Chicken Soup Recipe? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/chicken-soup-recipe.php Does anyone have any good chicken soup recipes, including perhaps a family recipe you'd like to share? I'd also love to get a hold of a decent matzo ball soup recipe as well (I'm assuming the recipe for matzo ball soup would be similar to a basic chicken soup recipe). Thanks for any recipes you can provide!
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]]> Wed, 3 Sep 2008 06:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/chicken-soup-recipe.php Name of Popular Downtown Boston Eatery Area? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/downtown-boston-area.php What is the name of the popular downtown Boston eatery area?
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]]> Tue, 2 Sep 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/downtown-boston-area.php How Are the Hot Dogs at Tom's in Whately? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/toms-whately.php I was traveling through the Pioneer Valley and the Berkshires over the past few days, and ALMOST got to a roadside food joint called Tom's in Whately. It was about midway between Route 2 and the Mass. Pike, though, so as it turns out, Tom's was a bit too far out of the way for me. Has anyone been to this place? How are the hot dogs there? Is Tom's worth checking out whenever I'm in the Berkshires or the Pioneer Valley again?
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]]> Tue, 2 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/toms-whately.php Mountaintop Restaurants in New England? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/mountaintop-restaurants.php I was doing a search a few weeks ago, looking to see if there were any restaurants in New England that were located on top of a mountain or hill, with sweeping views from either an outdoor deck or from the windows of the place. With fall coming around, I was hoping to find a dining spot or two that might have such views, but haven't really found anything to this point. I do remember that there was a restaurant near the top of a mountain on Route 9 in Wilmington, VT, that had amazing views, but I believe it closed awhile ago. Any ideas?
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]]> Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/mountaintop-restaurants.php What Is Your Favorite Cut of Steak? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/favorite-steak.php What type of steak do you prefer eating the most? Porterhouse? Rib Eye? Flat Iron? Sirloin? Filet Mignon? Or something else? I tend to order lean cuts of sirloin steak most often, though I'll go with filet mignon when I have a few extra bucks to spend.
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]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:30:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/favorite-steak.php Restaurants Between Manchester and Rutland, VT? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/manchester-rutland.php I am hoping to get up to Vermont at least a couple of times this fall, including once around Weston (and the Vermont Country Store, of course!). If I go to Weston, I'd like to explore some areas I know little about, including the stretch of Route 7 between Manchester and Rutland. Are there any good restaurants along or just off of Route 7 between those two places? It looks pretty rural on the map, so I figure there might not be much in that area, but just wanted to check anyways.
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]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/manchester-rutland.php Chili: Beans or No Beans? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/chili-beans.php When you make chili (or when you eat it at a restaurant), do you prefer it with or without beans? This seems to be an ongoing debate everywhere I look, and in fact I have a friend who insists on making chili without beans in it. Which way do you prefer your chili, and why?
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]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:30:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/chili-beans.php Scandinavian Restaurants in New England? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/scandinavian-restaurants.php Just curious...are there any Scandinavian restaurants anywhere in New England? I've been to the Danish Pastry House in Medford, MA, a few times, but it's more of a cafe than a restaurant. Other than that, I can't really think of any other Danish restaurants in the New England area, or any Swedish or Norwegian restaurants for that matter. Does anyone know of any?
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]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/scandinavian-restaurants.php Who Has Better Scones: Greenhills Bakery or Mannion's? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/greenhills-mannions.php I've had the scones at Mannion's Restaurant in Quincy and absolutely love them, but I've been hearing commercials on WRKO lately about the scones at Greenhills Bakery in the Adams Village section of Dorchester? Who has the better scones? Is it possible that the ones at Greenhills are better than those at Mannion's?
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]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/greenhills-mannions.php Your Favorite Source for Boston Restaurant Information? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/restaurant-information.php Where do you go when you want information on a specific Boston restaurant, a certain type of cuisine in the Boston area, or any kind of general questions dealing with the Boston restaurant scene? Do you go online to a review site, a forum, or a blog, or do you catch a TV or radio show that walks about Boston restaurants, or maybe one of the local newspapers or magazines? Let us know, thanks!
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]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/restaurant-information.php Bar Pizza Recipe? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/bar-pizza-recipe.php Does anyone know of any recipes for bar pizza? I know that bar pizza is basically pan pizza with a cracker-like crust and sauce that typically comes out of a can, but there has to be more to it than just that. What kinds of cheeses are used? What about herbs and spices? Is olive oil used to make the pizza greasy, or it is another kind of oil?
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]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/bar-pizza-recipe.php Help! Back Bay Restaurant For Cheap But Nice Meal? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/cheap-back-bay.php We are flogging ourselves for agreeing to meet old friends who are staying in the Back Bay on the day before our son gets married. But we've committed to doing it so we're looking for cheap but nice places around the Copley Fairmont Plaza to meet them for a quick dinner around 5:30-6 pm. Thanks for your help!
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]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/cheap-back-bay.php Favorite Brewpub in New England? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/brewpubs-new-england.php Does anyone have any favorite New England brewpubs? I have a few, including Cambridge Brewing in Cambridge, The Shed in Stowe, VT, and the Vermont Pub and Brewery in Burlington, VT. Are there any really good little-known brewpubs anywhere in New England?
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]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/brewpubs-new-england.php Restaurant with Best Country Ham? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/country-ham-new-england.php I was in North Carolina last week and had some very good country ham at a couple of places. Are there any restaurants in New England that serve a really good traditional Southern-style country ham (preferably with red-eye gravy)? It'd also be nice if I could get brabant potatoes with the ham, but perhaps that's asking too much...
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]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/country-ham-new-england.php Who Makes the Best Doughnuts in the Boston Area? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/doughnut-boston.html I keep hearing that Kane's in Saugus may have the best donuts in the Boston area, but I've only tried their coffee rolls, which are incredible. Are they indeed the best donut shop in the Boston area, or is there another one out there that is just as good or better then Kane's?
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]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:20:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/doughnut-boston.html Layover Exploring, Friday in August http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/boston-layover.php I would love to go somewhere interesting for an early dinner not too far from the South Boston train station. I don't know Boston at all but am hoping someone would have an idea about where I could spend an hour or 2, sipping wine till my train leaves. I like authentic old spots, character before endless choices. What do you think? Thanks, Ann Marie
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]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:30:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/boston-layover.php Breakfast in Downtown Boston? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/breakfast-downtown-boston.php I have a conference in Boston in the fall, and want to hold a breakfast meeting for about 10 people in a nice, but unique, restaurant, close to the convention center. Suggestions?
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]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/breakfast-downtown-boston.php Good Blues Acts at the Next Page Cafe in Weymouth? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/next-page-cafe.html I go to the Venetian in Jackson Square (Weymouth) a lot, and always drive by this interesting looking place on Broad Street called the Next Page Cafe. They have a sign up that says they have live blues music. How is the entertainment there? What are the cover charges like? Do they also have decent food?
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]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/next-page-cafe.html Organic Restaurants in the Cambridge Area? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/organic-cambridge.php Our close friends who live near Tufts are celebrating their Silver Wedding Anniversary and we would like to send them a restaurant for dinner on the town! The last time we visited we dined at Marino's but we see that it is now closed. Due to some food allergies we need an organic restaurant. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks for any help you can provide!
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]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/organic-cambridge.php How Is Shalimar of India in North Conway, NH? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/shalimar-india.html I heard a lot of advertising for Shalimar of India when I was in North Conway, NH, this past weekend. I also read some pretty good reviews of the restaurant when I got back last night. How does it compare to Indian restaurants in the Boston area? Is the food decent enough to choose it over other restaurants in and around North Conway?
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]]> Mon, 7 Jul 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/shalimar-india.html Culinary School Restaurants In or Near Boston? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/culinary-school-restaurant.php I'm going to be in Boston July 20th-26th with the Letter Carrier's Convention. In both Philadelphia and Las Vegas, we were able to have excellent multi-course meals at a very reduced price at a culinary school restaurant open in the evening. Is there one in the Boston area that's near to public transportation, as none of us will have cars. We're staying near the Convention Center. Or can you recommend a good but not expensive restaurant (preferably Italian or seafood) that can handle 25 to 50 people? Thanks for any help.
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]]> Sun, 6 Jul 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/culinary-school-restaurant.php Whole Belly Fried Clams? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/whole-belly-fried-clams.php Do you know anyone who has whole belly fried clams and will they ship to South Carolina and what is the cost?
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]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/whole-belly-fried-clams.php How Is Zaika in Marblehead? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/zaika-marblehead.html I was in Marblehead a couple of months ago, and while I was wandering through the streets of Old Town, someone left a flyer for a restaurant on my car. The flyer was for an Indian restaurant on Pleasant Street called Zaika. The menu has all the familiar Indian dishes, including several that I like (aloo palak, murg tikka masala, meat samosas, aloo tikki). Has anyone tried Zaika? How does it compare to other Indian restaurants in the area?
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]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/zaika-marblehead.html Lobsta Land, Gloucester: Worth the Trip? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/lobsta-land.html I've always been curious about Lobsta Land, which is that seafood restaurant at the Rust Island exit that can be seen from Route 128 in Gloucester. How does it compare to other seafood places in Gloucester and Rockport, particularly The Causeway Restaurant, Captain Carlo's, The Lobster Pool, and the Gloucester House Restaurant. Is Lobsta Land open in the winter?
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]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/lobsta-land.html Popcorn Chicken Recipes? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/popcorn-chicken-recipe.php I love boneless fried chicken, and have a particular fondness for popcorn chicken. I actually like the popcorn chicken at KFC, but I know there are better recipes out there for this dish. Does anyone know of any good recipes for popcorn chicken, whether they are from another Web site or your own recipe?
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]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/popcorn-chicken-recipe.php How Is the Southeast Asian Restaurant in Lowell? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/southeast-asian-lowell.php Has anyone tried the Southeast Asian Restaurant on Market Street in Lowell? It looks like they have an interesting menu, with a mix of Thai, Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Laotian food. Which cuisine seems to stand out over the others at this restaurant? I've never tried Laotian food and wouldn't mind checking this place out if it is any good.
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]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/southeast-asian-lowell.php Seafood Shacks Around Westport, Dartmouth, Fairhaven? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/seafood-shacks-south-coast.php I am looking to take a trip down to the South Coast of Massachusetts (perhaps to do a bike ride along the trail in Fairhaven), and am wondering if there are any clam shacks or seafood shacks in the area. I'd rather avoid New Bedford and Fall River because of crowds and traffic, so I was thinking more in terms of seafood joints around Fairhaven, Westport, or Dartmouth? Are there any good places for seafood in those towns?
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]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/seafood-shacks-south-coast.php Where Is the Best Sunday Brunch? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/sunday-brunch.php Where is the best Sunday brunch? I frequent a place already that I enjoy and would like to try others. Any suggestions? I prefer "buffet."
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]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/sunday-brunch.php Any Top-Quality, Unpretentious Steakhouses in Boston? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/steakhouse-boston.html So many steakhouses in the Boston area either seem totally clubby (old boys network type places) or are too self-important for my liking. Can anyone suggest a really good steakhouse (not Frank's or the Stockyard) that is also down to earth and unpretentious?
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]]> Fri, 6 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/steakhouse-boston.html How Is Chang Feng in Brockton? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/chang-feng.php A friend of mine told me about a Chinese restaurant in Brockton that he really likes called Chang Feng. Has anyone tried the place? Is it mostly authentic Chinese food, Americanized Chinese, or a mix of both? Other than Christo's, I know very little about restaurants in Brockton, so any information on this (or any other Brockton restaurant) would be helpful. Thanks!
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]]> Tue, 20 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/chang-feng.php Burgers: Griddled, Grilled, or Broiled? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/cooking-burgers.php How do you like your burgers cooked? I usually like them griddled best, since I tend to like thin patties with lots of juice, but during the summer especially, I tend to eat grilled burgers a bit more often (mainly because there are barbecues happening nearly every weekend). I don't have broiled burgers quite as often, but don't mind them, either. What is your preference for cooking burgers?
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]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/cooking-burgers.php Is Rosario's in Canton Worth Checking Out? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/rosarios-canton.html We drove by a restaurant called Rosario's in Canton Center the other day. It looks kind of interesting in an old-school sort of way. How is the food there? How does it compare to La Scala in Randolph, Campanale's in Braintree, or Alfredo's in Quincy?
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]]> Sat, 10 May 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/rosarios-canton.html Seafood at the Three Cod Tavern in Marblehead? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/three-cod-tavern.php Now that Maddie's Sail Loft is closed, I need to find another restaurant to go to in Marblehead for food and drink. I like The Landing, but wouldn't mind having other options to go to in the area. How is the Three Cod Tavern? I noticed that they have a lot of seafood dishes on their menu. Are there any dishes that stand out? If not, is there another restaurant in Marblehead that I can go to for seafood and beer?
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]]> Tue, 6 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/three-cod-tavern.php Interesting Restaurants in Easthampton, MA? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/easthampton-restaurants.php I may be doing a food-based road trip this summer roughly following the Connecticut River between Greenfield and Springfield. I know all about Northampton, but have never been to Easthampton and know very little about it. From what I've seen on MySpace, there are a lot of artists and musicians in the town, so I'm thinking there might be a few funky, offbeat restaurants there. Can anyone suggest any dining spots that might be worth going to in Easthampton?
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]]> Fri, 2 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/easthampton-restaurants.php