Boston Restaurant Blog -- August, 2012

So it's late August and college students are getting ready to return to the Boston area (or are already here), and for newcomers to the city especially, one of the most important questions is, "Where can I get some good food around here?" Well, there are countless options near colleges and universities, but included here is a list of some of the lesser-known spots (including a handful of places that we have reviewed), most of which are inexpensive enough to not put much of a dent into the budget. We matched up five restaurants each with some of the biggest colleges and universities in the area, with most eateries being within walking distance of (or a short bus/subway/cab ride away from) the listed schools. [NOTE: Part 2 of this list can be found at http://hiddenboston.com/blogentries/more-college-eats-0812.html]

And now to the list....

Boston College
Bamboo (Commonwealth Avenue, Allston/Brighton)
El Pelon Taqueria (Commonwealth Avenue, Brighton)
Inna's Kitchen (Pelham Street, Newton Centre)
Moogy's Sandwich Shop (Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton)
New Rod Dee (Beacon Street, Brookline)

Boston University
Brown Sugar (Commonwealth Avenue, Boston)
Dok Bua (Harvard Street, Brookline)
India Quality (Commonwealth Avenue, Boston)
Shanghai Gate (Harvard Avenue, Allston)
T. Anthony's Pizzeria (Commonwealth Avenue, Boston)

Harvard University
Armando's (Huron Avenue, Cambridge)
Cambridge Common (Mass. Ave., Cambridge)
Charlie's Kitchen (Eliot Street, Cambridge)
Flat Patties (Brattle Street, Cambridge)
Orinoco (JFK Street, Allston)

MIT
Aceituna Cafe (Athenaeum Street, Cambridge)
Desfina (Third Street, Cambridge)
Dosa Factory (Mass. Ave., Cambridge)
Mary Chung (Mass Ave., Cambridge)
Emma's Pizza (Hampshire Street, Cambridge)

Northeastern University
Lucy Ethiopian (Mass. Ave., Boston)
Penguin Pizza (Huntington Avenue, Boston)
Squealing Pig (Smith Street, Boston)
Thaitation (Jersey Street, Boston)
Woody's (Hemenway Street, Boston)

Tufts University
La Cascia's (Main Street, Medford)
Martsa On Elm (Elm Street, Somerville)
Qingdao Garden (Mass. Ave., Cambridge)
Renee's Cafe (Holland Street, Somerville)
Tu Y Yo (Broadway, Somerville)

Posted by MH, Boston's Hidden Restaurants, on August 21, 2012.
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3 COMMENTS:
Becca said:
definitely agree with India Quality & Emma's. Would be nice to see more colleges/areas on this list! Maybe Wentworth, Emerson...
Posted on 8/21/12
BT said:
The gourmet food truck scene has blossomed in Boston over the last 12 months and there are lots of delicious, very reasonably-priced options to choose from. Some local favorites are Lobsta Love, Paris Creperie, Staff Meal, Grilled Cheese Nation and Frozen Hoagies. Most can be found in The Back Bay and Downtown/Financial District but Harvard has several on campus (1 Oxford St, Cambridge)and many are selling at SoWa Sundays in the South End.
Happy Eating!
Posted on 8/22/12
GE said:
More great restaurants!!
Tico
222 Berkeley St. Boston, MA 02116
617-351-0400
Near: Emerson, Bay State, Northeastern
Via Matta
79 Park Plaza, Boston MA 02116
617-422-0008
Near: Emerson, Suffolk, Bay State
Happy's Bar + Kitchen
1363 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02215
Near: Simmons, Boston University, Emmanuel, Wentworth, Northeastern
Alta Strada
92 Central Street, Wellesley, MA
Near: Babson, Wellesley College
Posted on 8/31/12

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