Boston's Hidden Restaurants: Latest Questions and Answers Copyright (c) 2008 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 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 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/rosarios-canton.html 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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]]> Tue, 6 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/sunday-brunch.php 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 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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]]> Thu, 1 May 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/lobster-roll-boston.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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]]> Thu, 1 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/alia-dparma-winthrop.html Who Has the Best Boneless Wings in Boston? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/boneless-wings.html I tend to like boneless buffalo wings better than traditional wings (partly because you don't need to work for what you eat). My favorites in the Boston area include Cambridge Common in Cambridge and Wendell's in Norton, but I can't seem to find too many others that I like a lot. I prefer hot boneless wings, and heavy breading. Any ideas?
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]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/boneless-wings.html 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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]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/passports-gloucester.html Rhode Island Restaurants with Lakeside Dining? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/lakeside-rhode-island.php Does anyone know of any restaurants in Rhode Island with lakeside dining (preferably with an outdoor deck on a lake)? We did drive by a couple of restaurants on or near lakes on Route 44 last weekend. One was Europa in Chepachet, and the other was the Water's Edge in Greenville. Are either of these restaurants worth going to? Any others in Rhode Island that are on lakes or ponds?
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]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/lakeside-rhode-island.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, 23 Apr 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/marinade-steak-tips.html Restaurants Between Augusta and Bangor? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/augusta-bangor.php Can anyone tell me about any good restaurants near Route 95 between Augusta and Bangor? We will be driving up to Acadia National Park next month, and may end up taking Route 95 instead of Route 3 to Route 1. Normally, we stop in Belfast for lunch, but that is nowhere near Route 95. Thanks for any suggestions! Casual and inexpensive would be best, and definitely no chains!
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]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/augusta-bangor.php Bar Pizza on Cape Ann? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/bar-pizza-cape-ann.php I'll be doing some trips to Cape Ann over the coming months (including a food trip this month), and would love to find some kind of dive or pub that has good bar pizza. Can anyone suggest such a place? I'm assuming it would probably be in Gloucester, since Rockport doesn't have any bars. If there is a place in Essex, Ipswich, Manchester, or Beverly, that would be fine, too. Thanks!
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]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/bar-pizza-cape-ann.php Ban Chiang House in Jamaica Plain: Any Good? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/ban-chiang-house.php Last night I noticed a Thai restaurant on Centre Street in Jamaica Plain that I have never heard anything about. It is called Ban Chiang House, and it is about a block from the Wonder Spice Cafe, another Thai (and Cambodian) restaurant. Any thoughts on this place? How does it compare to the Wonder Spice?
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]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/ban-chiang-house.php Burgers or Mac and Cheese at La Laiterie, Providence? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/la-laiterie-providence.php I was just reading praise for the burgers at La Laiterie in Providence, so I looked at their Web site and noticed that they also have macaroni and cheese on their menu. Is there anyone who has tried both dishes at La Laiterie? If so, which did you like better? I also noticed that they have some other items I really like, including pork chops, a Cubano, and perogies. Has anyone tried those? I definitely need to get to this place soon!
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]]> Wed, 9 Apr 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/la-laiterie-providence.php Is PJ's Country House in Scituate Worth Checking Out? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/pjs-country-house.php We were on our way back from Haddad's in the Brant Rock section of Marshfield the other night when we passed by a rather nice-looking restaurant in Scituate called PJ's Country House (near where Route 3A meets Route 123). It looked a bit classy from the outside, and the grounds looked very nice. Has anyone been there? How is the food? Do they have any outdoor dining in the summer? It looked like the kind of place that would be good for outdoor dining, based on the surroundings.
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]]> Wed, 9 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/pjs-country-house.php Best Fried Scallops in New England? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/fried-scallops.php I had about the best fried scallops I've ever eaten the other day at a place called Haddad's Ocean Cafe in the Brant Rock section of Marshfield. They were every bit as good as the ones I had at Moulton's in Medford awhile back. Are there any other places I should be seeking near Boston or along the New England coast that also has excellent fried scallops? I'm definitely willing to travel up to Maine or down to Connecticut if they are really good.
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]]> Tue, 8 Apr 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/fried-scallops.php Best Dive Bars in Boston? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/dive-bars-boston.html I've been reading a book on the best dive bars in New York over the past few days. Some really funny stuff! It got me thinking about dive bars in Boston; while we don't have nearly as many here as in New York, we do have some classic dive bars scattered throughout the area. A few that come to mind include the Newtowne Grille in Cambridge, the Sligo in Somerville, Maddie's Sail Loft in Marblehead, and Sadie's in Waltham.
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]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/dive-bars-boston.html How Is The Norwood Town Square Diner? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/norwood-diner.html I have driven by the Norwood Town Square Diner on Nahatan Street in Norwood about a hundred times, but have yet to try it. There is next to nothing on the diner on the Internet, and I don't know anyone who has eaten there. How does it compare to other diners in the Boston area?
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]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/norwood-diner.html Marketplace Restaurant in Boston? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/marketplace-restaurants.php Several years ago I went to this restaurant/marketplace in downtown Boston. Indoors there were numerous stations/areas where one could choose their food and get the price of the food tacked onto a running check. Moderately priced. I'm trying to find the name of this eating venue. If this description sounds familiar, please reply. Thanks.
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]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/marketplace-restaurants.php 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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]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/chili-head-bbq.php Upscale Restaurants in Fall River or New Bedford? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/fall-river-new-bedford.php Are there any really good restaurants in Fall River or New Bedford that are a bit more upscale than your typical restaurant? I'm not interested in a high-end, formal place, but it would be nice to know of a decent restaurant or two in the area that is business casual and serves excellent food. Any kind of cuisine would be ok.
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]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/fall-river-new-bedford.php Good Picnic Areas in Greater Boston? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/picnic-areas-boston.php Today is one of the first really nice days in awhile, and it is making me start to think about doing some outdoor activities, including picnics. I've done some picnics at Castle Island in South Boston, Menotomy Rocks Park in Arlington, and Piers Park in East Boston to name a few. Does anyone have any favorite picnic places that they like to go to in the Boston area? Let ne know!
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]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/picnic-areas-boston.php Anyone Try the River St Grill in Mattapan? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/river-st-grill.php I drive along River Street in Mattapan maybe once every week or two, and whenever I drive by the River St Grill, there are nearly always a number of people coming and going with takeout food. It looks like it might be a place for ribs and BBQ, but I can't seem to find much information on the place on the Internet. Has anyone tried it? Is the food decent?
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]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/river-st-grill.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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]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/greenhills-mannions.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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]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/kasbah-winthrop.php Best Irish Pubs in New England (Not Including Boston)? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/irish-pubs-new-england.php I have a lot of favorite Irish pubs in the Boston area, including O'Leary's in Brookline, The Druid in Cambridge, and Kitty O'Shea's in downtown Boston, but other than perhaps the Old Timer Restaurant in Clinton, I haven't been to many decent ones outside of the Boston area. Can anyone suggest some Irish pubs elsewhere in New England that are worth going to?
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]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/irish-pubs-new-england.php Best Bagels in the Boston Area? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/bagels-boston.html It seems difficult to find good bagels around Boston. I've had some decent ones at Kupel's in Brookline, Zeppy's (now closed) in Randolph, and Bagel Rising in the Back Bay, but none of them really stand out, especially compared to some of the incredible bagels I've had in and around New York City (Main Street Bagel in Queens may have the best bagels I've ever tried). Does anyone know of any truly great places for bagels in the Boston area?
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]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/bagels-boston.html Best Steak Tips (Other Than New Bridge Cafe)? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/steak-tips.php After lots of searching, I still haven't found a restaurants in the Boston area that beats the New Bridge Cafe in Chelsea when it comes to steak tips. The Salem Wood in Malden, Sadie's in Waltham, Cronin's in Quincy, and Joe Sent Me in Cambridge come close, but don't consistently reach the level of the New Bridge, in my opinion. Has anyone found a place in the Boston area that has better steak tips than the New Bridge?
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]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/steak-tips.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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]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/creek-house-diner-bethel.html 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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]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/kinsale-inn.html Best Italian Restaurant in Stowe, VT? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/italian-restaurants-stowe.html We were in Stowe over the weekend, hitting several restaurants in the area, including the Italian restaurant at the Foxfire Inn. I love the food at the Foxfire, but was also curious about a few of the other Italian restaurants we saw in the general area, including Trattoria La Festa and Olive's Bistro, both on Mountain Road, and Stella Notte in Jeffersonville. Any thoughts?
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]]> Sat, 9 Feb 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/italian-restaurants-stowe.html Tequilas Mexican Bar and Grill? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/tequilas-east-boston.php On our way up to La Siesta in Winthrop (a great restaurant, by the way), we passed a Mexican restaurant on Saratoga Street in East Boston called Tequilas Mexican Bar and Grill. It was in a commercial district in the Orient Heights section of Eastie, near the Winthrop line, and it looked intriguing from the outside, but I have never heard of the place. Does anyone know anything about Tequilas? Is it all Mexican cuisine, or is it a mix of Mexican and Central American items?
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]]> Wed, 6 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/tequilas-east-boston.php Haverhill Restaurants: Any Good Ones? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/haverhill-restaurants.html I have spent a lot of time in Lawrence over the past few years and have eaten at a number of good restaurants there. And though I don't know Lowell all that well, I have eaten at a couple of places there, too. But Haverhill? Well, I know nothing about restaurants in Haverhill. What are some of the better restaurants there, if any?
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]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/haverhill-restaurants.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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]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/lobsta-land.html What New England Restaurant Has the Best Sweet Potato Fries? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/sweet-potato-fries.html I'm looking for restaurants in New England that have the best sweet potato fries. I've already had some good ones at the Salmon Run Fish House in Lee, Vidalia's Truck Stop in Wellesley, Harry's in Westborough, the Traveler Restaurant in Union, CT, and the Blue Plate Diner in Middletown, CT. What other restaurants come to mind when it comes to this tasty and (relatively) healthy side dish?
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]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/sweet-potato-fries.html Valentine's Day Suggestions for Restaurants in Boston? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/valentines-day.php Any ideas for romantic restaurants to go to in Boston that won't be jam-packed and won't be charging $200 for dinner on Valentine's Day? Business casual is fine, but I'm not interested in places that require a jacket and tie. Any kind of cuisine would be ok, though I tend to lean toward Italian food.
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]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/valentines-day.php Manchester, NH Restaurant Recommendations? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/manchester-restaurants.html After seeing some interesting diners and family restaurants on TV during the New Hampshire primaries, I've decided that I need to do a food trip to Manchester, NH (much like the ones we've done in Providence, Lawrence, and the New Haven area). I'd like to know about some of the best diners, roadside food places, and family restaurants that can be found in Manchester. I'd like to concentrate on lesser-known dining spots, so the Red Arrow Diner is probably out, but maybe I'll be able to squeeze that one in, too, just out of curiosity.
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]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2008 11:30:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/manchester-restaurants.html Ernie's Lunch in Melrose? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/ernies-lunch.html There is this little restaurant on Franklin Street in Melrose (near the Stoneham line) that I drove by the other day. It's called Ernie's Lunch and it looked like your classic family diner. Is it worth trying? Are there many tables inside? How crowded does it get? It's one of those places that feels way off the beaten track, so I'm admittedly intrigued by the place.
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]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/ernies-lunch.html Good Restaurants in South Norwalk, CT? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/south-norwalk.html We went to South Norwalk a couple of years ago after hearing that the neighborhood has become a really interesting place to go for shopping and food. Well, we must have been in the wrong area because we couldn't find anything there. Turns out that I may be driving through Norwalk a couple of times in the next month or so; where should I be going for good restaurants? Let me know their addresses, too. Thanks!
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]]> Tue, 8 Jan 2008 11:45:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/south-norwalk.html 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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]]> Tue, 8 Jan 2008 11:30:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/steakhouse-boston.html Best French Fries in the Boston Area? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/french-fries.html Which restaurants have the best French fries in or around Boston? I find it tough to beat the French fries at the Halfway Cafe, though I also love the chili cheese fries at Costello's in Jamaica Plain, the handcut fries at Christopher's in Cambridge, and the slender fries at UBurger in Kenmore Square. Where else should I be checking out?
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]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2008 11:30:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/french-fries.html 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, 7 Jan 2008 10:20:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/next-page-cafe.html 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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]]> Fri, 4 Jan 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/wilmington-tewksbury.html 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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]]> Fri, 4 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/reidys-portsmouth.html What Is Good at Rincon Limeno in East Boston? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/rincon-limeno.html I've been meaning to get to Rincon Limeno in East Boston for Peruvian food for quite some time now, but still haven't made it over there. What are some entrees worth getting there?
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]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/rincon-limeno.html Christmas Cookies? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/christmas-cookies.html Where in Boston is a good place to get fresh Christmas cookies? I'm not talking about the pre-packaged cookies you get in supermarkets, but freshly made cookies from bakeries, pastry shops, local markets, etc. Any suggestions?
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]]> Tue, 4 Dec 2007 10:20:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/christmas-cookies.html Restaurants for New Year's Eve in Boston? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/new-years-eve-boston.html I'm not sure we will even be in Boston this year for New Year's Eve (we might be in Portsmouth, Newport, or Providence), but just in case we stay in the Boston area, what are people's favorite choices for a New Year's Eve dinner in or around Boston? Somewhere between casual and formal would be best (smart casual, business casual, whatever it's called now), and a place that has both great atmosphere and great food without being too snobbish.
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]]> Tue, 4 Dec 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/new-years-eve-boston.html Bars in Boston With Jazz Music? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/jazz-music-boston.html Now that Bob's Southern Bistro in the South End has closed, there is one less place to listen to jazz music in the Boston area. I heard the Beehive might be taking up the slack, which would be terrific. I also know about Sculler's and Wally's, but that's about it. What other bars and clubs around Boston are decent places to hear some jazz?
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]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2007 10:20:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/jazz-music-boston.html Where to Eat In Newport, RI? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/newport-restaurants.html I've been to a few restaurants in Newport, RI over the years, with Mamma Luisa on Thames Street probably being my favorite. I'd like to check out some places I haven't been to yet, however. What are some can't-miss dining spots in Newport for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? I'd prefer casual restaurants, but if there is a really special place for dinner that is more of a business casual spot, that would be fine, too.
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]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/newport-restaurants.html Cook My Turkey? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/cook-turkey.html Where can I bring my turkey and have it roasted or fried for Thanksgiving?
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]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/cook-turkey.html 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, 16 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/zaika-marblehead.html Good Turkey Dinner at a Boston-Area Restaurant? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/turkey-dinner-boston.html Thanksgiving is almost here, and a lot of people will be looking for Boston-area restaurants to go to that serve traditional turkey dinners with all the fixings (gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, etc.). What are some dining spots in the Boston area that serve decent turkey dinners?
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]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/turkey-dinner-boston.html Lakeside Dining in New England? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/lakeside-dining.html It seems that there are few restaurants in the New England area that are situated on ponds or lakes. What are some good lakeside restaurants in the area? Do they have outdoor seating along the water as well as indoor seating with views of the water from the tables?
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]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/lakeside-dining.html Is Allison's a Good Dining Option in Kennebunkport? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/allisons-kennebunkport.html We might be going up to Kennebunkport for the annual Christmas Prelude later in the fall, and I was wondering if Allison's Restaurant might be a good place to go for dinner. Last year we went to Hurricanes (which was very good), but I'd like to try a new restaurant this year. The menu at Allison's looks pretty varied. Are there any particularly good entrees to get there?
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]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/allisons-kennebunkport.html Anyone Been to the Blue Benn Diner in Bennington, VT? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/blue-benn-diner.html A neighbor of mine just told me about a place called the Blue Benn Diner, which is on Route 7 in Bennington, Vermont. He and his wife went to the Blue Benn over the weekend and said that it was really good. I haven't been to Bennington in awhile, and have actually never eaten in Bennington before (I tend to stop in nearby Wilmington or Manchester). If the Blue Benn Diner sounds like a good place, maybe I'll head over there the next time I'm in Southern Vermont.
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]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/blue-benn-diner.html Casual Dinner in Financial District of Boston? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/dinner-financial-district.html Are there any decent informal restaurants in the Financial District of Boston to go to for dinner? I know that many, if not most restaurants in that area tend to be open only for lunch, but if there are any reasonably priced restaurants with American or Italian cuisine that are also casual, let me know about them. Thanks!
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]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/dinner-financial-district.html 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, 15 Oct 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/shalimar-india.html Restaurants in Beverly? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/beverly-restaurants.html Beverly is one town in the Boston area that I know little about when it comes to restaurants. I'm aware of places such as Harry's 240, Tryst, Cygnet, Big Bully's BBQ Burgers, and Brenden Crocker's Wild Horse Cafe, but I don't know a whole lot about them. Are any of these places worth the trip from Boston? Or are there other restaurants in Beverly that you would recommend over these?
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]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2007 11:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/beverly-restaurants.html Restaurant With the Best Cornbread in New England? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/cornbread-new-england.html Any ideas for where to go in New England for the best cornbread? I know of a few restaurants that have excellent cornbread, but most are around Boston (Blue Ribbon BBQ is one of my favorites for this).
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]]> Fri, 5 Oct 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/cornbread-new-england.html Great Stews, Fall Comfort Foods? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/stews-comfort-foods.html As the weather cools, I find myself looking for that perfect comfort food - Beef Stew, or Shephards Pie, or, well, you have the idea. What are some of your favorite places to go to for great fall comfort foods?
]]> Tue, 2 Oct 2007 07:10:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/stews-comfort-foods.html 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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]]> Mon, 1 Oct 2007 08:20:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/doughnut-boston.html Good Seafood Options at Trader Joe's? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/seafood-tjs.html I never seem to have gotten a good seafood item from any of the Trader Joe's that I go to. The frozen fish, in particular, has been pretty bad, in my opinion. Are there any seafood dishes or items worth buying at Trader Joe's?
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]]> Sat, 22 Sep 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/seafood-tjs.html Favorite Farm Stands in Vermont? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/farm-stands-vermont.html I will be in Vermont a couple of times during fall foliage season this year, going through or near towns such as Stowe, Waterbury, Waitsfield, Woodstock, Grafton, Ludlow, Weston, Jamaica, and Wilmington. Can anyone recommend some nice farm stands (preferably with scenic views) near any of these towns? Basically, I will be pretty close to Route 100 no matter where I am, so anything near that road would be great. Thanks!
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]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:10:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/farm-stands-vermont.html 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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]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/tea-houses-boston.html Seafood Shacks in Gloucester? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/seafood-gloucester.html We were up in the Gloucester area last weekend. Tried to find The Causeway restaurant, but were unsuccessful, so we continued on, noticing several seafood shacks. Finally, we decided on Captain Carlo's on the Harbor Loop near the center of Gloucester. It was very good; the fried scallops were excellent, and the haddock was decent, too. I'd like to try some other seafood restaurants in Gloucester, though, including The Causeway (if I can ever find it). Are there other seafood shacks that are better than these two places? Let me know. Thanks!
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]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/seafood-gloucester.html Where to Go in Boston for Greek Pizza? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/greek-pizza.html I'm one of those odd ducks who really likes Greek pizza. I know that traditional Italian pizza is what most people like, and I do love thin-crust pizza, but I love getting Greek pies from places such as Nick's in Medford, Braintree House of Pizza in South Braintree, and the Villa in Arlington Heights. Where are some other places to get a good Greek pizza in the Boston area?
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]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/greek-pizza.html What Is the Best Seafood Restaurant in Essex? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/seafood-essex.html I know all about Woodman's in Essex, and I love going to the Village Restaurant, which is just up the street, but what about some of the other seafood restaurants in Essex? How is Farnham's? Essex Seafood? Periwinkles? Any others?
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]]> Sun, 26 Aug 2007 10:30:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/seafood-essex.html Where to go in Charlestown for food? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/charlestown-food.html Charlestown is one of the few neighborhoods in Boston where I rarely go for food. I know there are some good restaurants in Charlestown, but many of them, such as Tangierino and Copia, are a bit too expensive and upscale for my liking, even though I know they are top-quality restaurants.
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]]> Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/charlestown-food.html Polynesian Restaurants in the Boston Area? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/polynesian-restaurants.html All right, I know that Polynesian restaurants tend to be tacky and cheesy, and the food is sometimes pretty bad (and really bad for you), but I kinda like going to these places, maybe because they bring back memories of my youth. I know all about Kowloon in Saugus and Bali Hai in Lynnfield, and I've heard of the Tahiti Restaurant in Dedham. Are there any others in the Boston area that I'm forgetting? Let me know so I can get to one or two of them!
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]]> Thu, 5 Jul 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/polynesian-restaurants.html Best Pinot Noir for Under 25 Dollars? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/pinot-noir.html Does anyone know of a top bottle of pinot noir wine that is $25 or less? If so, what liquor stores in the Boston area can you buy it? I've had some really bad pinot noir over the past year and would like to find a couple of brands that are at the top of the heap.
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]]> Tue, 3 Jul 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/pinot-noir.html Restaurants Along Route 91 in Connecticut? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/route-91-connecticut.html Can anyone tell me about good, casual roadside restaurants near Route 91 between the Massachusetts border and New Haven? I've been on that road several times of late and, except for Doogies in Newington and the Glenwood Drive In over in Hamden (and all the pizza places in New Haven), I haven't found many places to go to. Any suggestions?
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]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/route-91-connecticut.html Best Raspberry Lime Rickey in the Boston Area? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/raspberry-lime-rickey.html What restaurant, cafe, diner, etc. has the best raspberry lime rickey in the Boston area? I'm thinking that there are some diners out there that have some great raspberry lime rickeys, but I'm not sure which ones.
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]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2007 10:30:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/raspberry-lime-rickey.html Restaurant or Bar With Best Beer Selection in Boston? http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/beer-selection-boston.html Who has the greatest beer list in the Boston area? By greatest, I mean restaurants or bars that serve good British and German beers, as well as beers from other areas. Microbrew beers would be a big plus, too.
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]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hiddenboston.com/questions/beer-selection-boston.html