Unhealthy dining
Almost 400 local food service establishments have had their licenses suspended for public health reasons. (By Walter V. Robinson, Globe Correspondent)  Tell the Globe...
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Hashing it out
Those pragmatic Colonial housewives sure knew how to stretch a meal. After corning heaps of beef for a New England boiled dinner, they'd wake up bright and early and - with nothing but a sharp knife and a hot, buttered skillet - transform leftovers into a nourishing morning treat. Potatoes and onions were favorites, as were red beets, which tinted ... (Boston Globe)
Those pragmatic Colonial housewives sure knew how to stretch a meal. After corning heaps of beef for a New England boiled dinner, they'd wake up bright and early and - with nothing but a sharp knife and a hot, buttered skillet - transform leftovers into a nourishing morning treat. Potatoes and onions were favorites, as were red beets, which tinted ... (Boston Globe)
Spongy or springy, focaccia gives a sandwich oomph
Focaccia means "hearth," which seems just right because it's made in the heart of an Italian oven. A round or oblong flat bread resembling a chubby pizza, focaccia is a rich base for summer-scented herbs, pungent sun-dried tomatoes, juicy olives, or sweet sliced onions. Originally an accompaniment to the meal, focaccia has taken on a new life as a base ... (Boston Globe)
Focaccia means "hearth," which seems just right because it's made in the heart of an Italian oven. A round or oblong flat bread resembling a chubby pizza, focaccia is a rich base for summer-scented herbs, pungent sun-dried tomatoes, juicy olives, or sweet sliced onions. Originally an accompaniment to the meal, focaccia has taken on a new life as a base ... (Boston Globe)
Deep flavors of Italy
Ciao, Benatti. What brings a little Italian gem like you to East Cambridge? The neighbors are all dishing out bacalhau and feijoada, and you show up and start sprinkling balsamic on everything. Things could get ugly during soccer season. (Boston Globe)
Ciao, Benatti. What brings a little Italian gem like you to East Cambridge? The neighbors are all dishing out bacalhau and feijoada, and you show up and start sprinkling balsamic on everything. Things could get ugly during soccer season. (Boston Globe)
Just like home by way of Korea
After placing your order at Han River, a Korean restaurant in Brookline, the owner might scoot a stool out from behind the counter for you to perch on; while you wait, an electric teapot on a side table keeps green tea warm for sipping. The tiny spot fills up fast with families and groups of teenagers sharing plates of marinated ... (Boston Globe)
After placing your order at Han River, a Korean restaurant in Brookline, the owner might scoot a stool out from behind the counter for you to perch on; while you wait, an electric teapot on a side table keeps green tea warm for sipping. The tiny spot fills up fast with families and groups of teenagers sharing plates of marinated ... (Boston Globe)
A Peruvian specialty gets pride of place
The magic number at Machu Picchu Charcoal Chicken & Grill is 24. That's how many hours their rotisserie chicken soaks in a secret brew before it's slid onto a spit and roasted over hot coals to a succulent, smoky-to-the-bone perfection. (Boston Globe)
The magic number at Machu Picchu Charcoal Chicken & Grill is 24. That's how many hours their rotisserie chicken soaks in a secret brew before it's slid onto a spit and roasted over hot coals to a succulent, smoky-to-the-bone perfection. (Boston Globe)
New spirit, fashionable dining lift downtown Napa's appeal
NAPA, Calif. - If you're headed to Napa, you're either going to the valley, the county, or Napa itself. The formerly neglected downtown Napa, 55 miles northeast of San Francisco, is one of those places where you wish you had purchased a craftsman or Victorian house 10 years ago when nobody went there. Visitors were all attracted to the "up ... (Boston Globe)
NAPA, Calif. - If you're headed to Napa, you're either going to the valley, the county, or Napa itself. The formerly neglected downtown Napa, 55 miles northeast of San Francisco, is one of those places where you wish you had purchased a craftsman or Victorian house 10 years ago when nobody went there. Visitors were all attracted to the "up ... (Boston Globe)
Machu Picchu Charcoal Chicken & Grill
25 Union Square, Somerville. 617-623-7972. Peru's famous rotisserie chicken takes center stage at this casual grill. Sitting just around the corner from its more upscale sister restaurant, also dubbed Machu Picchu, the grill has its own simple draw: succulent, smoky-to-the-bone chicken roasted over real wood coals. Order a dinner plate or order it whole and this beer-marinated treat will likely ... (Boston Globe)
25 Union Square, Somerville. 617-623-7972. Peru's famous rotisserie chicken takes center stage at this casual grill. Sitting just around the corner from its more upscale sister restaurant, also dubbed Machu Picchu, the grill has its own simple draw: succulent, smoky-to-the-bone chicken roasted over real wood coals. Order a dinner plate or order it whole and this beer-marinated treat will likely ... (Boston Globe)
Fast food for the MySpace crowd
George Naddaff realized he might have a problem when a Bedford police officer spurned his offer of a free snack. (Boston Globe)
George Naddaff realized he might have a problem when a Bedford police officer spurned his offer of a free snack. (Boston Globe)
Fresh, tasty seafood down the Hatch
Galley Hatch may be inland from the beach, but the seafood couldn't be better if the restaurant had an Atlantic view. (Boston Globe)
Galley Hatch may be inland from the beach, but the seafood couldn't be better if the restaurant had an Atlantic view. (Boston Globe)
Foam around the world
Travel far and wide enough - to Bali, for example - and there's no end to the variety of cocktails you'll come across. Barring an international excursion however, a trip to Match, a bar whose owner imported some of its presentation concepts from a trip to this Indonesian island, should suffice. (Boston Globe)
Travel far and wide enough - to Bali, for example - and there's no end to the variety of cocktails you'll come across. Barring an international excursion however, a trip to Match, a bar whose owner imported some of its presentation concepts from a trip to this Indonesian island, should suffice. (Boston Globe)
A tourist spot that's not too hard to take
An early taste of what's new on the restaurant scene To be perfectly honest, we didn't mean to go to the Hard Rock Cafe last week. Our original destination was J.A. Stats, the new place on Broad Street already being lauded (by this newspaper, at least) for its stuffed grape leaves. But the gas leak downtown foiled our plans. (Boston Globe)
An early taste of what's new on the restaurant scene To be perfectly honest, we didn't mean to go to the Hard Rock Cafe last week. Our original destination was J.A. Stats, the new place on Broad Street already being lauded (by this newspaper, at least) for its stuffed grape leaves. But the gas leak downtown foiled our plans. (Boston Globe)
Martini mamas
Rose petals and lavender are fine in potpourri, but they're fabulous in the new Mother's Day cocktail at Swans Café. The libation - which also includes white port infused with black tea - is being served at this weekend's Mother's Day Afternoon Tea Party . Mom and her guests will feast on a three-course menu of scones and pastries, tea ... (Boston Globe)
Rose petals and lavender are fine in potpourri, but they're fabulous in the new Mother's Day cocktail at Swans Café. The libation - which also includes white port infused with black tea - is being served at this weekend's Mother's Day Afternoon Tea Party . Mom and her guests will feast on a three-course menu of scones and pastries, tea ... (Boston Globe)
Restaurant critic Devra First took your dining-related questions
Boston Globe restaurant critic Devra First was online March 7 to field your questions and comments about dining out in the Boston area. Miss the chat? Catch up here. (Boston Globe)
Boston Globe restaurant critic Devra First was online March 7 to field your questions and comments about dining out in the Boston area. Miss the chat? Catch up here. (Boston Globe)
Okra without the ooze
It seemed impossible that okra could ever lose its distinction as the least popular of all vegetables, given the bulbous pod's slimy reputation. Beyond deep-frying (technically cheating) and gumbo (more for thickening), oozy okra has long flummoxed even hard-core herbiphile chefs. (Boston Globe)
It seemed impossible that okra could ever lose its distinction as the least popular of all vegetables, given the bulbous pod's slimy reputation. Beyond deep-frying (technically cheating) and gumbo (more for thickening), oozy okra has long flummoxed even hard-core herbiphile chefs. (Boston Globe)
Tequila Tuesdays
May 13 Tequila Tuesdays returned to the InterContinental hotel's patio by the waterfront this week. The cordoned-off area boasts a custom-made tequila bar with premium vintage tequilas and fruity margaritas flavored with pomegranate, mango, blackberry. The after-work event runs through summer with sushi specials and salsa dancing. 6 p.m. Sushi-Teq, 510 Atlantic Ave., Boston. 617-217-5150. (Boston Globe)
May 13 Tequila Tuesdays returned to the InterContinental hotel's patio by the waterfront this week. The cordoned-off area boasts a custom-made tequila bar with premium vintage tequilas and fruity margaritas flavored with pomegranate, mango, blackberry. The after-work event runs through summer with sushi specials and salsa dancing. 6 p.m. Sushi-Teq, 510 Atlantic Ave., Boston. 617-217-5150. (Boston Globe)
Brasserie Jo Turns 10
Through May This fabulous brasserie celebrates its 10th anniversary with a monthlong promotion featuring special entrées priced at $19.98. Other treats include dollar bar snacks every Thursday (11-1 a.m.) and dollar desserts every Tuesday, including the restaurant's unbelievable chocolate mousse. Brasserie Jo, 120 Huntington Ave., Boston. 617-425-3240. brasseriejoboston.com (Boston Globe)
Through May This fabulous brasserie celebrates its 10th anniversary with a monthlong promotion featuring special entrées priced at $19.98. Other treats include dollar bar snacks every Thursday (11-1 a.m.) and dollar desserts every Tuesday, including the restaurant's unbelievable chocolate mousse. Brasserie Jo, 120 Huntington Ave., Boston. 617-425-3240. brasseriejoboston.com (Boston Globe)
Flapjack's breakfast is worth the hike
LINCOLN, N.H. - The road through town is known as "The Kanc" or Kancamagus Highway, and along it you can find all the sustenance and equipment necessary to participate in the many activities nearby. Nestled in the rugged White Mountain National Forest, outdoorsy types pass through on their way to hike, bike, kayak, and fish all spring and summer. Early ... (Boston Globe)
LINCOLN, N.H. - The road through town is known as "The Kanc" or Kancamagus Highway, and along it you can find all the sustenance and equipment necessary to participate in the many activities nearby. Nestled in the rugged White Mountain National Forest, outdoorsy types pass through on their way to hike, bike, kayak, and fish all spring and summer. Early ... (Boston Globe)
These Greeks bear the gift of good food
For 20 years, Efthymios (Tim) and Georgia Athanasiadis ran Center House of Pizza in Brighton Center. Then, more than a year ago, they turned the place inside out, renamed it Esperia Grill & Rotisserie, and reopened as an authentic Greek kouzina. It sits back from the main street, tucked beside a Dunkin' Donuts. (Boston Globe)
For 20 years, Efthymios (Tim) and Georgia Athanasiadis ran Center House of Pizza in Brighton Center. Then, more than a year ago, they turned the place inside out, renamed it Esperia Grill & Rotisserie, and reopened as an authentic Greek kouzina. It sits back from the main street, tucked beside a Dunkin' Donuts. (Boston Globe)
Raw food restaurant makes going green a pleasure
no ingredient here ever gets warmer than 112 degrees, the temperature at which enzymes are said to be destroyed. (Boston Globe)
no ingredient here ever gets warmer than 112 degrees, the temperature at which enzymes are said to be destroyed. (Boston Globe)
Esperia Grill & Rotisserie
ESPERIA GRILL & ROTISSERIE, 344 Washington St., Brighton Center, 617-254-8337. esperiagrill.com. Efthymios (Tim) and Georgia Athanasiadis ran Center House of Pizza in Brighton Center for 20 years, then turned it into an authentic Greek kouzina. This is real home cooking with dishes such as baked lamb shank and moussaka. Juicy kebabs come two skewers to the plate and you choose ... (Boston Globe)
ESPERIA GRILL & ROTISSERIE, 344 Washington St., Brighton Center, 617-254-8337. esperiagrill.com. Efthymios (Tim) and Georgia Athanasiadis ran Center House of Pizza in Brighton Center for 20 years, then turned it into an authentic Greek kouzina. This is real home cooking with dishes such as baked lamb shank and moussaka. Juicy kebabs come two skewers to the plate and you choose ... (Boston Globe)
Mommy dearest
This is the week to make a date with the one who gave you life, as she is so fond of reminding you. But this is no ordinary Mother's Day date, it's a day-after Mother's Day date, just to set you apart from your oh-so-predictable siblings. (Boston Globe)
This is the week to make a date with the one who gave you life, as she is so fond of reminding you. But this is no ordinary Mother's Day date, it's a day-after Mother's Day date, just to set you apart from your oh-so-predictable siblings. (Boston Globe)
Recent Dining Out reviews
Extraordinary | Excellent Good | Fair | (No stars) Poor BANQ 1375 Washington St., Boston. 617-451-0077. Menu descriptions of Banq's Asian-influenced French food make the mouth water, full of intriguing ingredients and combinations: Tea-smoked quail and date cigar with a pea tendril Caesar, almond tamarind shot. Fire-charred sirloin with smoked cha choy, cilantro and taro pave, caramelized lotus seed, creamy ... (Boston Globe)
Extraordinary | Excellent Good | Fair | (No stars) Poor BANQ 1375 Washington St., Boston. 617-451-0077. Menu descriptions of Banq's Asian-influenced French food make the mouth water, full of intriguing ingredients and combinations: Tea-smoked quail and date cigar with a pea tendril Caesar, almond tamarind shot. Fire-charred sirloin with smoked cha choy, cilantro and taro pave, caramelized lotus seed, creamy ... (Boston Globe)
A sweet campaign
It's time to strap on the feed bag and do your part for breast cancer research. More than 160 restaurants and bakeries in Boston and beyond are whipping up special desserts for Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer . Selections include cheesecake from Finale Desserterie & Bakery (several locations), Pink Lady cupcake from Kickass Cupcakes in Somerville, chocolate chunk cookies from ... (Boston Globe)
It's time to strap on the feed bag and do your part for breast cancer research. More than 160 restaurants and bakeries in Boston and beyond are whipping up special desserts for Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer . Selections include cheesecake from Finale Desserterie & Bakery (several locations), Pink Lady cupcake from Kickass Cupcakes in Somerville, chocolate chunk cookies from ... (Boston Globe)
Drink it in
Most of the time we go to art gallery openings for the free wine, but tonight we're going to a wine gallery to check out the free art. Think that's called symmetry. Tonight, Wine Gallery in Brookline , awarded Boston Magazine's "Best of Boston Wine Shop" in 2006 and 2007, continues its monthly exhibition of local artists with Exhibit [at] ... (Boston Globe)
Most of the time we go to art gallery openings for the free wine, but tonight we're going to a wine gallery to check out the free art. Think that's called symmetry. Tonight, Wine Gallery in Brookline , awarded Boston Magazine's "Best of Boston Wine Shop" in 2006 and 2007, continues its monthly exhibition of local artists with Exhibit [at] ... (Boston Globe)
