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Location: Boston

About: Eating is a passion for me. Fortunately, I also like to bike and spin, so I counteract one activity with another.

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Last bite on earth: Nona's Hingham sludge ice cream

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Is there anywhere good to eat in Boston?

I think you'll be pleasantly surprized with the number of new/hip restaurants in Boston. Here are a few that haven't been mentioned:

--Marco in the North End (Hanover Street) - small, intimate, wonderful
--Sage in the North End - actually a little better than Marco for your stated requirements (better make reservations pronto)
--Mistral (Columbus Ave) - not to be missed for quirky cocktails, impressive bar and decor, great food, and above all else, the cosmopolitan scene (probably won't be able to get in at this late date)

If you're willing to travel a little outside of Boston (and its comfort zone), both the Ashmont Grill (you'll mistake it for a NY eatery on the inside) and Blarney Stone in Dorchester offer up creative fare in hip new settings.

Enjoy and let us know of your favorites!

SandraA at 7:07PM on 04/15/08

Responses to Comments by SandraA

From Talk

Is there anywhere good to eat in Boston?

O Ya is getting tons of national attention from the food press. I would definitely check it out if you're a Momofuku fan.

AshinCambridge at 12:35PM on 04/21/08

From Talk

Is there anywhere good to eat in Boston?

A little outside Boston in Needham - try Sweet Basil. Great rustic Italian food located on Great Plain Ave. It's BYOB and cash only.

anneforsox at 11:16AM on 04/21/08

From Talk

Is there anywhere good to eat in Boston?

Toro in the South End is by far the most consistently satisfying meal that I've found here. The salt cod fritters with fried lemon rings... so delicious.

Also not to be missed:
Tamarind Bay for some excellent regional Indian food (not your run of the mill selection) - Harvard Square
Oishii (South End) or O Ya (Leather District) if you're looking to splurge on beautiful, meticulously crafted sushi.
B&G Oyster for seafood - South End
Oleana, already mentioned by many - Cambridge (Hampshire St?)

I've heard really great things about Ten Tables in Jamaica Plain, but haven't been yet. Also, don't forget that there are great lunch/pastry places like Hi-Rise bakery in Cambridge! Hope you have a good trip!

darjeeling_tea at 10:26PM on 04/15/08

From Talk

Is there anywhere good to eat in Boston?

I second the Ashmont Grill recommendation. Excellent food. Another Dorchester restaurant I would add is dBar. Gourmet food at reasonable prices (for Boston).

dhdav66 at 8:55PM on 04/15/08