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348 Congress St
Boston, MA 02228
(617) 695-1806

Drink  

Category: Lounges
Neighborhoods: Waterfront, South Boston

5.0 star rating
4/22/2010
Best. Old Fashioned. Ever.

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1700 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 487-4289

Roadhouse - CLOSED  

Categories: Barbeque, Bars

3.0 star rating
2/15/2010
RIP Roadhouse - this place has closed.....new concept, American Craft opening in a few weeks, looking forward to it.

Menu has already been posted: http://beeradvocate.co...

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50 Park Plz
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 426-2000

The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers  

Categories: Hotels, American (New), Venues & Event Spaces
Neighborhood: Back Bay

3.0 star rating
1/25/2010
Meh.

I give it three stars because we ended up staying here after Pricelining a room in Boston and got it for an unbelievably cheap rate. That said - I'd be pretty upset had I payed full freight to stay in a room of this size an quality.

Awkward room lay out, out-dated bathroom and an old TV - extremely surprising for a place with this much (assumed) prestige that is owned and operated by Starwood (Westin, Shearaton, etc.).

On the up-side, the location of this place is great, the service was excellent and the common areas are of extremely high quality.

I wouldn't go back willingly, but if Priceline came through for us again, it wouldn't be so bad.

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326 Hanover St
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 557-9248

Panza  

Category: Italian
Neighborhood: North End

5.0 star rating
1/6/2010
Weary to Yelp about this place only because I want to keep it a secret!

This place pretty much has everything you would want in a north end place:

-Great Food
-Great Wine
-Great Service
-Hanover St. Location
-More Than Reasonable Prices
-Nice Atmosphere in a Small Room

and best of all - they are on OpenTable - a key point to consider during Boston's colder months when waiting in long lines outside (looking at you Giacomo's!) isn't the best idea.

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10 Eliot St
Cambridge, MA 02238

Charlie's Beer Garden  

Category: Pubs
Neighborhood: Harvard Square

3.0 star rating
7/13/2009
Hmmmm.

You know, I'm really not sure. I wanted to like it a lot more than I actually did. The novelty of it is great - drinking great beers, outside, in Harvard Square.

But I guess it ends there.

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1230 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 497-0400

Grafton Street  

Categories: Bars, American (New)
Neighborhood: Harvard Square

4.0 star rating
7/13/2009
I dig it.

And honestly, I'm pretty suprised about all of the "middle of the road" reviews out there. Its obvious that they have standardized the menus a bit, which has likely let them focus on the quality of their meals.

I got the Steak Frites, and the hangar steak was not only a high quality cut, but cooked perfectly. The combo of red wine demi, melted herbed butter and the juices from the steak made for a perfect dipper for the frites - no ketchup needed. My girlfriend got the Paella, and while an unlikely choice, she loved it (a high compliment from someone with a Portuguese background).

Service was great - though I prefer mine a bit on the colder side - efficient and pleasant, but in no way interfering with the meal.

Grafton St. was a solid place to get a good dinner at a not too steep price (2 entrees and 2 drinks for around $50). Highly recommended for those looking to get a bit off the beaten path of Harvard Square.

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2058 Commonwealth Ave
Newton, MA 02466
(617) 928-0660

Supercuts  

Categories: Barbers, Hair Salons

3.0 star rating
6/29/2009
Good haircuts, good price, but the wait times can get out of control. Make sure you call ahead.

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255 State St
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 720-1300

Sel de la Terre - CLOSED  

Category: French
Neighborhood: Waterfront

5.0 star rating
6/29/2009
Best meal I've had in Boston in a long time.

Went here for father's day brunch and was greeted with nothing but great service and excellent food. My family and I opted to get the $23 3 course prix fix brunch (an exclusive for this SDLT location) which offered a great value, as well as excellent food.

We started with the goat cheese and pear stuffed brioche, which was accompanied by a side of apricot jam. This stuff was better than the french toast that they had sadly ran out of.

Course #2  was an amazing combination of a Fried Egg, pork tenderloin and frites. The bloody mary was a perfect accompaniment to this dish.

Finally, for desert, we had the cream cheese sponge cake, which had a presentation that rivaled the taste - which was impeccable.

All in all, this location is a class act, and served as the perfect location for any celebratory brunch. I can't wait to go back soon.

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5454 Post Rd
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 884-1255

Meritage Restaurant  

Category: American (New)

4.0 star rating
3/23/2009
Went here a few weeks ago. The same menu as their sister restaurant Chardonnays, which I like better because of the location and atmosphere.

Big points for the fireplace, service, and delicious meatloaf.

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793 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 536-6300

Abe & Louie's Steak House  

Category: Steakhouses
Neighborhood: Back Bay

5.0 star rating
3/23/2009
Was taken here by my girlfriend for my birthday (in September). Have to say one of the best steaks I've ever had - I ordered the special for that day - the Carpetbagger steak, which is a Filet stuffed with oysters. It may sound odd at first, but give it a try, you will not be disappointed.

The decor is awesome, and be sure to go here in the warm weather, where the open up the whole front of the building - giving you a nice view of Boylston while still being able to take in the steak house atmosphere.

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