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Tag Archives: casual dining

May 31, 2016 Ciao Pizza and Pasta

Ciao Pizza and Pasta is a little shop located just across the street from the Chelsea courthouse. The newly renovated eat in area features about 10 seats at the bar – but most people come in for takeout. The restaurant features coal fired pizza made in 90 seconds and pasta made from scratch. We had […]

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May 26, 2016 La Motta

I love Italian food. I was excited when Leah and I had the opportunity to check out La Motta in the South End. The restaurant comes to you from the same folks that run Aquitaine, Cinquecento, Gaslight and Metropolis. I love the decor here: the warm lighting, the tin ceilings, the high back banquets, the […]

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May 24, 2016 Waxy’s

There are a lot of new restaurants moving into Fenway. If you’re looking for some place to go before the game that might ot as crowded as those right next to the park, try the newly opened Waxy’s in Brookline, right at St. Mary’s T stop. This modern Irish bar has a great outdoor patio, […]

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May 19, 2016 The Kinsale

I have to admit, I haven’t been to the Kinsale since my college days. I was invited to check out their menu one afternoon for lunch. The restaurant is located in Government Center, steps from the T stop. If you’re driving in, the Kinsale offers free validated parking after 5pm on weekdays and anytime on […]

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May 16, 2016 AKA Bistro

AKA Bistro closed its doors on May 8th, but we were lucky enough to visit before they did. AKA was run by Chef/Owner Chris Chung, who you may know from his days at UNI in the Elliot Hotel. AKA served French and Asian cuisine with classic favorites like quiche lorraine, croque monsieur, and ramen. A […]

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May 10, 2016 Marimla at Mapali

It’s hard to find Filipino food in Boston. I was pumped when Kulinarya, a brother sister team, was going to do a pop up at Aurum Hand Pies in Jamaica Plain. Note to self to go back another time top try the hand pies. I met Leah from Leah’s Life and Fiona from Gourmet Pigs […]

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May 5, 2016 Great Road Kitchen

Sundays are all about brunch with friends. We headed out to Littleton, MA to break bread with some of my best foodie pals at Great Road Kitchen. The restaurant comes to you from the team that was formerly behind Vine Brook Tavern – it’s owned by Marcus Palmer and the kitchen is run by Executive […]

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May 3, 2016 Townsman

I had been anxiously waiting for the chance to check out Townsman, Matt Jennings’ newest restaurant located on Kingston Street. Matt grew up locally and opened a restaurant, Farmstead, in Rhode Island. They did an awesome Biggie brunch, check out my older post here. I love the decor -from the lights to the bright red […]

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April 29, 2016 Dumpling School at Dumpling Palace

I never really liked school – but dumpling school is something I can definitely wrap my head around. A few weeks ago I was invited to Dumpling Palace for a hands on dumpling making tutorial. The intimate event had us forming dumplings with the chef and eating what we made! Top left is Leah Palone, Marketing Director […]

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April 21, 2016 Playska

Playska is the newest restaurant by Tim and Bronwyn Wiechmann (TW Food and Bronwyn). Chef Tim’s sandwich shop is his nod to the Balkans. The shop is small with only a few tables to dine in at, but it’s comfortable and relaxed. As we are browsing the menu, trying to figure out what to order, […]

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