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France in Boston

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French food can be described as very peculiar and unique. Frog's legs, snails, pate, and a variety of cheeses are among the most popular dishes.

You might not believe it but Boston offers a number of great French restaurants. However, most of them seem to be hidden in every corner of the city.

Knows as "Brasseries" (meaning a cafe serving food as a restaurant in French) these restaurants offer a relaxed setting of good food and drinks.

If you have had French food before, you know it is eccentric but delicious. If you haven't, you must try it!

Here are some of my favorites in Boston:

Brasserie Jo in the Colonnade hotel in Huntington has the best Baguette bread and great escargots. ooo and great mimosas as well-orange juice and champagne :)
http://www.boucheebrasserie.com/

Bouchee restaurant on Newbury street is another good brasserie for a lower price. They have a great nicoise salad, which has green beans, seared tuna, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, onions and potatoes. They also have a good variety of french wines.
http://www.boucheebrasserie.com/

La Voile is another restaurant in Newbury street with I have to say disappointed me. It is very expensive and the food is mediocre. Most people I've talk to have not been impressed with the food and the service. I ordered mussels in wine, the dish was so strong I felt as if it had been made with vodka instead of wine.
http://www.lavoileboston.net/

Gaslight, Brasserie du Coin: Located in the South end this not only a great restaurant but also a nice place to go out for drinks with friends.
http://www.gaslight560.com/

The Wine Cellar-Everyone loves fondue. Especially when its pair with a glass of wine and perhaps chocolate fondue for dessert. This restaurant located on Massachusetts avenue is a great cozy place hidden under a brownstone building.
http://www.bostoncellar.com/reviews.htm

Posted: February 11, 2009 12:42 pm | 2 comments
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