Lately, this snow and horrible weather makes me want to stay at home all day and hibernate without socializing or even leaving for food. However, I've decided to take a different approach and wander out to look for a good restaurant to find comfort in a yummy dessert and a warm drink.
After some research, I decided to try out Burdick chocolate cafe in Cambridge. The small coffee shop not far from Harvard Square offered a warm and cozy refuge for freezing students around the cambridge area. I found a variety of dark, white and milk hot chocolates that makes a perfect afternoon snack coupled with a pistachio french macaroon.
Burdick located at 52D Brattle Street in Cambridge should not be missed.
Where do you go to warm up during the winter?
Posted: February 4, 2009 1:02 pm | 1 comment
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Ever since I was a little girl, I HATED breakfast! my mom would force me to have breakfast before school although it was always a struggle. Now that I work in the morning and have to be at work by 9, I have gotten used to having coffee as breakfast and a quick bite around noon. However, I recently discovered the pleasure of having late brunch on Sunday mornings.
In my latest quest for finding the best brunch in Boston, I have tried a few restaurants I suggest you visit as well.
The Four Seasons Hotel offers a great brunch.
http://www.fourseasons.com/boston/dining/aujourd_hui.html
Bin26 on Charles street is a wine bar but offers great eggs and amazing hazelnut hot chocolate.
www.bin26.com
Burton's grill, not far from Simmons has the best crab cake eggs benedict I've had.
http://www.burtonsgrill.com/
If you're going for a more traditional touristy place, Paramount on Charles street is a good place to try.
http://www.paramountboston.com/pages/menus/brunch.html
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Posted: February 10, 2009 1:07 pm | 7 comments
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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 ... more »
Posted: February 11, 2009 12:42 pm | 2 comments
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I know this might seem a bit overdue since Valentines was a few days ago but last week I had dinner at a really nice restaurant I thought would be a great place to go on a date or just with friends.
Teatro (theater in spanish), is located in the theater district on Tremont street right next to the AMC lowes theater is a small, cozy restaurant with dimmed lights and great food. The restaurants ceiling resembles the baroque style cieling of a elegant theater.
Their menu focuses on northern italian food, serving everything from great pasta and pizza to elaborated steak and veal dishes.
The Chef and owner, Jamie Mammano, also own Mistral, a high end restaurant in the South End known for is good but very expensive food.
Although the place is not cheap, a 15-20$ entree is a good deal for their amazing food and ambiance.
Although Valentines is a great time to meet friends and dine out, any day is a good day to meet friends in Teatro.
www.teatroboston.com
Posted: February 17, 2009 1:33 pm | 4 comments
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Anyone who has ever been to Spain knows dining is an event. A colorful arrangement of small plates full of delicious, spicy and attractive food. Their seasoning is what makes them so famous. They are usually strongly flavored with garlic, chiles, paprika, salt, pepper, saffron and olive oil.
TAPAS, also called appetizers, is a concept that originated in Spain. Commonly, Spanish restaurants serve cold and hot Tapas which are separately listed on the menu.
Cold tapas include: cheeses, cured ham, olives, sardines, among others.
Hot tapas include: squid, sausages, steak, potatoes, paella among others.
Originally, people in Spain to eat tapas as appetizers before their main meal. Many times, people go bar hopping and try tapas in different places while having a glass of wine or sangria. In other parts of the world, the concept tapas has become synonym for Spanish meal.
Regardless, the flavorful petite dishes should be sampled.
Boston offers various tapas restaurants some of which have bec ... more »
Posted: February 24, 2009 3:21 pm | 0 comments
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Lately,
I've been trying to escape the cold weather and at the same time run errands and have fun around the city. I'm sick of starbucks and dunkin donuts which, in my opinion have TERRIBLE coffee.
But what better than Italian espresso or a latte with hazelnut syrup to warm you up. Even better paired with a slice of chocolate ganache cake.
L'Aroma cafe located near the beginning of Newbury street is the cutest Italian coffee shop.
I think you should all try it out!
http://www.laromacafe.com/contact.html
Posted: February 25, 2009 3:17 pm | 2 comments
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