rating is for plantation; outdoor museum ($ for admission) that offers "taste of history through re-creations of 17th-century cookery"; has special meal event for Thanksgiving; eat in community setting
est. 1985; Italy-born owner-chef who personally shops (produce at market, meats from butcher)/preps/cooks every day, 6-days per week; "you're passion for the food is amazing...the food itself is beyond amazing...for me, this has been like culinary Disneyland"-Guy Fieri; big portions; no reservations & long lines
est. 2008; serving "inspired, made-from-scratch food with a focus on condiments" in a casual counter setting; started by three local university grads who were ousted from their company due to the 2008 recession; Other Recipes: Hot Saus
since 2009; serving southern-inspired comfort food; "There's nothing more that we love better than high fives, cold beer and fried chicken" (from its website)
classic American diner w/ a contemporary twist (it's all vegetarian & everything can be made vegan); "it feels like the Jetsons opened up a vegetarian restaurant"-Guy Fieri
Fisherman Stew fresh fish filet, bay scallops, mussels, baby clams, tomatoes & red bliss potatoes in a light tomato basil broth; served w/ garlic bread
French Meat Pie homemade ground meat w/ spices & potatoes, baked in homemade pastry crust & served w/ mashed potato, gravy & veggies
New England Boiled Dinner corned beef w/ cabbage & other veggies
est. 1911 (originally as Franklin Cafe); third-generation landmark serving New England-style comfort food; originally a 12-stool diner, now it's a 250-seat restaurant
#100 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); since 1980; across from Harvard yard; burgers named after celebrities (John Kerry, Kevin Garnett, Tom Brady); long lines; Other Recipes: Kevin Garnett Burger
Throwdown: Bobby Flay lost [recipe]; opened in 2005; Italian restaurant & wine bar in contemporary chic European atmosphere; moved from original airing location (90 N Washington St)
Boston Cream Pie sponge cake w/ pastry cream & topped w/ chocolate ganache & white fondant swirl icing; sides coated w/ toasted almonds; a Parker House original; can be shipped; looks good
Arancini house specialty; deep-fried Sicilian rice balls stuffed w/ mozzarella, meat sauce & peas; topped w/ marinara sauce; Jeff also got a side of 3 homemade meatballs; looks good
#5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Late Night Eats); built in 1947; local landmark & a constant in Boston's after-hours scene (open 24/7); "The PLACE for college students to start their Spring Break Tour" (Rolling Stone Magazine)
