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 1. Drink

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

Category: Lounges

Neighbourhoods: Waterfront, South Boston

5.0 star rating
  10/17/2010

What a blast!

My friend and I arrived a little before 8 pm on a Saturday night and the wait was already outrageous...30 minutes for a party of 2.  Yet, all became well as soon as our first round of drinks arrived.

Our bartender was one of the most…More »

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 2. The Hawthorne

500 A Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 532-9150
5.0 star rating
  4/1/2012

The newest addition to Jackson Cannon and Garrett Harker's family of establishments that includes Eastern Standard and Island Creek Oyster Bar right down the street.  The Hawthorne's only been open for several months so far and the future looks very…More »

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 3. Clio Restaurant

370 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 536-7200

Categories: American (New), Seafood

Neighbourhood: Back Bay

5.0 star rating
  3/28/2011

My friend and I met here for pre-dinner cocktails for my birthday and Todd Maul did not disappoint!  I kindly requested that he put his on twist on my favorite, a Vesper, and it was easily the best one I've had yet.  He switched things up using…More »

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 4. Brick & Mortar

569 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139

Category: Bars

Neighbourhood: Central Square

5.0 star rating
  1/1/2012

It's sad to see such lackluster reviews for B&M after having such an awesome time here for NYE drinks.  Though the cocktail menu is limited with nearly all tequila and whisky-based drinks, the bartenders are damn good and know their stuff.  I ordered…More »

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 5. Eastern Standard Kitchen

528 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 532-9100
5.0 star rating
  5/29/2011

Absolute WINNER for brunch and such an awesome deal!  Let's get straight to the good stuff =D

French Toast - DELICIOUS!  Fluffy with lightly crispy edges and so well balanced in texture and sweetness.  Needs no maple syrup at all and it was a total…More »

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 6. Picco

513 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 927-0066

Categories: Pizza, Italian

Neighbourhood: South End

5.0 star rating
  Update - 12/4/2011

I feel compelled to give Picco 5 bangin' stars once again after a most excellent late night meal last night!  My good friend was in town for the weekend and having experienced the extraordinarily delicious pizza with me at our last visit, we decided…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    6/25/2011

    Wonderfully delicious pizza =D  My friends and I did a split between the Alsatian and Neapolitan and… Read more »

 7. Citizen Public House & Oyster Bar

1310 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 450-9000

Category: Gastropubs

Neighbourhood: Fenway

5.0 star rating
  11/26/2011

A tavern of taverns, Citizen Public House & Oyster Bar hit the mark on all fronts.  When I first came across their site, it had an uncanny resemblance to The Salty Pig's at first glance...coincidence? Perhaps. A bad thing? Hardly =D

The popularity of…More »

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 8. Island Creek Oyster Bar

500 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 532-5300

Category: Seafood

4.0 star rating
  5/29/2011

Fantastically fresh oysters on par with Neptune Oyster, but with loads more space.  This is more of a preliminary review since my friends and I just tried a small sampling of oysters having eaten brunch right beforehand at ES, but they were all…More »

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 9. The Salty Pig

130 Dartmouth St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 536-6200

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: Back Bay

4.0 star rating
  Update - 12/4/2011

Brunch update!

Now most unfortunately, they ran out of mac 'n cheese so my bro and I opted for the Baked French Toast and Hash along with the daily special Clam Chowder.  The french toast was quite good, but a bit too soggy for my taste.  The hash was…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    8/14/2011

    A draft list consisting entirely of craft brews and a wine list focused on Old World vino...could… Read more »

 10. Sunset Grill And Tap

130 Brighton Ave
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 254-1331

Categories: Bars, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Allston/Brighton

5.0 star rating
  Update - 2/15/2011

So that opportunity to try the food and more beers recently came at my friend's birthday dinner here and I was thoroughly impressed by the great service for our large party!  We were seated in a private area to the right of the main entrance, so…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    3/20/2010

    LOVE this place!  For any and all beer enthusiasts out there like myself, it's like my home away… Read more »

 11. The Publick House

1648 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 277-2880
4.0 star rating
  1/16/2010

Really cool, down-to-earth pub with an extensive craft beer selection!  Tried the Delirium Nocturnum and it was fantastic - can't wait to have a go at some of the other ales here.  I had the mac 'n cheese to go with the beer and it was very good.  Be…More »

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 12. Franklin Café

278 Shawmut Ave
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 350-0010

Categories: Lounges, American (New)

Neighbourhood: South End

4.0 star rating
  2/21/2012

4.5 stars for one of the best South End spots I've come across for food & drink.  My friends and I came by for snacks and drinks to round out an awesome Friday night and Franklin Cafe delivered on all fronts.

Food consisted of the Garlic Grilled…More »

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 13. Cambridge Brewing Company

1 Kendall Sq
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 494-1994

Categories: Breweries, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Kendall Square/MIT

3.0 star rating
  12/28/2011

Pre-dinner beer tasting?  Okay!  

CBC turned out to be a most convenient stop before moving onto The Blue Room...right next door.  For a moment I thought it was the wrong place since it looked much more like a restaurant than a brewery at first…More »

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 14. Jacob Wirth Restaurant

31-37 Stuart St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 338-8586

Categories: German, Pubs

Neighbourhood: Chinatown

4.0 star rating
  1/12/2010

A staple for TUSM students, Jake's is our go to spot for post-exam drinks.  They easily have the best beer selection in the area and it's always great to try a new one each time I visit.  Some of the noteworthy ones I can think of offhand are the Old…More »

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 15. Sunset Cantina

916 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 731-8646

Categories: Mexican, Bars

Neighbourhood: Allston/Brighton

4.0 star rating
  4/26/2011

Sunset Cantina will always have a special place in my heart for being my venue of choice for my post-boards celebration =D  The place is pretty spacious and my friend and I came during the downtime in the late afternoon right after our 7-hour mental…More »

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 16. Scholars American Bistro & Cocktail Lounge

25 School St
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 248-0025

Categories: American (New), Lounges, Pool Halls

Neighbourhood: Downtown

3.0 star rating
  7/4/2011

Came by last week for some post-rotation celebratory drinks and the space was expansive with a more upscale vibe than your usual bar.  Though I didn't try any of the food, we did sample a number of their signature cocktails and they were much more…More »

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 17. The Gallows

1395 Washington St
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 425-0200

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: South End

3.0 star rating
  Update - 12/11/2011

Not bad, not bad.  Finally made a return trip with my friend to try the food and it was pretty solid.  We decided to forgo entrees and sample a bunch of snacks, starters and sides so the variety was most welcome.  The brussel sprouts were the…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    10/17/2010

    Great spot for drinks!  Tucked away on Washington Street right by Morse Fish Co., you're immediately… Read more »


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