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1. Eastern Standard Kitchen
This is one long-overdue update, as Eastern Standard and I have both grown up since our first meeting. Over the years, ES has become an institution within the food industry, and thus within my circle of friends. You can always depend on ES to serve…More »
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11/4/2007
This is a highly irresponsible and potentially irrelevant review because:
1) I just attended a… Read more »
2. Franklin Café
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 350-0010
Categories:
Lounges,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: South End
You know the way you feel, coming home to your loving boyfriend or girlfriend after spending the night with friends out in the superficial singles scene, and realizing this really is the best thing out there? That's how I feel about the Franklin.…More »
3. Pomodoro
Pomodoro, tucked away on Harvard St. in sleepy Brookline Village, is hands-down one of the best restaurants in Boston. It strikes that perfect but elusive balance between swank fine-dining destination and neighborhood joint. The food is all…More »
4. Toro
This place just keeps getting better and better, and is a must-visit whenever I take Boston newbies around town. They make the best damn Bloody Mary in the city, and their famous parmesan corn is still one of the best small plates I've ever had.
…More »
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7/4/2006
While the delicious house specialty of parmesan corn and the mysterious ability to accomodate large… Read more »
5. Matt Murphy's Pub
Brookline Village, MA 02445
(617) 232-0188
I no longer worship this place as much as I did when it was, well, the only bar I'd ever been to. Lots of bars are now doing what Matt Murphy's has been doing for a while, but I'd still go to bat for their fish & chips, their friendly bartenders,…More »
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7/2/2006
I've been a regular of Matt Murphy's for 2 years now, since the night Aaron, a friend of mine, asked… Read more »
6. Flatiron Lounge
New York, NY 10011
(212) 727-7741
Categories:
Lounges,
Dance Clubs
Neighbourhood: Flatiron
I love that in NYC, good cocktails are so easy to find that you can actually spread out in a place like this on a weekday; in other cities, this bar would be a prized gem. A dark, quiet joint, it's the perfect place to unwind after a busy day…More »
7. Delux Café
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 338-5258
Categories:
Bars,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: South End
Pete S. says it all--"An oasis of good, common-sense drinking in a sea of pretense." I also like the idea of it being a "monarch" among dive bars (the kind wearing a Burger King cardboard crown). Delux is just a down-homey joint that always has a…More »
8. The Butcher Shop
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 423-4800
Categories:
Meat Shops,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: South End
Last time I was here I got schooled by Wilson, an artist and bartender at Stella, on the definition of postmodernism. He could have pointed to this place as a helpful example: what is pomo if not the questioning of all identities? Why can't men…More »
9. Pho Republique - CLOSED
Pho Republique is best enjoyed through the hazy vision of an enjoyable late-night drunk. The edgy, woozy, scarlet light hanging over the dark tables like a blood moon gives this faux (Pho?) Chinese hipster hangout an ethereal feel. The staff only…More »
10. Drake Hotel
Toronto, ON M6J 1J3
Canada
(416) 531-5042
Came here with the significant other for a fun getaway from the States, and loved everything about it: the neighborhood (gritty but friendly, and full of great bars and restaurants), the aesthetic (quirky but comfortable rooms), the staff…More »
11. Tremont 647
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 266-4600
Categories:
Bars,
American (New),
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: South End
I bought a signed copy of chef Andy Husbands' book, "The Fearless Chef," long before I actually visited Tremont 647. There are so many other great brunch places in the area, and there is usually a line too long to bear. But we must have lucked out…More »
12. PA's Lounge
What do cheap beer, the Red Sox, and emo strippers have in common? PA's Lounge, an amazingly laid-back Union Square venue with a two room setup: on one side, there's a well-lit bar with lots of stools and standing room. They carry their own house…More »
13. Guerrilla Queer Bar
Check it out - I just reviewed the takeover of The Harp on 6/6 here:
http://www.yelp.com/bi...
Jeremy also brings up an interesting question: If I am a straight girl, and I jump on the Gay Guerilla event with my gay boys for moral support and end up…More »
14. The Enormous Room - CLOSED
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 491-5550
Category:
Lounges
Neighbourhood: Central Square
I love how this place rocks a NYC-style anonymity--no sign, no press, just buzz. It clearly works: there are 44 other reviews for this place, so I'll be concise:
-Scenester decor makes it fun to dress up and either start or end your night here if…More »
15. Vera Pizzeria
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 551-6262
Went here last night after reading the raves on Yelp, and had a fantastical time! The tiny place was packed, the bar was hopping, and the low-lit, bohemian ambiance and the delicious-looking food coming out of the kitchen convinced us to put our…More »
16. City Wine Merchant
So nice, I visited twice this week. First, to sample a run of interesting wines from all over, as selected by the staff, and second, to try a handful of bubblies ('tis the season). Both times, I found the staff enthusiastic and able to answer even my…More »
17. Red Rock Brewing Company
In downtown SLC, it comes down to Red Rock vs. Squatters. It's six one way, half a dozen the other in so many ways. But there are a few differences. Squatters has better merch and ice cream: Red Rock is less in-your-face, with a more sophisticated…More »
18. Shooting Star Saloon
This place has it all: a haunted jukebox, a stuffed Saint Bernard head on the wall, heart-stopping burgers, super-sweet bar staff, a cheap pool table, and pitchers of delicious beer. It only gets better if you combine a stop here with a hike down…More »
19. Trina's Starlite Lounge
Hands down my favorite bar in Cambridge, and that is saying A LOT. Probably because it combines the best of all possible bars. It has the cheap beers, laid-back atmosphere, late-night menu and constant potential for mischief you'd find at a dive. It…More »
20. Squatters Pub Brewery
When you visit Buffalo, people ask you if you had the wings. When you visit Boston, people ask you if you went to Cheers. When you visit New Haven, people ask if you ate the pizza. When you visit Salt Lake City, people ask you if you've been to…More »
21. Cook & Brown Public House
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 273-7275
Categories:
Gastropubs,
Bars
Neighbourhood: East Side
Went here on the rec of the lovely Hilary H., and had a great time! Though this place seems to have gotten a lot of hype from other sources as well (it was named one of the best 20 new restaurants of the year by Esquire, and chef Nemo Bolin was…More »
22. Toro Tapas Bar
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 886-9457
Categories:
Dance Clubs,
Tapas Bars,
Spanish
Neighbourhood: Elmwood Village
Came here with a ladyposse post-work for some wine and small bites, and was really impressed.
It's tough to tell from the outside, looking in, how beautiful this space is. It feels like a sleek LA or NYC wine bar.
And while some of our party were…More »
23. Sake Bar Decibel
New York, NY 10003
(212) 979-2733
This spot won my heart in a number of ways, right from the get-go.
1) I love secret places.
2) We came with a giant party and they were still able to seat us right away.
3) In the dead of winter, this place is WARM and TOASTY.
4) I had some of the best…More »
24. Cole's
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 886-1449
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Bars,
Gastropubs
Neighbourhood: Elmwood Village
This place is an Elmwood staple, an old-man bar that seems to draw an all-ages crowd -- perhaps because they're working hard to serve customers well and stay relevant on a hipster-fying strip.
Last time I visited, we had a GIANT party of family…More »
25. Brooklyn Social
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 858-7758
Category:
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Carroll Gardens, Gowanus
This place puts the "easy" in speakeasy.
Why? Well, first, it's pretty easy to find. It's right off the Carroll Street stop, sandwiched between Carroll and President on Smith. The entrance is nondescript (you can just barely make out the words…More »
26. Rye
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 474-4448
Category:
Lounges
Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
Popular, minimalist, and not too hoity-toity, Rye's a crowdpleaser of a place. As a friend of mine put it: there's no suspenders and waxed mustaches here. Not much in the way of atmosphere, either: some colorful abstract paintings and a cool…More »
27. Founding Fathers Restaurant
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 855-8944
Category:
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Main Street
Remember me? Yeah, I was that nerdy girl in elementary school who memorized all the state capitals. I grew up on "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego" and afternoon "Jeopardy" with my grandparents. I still enjoy listening to NPR specials on…More »
28. Backbar
There's something calculated about Backbar, a new speakeasy located behind Union Square's burgeoning Restaurant Row that's become known for their reservations system. But in a community located a stone's throw from MIT and Google, that's not…More »
29. Lord Hobo
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 250-8454
Categories:
Bars,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Inman Square, Kendall Square/MIT
The way you can distinguish a decent beer bar from a great beer bar is not actually the beer.
It's the people you meet there.
There are plenty of watering holes around town now that offer cool craft brews to any Sox-capped bro-dude who comes…More »
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Yelping SinceJuly 2006
Things I LoveAsian food, bakeries, books, my boyfriend, chai, chocolate, cooking, the desert, diners, my dog, exploring, kimchi, live music, long drives, mountains, old people, reading, snuggles, writing, YELP
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When I'm Not Yelping...I'm thinking about fun parties to throw for my beloved B-lo Yelpers.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI'm the Buffalo community manager for Yelp. It's my job to know what's what!
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