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The Real Deal

Panini to die for
Last we left Tony Soprano, he was hunched over a basket of onion rings in a New Jersey diner.
By LIZ BOMZE  |  July 18, 2007

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Szechuan Bay

Hot stuff
Szechuan peppercorns were a bit hard to come by — even taboo — as recently as five years ago.
By LIZ BOMZE  |  April 11, 2007

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My Thai Vegetarian Café

Lean and lovely
Thai-food connoisseurs are plenty familiar with tofu- and vegetable-heavy menus, but Coolidge Corner’s latest window into Southeast Asia takes that theme one step farther.
By LIZ BOMZE  |  December 27, 2006

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Pino’s Pizza

A mighty pie
To my mind, pizza falls into one of a handful of camps.
By LIZ BOMZE  |  November 08, 2006

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Thai Spice

Slow and steady wins the race
You don’t go to Thai Spice for speedy service.
By LIZ BOMZE  |  October 24, 2006

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Sabor Latino

True to its roots
You don’t head to a place like Sabor Latino for the nachos, for the same reason you don’t head to Chinatown for beef and broccoli.
By LIZ BOMZE  |  October 18, 2006

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The Elephant Walk’s nataing

Walk this way
Rarely do restaurant-goers have the option of sampling both Cornish game hen with a tarragon-mustard wine sauce and soy-bathed loc lac beef chunks under the same roof.
By LIZ BOMZE  |  October 04, 2006

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Bengal Café

Currying favor in Cambridge
If a whiff of the head chef — in this case a round woman who perfumes the air with hints of toasted spices — is any indication of the meal to come, great expectations are not unwarranted.
By LIZ BOMZE  |  September 27, 2006

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Bagel Rising’s Goldy’s Delicious Smoked Fish Sandwich

Double your pleasure
Anyone who grew up in a Jewish family likely shares two characteristics: a hearty appetite and a natural affinity for smoked fish.
By LIZ BOMZE  |  September 20, 2006

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Antico Forno’s gnocchi di patate

Ciao down  
From potstickers and pierogies to kreplach and raviolis, the dumpling stretches across the food world.
By LIZ BOMZE  |  September 13, 2006

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Zenna Noodle Bar

Noodling around Coolidge Corner  
Noodle bars are nothing new to those of us who regularly seek out Asian stir fries, ramen soups, and tasty rice dishes; for affordable, good eats,
By LIZ BOMZE  |  August 30, 2006

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Thai Kitchen

Surprises await
That Cambridge’s Thai Kitchen is not quite a diamond in the rough compared with some of its neighboring competitors is actually just fine.
By LIZ BOMZE  |  August 08, 2006

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Greek Corner Restaurant

Authentic Greece is right around the corner
What arrived wrapped in a parchment sleeve hardly resembled the wannabe souvlakis found in greasy sub shops around town.
By LIZ BOMZE  |  August 02, 2006

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Centre Street Café

Champion breakfast  
At five minutes to nine, hungry patrons were already snaking around the block.
By LIZ BOMZE  |  July 11, 2006

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Montien Thai Cuisine

Worth the hike  
I consider myself lucky to live in a city in which my local Thai eatery is one of many Thai venues; if I care to venture across town for a change of scenery or a new take on tom yum soup, my dining options are more than doubled.
By LIZ BOMZE  |  June 28, 2006

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21st Amendment

Put down the politics and eat
One might figure that after a long politics-filled day, a hot sandwich and a cold brew are in order.
By LIZ BOMZE  |  May 31, 2006

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Shabu Village

Make a swish
Considering the resurgence of fondue as a chic, tasty means of social dining, it’s no wonder some of us have jumped at the chance to have our meals cooked tableside.
By LIZ BOMZE  |  May 25, 2006

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Taberna de Haro’s sizzling garlic shrimp

Small plate, big flavor
Given that you can probably find shrimp paired with garlic at your local American bistro, Chinese take-out joint, or Olive Garden, it sounds like nothing special.
By LIZ BOMZE  |  May 17, 2006

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LoBello’s home-style Italian cuisine

Brookline’s littler Italy
Several months ago, Brookline’s restaurant scene got a little bit better with the introduction of LoBello’s.
By LIZ BOMZE  |  May 10, 2006

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Brookline Family Restaurant

Turkish flavors for the whole fam-damly
For a long time, I walked past Brookline Family Restaurant and barely turned to glance in the window.
By LIZ BOMZE  |  May 03, 2006
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