As our spring menu series draws near to its end, we arrive close to home. This week, our first stop is in Boston. Only an hour away from where I live, it is one of my favorite, local culinary destinations. The array of foods available is just amazing. One example of excellent dining in Boston is Scampo, home to the best polenta my husband and I have ever had.
I was able to speak with chef and co-owner, Lydia Shire, to learn more about the spring menu that she is offering at Scampo. With a bounty of fresh ingredients at
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Olé Mexican Grill, Cambridge, MA
by TT on February 2nd, 2012 | Restaurant Reviews
On an evening without kids in our company, what better way is there to spend the evening than a leisurely dinner for two at a restaurant? With last Friday being one of those nights, I graciously accepted the offer to dine at Olé Mexican Grill. Not only would it be a romantic dinner for two, but it also would allow us to try a new-to-us restaurant.
We arrived at Olé about 30 minutes prior to our reservation. However, we were able to be seated promptly. The restaurant was packed but well-staffed, which seemed to keep all of the patrons
We arrived at Olé about 30 minutes prior to our reservation. However, we were able to be seated promptly. The restaurant was packed but well-staffed, which seemed to keep all of the patrons
Ithaki, Ipswich, MA
by TT on October 10th, 2011 | Restaurant Reviews
I was invited to dinner at Ithaki last week. Bringing my husband for company, we made the hour drive in hopes of finding a tasty meal ahead. Much to our delight, we enjoyed a delicious three-course meal that was filled with great food, excellent service, and pleasant atmosphere.
Dining at Ithaki on a Thursday night, we were 15 minutes early for our reservations but were able to be seated early. We were offered seats in the bar area near the evening's musical performer. Asked if this location would be acceptable, we agreed. The acoustic guitar made for great background
Dining at Ithaki on a Thursday night, we were 15 minutes early for our reservations but were able to be seated early. We were offered seats in the bar area near the evening's musical performer. Asked if this location would be acceptable, we agreed. The acoustic guitar made for great background
Whim, North Andover, MA
by TT on May 26th, 2011 | Restaurant News, Summer Restaurants
We are starting our summer series with a brand new restaurant, Whim, which is located at Smolak Farm. To learn more about this restaurant, we interviewed Michael Smolak, owner of the farmer.
TT: Last summer you had a chef demo series. How did you decide to integrate that into your farm?
MS: We had been doing farm demos for years as crops came available. At the urging of our customers we took a chance and reached out to restaurants that were actually suggested to us by friends of the farm, such as Edible Boston and others, and we were shocked by
TT: Last summer you had a chef demo series. How did you decide to integrate that into your farm?
MS: We had been doing farm demos for years as crops came available. At the urging of our customers we took a chance and reached out to restaurants that were actually suggested to us by friends of the farm, such as Edible Boston and others, and we were shocked by
Blue on Highland, Needham, MA
by TT on May 12th, 2011 | Chef Interviews
If you're contemplating a night out at a fine restaurant, perhaps Boston is the destination of choice. However, if you want to stay away from the traffic and parking delights of that city, why not look to the west? Just thirty minutes outside, you will find Blue on Highland, located in Needham. With fewer headaches, and food and atmosphere to rival any Boston restaurant, it is the perfect choice.
I spoke with Chef Peter Tartsinis to learn more about this dining destination.
TT: Your dinner menu has a variety of ethnic dishes, from Thai to Italian to French. What is your
I spoke with Chef Peter Tartsinis to learn more about this dining destination.
TT: Your dinner menu has a variety of ethnic dishes, from Thai to Italian to French. What is your
