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What to order at Blossom Bar in Brookline
Restaurants Owner Ran Duan dishes on his top picks from the menu. Dong Po Boneless Ribs at Blossom Bar Photos by Ran Duan As a kid growing up in Brookline, Ran Duan spent a lot of time at Sichuan Garden, his parents’ restaurant, doing homework at a table in the back after a day at […]
Dave Portnoy feud brought increased business, Dragon Pizza owner says
Food The Somerville pizza shop reopened Wednesday. Dragon Pizza owner Charlie Redd said that business has been strong since the feud with Barstool’s Dave Portnoy. Globe Staff/Jim Davis There may be something of a silver lining to the dispute that broke out between Somerville’s Dragon Pizza and Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy. Last Thursday, Portnoy, who […]
Somerville’s Cantina La Mexicana has closed
Restaurants “People were pouring in … to say goodbye,” said Karina Rendón, the owners’ daughter. Mexican eatery Cantina La Mexicana has closed. Globe Staff/Craig F. Walker A celebrated Mexican eatery in Somerville’s Union Square officially closed, but not without giving a heartfelt farewell. Cantina La Mexicana, a restaurant that has been a staple in the […]
Diners are eating out earlier in the evening. (Afternoon, practically.) And Boston is here for it.
The Boston Globe Around the region, chefs are reporting that their places start hopping as early as 3 p.m., peaking around 5:30 or 6. And that’s been good for just about everyone involved. Douglass Williams, chef-owner of Mida, at the restaurant’s new location in East Boston. JOSH REYNOLDS FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE By Alison Arnett, […]
5 restaurant openings we’re excited about this month
Restaurants Add these new restaurant openings to your list. The Friendly Toast Cambridge. Handout As summer slips away, there’s an entire lineup of new restaurants we can’t wait to visit this fall, including a just-opened 18-course omakase in the South End, a New York Spanish tapas bar debuting in the Seaport, and the highly anticipated […]
Barstool’s Dave Portnoy gets in feud with Dragon Pizza owner Charlie Redd
Food The media mogul and the restaurant’s owner traded insults. Somerville’s Dragon Pizza was the site of a recent dispute. Globe Staff/Jim Davis Here’s where to find the best pizza in Greater Boston, according to readers Detroit Pizza Co. will open in Brighton’s Oak Square A fierce exchange between a media mogul and a popular […]
Faneuil Hall seafood vendor apologizes after tourists find crawfish in their lobster rolls
Food Two Houston tourists were chowing down on lobster rolls at Quincy Market when they noticed something unusual. A Faneuil Hall seafood vendor offered an apology last week after two Houston tourists discovered crawfish meat mixed into their lobster rolls, Eater Boston reported. Lennie and Amber Ambrose were visiting Boston last month when they stopped […]
GoFundMe launched for family of Mass. mother who drowned saving son
Local News “Throughout her life, Melissa’s greatest fulfillment was her role as a mother, a facet that defined her above all else.” 44-year-old Melissa Bagley drowned while trying to save her son after he feel into the water at Franconia Falls. Bagley Family Fund in Memory of Melissa Bagley GoFundMe page A GoFundMe has been […]
Looking for lobster rolls? Here are 5 women-owned restaurants to visit across New England.
Food Support these restaurants in New England, three of which are Black-owned, who offer a quality dish. The lobster roll at Saltie Girl, owned by Kathy Siddell. Photo courtesy of Saltie Girl We know that during a quintessentially New England summer, a great meal likely includes a lobster roll. Slathered in mayo or served hot […]
Dunkin’ Spiked, a buzzy beverage line, will launch in late August
Food News The alcoholic iced coffees and iced teas will hit stores soon. Dunkin’ will be launching its new Dunkin’ Spiked Iced Coffees and Iced Teas. Photo courtesy of Dunkin’ If you’re looking for a caffeinated beverage with an extra kick, Dunkin’ will soon have you covered. Dunkin’ Spiked products, ready-to-drink alcoholic iced coffees and […]