Saturday, December 24, 2011
Don't miss this easy-to-miss restaurant.
For this week's Bites Nearby, we're directing you to a tiny, sidestreet Mexican restaurant in Waltham that repeatedly receives awards for excellent food. We warned you this family-run restaurant is small, so that means the wait can be long on weekends. Get there early and know that the wait is worth it. Taqueria Mexico, 24 Charles St, Waltham, MA Greatest Dish Ever: Tacos Especiales. Four small tacos loaded with your choice of two different meats, onions, cilantro and guacamole. Fresh and flavorful. Don't Miss: The sangria. If you go with a group, go ahead and order the pitcher. If you don't trust our opinion, just take a look at the tables around you -- we bet many of them will feature the fruity wine punch. The Vibe: Cozy, vibrant and …
Saturday, November 5, 2011
This week's bite: Italian food in Framingham.
Every week, local Patch editors will train the spotlight on a top-flight restaurant. Here's this week's choice: Bella Costa Ristorante, 147 Cochituate Rd, Framingham Greatest Dish Ever: Fresh cheese ravioli mascarpone—fresh raviolis stuffed with ricotta cheese, served in an alfredo mascarpone cheese sauce with tomato and sage. Don't Miss: Live piano entertainment most nights to accompany your dinner. The Vibe: Elegant Cool Factor: The restaurant has free WiFi available.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
A short drive up Route 30 and into West Newton will bring you to The Local.
Bored with the same old dining out destinations? Hankering for a new fabulous food extravaganza? We've got some ideas simmering up... Every week, local Patch editors will train the spotlight on a top-flight town restaurant or one that is right nearby. Here's this week's choice: The Local Restaurant, 1392 Washington St., West Newton Greatest Dish Ever: The Prime Burger — This is a seriously tasty burger. You can get it topped with cheese or bacon, but the fresh veggies are plenty to bring out the flavor of the prime beef. Oh, and the hand-cut seasoned fries that accompany it are a nice touch. Don't Miss: The fried pickles with spicy mayo. This appetizer is full of flavor (even without the mayo dipping sauce) and the light batter ensures the…
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Top shelf bar food, beer on tap and a room with a view.
The Dudley Chateau, 20 Crest Road, Wayland Greatest Dish Ever: That would be the Warrior Burger -- 10 ounces of Angus beef stuffed with blue cheese and topped with Hickory bacon. The burgers at "the 'Chat" are legendary. Don't Miss: The steak and cheese egg rolls. They impressed Phantom Gourmet founder Dave Andelman so much, he sent the purple PhantoMobile to the 'Chat to film a segment. The Vibe: Neighborhood bar meets kick back and have a good time. Cool Factor: The Dudley Chateau overlooks Wayland's Dudley Pond and, according to the restaurant's About page, during its colorful 90-year history has taken turns as a private fishing lodge, a speakeasy, a men's drinking club and now a neighborhood hangout.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
This week's bite: coffee, baked goods and more in Weston.
Bored with the same old dining out destinations? Hankering for a new fabulous food extravaganza? We've got some ideas simmering up... Every week, local Patch editors will train the spotlight on a top-flight town restaurant or one that is right nearby. Here's this week's choice: Off Center Cafe, Weston Greatest Dish Ever: Choose from any number of prepared foods to eat there or to go, from hash browns to tomato and basil risotto. Don't Miss: Their baked goods and espresso drinks. The Vibe: Funky, hip Cool Factor: On nice days, you can sit outside.
