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Caruso Pizza
Category:
Pizza Restaurants
685 Main St
Melrose,
Massachusetts 02176
Mark G.
Peabody, MA
7/1/2009 I am in a group of co-workers who have fun enjoying a meal together...
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Mark G.
Peabody, MA
7/1/2009 I am in a group of co-workers who have fun enjoying a meal together now and again. One of our group had recommended Caruso's in Melrose to us, and the rest of us thought it was just a pizza joint. We usually go to much more elaborate (and expensive) places but we decided to give it a chance as he said the food was the real prize. Then I read some reviews about the supposed rude owner and the rude service, and I was not feeling good about our choice. But, we arrived last night, around 5:30PM and walked in to an unusually different setting, anything but elegant, but it had a certain charm as if someone really loved the place. And we ordered some drinks (we looked for a wine list, but found out that the only wine was the house wine -which by the way was terrific - so we got it). Then this nice older man (Don Michele Caruso - the owner) comes up to us with a very inviting discussion and welcomed us warmly, he then brought out a couple of plates of anti-pasto and then some fresh garden tomato's and mozzarella cheese which was fresh, and bowls of bread. We hadn't even ordered yet!!! This guy was great.
Then we ordered the famous Zaza pizza, Sicilian style for our 6 guests to share like an appetizer. This pizza was authentic, delicious, and came in a huge tray that allowed each of us 2 good size pieces. Then we ordered the meals. Our hardcore Italians in our group ordered the Tripe and said it was the "best they every had". They loved it, and couldn't say enough about it. 2 others (including me) had the Braciolla Plate - it was awesome - tender, tasty - and the sauce was excellent!!!! - I soaked every morsel of sauce up with the bread - AWESOME!!!. Another had the Italian Roast Pork, and loved it so much, he almost ordered seconds. Our friend who recommended the place, ordered his favorite meal - Escarole Soup, which came in what looked like a family size bowl that he finished every last bite of.
Mr. Caruso entertained us with stories of his days in Italy, and his coming to America, how he started the business back in 1961 in Danvers Square with almost nothing in his pocket but desire to succeed. He kept telling us how he was blessed by God so many times to help him on his way. And he told us he was helped by others (including Padre Pio and his faith), and how he had helped his family and friends to set them up in business, just like others had helped him- he didn't forget the ones who helped him. At one time he had over 20 pizza places around Boston. He now focuses on his Melrose store and it works really well.
He even broke out the accordian (which he hadn't played since he lost his good friend who played guitar along with him) and played us an Italian tune, to which some of our party knew the words and sang along with. Magical moments!
We also had a family style HUGE salad he brought our table, and I don't think everyone's meal had a salad with it, but he treated us right.
And one of our party, also had the Calamari Salad and he is usually a lighter eater, but he finished it ALL.
We finished 3 large carafe's of wine between the 6 of us as well.
Then came the bill. It was only $119 for tons of food, entertainment from a place that quality of food is as good as anywhere.
We left a $50 tip because we were so grateful for the food, the entertainment and the good time.
I highly recommend this place if you love great Italian food, eccentric, down to earth surroundings, and maybe, just maybe - you will have MR. Caruso show you a good time like he did to us.
Thank you Mr. Caruso, I look forward to my next visit.
Pros: Awesome Food
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I love shrimp cocktail and raw oysters, yum! This place has THE freshest seafood. Some people...
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I love shrimp cocktail and raw oysters, yum! This place has THE freshest seafood. Some people call is Turner's Fishery - that name isn't very appetizing, but the food really is. It is high quality seafood you can trust to be good (and safe.) They also have really good cocktails, as in alcoholic beverages.
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This restaurant has good, hearty, very tasty dishes. Everything I have tried was wonderful Service...
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This restaurant has good, hearty, very tasty dishes. Everything I have tried was wonderful Service is terrific, and the ambiance is casual. Parking across the street, behind Turner's.
Pros: Thumbs up!
Cons: none
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Dogwood Cottage
Category:
Specialty Animal Services
20 Tremont St
Melrose,
Massachusetts 02176
(781) 517-3367
This place is the cutest!! If you have a dog you've been to the other places that smell terrible...
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This place is the cutest!! If you have a dog you've been to the other places that smell terrible and look awful... you know the sort where your nose itches the minute you walk in the door. Look no further, this place is adorable and above all it's clean! The owners are as nice as the facility is charming. We love it.. your dog will too!
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Petrone's Pizza
Category:
Pizza Restaurants
438 Main St
Melrose,
Massachusetts 02176
(781) 665-3209
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Great food - great people - best for takeout maybe only due to small space (2 booths I think?)...
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Great food - great people - best for takeout maybe only due to small space (2 booths I think?) Enjoy!
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Feeley David Cpa
Category:
Accounting, Auditing & Bookkeeping Svcs
946 Main St
Melrose,
Massachusetts 02176
David Feeley provides sophisticated tax advice at a reasonable cost for individuals and small...
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David Feeley provides sophisticated tax advice at a reasonable cost for individuals and small businesses. Prompt attention, good location and great advice!
Pros: locating, cost, expertise
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Sushi Corner
Category:
Chinese Restaurants
18 Essex St Ste C
Melrose,
Massachusetts 02176
i have been going to sushi corner for years. it's mostly known through word of mouth and believe...
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i have been going to sushi corner for years. it's mostly known through word of mouth and believe me, i am the biggest advertiser for it, so much so, that the owner has even recognized my efforts. it's small but cute and cozy.
price = cheap, sushi = fresh and big, byob, where they even heat up your sake = total savings, variety = plenty. i could go on all day. they also give free bottomless hot tea, so it's easy to warm up.
recommended items: besides everything of course!
house salad- lettuce, carrots, cukes, tomatoes, tons of avocado, tempura flakes, sesame seeds, a dollop of mayo, a piece of shrimp and crabstick, and the best ginger dressing in the world (i promise) which he makes from scratch with 30 different ingredients and spices, i asked, lol
scallop tempura roll; summer maki- tempura fried sweet potato roll topped with spicy baked crabmeat, yummy; shrimp shumai ( tons of flavor jammed packed in a delicious little bundle). fried gyoza (fried perfectly everytime), tempura appetizer (light and delicious). salmon sashimi (fresh and melts in your mouth).
this will be the best sushi you'll ever have, and i've been to plenty of them, including the fancy shmancy places, and nothing tops the sushi corner!
Pros: cheap and fresh plus byob
Cons: small, but it's cozy
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I agree that she is not only a competent but caring doctor. When we had difficulty conceiving,...
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I agree that she is not only a competent but caring doctor. When we had difficulty conceiving, she spent lots of time with us personally. Everyone in the office was friendly and kind. Infertility is such an emotional time, you really need a caring doctor who will take the time to listen as well as explain things to you. She took wonderful care of us and we have two beautiful daughters (ages 4 and 2) to show for it.
Amy H.
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I've been going to him for over 15 years and he's the most reliable, honest and knowledgeable...
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I've been going to him for over 15 years and he's the most reliable, honest and knowledgeable serviceman that knows his stuff about vacuums. I remember back 10 years ago when I had invested in a newer type of plastic vacuum called "The Thunder" that was out and he said it was junk and he was right!! I had bought it to try to vacuum up my stairs since it would sit on the individual stair step and had a dispensable bucket. Not only was it junk but they've since gone out of business so it's tough for him to find the parts for it. If he can't find parts or can't fix it, he will tell you instead of wasting your time. I would recommend him highly to anyone and he's the only vacuum repairman that I let touch my vacuums. I only pray he never retires cause my house will really suffer!
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