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Anything You Want With a Twist
Bluestone Bistro takes a risk. The restaurant serves with originality. Yes, there pizza tastes as pizza ought but one has the option of many unusual toppings. Another example, they put mandarin...
Bluestone Bistro takes a risk. The restaurant serves with originality. Yes, there pizza tastes as pizza ought but one has the option of many unusual toppings. Another example, they put mandarin oranges on their house salad long before mandarin oranges were being found on salads. Bluestone is also unique for being a pizza place that serves great pasta. When looking at the pasta options I am always faced with wanting too many of them. And if your friend wanted Italian and you were hoping for something else, you can choose from an array of Mexicanesque food or diverse sandwich options. Instead of having a schizophrenic effect, all of this food is tied together with a Bluestone flavor. Finally, the atmosphere is quite nice with artistically painted walls, pleasant staff, and many windows, it is not only a nice place to eat but a nice place to be.
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Max Soha
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Restaurants
1274 Amsterdam
New York, New York
(212) 531-3939
Hole in the Wall Happiness
Hole in the Wall Happiness
The best euphemism for the seating options at Max Soha is intimate which is to say that you will hope that your neighboring table has interesting things to say because you may hear it. On the other...
The best euphemism for the seating options at Max Soha is intimate which is to say that you will hope that your neighboring table has interesting things to say because you may hear it. On the other hand, because of the restaurants relative obscurity, in a neighborhood that remains "up and coming" and the loyalty of its customer base, the conversation is appropriate and quiet. More importantly, even though small, the acoustics are such that you can hear your own friends. And even more importantly, the food is wonderful. From the warm bread at the beginning of the meal to the appetizer, to any of the pasta, meat, or dinner salad options, and finally to the desert, everything is unique and perfectly cooked. Portions are large enough to finish and feel full but not stuffed. And this is as they should be because the price is highly reasonable. By any standards, it is a bargain, by Manhattan standards, it is a steal and a find.
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Sol Azteca
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Restaurants
75 Union St
Newton Center, Massachusetts
(617) 964-0920
Culinary happiness and the Aztec Sun
Culinary happiness and the Aztec Sun
This restaurant has had my loyalty for more than ten years. The atmosphere is very pleasant with bright colored walls and tables, a spacious roomy feeling, and a lovely outdoor garden seating. The...
This restaurant has had my loyalty for more than ten years. The atmosphere is very pleasant with bright colored walls and tables, a spacious roomy feeling, and a lovely outdoor garden seating. The food matches the atmosphere. The options are varied, unique tasting, and the portions huge. I particularly recommend the beef tacos which, with their meat and potato sauce, taste like none other. Finally, the guacamole is also the best I've come across with chunks of avocado, great flavor, and warm thick chips. With a variety of seating options, Sol Azteca is a good place to go as a couple or a group.
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Burgers at their best
This place captures Brighton's Irish American community. A favorite eatery of the local unions and locals in general, there is a welcoming community feel. The staff is extremely friendly, often the...
This place captures Brighton's Irish American community. A favorite eatery of the local unions and locals in general, there is a welcoming community feel. The staff is extremely friendly, often the type to call one "dear" or "hon" in a thick brogue, the space roomy, and handome in its solid oak decor, and the food great. For a burger, fries, potato skins, steak Cesar salad served exactly as they ought to taste, this is the place to go.
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Plantains in Watertown
Pedro is a perfectionist: from his staff to his food to his ambiance nothing could be done better and if it could, Pedro would be the first to figure out how to do it. The menu offers a large...
Pedro is a perfectionist: from his staff to his food to his ambiance nothing could be done better and if it could, Pedro would be the first to figure out how to do it. The menu offers a large selection, mostly of meat dishes though vegetarian options can be requested. The flavoring is subtle and savory. I particularly recommend the Paella and the Ropa Vieja. The portions are quite large. This small but comfortable restaurant is ideal for couples and small groups.
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