Alfredo's Italian Kitchen
South Boston
I love their baked pastas! Especially the lasagna topped with sausage!!! Fantastic! The pasta is never dried-out and the seasoning is perfect! The food is served piping hot every time and the portions are generous!
They have good steak tips as well.
The pizza is just so-so.
They have good steak tips as well.
The pizza is just so-so.
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Clerys Bar & Restaurant
Back Bay(Boston)
I haven't been to Clery's in over a year, but it used to be a decent spot to park yourself for a nice bowl of clam chowder and a salad while waiting on the Acela. Other than that, I cannot speak to the nightlife, but during lunch it's pretty subdued and decent.
The bar isn't too shabby and I've always had pretty friendly bar staff.
The bar isn't too shabby and I've always had pretty friendly bar staff.
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Lucky's Lounge
I enjoy Lucky Lounge whenever I mosey in for a cocktail to meet friends. The live music is pretty great...love the big band musicians. The bar tenders are friendly and super knowledgeable about bourbon and scotch....who wouldn't love that. Heading into the darkness with the band and sizeable bar gives Lucky Lounge a speak easy type of feel....I can dig it!
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Bahia Don Bravo
909 Grand Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
Pacific Beach
I enjoyed the lobster chimichanga! The filling was rich with bits of fresh lobster and the chimichanga nice and crisp as expected. The taco salad was good, but the shell was a bit over-fried. The beef and chicken enchiladas and beef nachos were all good as well. Overall a quick meal.
The service was friendly and fast.
The service was friendly and fast.
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The BeachWood
4190 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109
San Diego, CA 92109
Pacific Beach
The property is more impressive than the food (Sunday brunch). The rooftop deck and the open air dining on the main level gives great views of the beach, but the food was just so so for Sunday brunch. The omelet bar and bottomless mimosas were the highlights. Our hostess/waitress was also very accommodating being that I made our reservation (on http://opentable.com) for the incorrect restaurant and she still checked us in when I updated it....the little things...thanks Juliann!
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See the Sea Hoa
4461 Ocean Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109
Pacific Beach
We are renting a condo on this property for the week of Labor Day! It is amazing with private parking, both public and private balconies, jacuzzi, dry sauna, beautiful and modern furniture and appliances (in our unit) and out of this world views of the ocean which is just outside of all windows in the living room and master bath...so close to the beach that the sound of the waves rock you to sleep.
Rented via: www.homeaway.com THE best site for renting luxury condos for vacations around the world!
It's in walking distance to EVERYTHING! This will be my go to place for weekly condo rentals here in San Diego from now on!
It's in walking distance to EVERYTHING! This will be my go to place for weekly condo rentals here in San Diego from now on!
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The Charlesmark Hotel (LOUNGE)
655 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Back Bay
This review is for the lounge only.
I've been going here every now and then for almost a year. Only one bartender (an older gentleman who might be the bar manager) has any personality and a semblance of charm and manners. The others are pretty obnoxious.
The appetizers are decent but not spectacular.
The decor is modern and cute.
The monthly wine tasting and other random charity events saves this place.
I've been going here every now and then for almost a year. Only one bartender (an older gentleman who might be the bar manager) has any personality and a semblance of charm and manners. The others are pretty obnoxious.
The appetizers are decent but not spectacular.
The decor is modern and cute.
The monthly wine tasting and other random charity events saves this place.
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28 Degrees
1 Appleton St
Boston, MA 02116
South End
Love the martinis, LOVE the bartenders even more! The service is phenomenal at 28 degrees! I am a superfan of vodka and at least 2 bartenders here have turned me onto a few vodkas I'd likely never have tried because I am such a Ketel One chick! They are knowledgeable and very friendly. I love going here and chatting it up over cocktails. Management, decor, and ambiance are superb and though I've rarely have a full meal here (only a fabulous sweet pea ravioli), I always enjoy the apps I order, especially the curry lobster rangoon, pork shumai, and tuna tartare.
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Osushi
10 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Back Bay
I love the view of the Library and Copely from windows and the fact that I can shop before or after my meal, but I almost never find the staff particularly friendly.
However, the sushi is great, but I will forever avoid ordering most of the cooked dishes....sometimes sushi places must stick with what they know.
However, the sushi is great, but I will forever avoid ordering most of the cooked dishes....sometimes sushi places must stick with what they know.
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The Hen House Wings 'n Waffles
Chicken n' Waffles...can there be a better combination for a fried food, carb-heavy craving? I think not!
From the staff to the food, everything is fantastic. I am a super fan of the chicken wings and tenders, but haven't found a side dish to write home about. The sweet potato battered fried chicken and sweet potato waffles are just ok....
From the staff to the food, everything is fantastic. I am a super fan of the chicken wings and tenders, but haven't found a side dish to write home about. The sweet potato battered fried chicken and sweet potato waffles are just ok....
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Boston Pizza Express
1026A Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215
Boston, MA 02215
I order from here through http://www.foodler.com when I am craving fried food. The pizza and most of the apps are pretty terrible but the wings (plain and buffalo) always soothes my cravings!
The beef and lamb gyro WITH fries is also pretty delicious.
The food always arrives piping hot.
The beef and lamb gyro WITH fries is also pretty delicious.
The food always arrives piping hot.
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La Verdad
1 Lansdowne St
Boston, MA 02215
Boston, MA 02215
Fenway
Best queso (fundido) in Boston and most interesting taco fillings.
I love the duck carnitas.
La Verdad has great food, good margaritas and service. It's also a cool corner for people watching when there's an event in the area.
I love the duck carnitas.
La Verdad has great food, good margaritas and service. It's also a cool corner for people watching when there's an event in the area.
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Cactus Club Restaurant & Bar
939 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02115
Boston, MA 02115
Back Bay
I ALWAYS have POOR service here! I can't bear to go back.
Most of the food is sub par except for the avocado flautas that used to be on the menu and possibly the taco salad.
Most of the food is sub par except for the avocado flautas that used to be on the menu and possibly the taco salad.
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Salsa's
118 Dorchester St
Boston, MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127
South Boston
No one has Sangria like Salsa's in Southie! They infuse their beautifully prepared sangria with sticks of cinnamon. It is hands-down THE best sangria I have ever tasted. It's rich and not lacking in the kick department.
They have failed to impress me with entrees but their homemade salsa is perfectly chunky and spicy and the mahi mahi chowder is absolutely amazing!
They have failed to impress me with entrees but their homemade salsa is perfectly chunky and spicy and the mahi mahi chowder is absolutely amazing!
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Mumbai Chopstix
254 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Back Bay
I came across this spot as i was walking up Newbury Street, leaving my hair salon (G20 Spa) and the aroma picked me up and dragged me inside!
I decided to try the buffet which had a few tasty items (manchurian meatballs, peppered beef) which could have been changed out more often to ensure they remain hot. My server could also have benefited from learning and understanding the available wine selections.
Next visit, I will order off of the menu and write an update. Actually, I have a http://restaurant.com certificate to use!
I decided to try the buffet which had a few tasty items (manchurian meatballs, peppered beef) which could have been changed out more often to ensure they remain hot. My server could also have benefited from learning and understanding the available wine selections.
Next visit, I will order off of the menu and write an update. Actually, I have a http://restaurant.com certificate to use!
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Masa
439 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
South End
The bartenders tend to be lazy and not very attentive. I've experienced this on a number of occasions. The food is generally good and the sangria is fair. They do carry my favorite scotch and bourbon which makes up for the bar service slightly.
Brunch here is really good. The $1.00 tapas (I believe on Thursday evenings) are pretty interesting as well. Salsa lessons are also given once per week.
Brunch here is really good. The $1.00 tapas (I believe on Thursday evenings) are pretty interesting as well. Salsa lessons are also given once per week.
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