Food: August 2009 Archives

      

This past Wednesday, Absolut Vodka unveiled its newest flavor- Absolut Boston. That’s right, folks, we have our very own vodka flavor, and before you ask, no it doesn’t taste like the Charles. Absolut has decided that black tea and elderflower are the essence of Boston infused in vodka, and what a tasty city we are.

Initially excited by the promise of ½ liter pitchers of sangria for 5 dollars and 5 dollar margaritas, we were delighted to find a prix fixe menu that provided a decent showcase of what this fabulous restaurant has to offer.

The Royal Sonesta near the Cambridgeside Galleria and the Museum of Science may seem like an odd place to go for food, but once you realize that it is the home of chef Dante deMagistris' first restaurant, Dante, the destination doesn't seem so odd. The restaurant overlooks the river, making it a quiet escape in a traffic-harried area. And while Dante's regular menu runs $35 for 3 courses, you can take advantage of Buzz Hour, a menu of special (whimsies), for only $1 each.

If you’re not interested in IHOP, it can sometimes be a struggle to find a decent place that serves breakfast on week days. While many restaurants will happily serve you brunch on the weekends, or in some cases just Sunday, it can be difficult to find somewhere to grab breakfast before work or on a random week day. While this Bostonist first visited In A Pickle looking for a new lunch option with a friend from out of town, as soon as we entered we knew that this was a restaurant that specialized in breakfast.

We know y'all ain't from the South, but we bet you love a little Southern cooking now and then. If Tupelo isn't enough to butter your roll, try a little Paula Deen. The sugar-sweet, butter-obsessed Southerner will be cooking up a storm at the Bank of America Pavilion at 6:30 pm on August 29. From hoecakes to biscuits to deep-fried Twinkies, we hope Deen will fill our every unhealthy need. The show has a bigger purpose than pleasing the tastebuds and fattening the figure, though: it's a benefit* for the Greater Boston Food Bank, and attendees are asked to bring food donations in addition to their tickets (which will run you $31-$66, or $150 if you want a meet and greet with Paula).

Moody's Falafel Palace may not look like much - cramped quarters with little sitting room in a building that looks like a shack - but the food more than makes up for the lack of ambiance. Whether you're looking for a fresh lunch or a late night meal to sop up all that excess booze, Moody's will deliver your food cheap.

We here at Bostonist, in an effort to save pennies and look really cool, are about to begin brewing our own beer. To do this right we’ve been studying up. So today’s lesson: malt.

Our friend the Food Monkey revisited his old standby Ruth's Chris Steakhouse for Restaurant Week. Find out what cut he got and how it tasted in the video!

Folks, let’s talk cupcakes. Previously, Stuff to Eat in the Suburbs has sung the praises of the baked goods at Susu in Wellesley. While Susu is still one of our favorite bakeries, this Bostonist has to admit that there is another superb suburb cupcake destination. Bread and Chocolate is located at 108 Madison Avenue in Newtonville right across the street from Taste coffee shop. They are a cute little shop with floor to ceiling windows that let in plenty of light, giving the place a bright and cheery atmosphere. Bread and Chocolate serves sweets galore as well as a range of coffees, regular beverages, pre-packed goodies and a smattering of lunch fare. For example, the pesto chicken salad served on a buttery croissant is a delightfully light sandwich with a perfectly subtle flavor.