We’d heard some interesting things about Angela’s Coal Fired Pizza in Saugus, but frankly, this Bostonist hasn’t really sat down for just pizza and wings since she was in college (except of course for the occasional trip to Regina’s in the North End). So last week when we were out in the Saugus area we decided to check it out. Now a sit down restaurant that only serves pizza and wings seemed a little limited and frankly we were expecting a greasy hole-in-the-wall kind of place. But we were pleasantly surprised from the moment we walked in the door. more ›

Today is an special and important day for anyone who enjoys a good pour of Guinness. It is the 250th anniversary of the day Arthur Guinness signed the lease on the St. James’s Gate brewery in Dublin. 1759: that’s a lot of beer. more ›

Gin distiller Desmond Payne is responsible for Beefeater and its fancy new offspring Beefeater 24. How told us how tea got in his gin, confesses a love of the Negroni, and makes us want "Monday Gin." more ›

Two new beers have been developed recently, both involving the word wet. One is wet hopped, the other, well, has been spit in. more ›

The first time this Bostonist saw Joe Sent Me it was winter. It looked like just another bar from the outside, pubby and cave-like in the winter snow. At the time we were worried about being cold and were doing much of our drinking inside our own house to avoid having to interact too heavily with outside’s frigid temperatures and piles of snow. However, a couple of weeks ago Joe Sent Me located on Main Street in Waltham got another look. Always on the lookout for any restaurant with outdoor seating to take advantage of the brief months of lovely Boston weather, we noticed a chalk board outside of Joe Sent Me proclaiming in bright red letters Patio Open. Immediately intrigued we vowed to try it before the climate turned south again. Well, we did just that last week with a friend for a late lunch. more ›

It may be a little more out of the way than many taquerias around town, but Tacos Lupita in Somerville definitely has food to warrant the trek. Serving both standard Mexican fare as well as Salvadorean treats, and with nothing on the menu over $9.50 (although most run closer to $5), Tacos Lupita is a delicious cheap eat. more ›

This Bostonist hasn’t spent a lot of time in Needham. After the fantastic experience we had at a little restaurant there called Blue on Highland, though, this suburb is definitely on our map. We picked this restaurant on a whim, wanting something nice, nearby, and not too expensive. The menu at Blue on Highland is simple but contains a little bit of everything. From burgers and pizzas to filet mignon and chicken scaloppini, there is a delicious option for everyone. more ›

This Saturday, September 12th, marks the return of a sweet Boston tradition, the Chocolate Bar at the Langham Hotel's Cafe Fleuri (we went last year, too). Every Saturday from September 12th through June 26th, the Langham offers an all-you-can-eat chocolate extravaganza. This year, Langham’s new pastry chef Jed Hackney has cooked up quite a theme as well as a few age appropriate additions. The theme for this year’s Chocolate Bar is, appropriately enough, Boston. The desserts explore a few of Boston’s famous neighborhoods and landmarks with a plethora of chocolate creations. The seven locations that inspired this year’s chocolate creations are: the North End, the South End, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Chinatown, Faneuil Hall, and of course Fenway Park. After the jump, our experience previewing the bar. more ›

Nip in the air, colors on the leaves, new television episodes on the tube: all in a bottle! Yes, it’s time for harvest ales and Oktoberfests. Again, we at Bostonist sacrificed a whole evening to test some of this season’s offerings. These are the results. more ›

Well, add this one to your list: historic eats! Established in 1868 and located at its current site since 1878, the Jacob Wirth Restaurant on Stuart Street is the second-oldest restaurant in the city (after the Union Oyster House). Jacob Wirth opened his restaurant shortly after immigrating from Prussia, and his establishment quickly became popular for its bar, featuring a number of Wirth's own brews. The restaurant menu featured German dishes and 19th-century dietary staples, including sausages, bacon, ham, cheeses, herring, and pig's knuckles. Mmmm ... pig's knuckles. more ›

You walk into a bar. You’ve never been there and you’re unfamiliar with its beer list. In fact (like many bars) it doesn’t even have a beer list, so you’re forced to walk close to the bar and squint at the (possibly many) taps. What do you choose? The bartender is impatient and wants an answer now. Your friends have all ordered complicated cocktails, but you just want something simple. Something reliable. So you go for your old standby. more ›