Results tagged “washingtonsquare”
Recently, Bostonist checked in with Washington Square's Tamarind Bay, which opened earlier this fall. The "coastal Indian kitchen" has been doing a brisk business among Brookline's ethnic food-loving residents, who pack the blue, ocean-themed dining room on weekend evenings to sample the complex flavors of Tamarind Bay's seafood specialties and load up on their excellent naan. But during the days, the restaurant sits empty, so manager Naveen Guntupalli is considering expanding on their sizable and woefully underreported selection of vegan dishes to create an all-vegan brunch menu on weekends. Love the idea? Wish you were having a vegan brunch right now? Leave a comment here, stop into Tamarind Bay, or drop Guntapalli an email at Naveen [at] Tamarind-Bay [dot] com.
It has always baffled this Bostonist that the only coffeeshop in Washington Square is a zoo-like Starbucks, with lines out the door and a riot of strollers, dogs and SUVs parked constantly outside. With so many affluent, cosmopolitan, liberal-leaning residents nearby, we thought, an independent coffeeshop serving better coffee in a more genteel setting would be warmly welcomed.
The Publick House is known primarily for its beers – a selection of Belgian brews too vast to enumerate. The food menu is not quite as long, but there are some fantastic eats to go along with the great drinks.
Turkeys have been terrorizing Brookline for some time, but a Bostonist reader happened to catch one in the act, just waiting to strike on Washington Square. In September, the other BPD, the Brookline Police Department, warned residents about turkey trouble and what to do in case you are faced with the kind of wild turkey that doesn't come in a bottle. Our favorite tip from them is "Don’t let turkeys intimidate you — Don’t...
There is something intriguing about snooping around your neighborhood to see what is going in the vacated spots that once housed a locally owned business. In February, many were surprised when arriving at Zathmary’s in Coolidge Corner for some matzah ball soup and the doors were locked, bread in front of the door, with no sign of life inside. The place was gone forever without a last chance to hit up the great salad bar. A few months later and around the corner, the Chinatown Seafood Restaurant was shut down abruptly and it was announced that Finale would be taking over the storefront. Sure, the constant reminder of their desserts won’t help on the walk to the gym, but the Strawberry Shortcake is damn good there.
For those living across river (or willing to hop the Red Line or #1), Bostonist thinks there’s no better place to grab a pint, munch on some gourmet pub fare (yes, there is such a thing) and hear our favorite local band than The Plough & Stars, reopening this Friday.
The food here is also great, with Bostonist often going back for their homemade veggie burger and fries. The staff is friendly and there is a sense of comradery in the place. You are all searching for the perfect beer, and with well over 100 beers to choose from, you might just find it here.