Review: E2 (“E-Squared”)
Posted by mike | Filed under Reviews
I firmly believe that a good staff makes a restaurant. Front of the house employees play a big role in defining the overall atmosphere, and — for me — atmosphere is really what makes or breaks a dining experience. One even hopes that it reflects the chef’s or owner’s sentiments. That’s not to say food [...]
Review: Park Bruges
Posted by mike | Filed under Beer, Reviews
When I first heard that Point Brugge was opening up a new restaurant, I was excited. When a Canadian friend pointed out that they would be serving traditional Montreal poutine, I was intrigued. The original location has a great reputation for serving up some good Belgian cuisine and a pretty good selection of beer. The [...]
Review: Pi Coal Fired
Posted by mike | Filed under Beer, Reviews
I’m not typically a fan of pizza—mostly because so little of it is actually worth the calories involved. Then, every once in a while, I hear about a new pizza place—one that looks like it might actually serve some really good pizza. At that point, the pull of trying a new place overcomes the opposing [...]
Review: Fiddlers Bar & Grill
Posted by mike | Filed under Beer, Reviews
I get excited about all kinds of restaurants. There are those restaurants that any foodie would love, those that embrace a healthy dining experience, lunch-oriented sandwich shops—and, of course, those that know how to build a good beer menu. The unifying theme is that they’re all small businesses at heart—anything but a cookie-cutter replica of [...]
Review: Shiloh Grill
Posted by mike | Filed under Beer, Reviews
I’m not a big fan of Mount Washington. That may be a somewhat blasphemous position to take, but I don’t think I’m alone (am I?). Sure, there’s a great view and a chance to ride the incline, but most of the restaurants just don’t stack up. The ones I’ve been to are dated at best: [...]
Review: Ruggers Pub
Posted by mike | Filed under Beer, Reviews
I’ve been to Ruggers something like three times now, and I never seem to get a chance to actually write about my experience. Despite the lag since my last visit, I’m going to write up some thoughts—just because I really think they deserve more attention than they seem to get. When you’re looking for a [...]
Second Take: Carson Street Deli
Posted by mike | Filed under Beer, Reviews
I know. I’ve written about Carson Street Deli before, but they recently changed owners and extended their offerings to include the one thing that could have made the place even better: beer. Good beer, at that. I’ve been sitting on my notes from my most recent visit for way too long, and the addition of [...]
Review: Thai Suan Thip
Posted by mike | Filed under Reviews
If anyone knows where the name “Thai Suan Thip” comes from, please let me know. That’s the name of the restaurant that has made their way into the old Mojo Bistro space. When Mojo Bistro was closing, the owners told me that a Thai restaurant would be moving in to replace them; they just didn’t [...]
Review: Salt of the Earth
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Everybody has been talking about Salt of the Earth. Usually, I try to focus on places that don’t get enough attention, so I’m somewhat hesitant to post something about Salt…but I can’t resist. If you haven’t been paying attention, Salt of the Earth is the work of Kevin Sousa. He set out to open his [...]
Review: Brgr
Posted by mike | Filed under Reviews
From the name, you might think that Brgr is the last place that I would ever want to go. You would be wrong. It’s true, the place is highly meat-focused and healthy is the last thing on the menu. Only one of their burgers fits a vegetarian slant, but I do like what they’re going [...]
