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Boston Restaurants Offering Take-Out & more during Coronavirus Crisis

April 5, 2020

The past month has been very different and we are all going through something that none of us have ever experienced before. Schools closing, working from home and staying in all the time has become the norm. I am appreciative as all we are being asked to do is stay home which is nothing in comparison to all the hard work the nurses, doctors and everyone out there are doing. The restaurant industry and other small businesses are facing very challenging times and now is a good time to support our local restaurants and businesses.

Here are some Boston restaurants that are Offering Take-Out & Pick-Up & Delivery.

Aquitaine Group: Micaela Cullinan, long time GM (The Queen of Tremont Street) along with Executive Chef Dolly Bourommavong will be offering the Metropolis Cafe menu and some neighborhood craves from Aquitaine and Cinquecento for take out and delivery. Metropolis Café (584 Tremont Street) will offer their takeout menu for in-store or curbside pick-up as well as delivery via GrubHub or DoorDash and Uber Eats. Please go to www.metropolisboston.com for the menu and more information. You can order online or call Micaela directly at 617-247-2931.

Anoush’ella Kitchen: With their neighbors and community in mind, Raffi and Nina Festekjian are keeping Anoush’ella Kitchen in the South End open during this time. Only for takeout, pick-up and delivery. They will be open from 11AM to 9PM Monday through Sunday. For menus and details please go to www.anoushella.com. Both the Fenway Time Out Market and MarketStreet – Lynnfield Anoush’ella locations will be closed during this time

Alma Nove : Chef Paul Wahlberg and the Alma Nove team are offering a limited take-out menu as well as curbside pick-up and delivery within the town of Hingham, MA. See link for menu: http://www.almanovehingham.com/a9takeout

Wahlburgers: is doing takeout and online ordering through the Wahlburgers App or at Wahlburgers.com, curbside pick-up and delivery!

Brassica Kitchen:The award winning Brassica Kitchen in Jamaica Plain is transitioning to TAKEOUT ONLY for the duration of the Coronavirus crisis. Brassica Kitchen will be offering their regular breakfast and lunch menus from 8AM – 4PM. Please call (617) 477-4519, ahead and place your orders to help insure small lines and appropriate social distancing! They will also be asking for payment over the phone to expedite your orders. For more details, menu, etc. go to www.brassicakitchen.com. and follow @brassicakitchen on social media for any updates

Cusser’s roast Beef & Seafood: Take Out Window is open . For more details call (617) 917-5193 or go online to https://www.moonbarboston.com/menu/cussers-take-out-window/ to order online via Chownow or the app Ritual

Hope you are all staying safe and well. Let’s do all we can to support our communities during this time and thank you for visiting!

Good Eats Boston: Mooncussers Fish House

December 17, 2019

The holidays are here and what better way to celebrate that with some fun drinks and delicious food. Mooncusser Fish House announced the restaurant will substantially expanding their beverage program with the acquisition of a full L’Espaliers liquor license. You can now have cocktails, spirits, wines, and beers at this award-winning Back Bay seafood spot!

Mooncusser Fish House will also have a Happy Holidays After Work Food & Beverage Menu that will be available from 4PM- 6PM Monday-Saturday all December long which is awesome. Recently named Best Seafood Restaurant I highly recommend checking them out if you are in Boston.

mooncusserfishhouse.com.

304 Stuart St., Boston, 617-917-5193

Photos by Brian Samuels Photography

Good Eats Boston: Balani

September 1, 2019

Good Eats Boston features a number of restaurants in and around Boston. Waltham, specifically the Moody Street area, also has a varied collection of restaurants serving delicious foods. With so many restaurants on one street there is literally all the cuisines you could think of including Tapas, Sushi, Mexican, Thai and good old American fare. If you crave it, its probably on Moody street. Recently I decided to venture to the popular street to sample the delicious dishes served up by Balani restaurant.

The moment you enter Balani, you are welcomed by a very friendly host and the eclectic decor immediately catches the eye. With unique artwork, warm tones and a comfy lounge area Balani certainly has character and is very inviting.

I ordered the stir fried Chinese broccoli succotash which includes baby corn, edamame, shiitake with a creamy curry sauce. My husband, who loves seafood, ordered the grilled octopus with chopped salad, ginger soy dressing and crispy fava beans. We both enjoyed our appetizers, however, If we knew the portions were so large, we probably would have shared an appetizer.

Since I was on my cheat day I knew I had to go all out for the main course. I ordered the highly rated Balani Burger made with smashed prime chuck, crispy pork belly, cheddar, house dill pickles, awesome sauce, potato roll and fries. To say the burger is good is an understatement; it’s awesome! My husband ordered the roasted Chinese eggplant with short rib and he loved it. His dish was made with a sweet and spicy soy glaze, jasmine rice, chopped salad, ginger vinaigrette and very tender short rib. The plate was cleared when he was done with it.

You would think after all that food we couldn’t possible eat anything else but there’s always room for dessert. We ordered the date cake, which was easily the best dessert I have had in a long time. I told my husband I would drive back to Waltham just to have the date cake. I am not sure what the cake is made from exactly but you can definitely taste the dates, vanilla and toffee.

If you are in the Waltham area or looking to try a new restaurant for your next date night, I highly recommend Balani. This restaurant impressed me in so many ways from the amazing service to delicious food and a fab environment. Definitely worth putting on your to go list.

Balani

469 Moody Street

Waltham, MA 02453

Phone: 781.472.2805

Good Eats Boston: Pauli’s

August 7, 2019

I finally went to the popular Pauli’s sandwich shop in Boston and I totally get what the fuss is about. This place is awesome and it is an easy choice for this week’s good eat’s Boston feature. What I love about Pauli’s is that there is nothing pretentious about it, just super good food and excellent service.

The restaurant is small but with enough room to fill a decent amount of people. I went there on Saturday afternoon around 2:30 pm and it was pretty packed which is a good sign. I was with my hubby who ordered the lobster roll and I ordered the Skinny Vinny Sandwich. If you love seafood you cannot visit Pauli’s without trying their famous lobster roll. You have the option to have it warm or cold. We prefer the warm version most of the time so we chose to have it warm. It was absolutely delicious even my husband who grew up around great seafood said it was really good which says a lot.

The Skinny Vinny Sandwich which is made with eggplant, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers & pesto sauce is delicious. I am always worried when I order eggplant because some restaurants mess it up but this one was perfectly crisp on the outside and well seasoned. We loved the Skinny Vinny sandwich so much we decided to order the salad version for take-out. Similar to the sandwich the salad includes mixed greens, red onion, grape tomato, cucumber, green pepper, eggplant, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers and a house made basil pesto sauce is amazing.

So the next time you are in Boston, head over to Pauli’s and try one of their delicious sandwiches, Salads or wraps. I promise you will not be disappointed. I feel like it is a stop everyone should make when they visit Boston. I plan on going back to try their fish and chips and clam chowder.

Pauli’s is located in Boston’s buzzing North End district and is easily accessible on the subway if you not driving.

Pauli’s
65 Salem Street
Boston, MA 02113

Phone: (857) 284-7064

Good Eats Boston: The new By Chloe Carrot Dog

July 28, 2019

Boston’s restaurant scene is hot with so many new restaurants opening and new menu offerings. One of my favorite new menu item is the Carrot Dog from By Chloe, a vegan spot with 4 locations in Boston including the buzzing Boston Seaport area. By Chloe has become a regular feature on our Good Eats Boston series and for good reason. They know how to do vegan food well.

I know what you are thinking, Carrot Dog sounds like a very out of the box hot dog style. Should you try it? My answer is yes, It’s delicious! Once you hear how it is made it will all make sense.

The Carrot Dog is made from whole, hand-picked carrots that have been cured and seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic and oregano, smoked over local oak and maple wood, aged, and then grilled. It’s served classic NY style with sauerkraut and Sir Kensington’s Classic Yellow Mustard in a toasted potato bun. Sounds good, right? I am actually mad at myself for not thinking about this first.

If you stop at By Chloe I highly recommend trying some of their sweets too. From red velvet cupcakes, donuts to cookies, they have it all. You can also order smoothies and ice cream that are much needed this summer.

Check out the menu or find your nearest By Chloe location by visiting their website here.

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