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18
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1/2/98 |
Audubon
Circle (Now "Audobon")
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Eclectic/Pub |
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839
Beacon St., Audobon Circle
Kenmore
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Universal
raves for this "Frank Lloyd Wright inspired interior" and the "delicious"
food that rises "well above it's pub origins." Even the bathrooms are
"gorgeous." $ |
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19
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2/6/98 |
Mario's* |
Italian |
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69
Church Street, Bay Village
Arlington |
"It's
Mario's" about sums up the place. Nothing fancy, and it's even a little
tacky with "carnival ride" booths, but it's "strangely appealing" and
"pleasant in a bizarre way." $ |
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20
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3/6/98 |
Tapeo |
Spanish |
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266
Newbury St., Back Bay
617-267-4799
Hynes/ICA |
"When
I have a stroke and my personality changes, I'll still love this
place." $$ |
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21
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4/3/98 |
Kashmir
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Indian |
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279
Newbury Street, Back Bay
617-536-1695
Hynes/ICA |
"Terrific
food" and "solicitous service" at this Back Bay Indian, but a "wee bit
pricey." [Has a superb weekend buffet] $$ |
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22
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5/4/98 |
Istanbul
Cafe *
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Turkish |
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37
Bowdoin Street, Beacon Hill
617.227.3434
Charles/MGH |
This
"charming" "surprisingly romantic" basement serves "hearty" "delicious
& different" Turkish food but "too much eggplant" but no variety
on the "annoying music loop." $$ |
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23
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6/5/98 |
Harvey's* |
Bistro |
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99
St. Botolph Street, South End
617.266.3030
Prudential
(E-Line) |
"Great
atmosphere" ("would like it as an apartment") and "exceptional service"
(our water glasses were "overflowing"), the food was only "average"
to "good." $$$ |
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24
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7/2/98 |
Penang |
Malaysian |
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685
Washington Street, Chinatown
617-451-6373
Chinatown,
Boylston |
Diners
hated the "kon tiki" at atmosphere and the "unpleasant" food that left
some "annoyed" and thinking "everyone else's food looked better." $ |
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25
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9/11/98**
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Montien |
Thai |
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63
Stuart Street, Theatre District
617-338-5600
NE
Medical Center,
Boylston |
Former
tacky-looking Thai newly redone. Decor and food -- but not the clumsy
service -- impressed diners. "Excellent Pad Thai" and one dish that
almost "burned my face off." $$ |
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26
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11/6/98
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Pho
Pastuer* |
Vietnamese |
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119
Newbury Street, Back Bay
(617) 262-8200
Arlington,
Copley |
Most
praised the "exotic yet accessible" food, others said it was "ok" or
"odd." Most thought the decor "uninspired" but the staff "went out of
their way" to seat ten with no reservation.$ |
