‘Central Square’ Archives
Valentine’s Day in Boston ideas: Shoulda put a ring on it
Since my foray in Jewish speed dating clearly hasn't earned me a date for Valentine's Day, I'm turning all my brilliant ideas over to you, dear reader. This list of a sugar-themed crawl of Cambridge is meant primarily for the adventurous and thrifty, a winning combination in my eyes. I realize that my awkwardly inserted mentions of makeouts perhaps should be cut. I've spent too long with my [...]
Tony Maws’ Fried Pigs’ Tails at Craigie on Main, Cambridge
Despite ordering very, very little at Craigie on Main (a cocktail and splitting an appetizer), my dining companion and I were treated like long lost family. I probably have not been so coddled and swathed in love since I wore Mao-printed onesies as an infant. Despite explicitly only ordering drinks, we sat at a table, had a full bread basket brought to us, and finished off with two [...]
BOMB Lemonade at Baraka Cafe in Central Square
So I was supposed to have dinner at the Helmand in Kendall Square (and try their semi-famous pumpkin kaddo dish), but due to a hilarious error, that night went down like this: Fabulous Friend: I'm so so so sorry. I thought I made reservations at the Helmand, but I actually made them at The Helmand in Baltimore. Me: Oh. Fabulous Friend: I'm so sorry! Me: I guess we'll get all 14 [...]
Craigie on Main – Blood Sausage, Cock’s Comb, Stuffed Pig’s Foot
Chef Tony Maws made an appearance at my gluttonous, over-the-top meal at Craigie on Main. He arrived, without any fanfare, at the presentation of the 6th course of a 6 course meal (a 3 part dessert was still to come, but I didn't know it at that point). He seemed a little tired - he worked as a line cook most of the week, after all - having just exited the carefully curated chaos of an open [...]
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