[CLOSED]; opened in 2012; popular w/ locals; "modern approach in creating & serving up authentic Comfort Food" (from its website) serving a wide variety of in-house quality food & an impressive selection of beer, wine & cocktails from around the world
Guinness Breakfast Challenge only during Sat/Sun brunch; 4.5-lbs in 30 min: 3 rashers, 4 Irish sausages, 3 fried eggs on top of 1 pancake, 6 pieces of white & black pudding, grilled tomato, mushroom & veggies, home fries, Irish baked beans, white toast & brown bread w/ butter, a bowl of fresh chopped fruit, optional pint of Guinness; Casey lost
Fisherman Stew fresh fish filet, bay scallops, mussels, baby clams, tomatoes & red bliss potatoes in a light tomato basil broth; served w/ garlic bread
French Meat Pie homemade ground meat w/ spices & potatoes, baked in homemade pastry crust & served w/ mashed potato, gravy & veggies
New England Boiled Dinner corned beef w/ cabbage & other veggies
est. 1911 (originally as Franklin Cafe); third-generation landmark serving New England-style comfort food; originally a 12-stool diner, now it's a 250-seat restaurant
#100 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); since 1980; across from Harvard yard; burgers named after celebrities (John Kerry, Kevin Garnett, Tom Brady); long lines; Other Recipes: Kevin Garnett Burger
Throwdown: Bobby Flay lost [recipe]; opened in 2005; Italian restaurant & wine bar in contemporary chic European atmosphere; moved from original airing location (90 N Washington St)
Boston Cream Pie sponge cake w/ pastry cream & topped w/ chocolate ganache & white fondant swirl icing; sides coated w/ toasted almonds; a Parker House original; can be shipped; looks good
Arancini house specialty; deep-fried Sicilian rice balls stuffed w/ mozzarella, meat sauce & peas; topped w/ marinara sauce; Jeff also got a side of 3 homemade meatballs; looks good
#5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Late Night Eats); built in 1947; local landmark & a constant in Boston's after-hours scene (open 24/7); "The PLACE for college students to start their Spring Break Tour" (Rolling Stone Magazine)
[CLOSED]; Throwdown: Bobby Flay won; small family enterprise featuring European and American inspired pastries, tarts & cakes; moved from airing location (108 Madison Ave, Newtonville)
Chuleta Kan Kan pork chops; marinated w/ house adobo, brined 12 hours, sous vide & deep fried; served w/ ajili mojili sauce, green fried plantain, papaya mango salad & escabeche onion; specialty dish from Puerto Rico
