September 8, 2009

Abby Park Boston

Dig into a lobster medallion salad, seared coho salmon, or double-cut pork chop at the fancy out-of-town spot featuring local produce and fresh New England seafood. Abby Park is the one of the first local restos with a full bar. We’re just sayin’.

  East Milton, Food & Drink, Boozehound

October 11, 2007

Panzano Boston

You’ll have to travel to the suburbs to get to the trattoria, but consider that it’s a far shorter journey than going to Italy. Its Tuscan-inspired cuisine (think antipasti of deep-fried mushroom risotto or marinated olives and mains of handmade pasta), rustic decor, and extensive Italian wine list are enough to take you away.

  Southborough, Food & Drink, Boozehound, Lunch Spot

November 16, 2006

Redbones Boston

Chow down on well-priced Southern-style BBQ. Ribs are cooked in different styles — choose from Texas, Memphis, or St. Louis — and come with all the fixins like coleslaw, smoky baked beans, okra, and corn bread. Wash it down with some frozen margs or one of the 28 beers on tap.

  Allston-Brighton, Food & Drink, Boozehound, Brunch

April 5, 2006

The Plough & Stars Boston

A Cambridge institution of live bands and fresh Guinness hasn’t gone all hoity-toity; it just has a new menu. Dinner will now be served nightly (except Sundays), and you may find yourself fending off forks for pan-seared striped bass or a sinful pressed Cuban sandwich — a fresh roll loaded with smoked ham, roasted pork, Gruyere, pickles, and smoked pepper aioli. 

  Cambridge, Food & Drink, Boozehound, Brunch