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Neptune Oyster: Lobster roll? Try the Johnny Cake

Nicole Lee November 18, 2024
In Texas? BBQ. In Chicago? A hot dog. But in Boston, seafood is the catch — more specifically — lobster. This beady crustacean, packaged in a bright red shell, is sought after by the palettes of locals and tourists alike. 
ShabuMaru offers Japanese hot pot cuisine in Downtown Boston. PHOTO BY HANNAH LANDERS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Hot pot hot spot’s food thoughts not for naught

Hannah Landers March 6, 2015

Deep in the softly lit, marble halls of the Back Bay’s Westin Copley Place lies a secret garden of sorts in Japanese restaurant ShabuMaru. Real plants burst from the wall, boasting a rich array of...

Sa Pa's pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup consisting of scallions, bean sprouts, cilantro, carrots, Thai basil and braised beef or marinated tofu. PHOTO COURTESY OF JACLYN VAZQUEZ

REVIEW: Fresh aesthetics, classic flavors collide at Vietnamese restaurant Sa Pa

Joe Incollingo November 14, 2014

It’s tough to say how much Cleveland Circle owes its happening hubbub to people falling asleep on the C branch of the Green Line. At least, that was the case before Ky Nguyen gave people another reason...

Bibimbap is a rice dish made up of meat and vegetables and topped with a fried egg. PHOTO BY BROOKE JACKSON-GLIDDEN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Bibim serves up Americanized take on Korean barbecue

Brooke Jackson-Glidden October 31, 2014

Bibim doesn’t look like any other Korean restaurant in Allston. Oak tables, wicker furniture and faux-incandescent light fixtures make the restaurant feel more like a Better Homes and Gardens spread...

Sol Azteca: Homespun South-of-the-Border Cuisine

Daily Free Press Admin October 24, 2012

Boston is home to a smattering of Mexican restaurants, but few can boast a background of nearly 40 years—except Sol Azteca, that is. Opened in 1974 by Mexico native Rafael Osornio, the restaurant has...

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