Posted Stuff to Eat in the Suburbs: Waltham—Bison County BBQ Bar and Grill to Bostonist
This Bostonist knows that Barbeque can be a touchy subject. People have their favorites for different reasons; from what sides are offered to the spiciness of the sauce, there are so many things a BBQ place can be judged upon. So, this particular Stuff to Eat in the Suburbs, is all about personal preference. We all love Redbones, and Firefly’s in Natick has a lot going for it as well. But, if you happen...
Posted Stuff to Eat in the Suburbs: Watertown—Stellina Restaurant to Bostonist
Have you ever needed that perfectly in-between place to dine in Watertown? Somewhere nice, but not too expensive. Somewhere you can dress up if you want, but without high fashion expectations. Somewhere tasty, but not overwhelmingly gourmet. If so, we've found that Stellina is a slam-dunk for all of these criteria. Located in Watertown Square, Stellina is fairly easy to get to from Watertown, Waltham, or Newton. One of the best things about Stellina is...
Posted Stuff to Eat in the Suburbs: Melrose—Breads n Bits of Ireland to Bostonist
A Cranberry Scone from Breads N Bits of Ireland in Melrose Breads n Bits of Ireland (530 Main Street, Melrose) is the kind of place that can make you an addict if you’re not careful. One day, a few years ago, we were perusing the farmers’ market in Melrose when we literally stumbled into Breads n Bits (of Ireland, don't forget). It’s housed in a completely unremarkable office building where you'd never expect to...
Posted Stuff to Eat in the Suburbs: Newton—Rosenfeld Bagels to Bostonist
Last Saturday, this Bostonist did the unthinkable—she got up really early. Why on earth would someone do such a thing on a Saturday? The answer is simple—bagels. Rosenfeld Bagels in Newton are some of the best bagels this Bostonist has ever had. Rosenfeld, located in Newton Centre, is a little hole-in-the-wall shop focusing on bagels and bagel accompaniments. The bagels are chewy on the inside and crunchy, but not too crunchy, on the outside...
Posted Stuff to Eat in the Suburbs: West Newton—Lumière to Bostonist
This week, a hurriedly planned family dinner turned out to be a real pleasure. Lumière, located in West Newton, is a small French restaurant that manages to give great service and delicious food better than some downtown restaurants. Given a name like Lumière one would expect a luminous experience with lots of lighting, which in one room is delivered by the unique wall sconces shaped like open booklets containing writing or music. They are...