We made reservation at Harvest on the walkway off Brattle Street in Harvard Square. I think I've been there years ago (like the late 90s). I'll let people know how it is.
Boston Dining Experiences and Reviews
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, Nov 13 2006 10:28 AM
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Posted 05 December 2006 - 12:09 AM
Wow. The Harvest is still going? For some reason, I had thought that they had closed. That used to be a great restaurant. Let us know how it went for your group.
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Posted 05 December 2006 - 09:04 AM
tombarnes, on Dec 5 2006, 01:09 AM, said:
Let us know how it went for your group.
We didn't go, long story.
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Posted 05 December 2006 - 07:54 PM
My mother, step-dad and I had dinner at Via Matta at Park Plaza in Boston on Saturday night.. the service and food were both phenominal. Prices are moderate for Boston. I think it was about $170 between the three of us, but that was with a LOT of Martinis and Bloody Marys (my family loves to drink). 
www.viamattarestaurant.com
www.viamattarestaurant.com
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Posted 05 December 2006 - 10:07 PM
Dozer, on Dec 5 2006, 08:54 PM, said:
(my family loves to drink).
Is your family from Cape Cod?
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Posted 06 December 2006 - 07:01 PM
Cotuit, on Dec 5 2006, 11:07 PM, said:
Is your family from Cape Cod?
Ha.. one would think! Actually, I am from Springfield (Well, West Springfield)... mom still lives out there. Anyhow... that's a WHOLE other can of worms... hehe
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Posted 10 December 2006 - 09:35 PM
I had heard mixed reviews of The Top Of The Hub, but some last minute holiday plan changes required a quick set of reservations somewhere nice, and special for my family from out of town this past Thanksgiving. I decided on taking them to the Pru, as my sense of intuition hinted that things were gonna be OK.
The meal was simply brilliant, and perfectly assembled. The service was outstanding.
And so was the bill. Eek.
The meal was simply brilliant, and perfectly assembled. The service was outstanding.
And so was the bill. Eek.
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Posted 01 January 2007 - 03:32 PM
Wow. I'm glad to hear that it has been improved. I had dinner up there years ago and it was like having a frozen Stouffer's dinner in the clouds. I swore I'd never go there again. Good news.
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Posted 10 May 2007 - 01:06 PM
A couple of more places that I have been recently that I recommend.
Casa Romero - Mexican restuarant in Back Bay on Gloucester St. - they've been there for a long time and the food is superb, a little pricey, but good service and good atmosphere. It's not your average Taco and Margarita dive (Fajitas and Ritas is the place for that) and the food is more upscale/authentic Mexican.
http://www.casaromer...m/about_us.html
The Wine Cellar - Wine and Fondue in Back Bay on Mass Ave. - this place is a hole in the wall with only about 12 tables, so it's a intimate setting, however it borders on the cramped side. The fondue is average (the cheese is better than the entrees) but not as good as The Melting Pot (chain), however, I believe it's the only fondue restaurant in the city. The consistently win awards for the best wine selection.
http://www.bostoncellar.com/menu.htm
Tapeo - Spanish/Tapas in Back Bay on Newbury St - Good tapas restaurant, though a little too crowded and lively for traditional dinner. The tapas portions are generous and I found everything to be superb, though my wife was somewhat let down on some of the seafood tapas. Definitely worth a stop in if you are planning a later evening in the area.
http://www.tapeo.com/menu/
Assaggio - Italina in North End on Price St. - While not one of the big name Italian places on Hanover, Assaggio I thought had excellent food and dessert. The menu was a little light on non-seafood dishes. The restaurant is pretty tight (as it seems most in Boston are) which kind of kills any romantic atmosphere, though supposedly the 2nd floor is nicer.
http://www.assaggioboston.com/menu.htm
Casa Romero - Mexican restuarant in Back Bay on Gloucester St. - they've been there for a long time and the food is superb, a little pricey, but good service and good atmosphere. It's not your average Taco and Margarita dive (Fajitas and Ritas is the place for that) and the food is more upscale/authentic Mexican.
http://www.casaromer...m/about_us.html
The Wine Cellar - Wine and Fondue in Back Bay on Mass Ave. - this place is a hole in the wall with only about 12 tables, so it's a intimate setting, however it borders on the cramped side. The fondue is average (the cheese is better than the entrees) but not as good as The Melting Pot (chain), however, I believe it's the only fondue restaurant in the city. The consistently win awards for the best wine selection.
http://www.bostoncellar.com/menu.htm
Tapeo - Spanish/Tapas in Back Bay on Newbury St - Good tapas restaurant, though a little too crowded and lively for traditional dinner. The tapas portions are generous and I found everything to be superb, though my wife was somewhat let down on some of the seafood tapas. Definitely worth a stop in if you are planning a later evening in the area.
http://www.tapeo.com/menu/
Assaggio - Italina in North End on Price St. - While not one of the big name Italian places on Hanover, Assaggio I thought had excellent food and dessert. The menu was a little light on non-seafood dishes. The restaurant is pretty tight (as it seems most in Boston are) which kind of kills any romantic atmosphere, though supposedly the 2nd floor is nicer.
http://www.assaggioboston.com/menu.htm
