A recent look at the Washington Street eatery soon after its opening indicated that this spot has some real potential, and not just for its burgers.
10 WELCOME BACK WALKS
Hikes that will help you get to know Boston better
ATWOOD’S TAVERN, CAMBRIDGE: FOOD, BEER, AND MUSIC IN A RUSTIC SPACE
Well, it’s none of these, really, instead being a good, solid, midlevel place that oozes charm inside, with lots of dark woods, a bar that looks like it has seen its share of history, a small stage in the back that is integrated nicely with the rest of the space, and a hidden side patio that is accessed by a door beyond the bar.
MEZZO MARE, HULL
A less-beachy beachside option south of Boston
WANG’S FAST FOOD, SOMERVILLE
Squeezed between a pizza joint and a bar, the place looks like your typical Chinese takeout spot from the outside.
FIRST LOOK: ITALIAN CAFÉ GELATO
Quincy spot has the best cold treat you’ve tried all summer
HIDDEN EATS: LA VICTORIA TAQUERIA, ARLINGTON
Too often you hear that the Boston area doesn’t have any good Mexican restaurants, and while it is true that we aren’t exactly San Diego, Los Angeles, or San Antonio when it comes to options for Mexican food, there are plenty of great places to head to in and around the city.
MASSIMO’S RISTORANTE, WAKEFIELD
Many of the dishes offered at Massimo’s come from family recipes from the old country.
O’LEARY’S BROOKLINE: A GEM OF AN IRISH PUB (NOT FAR AWAY FROM FENWAY)
As is the case with many if not most Irish pubs, the menu at O’Leary’s holds few surprises, as it focuses mainly on pub grub, classic American fare, and a handful of Irish-style faves.
HAKATA RAMEN (QUINCY)
Hakata Ramen joins the ever-growing ramen craze without feeling like it has jumped on the craze just for the sake of it.
