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Real Name: Joann
Lives In: Boston, US
Member Since: May 25, 2003
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Tapeo: Tapas y tapas y tapas
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  • Updated by garridogal on Jun 15, 2004
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  • Restaurant Name: Tapeo

    It's a Tapas place. It's not the most authentic Spanish place in the Boston area and the drinks are overpriced. But it's conveniently located on Newbury street and the bar's fun.


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    Theme: Other
    Comparison: more expensive than average
    Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
    Address: Newbury Street
    Directions: Back Bay
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    Spire Restaurant at Hotel Nine Zero: Great spot for a Wedding reception
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  • Restaurant Name: Spire Restaurant at Hotel Nine Zero

    My friends had their wedding reception at this restaurant. So, although I didn't have the opportunity to order off a menu, I can attest that the food's simply delicious. It's also beautifully decorated in a Modern style which carries over to the ultra modern looking bar.

    Favorite Dish: I had only one of the twin filets I was served and it was so good that while I turned away to have a conversation with the person next to me, I had the feeling I was being watched. It ws then that I turned around and realized that just about every guy at my table was eyeing the extra one, drooling.

    I let 'em suffer a bit and pretended that I didn't notice then finally said "Would someone like to..." Didn't get a chance to finish that sentence and had to move my arms to my side quickly to avoid being stabbed by the barrage of forks coming my way!

    Oh...and the Green Apple Martinis are dangerously delicious. They're not made out of Apple pucker and they're garnished with mini green apples which must be soaked in pure vodka. They can make you fuzzy and forgetful....!

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    Theme: Eclectic/International
    Comparison: most expensive

    Phone: 617 772 0202
    Address: 90 Tremont Street
    Directions: In the Hotel Nine Zero and right by the Park St. T stop.
    Website: http://www.spirerestaurant.com/
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    Bangok Blue: One of the many fine Thai places in Back Bay
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  • Written by garridogal on Jun 2, 2004
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  • Restaurant Name: Bangok Blue

    Doncha just love Thai food? There are several good ones in Back Bay - this just happens to be the only one I have a picture of. In addition to it, there's also Thai Basil, Chili Duck and Thai Dish. All yummy, all reasonably priced.

    Favorite Dish: Drunken Noodles. Could be that they're hot 'n spicy or could it be the name...

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    Theme: Pan-Asian and Pacific Rim
    Comparison: about average
    Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
    Phone: 617 266 1010
    Address: 651 Boylston Street
    Directions: Across from the Public Library
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    Sol Azteca: Excellent Mexican Food
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  • Written by garridogal on Jun 2, 2004
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  • Restaurant Name: El Sol Azteca

    Just love this place. It's another of my favorite places to succumb to a food coma in. It's very authentically Mexican and everything's delicious.

    Favorite Dish: Fried Tacos, Nachos and Sangria. Yum....

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    Theme: Mexican
    Comparison: about average
    Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
    Address: 914 Beacon Street
    Directions: Near Fenway, Kenmore and Brookline
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    Kinsale: Convenient and Good
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  • Written by garridogal on Jul 4, 2004
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  • Restaurant Name: Kinsale

    It's large, the food is good, you can always get a table right away and you can sit out and people watch!

    Favorite Dish: Maine Crabcake Salad. Very good.

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    Theme: Pub/Brewery
    Comparison: about average
    Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
    Address: Across Government Center
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    Pho Republic: Great atmosphere and food
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  • Restaurant Name: Pho Republic

    I love Pho Republic! It's funky, got fun cocktails and the food's awesome! Truly, everything I've tried there is delicous. I guess the best way to describe the cuisine is Asian Fusian. The bar's fun too! Went there for my birthday!

    Favorite Dish: Hands down, the ribs! And I just loved the Coconut Martini. Yum....!

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    Theme: Pan-Asian and Pacific Rim
    Comparison: more expensive than average
    Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
    Address: 1415 Washington Street
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    Tantric: Yummy Indian Food
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  • Written by garridogal on Dec 10, 2004
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  • Restaurant Name: Tantric

    Went looking for the Pho Pasteur that used to be in this location for some light fare. Found that it was gone and Tantric in it's place. So we had some Indian beer and appetizers instead. Everything was delicious! Would love to have dinner there some time!


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    Theme: Indian
    Comparison: about average
    Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
    Phone: (617) 367-8742
    Address: 123 Stuart St
    Directions: It's in the Transportation Building in the Theater District.
    Website: http://www.tantricgrill.com/?
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    La Dolce Vita: A family feel with fun decor
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  • Written by garridogal on Nov 20, 2005
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  • Restaurant Name: La Dolce Vita

    I owed my friend dinner for helping me move my mom into a new apartment recently. On a whim we decided to take advantage of a beautiful November Sunday and go to The North End. So, instead of dinner, he got a big Italian lunch. It was fun and tasty and I really enjoyed this restaurant's atmosphere. It has large front windows which let in a lot of sunshine and is decorated with bold and colorful paintings. The waiter was really friendly and made us feel at home right away!

    Favorite Dish: We split an Antipasto and then I had a seafood special which was a shelled lobster, shrimp and scallops in a pesto-like sauce over pasta. It was goooood.

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    Theme: Italian
    Comparison: about average
    Prices: US$41 and up  » Currency Converter
    Phone: (617) 720-0422
    Address: 221 Hanover Street
    Directions: The North End
    Website: http://www.dolcevitaristorante.com/
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    Piattini: Small Plates Big Tastes
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  • Restaurant Name: Piattini

    Okay, I stole their tagline. But it really describes the restaurant. We had a huge birthday dinner here. (Seriously, the table looked like the one out of The Last Supper!) And I think it was a great place for something like this. Their speciality is small, sampler type dishes. You know, like Tapas. That's a great thing to have at an extremely large party because it always take so long for everyone to arrive, sit, order... blah, blah, blah... Everyone can sit, sip wine or cocktails and try all the different food that comes along without getting too full.

    It's also a Wine Bar. So those of you Wine people out there (And you know who you are!) should be impressed with it's selections.

    Favorite Dish: The actual dinner was amazing too. I had a rack of pork that was grilled to perfrection and served in an absolutely delicious sauce. It was accompanied by Canneloni and some greens.

    For dessert I had a Gelatto sampler. It had a small scoop of Orange, Mango and Coconut. Seems like everyone who ordered this had their own personal favorite that they raved about. For me it was he Coconut, served with a chocolate covered Biscotti. Yum...

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    Theme: Italian
    Comparison: about average
    Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
    Phone: 617.423.2021
    Address: 162 Columbus Ave
    Directions: Close to "The Castle". They also have a Newbury street restaurant.
    Website: http://www.piattini.com
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    Stephanie's on Newbury: Nice Back Bay brunch spot
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  • Restaurant Name: Stephanie's on Newbury

    My fellow VT-er Barbie2138 and I had brunch here recently. I have to admit that after having been completely horrified at the portion sizes of the breakfast items I saw around me, I was frightened and had a sandwich!

    So now you know, if you're hungry for a breakfast that would feed an entire family, go to Stephanies!

    Favorite Dish: I had grilled veggie sandwich that was very tasty and was served with a salad that was a tad bit drowned in salad dressing but still good. Barbie got a really tasty looking Ruben and when, approached by a manager inquiring about our meal, she wondered why it hadn't been served with a pickle. He cheerfully went right in and got her one!

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    Theme: American
    Comparison: about average
    Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
    Phone: 617-236-0990
    Address: 190 Newbury Street, Boston, MA
    Website: http://www.stephaniesonnewbury.com/
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    Comments for garridogal about Boston
    Stephanie Mon Nov 2, 2009 06:18 UTC
     The Boston Harbor Hotel...location is the most important thing for me. So thanks for the tip.
    spgood301 Thu Oct 1, 2009 20:18 UTC
     I'm doing fine, Joann...lots of work, not as much time for fun, but it's a living! You?
    keith750cc Fri Aug 7, 2009 22:38 UTC
     Cheers for the heads up on the Harbour Hotel, it looks the Dogs, bit more expensive than I would have liked, but its perfect
    Rixie Sat Dec 6, 2008 01:34 UTC
     Ah, I thought she looked like Juma -- she has that sweet Rhodesian Ridgeback face. I'm glad she's better.
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