Boston Restaurant Tips by amapola66

Restaurant Name: Dali

Enjoy a glass of Spanish Sangria with a yummy tapas in lively but relaxed surrounding in this cool restaurant/bar in Somerville.

It was my favourite place while I lived in Boston and the only place where I felt I could 'taste food' again after being away from home for so long.

We often popped in on the way home 'for a quick drink' and would end up staying much longer. They were very welcoming to the Small Person and always gave her a drink in a fancy glass with decorations and straws etc - Unusual for the Boston area to have a bar that welcomed adults and children in such a nice way.

The decor is full on fun, flowery and eclectic, you will always have something to look at and unlike many other Boston eateries, the customers chatted, drank and smoked (the latter apparently, no more) loudly and happily...A little like the real Spain .

There is also a full restaurant at the back where we often ate for special occasions. It had just as much atmosphere and I always had the sea bass baked in salt. My mouth waters just thinking about it.

Highly recommended.
(They have a no reservation policy unless 6 or more people for the restaurant).

Dinner nightly 5:30 to 11:00 6:00 to 11:30 June - August Bar until 12:30

Favorite Dish: A variety of the usual tapas were available :
Tortilla Espaņola
Patatas Ali-Oli
Boquerones
etc etc
but my favourite dish of all, was fantastic -
Queso de Cabra Montaņes (Baked Goat Cheese w/Tomato & Basil). We'd sometimes order 2 or 3, dipping their wonderful home baked bread into the dish.

Pescado a la Sal (Fresh Fish baked in coarse salt as prepared in Cadiz. In this dish the salt acts as a cooking agent, enhancing the tenderness of the flesh)

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Theme: Other
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: 617 661 3254
Address: 415 Washington Street, Somerville 01243 MA
Directions: Corner of Beacon & Washington Sts
Website: http://www.dalirestaurant.com/
Other Contact: dalirestaurant@verizon.net

Restaurant Name: Maseos Cafe

Great Little Macrobiotic & Vegan Cafe.

Maseos Cafe on Moody St used to be a regular for us when we were a little off colour, tired or just wanted some great healthy food.

It is cheap, cheerful and good for you -
We always felt better for eating there.

The cafe also does take-aways.
(Closed Sundays)

Favorite Dish: Great Noodles.
Menu varies daily.

Some things can look a little strange if you are not used to this kind of food, but I can assure you, they all taste great.

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Theme: Vegan/Vegetarian
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: (781) 647-7977
Address: 581 Moody St. Waltham MA 02453
Directions: Moody St - Go past the Fire Station (on your right) and Cheery St, Just there.
Website: http://www.masaoskitchen.com/pages/799528/index.htm

Restaurant Name: Wilsons Diner -

After our favourite diner in Moody St shut down, we started going to Wilsons Diner.

Wilsons was manufactured by the Worcester Lunch Car Company in 1949.
Great diner food, lots of coffee refills and cheerful staff.

There was always a lollipop for the Small Person at the end too. :-)

Favorite Dish: Their Veggy omelet & Home Fries would last you the whole weekend!

Extra Tip - Don't attempt swimming after ome of the above.

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Theme: Diner
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Address: 507 Main Street, Waltham