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Restaurant Reviews

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Restaurant Review: Sip Wine Bar and Kitchen in Downtown Boston

It’s style over substance at this bustling downtown spot—and that may be by design.

west bridge in cambridge
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Restaurant Review: West Bridge in Cambridge

This Kendall Square newcomer has potential in spades, but feels incomplete.

Tip Tap Room in Beacon Hill
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Restaurant Review: Tip Tap Room in Beacon Hill

Chef Brian Poe reinvents the New England classic, steak tips, at his new Beacon Hill restaurant.

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First Sip: Emerald Lounge in Boston

The cocktails at Emerald Lounge fall flat. We’ll be following the yellow brick road elsewhere.

strip-t's in watertown
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Restaurant Review: Strip-T’s in Watertown

A Watertown diner is now serving the most exciting food around.

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Restaurant Review: Clio

A review of Ken Oringer’s flagship restaurant Clio in Boston after a major revamp.

Rosa Mexicano
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First Bite: Rosa Mexicano

It’s tacos with a side of glitz at this big-box newcomer.

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Small Bite: Otto Pizza Coolidge Corner

This spacious new Brookline pizza joint serves creative pies with unexpected toppings.

Dancing shishito peppers.
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Restaurant Review: Moksa

Variety is the spice of life, except when it makes for an inconsistent dining experience.

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Small Bite at Tonic

Tonic aims to bring a touch of class to Forest Hills, but badly needs front-of-the-house help.

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First Bite at Nix’s Mate

This revamped hotel restaurant aims high, but misses the mark.

Steamed pork buns
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Small Bite: China King

A new Chinatown restaurant has a scant eight tables and a few tasty dishes.

Pickled vegetables and olives
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Restaurant Review: Sam’s at Louis

Despite its couture digs, Sam’s offers food that’s fun, friendly, and familiar.

Quesadilla
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First Bite: Gem

This Downtown Crossing debut aims for glitz, but ends up lackluster.

First Printer
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Small Bite at First Printer

The Harvard Square restaurant has a great old-school tavern feel, curiously Cajun food, and a bit of an identity crisis.