El Helmand es el primer restaurante afgano de Boston. Cuenta con un magnífico ambiente con paredes de color amarillo, alfombras tejidas a mano, una estufa a leña y mesas con manteles y flores frescas. Los platos aquí son sazonados con especias como cúrcuma, cardamomo, canela y cilantro. Una de las especialidades es el pan sin levadura, para comer con salsas de yogur con menta. El aperitivo de calabaza con yogur y carne molida es también muy popular. El menú incluye cordero con uvas, lomo adobado y ravioles rellenos de puerro. El restaurante también cuenta con una excelente selección de vinos.
Famed to be one of the earliest Italian café establishments in Boston, Caffe Vittoria has been serving espresso and gelati to the Italian community of the North End since 1929. The cafe features old-world décor, where coffee enthusiasts can appreciate vintage brewing machines, shiny bakery cases, and parlor tables. On weekends, a lively post-dinner crowd keeps the place humming until late at night. While they are known to serve excellent hot chocolate and espresso, other enticing options include traditional tiramisu, cannoli, biscotti, and more.
This coffeehouse's dining area is set apart from the front counter, so those who want to sit and enjoy their coffee can do so with a little less noise from the grinder. Just before you enter their dining area, you will notice all the necessary condiments you need, in order to make your meal more enjoyable. For Starbucks lovers, their cappuccino smoothie tastes just like a Frapuccino. If you're in need of something more substantial, their wraps, salads, sandwiches and baked goods will hit the spot.
Deep in the South End, there is a small establishment where inexpensive, gourmet-quality food really does exist. The menu at Franklin Cafe ranges from meatloaf to sushi-grade tuna, all served with impeccable sides such as mashed potatoes with chives or lentil and bean sauce. Even the chicken livers are great here. The dining room is small and crowded, and the noise level can be high. This cafe, which has a full service bar, is very popular, and waits of an hour or two are common, even on weekdays.
In the greenbelt oasis of Boston's Post Office Square, Sip Cafe's sunny seating area and green interior blend seamlessly into the surroundings. The coffee at Sip is phenomenal in terms of taste and origin. Only one vendor, George Howell, supplies Sip's entire selection of their single origin house coffee. Be wary though, Sip specifically uses a light roast that packs more caffeine into a cup than less zealous coffee fanatics are used to. With a whole range of sandwiches, soups, and other snacks made from local produce, Sip Cafe is the perfect place to get a real feel for Boston life.
Gear up to delight in the delicious street food of New York, brought to Boston by The Chicken and Rice Guys. This food truck is a welcome relief for lunch and sees hungry crowds awaiting its arrival. The menu is simple, rice served with chicken or lamb, drowned in spicy red sauce. It is a wholesome option for people on a shoe-string budget. The locations and timings change regularly, visit their website for latest updates. Payment is accepted through cash only.
The Clear Flour Bread Bakery located in Brookline is known for its unadulterated breads crafted with organic flour. Through the glass windows of this bakery, you can watch skilled hands artfully kneading the dough and crafting the loaves that this bakery is famous for. An extensive variety of breads feature in this quaint bakery, including 100 percent whole grain, Ancienne French, Buckwheat Walnut, German Rye, Oatmeal Cinnamon Raisin and more. A host of delicious, freshly made pastries such as Brioche, Cranberry Currant Scones and Rustic Tarts that also feature here are reminiscent of European baked goods.
Enjoy authentic Mexican fare at Jamaica Plain’s Chilacates. Serving flavorful tacos, burritos, enchiladas and other Mexican street food delights, the food here is scrumptious. Choose a base - quesadillas, tacos, or others - and then pick the fillings and the sides at the counter. The service is quick and efficient. With limited seating, take out is the best way to enjoy the delicacies served here.
For years now, Bova's Bakery has been providing locals with the finest desserts, breads and more. Being a family owned bakery, you can expect only the friendliest service ever. As you enter the bakery, the aroma of the freshly-baked breads and desserts are absolutely irresistible and you are sure to succumb to temptation. The desserts offered—especially the éclairs are to-die-for and draw people from all over the city. If you're looking for something to really fill you up, then the Sicilian pizzas are certainly worth a try.
Rina’s Pizzeria is a tiny, counter-serve restaurant that conjures up delicious pies, pastas and other Italian delicacies at prices that won’t break the bank. Indulge your taste buds with dishes like Rosetta Famous Meatballs, House Porchetta Panini, Campagnola Pizza or the Ravioli Ai Four Formaggi Pasta. Complement the meal with a delectable Italian or domestic wine. If you don’t have time to dine in at this restaurant, you can always order a takeaway or call for home delivery.
George Howell Coffee in Newtonville is the first Cafe under this renowned coffee brand to have opened in Massachusetts. Roast coffees, drip coffees and espressos are especially popular here along with cappuccinos and lattes. New and exciting varieties of coffee by George Howell Coffee are blended together at this cafe and you can try them out first here before they hit the stores. A number of light snacks and sandwiches are also served to go along with the coffee.
Brassica Kitchen + Cafe, located in Jamaica Plains is a restaurant which serves American cuisine presented in French Style. The restaurant is the brain child of Whisk Pop Up Team and offers sharing plates and tasting menus. Low County, Green Poutine and Brassica Burger are some of the popular items from their menu. The restaurant has a rustic ambiance with appropriate artwork on the walls.