We had a wonderful meal at Ama at the Atlas. It may be slightly different than the normal menu…read morebecause we were there at Tasting Collective event. If you want to learn more about Tasting Collective and a discount for membership message me. Ama at the Atlas is new restaurant is a destination restaurant with a sister restaurant which is on the rooftop When we were there, the rooftop restaurant had a private event so we could not the see space. This new restaurant sits inside a new lifestyle hotel which catered to the Harvard Business School campus. In our tasting menu meal, we heard from the chef and owner about the inspiration to have food that is comfort food that your mother would have made across many different cultures. The owner/founder, Biplaw Rai from Nepal, was at our tasting. His wife and co-owner was not there. We had five course as follows with dishes, ingredients and comments. We had the Little Bib Salad, poblano feta, corn chile, cocoa almond, sherry tomato, roasted garlic vinaigrette light and flavorful and a good way to start off the meal Then the Achaar Beef, mustard garlic ginger marinde, roasted tomato chive aioli, smashed fingerling, the sauce complimented the meat and potatoes Followed by the Pozole Verde, poblano pepper & tomatillo broth, hominy, avocado, cheese radish, and cabbage Cochinita Pibil, pork, citrus, achiote spice, cilantro, charro beans, pickled vegetables, sope, love the pickled veg. great combo Mango Basque Cheesecake, coconut sorbet, mango ginger gel, coconut cookie crumble, the cheesecake is very light. I can't wait to go back to the comfort food destination.

Not a bad meal by any means! We came here for dinner with a reservation on a Friday and the place…read morewas generally busy, but not overly so. Located in a hotel, the clientele felt a bit more upscale than an average restaurant, but the vibes were nice. Staff were kind and friendly - maybe overly so though since they ruined a birthday surprise we were planning! Regardless, we all had a nice time. Drinks and food were solid. My only complaint is the portion size - definitely lacking! I left feeling pretty unsatisfied, especially against the price, but the taste was not bad. I enjoyed the bread a lot honestly - super yummy! Overall, I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back, but it was still a nice experience and I'm glad I could try it out.

We started out with an interesting appetizer called Deconstructed Samosa Chaat. It was creative and…read moreabsolutely delicious. Then we ordered everyone's go-to: chicken tikka masala, as well as a vegetarian kofta dish. Wonderful sauces. The service was excellent and friendly. We plan to return.

Went to this restaurant as in walking distance in Brookline. This is an apparently elevated Indian…read morefood restaurant. The food was interesting, the saag was blended to smoother creamy sauce with a hint of mushroom or truffle which was unexpected. The food was generally too spicy hot for mild. We are glad we didn't order spicier. naan was delicious. Salad was huge - enough for four to six people. Food tasted good. Good presentation. Staff could work on clearing plates earlier or using smaller plates. The table was absolutely cluttered unnecessarily. A few things stood out as questionable. Our waiter seemed a little spacy. Order didn't go in on time and then also forgot details. So maybe our food was spicier bc he forgot that we ordered mild. Also, I noticed water dripping from the kitchen ceiling and this kind of took away my appetite. Staff very apologetic for delays in our food order.

Stopped by for happy hour on a Wednesday around 5 PM, and it was nice and quiet. The $5 tapas were…read morea great deal, and my favorites were the patatas bravas, morcipan, and the halal chicken pintxo. The only dish that didn't quite hit for me was the berenjenas con miel--I enjoyed the eggplant itself, but the sugarcane sauce wasn't my favorite. Overall, everything was good, and I'd definitely come back for happy hour again.

1/5 -- Rude and Unprofessional Service…read more We went to Tasca in Boston to celebrate my wife's birthday with seven people and spent a good amount of money. Instead of ending our evening on a positive note, we were rudely told they needed our table because people were waiting. Not a single "please" or polite request. We were made to feel like we were being kicked out after paying our bill. I understand needing tables, but basic courtesy costs nothing. A birthday celebration should never end with guests feeling unwelcome. Extremely disappointing!

My boyfriend and I don't get out of the South End often and wanted to dedicate an afternoon to…read moreCambridge. I love doing my research about local places I haven't been and stumbled across Cloud and Spirits. We had a reservation at the bar for 5pm, literally right when they opened. It was quickly filled with reservations but the staff was so attentive and our food was AMAZING. We got the quickle salad, mushroom ravioli and the chili crisp Buffalo chicken. It was all AMAZING but the Buffalo chicken was one of the best things I've ever had. UNTIL, we had the milk bread. Holy. Shit. But best part? Our server / bartender, Andi. She was a friend by the end of the night. She made the best recommendations. The best drinks. And brought the best energy. At one point we almost asked for her number. Overall... A GREAT NIGHT WITH GREAT FOOD AND EVEN BETTER COMPANY. TY ANDI.

We had reservations for 7:30, and when we got there, the place was decently busy - a few empty…read moretables here and there - so we were seated immediately. We ordered quickly after perusing the (rather short) menu, most of which was either small plates and cocktails . Our first plate was the hainan chicken arancini. I really liked the contrast in textures between the crispy exterior and the tender chicken and rice mix on the inside. Overall flavour was not bad, too, but I'm not sure that it was exactly good enough to merit the price point of $18. Next was the Xi'an street noodles, which was probably my favourite dish of the meal. The noodles were very well cooked - chewy but not too soft - and I loved the sauce, with the gentle peanut aroma on top of the various spices they used. One comment was that the chilli crisp, which was tasty, was very lacking (in amount) and as a consequence the dish was really not spicy at all. Finally we had the chilli crisp buffalo chicken. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the chicken was boneless (I was expecting something more like chicken wings), which made for very clean eating :) The buffalo sauce was nice (and perhaps a bit spicier than the aforementioned chilli crisp) and the chicken itself was very rich and juicy. Portion size was quite large too and overall I was very happy with this plate. For drinks we ordered the Jaded, which was a fun matcha-themed cocktail (even the marshmallow was matcha-flavoured) and a (spirit-free) cranberry limeade, which was surprisingly refreshing and sweet. Overall a yummy meal, but definitely very expensive. I would be interested to try some more of their cocktails, which seem very creative, but I'm not sure if I would be keen to come again primarily for the food. (To be fair, though, this is often the modus operandi of these restaurants that specialise in small plates and drinks )

Our favorite local pub with a superior wide ranging menu that offers delicious, comforting, and…read moreexpertly prepared dishes. I love that there are rotating specials so there is always something new to try. The cocktail menu is well crafted and the drinks are superior. The perfectly poured beers are always on point. The staff are welcoming and friendly - I wish that every neighborhood could have a gem like the Abbey.

I visited the Abbey for its much-vaunted cheeseburger. It was overcooked and the bun was stale…read more The service was also shockingly slow and nonchalant, considering the place was half-empty. It's hard to believe that this is the best cheeseburger in food-centric Brookline. The "grilled" Caesar salad was more like luke-warm with a gob of cheese. All-in-all: I don't get it.

Great way to end the Cat stroll with an after party at Sloane's! Nobody expected the crowds that…read moreshowed up for this first ever cat stroll event in Boston! So there was quite a line to get in. We had to wait about 30 minutes and finally got in. Cool decor, warm and cozy feeling! Loved the chandelier lighting. Service was very friendly. Interesting menu! They had a special cat themed menu for the event. We ordered the pierogis, pigs in blanket and curly spicy fries. All really good! I think my favorite was the pierogis but the fries were so good I couldn't stop eating them lol! Overall really great experience here!

Really great food, lovely staff, excellent service and a great neighborhood vibe…read more The bang bang salmon was cooked perfectly and as tasty as any, I have had. The oysters were delicious!. We had my infant granddaughter with us, sleeping in her stroller right beside our table; the staff was very accommodating. I loved seeing people of every age dining there and enjoying themselves, it's a testimony to the inclusiveness of the neighborhood.

I'm not a Boston native, but this dining experience definitely made me want to move here…read more My family and I visited Capricho to celebrate my graduation after stumbling upon it the night before while having dinner across the street. We're so glad we decided to come back for such a special occasion. The atmosphere: Capricho has a charming and cozy dining room that creates an intimate, welcoming atmosphere. It's the kind of place that feels perfect for celebrating special moments with loved ones. The food: We were welcomed with complimentary plantain chips served alongside a light, fresh dipping sauce, which was a great start to the meal. My table opted for the prix fixe menu, which allowed us to sample a variety of dishes. For starters, we ordered the Papas Rellenas and Yucca Croquettes. Both were light, flavorful, and paired beautifully with their accompanying sauces. We also added the Charred Octopus, which was incredibly tender, not chewy at all, and packed with flavor. For my entrée, I chose the Steak Frites, served with brussels sprouts and fries. I'm usually not a fan of brussels sprouts, but these were crispy, airy, and perfectly seasoned. The steak was cooked well, and while I enjoyed the dish overall, I do wish the fries had been cooked a bit longer, as they were slightly underdone for my preference. For dessert, I tried the Dulce de Maracuyá, a panna cotta-style dessert featuring mango and passionfruit flavors. It wasn't overly sweet, which I appreciated, and the bright, fruity notes provided a refreshing end to the meal. The service: The service was fantastic. Everyone was warm and welcoming, and our server brought such great energy and personality to the experience. The hospitality felt genuinely personal and made our celebration even more memorable.

My husband and I saw this place open up and were very excited to see a new Colombian place near us…read more The service is amazing and everyone was so friendly. We had overall a great experience, the chorizo appetizer was by far our favorite and my husband (who is Colombian) said it tasted just like home. My only critique is that I wish they would lean more into the Colombian taste profile with some of their menu items (like the steaks). Theres a lot of American restaurants and pubs in the area and this would definitely stand out more!

Well-known Asian fusion spot in the South End neighborhood of Boston. Co-founded by Joanne Chang…read more(hence the name +Chang) who also founded Flour Bakery (which I love). Modern and elegant vibe inside with kind staff willing to explain the menu in detail. The first time I went here years ago, I was a bit disappointed. The menu is more so small plates/tapas style. My parents and I came for lunch and found the food to be extremely salty and although it was Asian fusion, I thought that the Asian flavors were quite lackluster. I gave it another try a couple of years back with a friend for dinner service and found the food to better this time around. We shared their eggplant, salmon rolls, lemon shrimp dumplings, and tuna two ways. Eggplant was plump and I believe had some Thai basil or other aromatic stirfried into it which I appreciated. Salmon rolls were fun and I appreciated the sauce. Lemon shrimp dumplings were oily but packed with flavor and I also liked the creamy tangy sauce that came with it. Tuna two ways was the favorite; big fan of crispy rice at sushi restaurants so if that's your jam you'd like this.

Would definitely come back!!! Best to come with a bigger group and you get to share and try…read moreeverything. We were five people and we shared the following: - papaya salad - bokchoy - Brussel sprouts - pan roasted salmon - nasi goreng - pork bao buns - pork and chive dumplings I can't even pick which ones were my fave (maybe the nasi goreng) but they all complemented each other so well. Don't skip the dessert!! Cocktail was insane as well, had the bloodlust which had a nice spicy kick to it. Coming back soon for more. Service was quick and they gave us a birthday cake on the house for friend's bday!