Hit Blue Ribbon BBQ in West Newton MA on a taping of WiseGuys Destination Q and WOW! One of those…read more"if you know you know "places. Not much of a front and a small interior with a counter and maybe 8 seats facing the street and a few tables. Lunch was jumping with take out. Great BBQ and lots of eclectic takes on other stuff. Pulled pork, brisket and ribs all top level. The mashed and gravy of all things was a star. I was drinking the gravy by the end. Try the street corn salad different and delicious. Open since 1995 they also do a roaring catering biz.

This place is a loosing crap shoot every time I go…read more I bought 2 platters Tuesday evening from Poncho. 1 brisket, 1 St. Louis ribs. Brisket was fatty and chewy... but eatable. Ribs were like old and dry and no meat... and just horrible. Uneatable. I should have taken pictures... Sides on both were mash and green beans. Mash was fine... difficult to mess those up. But beans were weirdly dried up... several as hard as a stick. Center cut corn bread was good. I've found its disappointing 90% of the time. Sad, because its close and I love BBQ.

Still going - still enjoying the vibe, the people, the food…read more Recently had the honey hot chicken sandwich with some Tots! Got extra tots to put into the knee pocket of my sweatpants and it was clutch later that night. Washed it down with a tasty Guinness - SLAINTE!

Went on a Wednesday for a $10 burger and beer special. Wasn't really clear but the bartender is…read morealso the server. They were nice and explain the process. The burger for the special is just a house burger and he explained it didn't come with sides. Burger was a decent size and juicy. We also ordered joco tots which was good and big.

This place is so amazing! I've literally been coming for years and it's always absolutely…read moredelicious. The staff is so friendly and the food is always fresh with a variety from the buffet each day changing it up with certain specials. The BBQ churacso meats are incredible and the man cutting them is always super cheerful and so great at his job. Obrigato everyone!

Came here on a Saturday evening because we had a hankering for a variety of meats and had driven by…read morethis place many times. As you walk in, you are greeted by a salad bar and table with plates or takeout containers. You grab whatever you want from the salad bar buffet (which has a small selection of meat at the end) and then head over to the grill. There are a different cuts of chicken, beef, pork, and lamb that you can request. Once you're done ordering, they weigh your plate and you pay based upon that. There are different prices for salad bar only, salad bar and grilled meats, and grilled meats only). Then you can either take it to go or sit in the dining area behind the bar. There was a TV playing a concert and some other folks back in the casual dining area. The picanha and other beef was a bit overcooked the night we went, but that doesn't take away from how great the other meats were. The chicken breast wrapped in bacon was super juicy and flavorful as was the pork and spiced chicken sausage. I also tried the chicken heart just to try something new and it was also pretty good. The chicken wings were also a hit. I didn't try anything from the salad bar, but my compatriots said the pork meatballs were also fantastic! Overall the meats are great albeit some of the steak was overcooked, however the value for this meal was excellent. With tip, I paid $21 for nearly 1.4 pounds of various meats. Worth a try if you're in the area and I suspect we'll be coming back when our next carnivore craving hits!

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Craft Food Halls in Waltham was interesting. The theme is self-service, whether that means ordering…read moreyour food via QR code at your table, or pouring your own beer with their unique card-based wall of taps. It's a fun, modern take on a restaurant environment, but I still found it just okay. The beers on tap weren't the most interesting; good representation of different styles but not a lot of diversity in breweries. The layout also feels a bit weird, with tables and group activities (ping pong, etc) making for awkward paths and not a lot of intermingling. Finally, I didn't try any food on my visit, but it was funny to see the interior get pretty smoky at times; maybe a new ventilation system is overdue.

Good food, excellent service, And the pure vibe of the place is top notch. I love this place 10/10…read morewould recommend.

I was very excited to be one of the few Elite Yelpers to be invited to the Culinary Fight Club…read moreBoston "The Steak". I arrived at Hotel Indigo in Auburndale at 5:45 as the Event started at 6 pm. I was pleasantly surprised that the competition was held poolside. Had I known, I would have opted to dress for a quick dip. That put aside, it was perfect weather for an outdoor cook off. The sun was shining, the water in the pool was sparkling, the crowd was bustling, the fight staff were setting up a huge table of food items for the Chefs to grab and best of all the bar was open as in Free Open Bar :) The Chefs must have had a plan, as the whistle blew to start the competition, the Chefs run from the starting line to the table piled high with vegetables, spices, garnishes and more. When the last Chef picked the remaining few items from the table, all that was left were a few broken eggs. Once the Chefs brought their aprons full of supplies back to their cooking area, grills were already hot, the Chefs were called poolside to a table covered in different kinds of mushrooms. I guess they had a drawing as they were called to the table one at a time to choose the box of their favorite Shrooms. When the last box of mushrooms were chosen the Chefs were all back at their makeshift kitchens cutting, chopping and slicing away as fast and as carefully as possible. This allowed all the guests time to walk around and enjoy the free cocktails and mingle while watching these amazing Chefs prepare their magic. The Judges were comprised of some Executive Chefs, TV Personality and a Comic. They were all extremely professional and were available to talk, ask questions and for some even photo opts. Once all the STEAK was cooked and plated the competition was on. The Judges tasted each contestants meat with sides as the entire audience looked on and drooled. Appetizers from the hotel were being distributed in large quantities to hold us over until it was our turn to judge. When the Judges were done it was now everyone else's turn to try all the fabulous BBQ STEAK. I felt as though I was on TV. As the crowd hustled to their favorite Chefs table to nibble on the finished product, my daughter and I decided to start with Chef number one and work our way quickly and quietly around to assure a taste of all the STEAK. To conclude a great event, every one gathered around to hear the names of the winner and runner ups, and scurried around to try seconds and thirds of the Chefs final product. If you ever have an opportunity to attend a Culinary Fight Club Event or any Cook Off for that matter, I highly suggest you go. You will have a great time. I give Culinary Fight Club Boston a Solid 5 Stars.

Moody Street has so many new restaurants I wanted to try, this place I found on delivery service…read more I had a lot of needs, and they nailed all of them. Everything I eat now is protein forward . The bean dip w/ crostini was delicious! Grilled chicken sandwich juicy and yummy . Homemade pickles to sweeten the pot. One grilled chicken breast w/a side of curry... Perfection. Keep up the good work, I would definitely be back, and also recommend others try. It's always nice to have a quality place locally . Although I ordered simple food, it was done correctly and that is immensely appreciated.

This is kind of a hole in the wall place. It doesn't look like much from the street, but they serve…read moreus as soon as we walked in. Which was nice. We were a bit in a rush, but the server got our drink order and food order right away. I ordered the Club sandwich, which is very tasty. I will come back here again, based on the outdoor patio and casual beer drinking setting.

I met a friend for lunch on a Wednesday, having never been before. What a lovely, laid back…read moresetting for a leisurely lunch. The staff were friendly, helpful and efficient. Our server shared some of the popular dishes and we were both in the mood for brunch. How great to find a place that serves brunch dishes during the week! I had the short ribs hash which was tasty, although the eggs I ordered over easy were hard cooked. I'd deduct a half star for that, but no matter. The accompanying challah toast and potatoes made for a full meal and yet..... when I was debating between that and the blueberry pancakes our server helpfully offered that I could get a single pancake, which I promptly added to my order. Talk about an eyes-bigger-than-your-stomach situation! Luckily I am well acquainted with taking home leftovers and that's exactly what I did. My companion got one of the benedicts and he proclaimed it an unmitigated success. I will definitely be back!!!

Amazing Ambiance for a brunch. Reggae and 90s RNB always hit the spot. So here's where My final…read morestop on my Waltham / Boston Area food tour found me at 9am kinda an early brunch to beat the rush. The menu is diverse and has tons of vegan friendly options. I changed my mind about 6 times and just decided to keep it light and ordered the sweet cornbread with a side of bacon. Pork belly ribs, and a plethora of other dishes were ordered. Cornbread had corn in it which I appreciated. It was a little dry for my taste but flavorful. The vanilla butter was perfect just wish there was more. Got a side of bacon that was fried too hard and crunchy. Everything else that was ordered in my group looked amazing. Especially the chicken and French toast. Of course I had to sample the chicken and it didn't disappoint! Portions were Huge and the staff was very polite. No fancy drinks but I enjoyed reading the options and would for sure see this as the spot to bring your girls, family or as a date night option. Would go back to try more of what the menu had to offer.

I went for the Ugandan food it was phenomenal especially the chai mata, it's real milk no water…read moreunlike some establishments. The ambiance was nice and warm inside Great job Rhino!!

Be freaking careful, guys. They seriously peer pressure you into leaving a tip even when you're…read morejust picking up your own order. It makes the whole experience uncomfortable and awkward.

I don't know why people call this a town place. It's a town place because people that live here…read morelike to go there repeatedly because of the value and the casual atmosphere. Food is good. I think the steak tips are outstanding. Overall, you can't go wrong - it's it is a casual sports bar owned and run by family that lives in Waltham and actually gives back through donations to schools and organizations. What more can you ask for?

I love a sports bar!!! And this was has all that you need! Lots of TVs - great bar food! I LOVE…read morethe mango haberno wings! YUMMMM! The service can be a tad slow on a random night but it's ok! I still come back for the wings and pizza! Actually had a salad with my pizza tonight and it was good!! Keep doing what you're doing!

Made a quick stop before they closed. Glad we found this place, yummy food! Very clean place and…read morethe owner is so nice, gave us free drink while waiting for our order. And ensure we are comfortable after a long drive from NY.

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a mediocre experience. Penang is a Malaysian…read morerestaurant with indoor seating exclusively. Started off with the kang kung belanchan which was a gigantic portion. The vegetables didn't seem too fresh and the flavors were rather muted from compared with SE Asia. Moved on to the roti canai and it was also a gigantic portion and the roti didn't seem too fresh... The chicken satay was ok. The chicken wasn't super fresh and there wasn't any charring from a flame like in SE Asia. Staff were courteous and service was quick.