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post #1 of 53
7/1/07 at 1:40am
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Any reccomentations? Thanks.
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post #2 of 53
7/1/07 at 1:13pm
What do you like, and where did you finally decide to stay?
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post #3 of 53
7/1/07 at 1:37pm
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We finally decided to stay at the Ritz Carlton as my wife decided tha the dog would come along and the Ritz and the Four Seasons were the only two which were fine with that. Being that the 4 Seasons only had suites available, the decision became easy. It is not what I would have chosen, but you know wives... As far as food, we both like everything.
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post #4 of 53
7/1/07 at 1:40pm
I still like Radius though it's no longer the "in" restaraunt

Also consider Clio especially if you like sushi

If you want something that's a bit more lively also consider Rialto
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post #5 of 53
7/1/07 at 2:01pm
If you want to venture over to Cambridge, I would recommend East Coast Grill in Inman Square, or Salts, which is closer to MIT/Central Square.

http://www.saltsrestaurant.com/

http://eastcoastgrill.net/

Not sure if you are staying at the old or new Ritz, but regardless, you are close to many neighborhoods with plenty of options. couple I would recommend are:
South End - Toro, Sage, Hammersleys, Franklin Cafe. I couldn't find a website for a few of these.

http://www.hamersleysbistro.com/

Beacon Hill/Downtown - No 9 Park

http://www.no9park.com/
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post #6 of 53
7/1/07 at 4:45pm
If you can make it to Watertown, La Casa de Pedro has my vote. http://lacasadepedro.com/
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post #7 of 53
7/1/07 at 4:47pm
I've never felt more tradly than when I ate at Locke Ober (which is walking distance from the Ritz). I think the food was good but that was the last date with a gal I was about to break up with (pulled the trigger that night) so I was a bit distracted.

I also like the Federalist which is essentially right around the corner. Though from the site, it looks like it might be closed for renovations.

Rowe's Wharf (now apparently called Meritage) is well regarded but I wasn't a fan, though unlike you I have very low-brow taste in food and don't like a lot of modern art.

I really like Harvest in Harvard Square but it's very much out of the way of anything except the best watch store in Boston (though that title means relatively little...).

Geez, I really miss living there...
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post #8 of 53
7/1/07 at 4:53pm
Another thing I can add: do not go to Legal Seafood. You will leave quite disappointed.
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post #9 of 53
7/1/07 at 9:44pm
For something a little lower-rent and nicely relaxed, The Elephant Walk is a perennial favorite. Cambodian-influenced French, and French-influenced Cambodian. You'll need to hop the Green Line to get there.

Very high-rent-- L'Espalier on Gloucester Street.
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post #10 of 53
7/1/07 at 10:01pm
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Thanks. Made a reservation at Elephant Walk. Will think about more.
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post #11 of 53
7/2/07 at 10:48am
+1 on Rialto and Elephant Walk

Also in Cambridge, the Blue Room is very good and won't really break the bank.
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post #12 of 53
7/2/07 at 12:15pm
Houston's is quite good if you are in the mood for steak and such.

Also quite a few good Italian places in the North End-- just start walking down Hanover St. until you see something you like.
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post #13 of 53
7/2/07 at 12:21pm
This was several years ago, but my wife and I had a terrific meal at Stephanie's on Newbury Street.

http://www.stephaniesonnewbury.com/

Legal Seafood is also a solid, but perhaps not top notch, choice.
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post #14 of 53
7/2/07 at 12:24pm
The best value I've encountered in Boston has been Eastern Standard, on Comm Ave., in Kenmore Sq. Their lunch is a great bargain, a little over $10 per course. Great alcohol selection too.
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post #15 of 53
7/2/07 at 12:33pm
We recently had an exceptional dinner at Douzo. www.douzosushi.com I recommend it highly. It was probably one of the best meals I've had.

Gary

P.S. Did you make reservations for Elephant Walk in Cambridge for if you did, we are right next door.
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