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Re: Dining in Boston
I ate at the Temple Bar in Cambridge on Mass. Ave. between Harvard and Porter Sqs. They serve dinner until pretty late, and parking is better than Harvard Sq./downtown.
Inside, it has a very NYC feel. Very dark with exposed brick IIRC. The bar talent it attracts is above average, in the 24-40 range. I think the room is very comfortable - half the tables are semi-circle booths; I could easily spend an evening drinking with a group here. Also, our server was very good, very knowledgeable. I had: MAINE CRAB CRUSTED OYSTERS - $12 WELLFLEET OYSTERS, MISO AIOLI, TOBIKO, PICKLED RADISH This was very good. Not exceptional, but certainly not disappointing. GRILLED PORK LOIN “RECADO ROJO” - $19 GREEN CHILE MASHED POTATO, QUESO FRESCO, CHIMICHURRI SAUCE This was fantastic. The pork loin was a bit fatty, but cooked perfectly. Also, a very healthy portion. PINK PEPPER SCALLOPS - $23 PARISIAN GNOCCHI, ENGLISH PEAS, CHANTERELLE MUSHROOMS, MEYER LEMON BUERRE NOISETTE My girlfriend's order. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the gnocchi were very good. MOLTEN VALRHONA CHOCOLATE CAKE - 9 PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE, PEANUT BUTTER CUP ICE CREAM POP Surprisingly good. Stay for dessert. All in all, I think this place is one of the better values around and a solid place to bring a date. The kitchen obviously knows what they're doing, and the menu is varied but not overambitious. There isn't anything on the menu I wouldn't order. |
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