LIZ BOMZE

The Real Deal

LIZ BOMZE — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 22:12:15 GMT

Panini to die for
Last we left Tony Soprano, he was hunched over a basket of onion rings in a New Jersey diner.

Szechuan Bay

LIZ BOMZE — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:26:48 GMT

Hot stuff
Szechuan peppercorns were a bit hard to come by — even taboo — as recently as five years ago.

My Thai Vegetarian Café

LIZ BOMZE — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 04:56:41 GMT

Lean and lovely
Thai-food connoisseurs are plenty familiar with tofu- and vegetable-heavy menus, but Coolidge Corner’s latest window into Southeast Asia takes that theme one step farther.

Pino’s Pizza

LIZ BOMZE — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 18:00:29 GMT

A mighty pie
To my mind, pizza falls into one of a handful of camps.

Thai Spice

LIZ BOMZE — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 22:09:43 GMT

Slow and steady wins the race
You don’t go to Thai Spice for speedy service.

Sabor Latino

LIZ BOMZE — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 17:49:53 GMT

True to its roots
You don’t head to a place like Sabor Latino for the nachos, for the same reason you don’t head to Chinatown for beef and broccoli.

The Elephant Walk’s nataing

LIZ BOMZE — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 18:16:28 GMT

Walk this way
Rarely do restaurant-goers have the option of sampling both Cornish game hen with a tarragon-mustard wine sauce and soy-bathed loc lac beef chunks under the same roof.

Bengal Café

LIZ BOMZE — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 17:19:21 GMT

Currying favor in Cambridge
If a whiff of the head chef — in this case a round woman who perfumes the air with hints of toasted spices — is any indication of the meal to come, great expectations are not unwarranted.

Bagel Rising’s Goldy’s Delicious Smoked Fish Sandwich

LIZ BOMZE — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 15:41:08 GMT

Double your pleasure
Anyone who grew up in a Jewish family likely shares two characteristics: a hearty appetite and a natural affinity for smoked fish.

Antico Forno’s gnocchi di patate

LIZ BOMZE — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 16:12:11 GMT

Ciao down
From potstickers and pierogies to kreplach and raviolis, the dumpling stretches across the food world.

Zenna Noodle Bar

LIZ BOMZE — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 16:21:28 GMT

Noodling around Coolidge Corner
Noodle bars are nothing new to those of us who regularly seek out Asian stir fries, ramen soups, and tasty rice dishes; for affordable, good eats,

Thai Kitchen

LIZ BOMZE — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 19:59:16 GMT

Surprises await
That Cambridge’s Thai Kitchen is not quite a diamond in the rough compared with some of its neighboring competitors is actually just fine.

Greek Corner Restaurant

LIZ BOMZE — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 14:23:09 GMT

Authentic Greece is right around the corner
What arrived wrapped in a parchment sleeve hardly resembled the wannabe souvlakis found in greasy sub shops around town.

Centre Street Café

LIZ BOMZE — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 22:13:41 GMT

Champion breakfast
At five minutes to nine, hungry patrons were already snaking around the block.

Montien Thai Cuisine

LIZ BOMZE — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 17:56:41 GMT

Worth the hike
I consider myself lucky to live in a city in which my local Thai eatery is one of many Thai venues; if I care to venture across town for a change of scenery or a new take on tom yum soup, my dining options are more than doubled.

21st Amendment

LIZ BOMZE — Wed, 31 May 2006 21:46:21 GMT

Put down the politics and eat
One might ﬁgure that after a long politics-ﬁlled day, a hot sandwich and a cold brew are in order.

Shabu Village

LIZ BOMZE — Thu, 25 May 2006 20:34:35 GMT

Make a swish
Considering the resurgence of fondue as a chic, tasty means of social dining, it’s no wonder some of us have jumped at the chance to have our meals cooked tableside.

Taberna de Haro’s sizzling garlic shrimp

LIZ BOMZE — Wed, 17 May 2006 22:13:37 GMT

Small plate, big flavor
Given that you can probably find shrimp paired with garlic at your local American bistro, Chinese take-out joint, or Olive Garden, it sounds like nothing special.

LoBello’s home-style Italian cuisine

LIZ BOMZE — Wed, 10 May 2006 21:26:14 GMT

Brookline’s littler Italy
Several months ago, Brookline’s restaurant scene got a little bit better with the introduction of LoBello’s.

Brookline Family Restaurant

LIZ BOMZE — Wed, 03 May 2006 17:50:29 GMT

Turkish flavors for the whole fam-damly
For a long time, I walked past Brookline Family Restaurant and barely turned to glance in the window.