PHIL AMARA

Tatte Fine Cookies + Cakes’ cookies

PHIL AMARA — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:09:39 GMT

What you knead
Self-taught baker Tzurit Or has been plying her patissier trade, in some form or other, since she was 12.

Zuzzy’s Cookie Dough

PHIL AMARA — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:11:36 GMT

Lovin’ Spoonfuls
Zuzzy’s Cookie Dough is deadly good. It’s the kind of stuff Willy Wonka would use to stucco the walls of his summer house.

Tommy's Naked Soda

PHIL AMARA — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:02:37 GMT

Steer clear
Soda ratcheted up a level, while still paying homage to the tonic classics.

'Cue Culture

PHIL AMARA — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:20:44 GMT

All up in your grill
This pulpy, fiery-sweet sauce is a mélange of tongue-tingling flavors.

Turtledove Pesto

PHIL AMARA — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:59:11 GMT

Sauce boss
Samuel Adams and Dunkin’ Donuts are local brands that need no introduction, even nationally.

Serenade Chocolatier

PHIL AMARA — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:05:02 GMT

Confection resurrection
Brookline’s food spectrum is one of the best and most diverse in the greater Boston area.

Bella Ravioli

PHIL AMARA — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:54:12 GMT

Rav review
Don’t fret for Bella.

303 Café

PHIL AMARA — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:14:54 GMT

Perfect stranger
In a neighborhood of peculiar contrasts, there’s room for the slick 303 Café, right?

Tazo Chocolate

PHIL AMARA — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:35:11 GMT

Cacao, yo!
The Taza Chocolate founders are a trip.

Dough

PHIL AMARA — Fri, 18 May 2007 14:04:40 GMT

Maverick Square rises
One of the most fantastic views of the Beantown skyline is from East Boston’s Maverick Square waterfront.

Dave’s Fresh Pasta

PHIL AMARA — Wed, 09 May 2007 20:42:37 GMT

This ain’t Grandma’s macaroni
Maybe they should change the name to Dave’s Feeding Frenzy.

Wild Willy’s Burgers

PHIL AMARA — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 23:40:36 GMT

Forget about those other clowns
When the heck did Boston become hamburger heaven?

Off the Boat Seafood

PHIL AMARA — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 22:33:49 GMT

Outstanding room only
“What can I do for ya, my friend?”

Ken’s Noodle House

PHIL AMARA — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 18:13:22 GMT

Allston gets souped up
Now hear this: unless you’re a financially strapped college student, those 10-for-a-buck packs of instant ramen at Shaw’s are no substitute for the real thing.

Mario’s

PHIL AMARA — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 16:08:32 GMT

Abbondanza alla Eastie
East Boston’s culinary résumé runs the gamut.

Italian Express

PHIL AMARA — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 15:30:56 GMT

Hiding in plain sight
East Boston may or may not be the city’s other North End, but it does have strong Italian flavor.

Arthur’s Deli

PHIL AMARA — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 17:49:05 GMT

Fressers welcome
Across from the dilapidated Mystic Mall sits a throwback to the days when Chelsea was a predominantly Jewish neighborhood.

The Green Dragon Tavern

PHIL AMARA — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 17:25:15 GMT

History and hamburgers
Whigs and Tories no longer butt heads here: it’s just Bostonians hoisting frothy pints of stout and talking about what makes the world go ’round.

Belle Isle Seafood

PHIL AMARA — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 03:47:49 GMT

Cast your net here
On the tiny Winthrop Bridge is some of the best no-frills fish and lobster this side of Kennebunkport, Maine.