Greater Boston

I just read that due to the high number of restrictions and lengthy application process the city has yet only received one completed application. Just so typical of city, the only thing they are good it is finding a way to screw it up.

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I read it here:

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Have had breakfast there via there “Astro diner” and it was pretty good. Excited to try it for dinner

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Good catch, Kevin!

This will be a busy place until more restaurants go for the license.

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Unbelievable. Boston’s new BYOB “program” is an embarrassment. I mean if they don’t want to allow it, don’t allow it, but if you’re going to set it up, then do it so more than one or two restaurants can possibly qualify.

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Kevin, thanks for the heads-up on Sam’s Kitchen, going to try it out tonight.

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Kevin, We went to Sam’s Friday night and had was very happy with the overall experience. Like you mentioned, a tiny little place that probably seats around 35. Started with a 2002 Pol Roger Champagne to start and tried the Arancini app. It was tasty enough but as you stated the risotto was over cooked and dense. My wife had the Eggplant parm which she enjoyed. The pasta was perfect and thankfully the cutlets were not totally drenched in sauce (personal peeve of mine, lol). I asked for the veal saltimbocca but they were all out so settled for the veal osso buco. The veal was very good and the demi glaze was very nice. Again, the risotto was overcooked and dense. The desserts were ok with the chocolate cake and tiramisu. Your review was spot-on.

I mentioned to the waitress, I think it was one of the owners daughters, that we found out about the place through a friend that had eaten there a few times. She asked me who it was and gave her your name. Here response was “oh, he was just here last night!” lol.

It struck me as a place that could easily host an off-line. There was a party of 14-15 that they easily accommodated. Only downside would be they’re tight on space.

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