Menuism - discern's Reviews

Gloucester, MA: Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant - "Like Mexican food? Don't bother."

2009-09-25T17:45:53-07:00

Review of Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant at 86 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930-5710

Note to self: The next time you’re in a city full of Sicilian fishermen, have yourself a pizza or go to a seafood restaurant.The salsa at Jalapeños was a watery Pico de Gallo that refused to remain on the chip. My wife’s enchilada platter was actually sweet—but that was nothing wh...

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Ipswich, MA: Zabaglione Cafe - "Fantastic"

2009-09-20T18:44:16-07:00

Review of Zabaglione Cafe at 1 Market St, Ipswich, MA 01938-2212

by discern:

Ipswich, Massachusetts, with its beaches, farms and positively certifiable drivers who will cross intersections with reckless abandon and without thought of life or limb, isn’t just known for its seascapes and skid marks; it is home to Zabaglione Cafe, and their restaurant around the cor...

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Pittsfield, MA: Pancho's Mexican Restaurant - "I wish I found this place sooner!"

2009-07-13T09:54:53-07:00

Review of Pancho's Mexican Restaurant at 154 North St, Pittsfield, MA 01201

by discern:

It’s no secret among my friends and family that I’m a huge fan of Mexican food. Growing up in Southern California, I was exposed to lots of different takes on the cuisine. So when I moved to the east coast a while back, I soon realized the challenge I would face trying to find grea...

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Washington, DC: Bangkok Joe's - "Thai cuisine at its most mediocre."

2009-07-02T18:10:33-07:00

Review of Bangkok Joe's at 3000 K St Nw, Washington, DC 20007-5109

by discern:

In a city like Washington, with its myriad embassies, universities and employers, there is certainly no shortage of restaurants, and just about every cuisine on the planet is represented. With Thai restaurants being nearly ubiquitous in America these days, we have come to learn what to expect ...

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Williamstown, MA: Coyote Flaco - "An unlikely spot for really good Mexican food."

2009-06-03T06:45:39-07:00

Review of Coyote Flaco at 505 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MA 01267

by discern:

This restaurant, alongside a small creek on a wooded highway in the northwest corner of Massachusetts, is the last place you’d expect to find a plate of sizzling fajitas or tasty enchiladas, but that’s exactly what we found while spending some time in the quaint village of Williams...

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Kennebunkport, ME: On the Marsh - "An excellent dining experience"

2009-01-27T05:19:50-08:00

Review of On the Marsh at 46 Western Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04043-7356

by discern:

I can’t remember the last time I’ve had such an incredible dinner—and we are no strangers to fine dining. Granted, it was the middle of January, so we had the staff’s nearly undivided attention, but everything from the salad to the main course was carefully and interestingly ...

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North Adams, MA: Jae's Inn - "Eh"

2008-12-30T18:17:04-08:00

Review of Jae's Inn at 1111 S State St, North Adams, MA 01247

by discern:

It was better the first time I went. You want good Thai food? Drive to Portsmouth, NH and go to Thai Paradise. Nuff said.

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Williamstown, MA: Mezze Bistro & Bar - "A good way to end the year"

2008-12-30T18:10:25-08:00

Review of Mezze Bistro & Bar at 84 Water St, Williamstown, MA 01267-2847

by discern:

I had a Guinness braised short rib with a surprisingly delicious Brussels sprout hash, made with fingerling potatoes and bacon. Tasteful, comfortable ambience and real wine glasses made the food even better. We split a vegetable trio appetizer, which was interesting, but probably not something...

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Kittery, ME: Loco Coco's Tacos - "This place has gone downhill. Go to Chipotle instead!"

2008-09-27T04:48:17-07:00

Review of Loco Coco's Tacos at 36 Walker St, Kittery, ME 03904-1740

by discern:

Originally I wrote, “Loco Coco’s has some of the best tacos and burritos on the Seacoast.” Back when they opened, they were the best choice in the area for Mexican food.But then they expanded, after raking in what I’m sure must have been a pile of cash. We went b...

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Portsmouth, NH: Starbuck's Coffee - "Friendly baristas make the coffee experience better"

2008-09-18T05:27:28-07:00

Review of Starbuck's Coffee at 1 Market Sq, Portsmouth, NH 03801

by discern:

Sure, it’s an international, publicly-traded chain, and there’s a locally-owned coffee shop 50 meters away, but the staff at this Starbucks are one of the friendliest sets of baristas I’ve yet to encounter—quite a contrast from said nearby competitor.

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