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In this ongoing series covering American cities with a historic center city Chinatown, there have been two distinct models. In most cities, the best and most authentic Chinese food migrated out of the historic Chinatown into either suburban Chinese communities or to secondary areas away from the downtown core. However, exceptions such as Philadelphia and Chicago illustrate the second model, where the historic Chinatown still reigns supreme, with a few secondary locales to find authentic Chinese food.
In the case of present-day Boston, however, neither model seems to fit. Ten or fifteen years ago, Boston’s historic Chinatown was still dominant, and indeed at that time, I commented that Chicago and Boston were the main exceptions to the suburbanization of Chinese food in America. Today, Boston Chinatown still dominates as a cultural and commercial center (though its borders are threatened by development and gentrification). While Chinatown has not been entirely eclipsed for dining, there is now significantly good Chinese food to be found outside its boundaries. (more…)
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You may love checking out the latest restaurant to open in your neighborhood, but these historic inns, restaurants, and taverns beat the new kids in town any day.
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Filet mignon and roast chicken have their place, but for more adventurous diners, it’s all about the offal.
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Bostonians, are you tired of eating uninspired brunch fare? Good news: popular Boston food bloggers have helped us put together an eclectic list of the finest brunch spots in the city! From a raw bar perched atop a hotel rooftop to a vibrant eatery’s North African specialty dishes, these restaurant brunches are truly memorable. Today’s post features Kerrie Urban of Urban Foodie Finds, Rachel Blumenthal of Fork it Over, Boston, and Renee of Eat.Live.Blog. Bring your appetite to one of these restaurants to see what the buzz is about!
The John Kerry at Mr. Bartley’s Burger Cottage. Photo by jbcurio
The city of Boston has always been known for its resilient citizens. With the marathon events still fresh in our minds, there is no denying that Boston is strong and will always be. As the center of New England, the city of Boston has some of the best sports teams and most interesting places to eat. When it comes to their burger scene, you’ll find some of the more appealing choices out there. (more…)
