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Restaurants of the Month Club-Boston

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If you are anything like us, you want to try all these great restaurants you hear people rave about but you never do. This is your opportunity to try new restaurants and meet new people along the way. Please note, we encourage you to be in this for the FOOD and FRIENDS! If you're looking for a hardcore networking event - you won't find it here, this is a relaxed group., We will change the neighborhood of the restaurants each month so we get to enjoy all areas of Boston and Cambridge. Areas include: April - Back Bay - Typhoon (Pan-Asian) & Casa Romero (Mexican) May - South End - Addis Red Sea (Ethiopian) & Masa (American, Southwestern) June - Cambridge - Cuchi Cuchi (International) & Tamarind Bay (Indian) July - North End - Eclano (Italian) & Taranta (Italian with Peruvian influences, Wednesday the 25th) August - Boston Waterfront - Meritage (seasonal American) October - Somerville -Tu Y Yo (Mexican)& Midwest Grill (Brazilian BBQ) November - Brookline - Fugakyu (Japanese/Sushi) & The Publik House (American fare) Each month, we choose diverse restaurants providing different dining experiences and cuisine. We meet every 2nd and 4th week of the month. Each month we post events for the restaurants we're going to and specific dates and times. We will eat on a Wednesday or Thursday at 7 PM.

Please view the events and RSVP as "Yes" by the date listed (if you RSVP as "Maybe" we will NOT include you in our Reservation number).

We encourage anyone to join even if you don't know anyone attending. Most of us have not met in person so its a great opportunity to meet people.

We ask three things of everyone who attends: 1. Plan to pay by cash. We split the food bill evenly and each person pays for their own drinks. If someone ordered something significantly pricier than everyone else, we ask that people be honest and pitch in accordingly. 2. Everyone stay until the check has been settled. 3. That there is no ordering of community alcohol unless one person plans on paying for the entire bottle. This way noone feels like one person drank more then another but the cost was split evenly.

We hope you can join us in good food, good drink, and good company!

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Vij

Melting Pot + -

Vij Jan 28, 2009 at 5:14 PM

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Vij said "Next Event is at the melting pot - Im using FB for RSVP. Copy and paste the entire link below into your browser "

Next Event is at the melting pot - Im using FB for RSVP. Copy and paste the entire link below into your browser

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=46128049330

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Vij

Thursday Aug 21 + -

Vij Aug 21, 2008 at 8:23 AM

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Vij said "This could be a fun event... http://www.cheflouienight.com/ "

This could be a fun event...

http://www.cheflouienight.com/

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Natalia

Restaurant Week/// August 2008 + -

Natalia Jul 22, 2008 at 9:22 AM

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Natalia said "Per my friend... The following restaurants are the most expensive and highest zagat rated restaurants that participa"

Per my friend... The following restaurants are the most expensive and highest zagat rated restaurants that participate in restaurant week (this is from last restaurant week so somethings may have changed):

L'Espalier
will be serving: lunch (Mon-Fri)
neighborhood: Back Bay
cuisine: French
phone: 617.262.3023
zagat score: 28
zagat cost: $89

Lumiere
will be serving: dinner
neighborhood: Newton
cuisine: French
phone: 617.244.9199
zagat score: 27
zagat cost: $56

Rialto
will be serving: dinner
neighborhood: Cambridge
cuisine: Italian
phone: 617.661.5050
zagat score: 26
zagat cost: Expensive

Meritage
will be serving: dinner
neighborhood: Waterfront
cuisine: American
phone: 617.439.3995
zagat score: 26
zagat cost: $63

Icarus
will be serving: dinner
neighborhood: South End
cuisine: American
phone: 617.426.1790
zagat score: 26
zagat cost: $56

Sage
will be serving: dinner
neighborhood: South End
cuisine: American
phone: 617.248.8814
zagat score: 26
zagat cost: $50

EVOO
will be serving: dinner
neighborhood: Cambridge
cuisine: Eclectic(æŠ˜è¡·ï¼‰
phone: 617.661.3866
zagat score: 26
zagat cost: $46

Marco
will be serving: dinner
neighborhood: North End
cuisine: Italian
phone: 617.742.1276
zagat score: 26
zagat cost: $44

B&G Oysters Ltd
will be serving: lunch
neighborhood: South End
cuisine: Seafood
phone: 617.423.0550
zagat score: 26
zagat cost: $44

***Let me know if anyone is interested as I plan to book the reservations by the end of the week. Also, please don't RSVP if you don't plan on going.
1. Natalia
  
  RE: Restaurant Week/// August 2008 + -
  
  Natalia Jul 23, 2008 at 8:41 AM
  
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  Natalia said "Okay, I have settled on B&G Oysters, Meritage, Evoo for dinner and L'Espalier for lunch this is from everyone's re"
  
  Okay, I have settled on B&G Oysters, Meritage, Evoo for dinner and L'Espalier for lunch this is from everyone's responses.
  
  L'Espalier: I have August 15th off so will have lunch there, let me know if you would like to join me.
  
  Let me know what day's look good for all of you for the three restaurants listed for dinner? I want to try only two other's as that will be a bit expensive to do any more. ;-) I was thinking August 14 and 21 or 22nd for dinner?
  
  Also, please respond to me by FRIDAY 07/25/08 noon, of this week as I want to make reservations ASAP.
  
  Smiles, Natalia
  1. Vij
    
    RE: Restaurant Week/// August 2008 + -
    
    Vij Jul 25, 2008 at 6:13 PM
    
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    Vij said "b&g and evoo sound good to me"
    
    b&g and evoo sound good to me
  2. Vij
    
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    Vij Jul 25, 2008 at 6:13 PM
    
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    Vij said "b&g and evoo sound good to me"
    
    b&g and evoo sound good to me
    1. Renee
      
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      Renee Jul 28, 2008 at 1:42 PM
      
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      Renee said "B&G and evoo are good"
      
      B&G and evoo are good
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Vij

Italian Dessert Cooking class + -

Vij Jul 21, 2008 at 11:16 PM

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1. Natalia
  
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  Natalia Jul 22, 2008 at 9:19 AM
  
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  Natalia said "Not able to do it that day, but are they having another one in August?"
  
  Not able to do it that day, but are they having another one in August?
  1. Vij
    
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    Vij Jul 22, 2008 at 12:13 PM
    
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Natalia

Restaurant Week/// August 2008 + -

Natalia Jul 14, 2008 at 3:03 PM

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Natalia said "Restaurant week is next month (Aug 10-15, 17-22) and so I wanted to get it rolling asap so we can make reservation'"

Restaurant week is next month (Aug 10-15, 17-22) and so I wanted to get it rolling asap so we can make reservation's since everything goes really fast. Let me know what restaurants interest you and we can pick from the top 4. See the link below for the official restaurant's.

http://www.bostonusa.com/rw08/index.html
1. Vij
  
  RE: Restaurant Week/// August 2008 + -
  
  Vij Jul 14, 2008 at 6:41 PM
  
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  Vij said "sign me up ;-)"
  
  sign me up ;-)
2. lisa
  
  RE: Restaurant Week/// August 2008 + -
  
  lisa Jul 14, 2008 at 7:04 PM
  
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  lisa said "HI, I thought I signed up for this Thurs dinner in the North End but it's not showing up?? Okay to show up? Lisa"
  
  HI,
  I thought I signed up for this Thurs dinner in the North End but it's not showing up??
  Okay to show up?
  Lisa
  1. Natalia
    
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    Natalia Jul 14, 2008 at 7:28 PM
    
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    Natalia said "Lisa, No worries, I will call and add you to the reservation. More the merrier!!! Smiles, Natalia"
    
    Lisa,
    No worries, I will call and add you to the reservation. More the merrier!!! Smiles, Natalia
3. Natalia
  
  RE: Restaurant Week/// August 2008 + -
  
  Natalia Jul 14, 2008 at 7:33 PM
  
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  Natalia said "The restaurant listing will be posted on bostonusa.com on July 18th!!!"
  
  The restaurant listing will be posted on bostonusa.com on July 18th!!!
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Natalia

Italian + -

Natalia Jul 10, 2008 at 11:43 AM

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Natalia said "I posted a dinner for 07/17 and have three people so far, Looking for more takers!!! Come enjoy a great night in the"

I posted a dinner for 07/17 and have three people so far, Looking for more takers!!! Come enjoy a great night in the North End
1. KC
  
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  KC Jul 10, 2008 at 12:22 PM
  
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  KC said "Sorry, I'm out of town and can't make it! Have a great dinner!!"
  
  Sorry, I'm out of town and can't make it! Have a great dinner!!
  1. Vij
    
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    Vij Jul 10, 2008 at 6:55 PM
    
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    Vij said "yeah.. i think this group is not as active as it used to be"
    
    yeah.. i think this group is not as active as it used to be
    1. KC
      
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      KC Jul 10, 2008 at 7:01 PM
      
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      KC said "It seems people are going away from http://going.com after the recent revisions to the site. I know I can't stand"
      
      It seems people are going away from http://going.com after the recent revisions to the site. I know I can't stand going on because all I have are problems most of the time the past 2 months! It sucks! Most people I talk with are limiting their time on here. It's a shame.
2. Natalia
  
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  Natalia Jul 11, 2008 at 2:12 PM
  
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  Natalia said "I think for the future let's try to post to a couple sites, such as the lunch club. Then we can get more people!!!"
  
  I think for the future let's try to post to a couple sites, such as the lunch club. Then we can get more people!!!
  1. Vij
    
    RE: Italian + -
    
    Vij Jul 11, 2008 at 5:28 PM
    
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    Vij said "maybe we should create a boston restaurant of the month club on facebook..."
    
    maybe we should create a boston restaurant of the month club on facebook...
    1. Natalia
      
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      Natalia Jul 11, 2008 at 5:57 PM
      
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      Natalia said "Ah, that sounds like a fantastic plan!!! Would you like to create it or would you like me to? If you like, I would l"
      
      Ah, that sounds like a fantastic plan!!! Would you like to create it or would you like me to? If you like, I would like to be one of your admin's of the group then you I can work it together!!!
      1. Vij
        
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        Vij Jul 12, 2008 at 1:34 PM
        
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        Vij said "Done! Anyone interested can join the facebook group "Boston Restaurant of the Month""
        
        Done!
        
        Anyone interested can join the facebook group "Boston Restaurant of the Month"
3. Brian
  
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  Brian Jul 13, 2008 at 9:12 PM
  
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  Brian said "I did not find out about the dinner until Natalia posted her message on here. I'm glad that she did. I think on t"
  
  I did not find out about the dinner until Natalia posted her message on here. I'm glad that she did.
  
  I think on the pre-updated going, I was receiving email notices whenever someone posted a dinner event.
  
  Hopefully, facebook will help get the word out better.
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Natalia

June - Italian + -

Natalia May 23, 2008 at 9:58 AM

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Natalia said "Do I have any takers for Italian for one of the restaurant's for June??? I will set up the first restaurant but will"

Do I have any takers for Italian for one of the restaurant's for June??? I will set up the first restaurant but will leave the second restaurant organizing to to someone else. As it would be great to have two organizers so that we keep things mixed with different taste buds. ;-)
1. Renee
  
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  Renee May 24, 2008 at 3:11 PM
  
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  Renee said "Terramia in the North End is very good, but pricey."
  
  Terramia in the North End is very good, but pricey.
2. KC
  
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  KC May 27, 2008 at 11:38 AM
  
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  KC said "Thanks for taking the lead and organizing. Unfortunately I can't make it this month. Good Eating!"
  
  Thanks for taking the lead and organizing. Unfortunately I can't make it this month. Good Eating!
3. Brian
  
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  Brian Jun 10, 2008 at 2:20 PM
  
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  Brian said "Natalia, in your previous postings about June recommendations a couple people mentioned Marina Bay, then here you m"
  
  Natalia, in your previous postings about June recommendations a couple people mentioned Marina Bay, then here you mentioned Italian. You could actually combine the two and goto Siros at Marina Bay.
4. Vij
  
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  Vij Jun 26, 2008 at 8:17 AM
  
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  Vij said "i tried organizing one at oleana but no one rsvpd ;-("
  
  i tried organizing one at oleana but no one rsvpd ;-(
  1. Natalia
    
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    Natalia Jun 26, 2008 at 9:00 AM
    
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    Natalia said "Vijay, I say reschedule the dinner for next month. If you do, count me in!!! As I heard Oleana was a fantastic place."
    
    Vijay, I say reschedule the dinner for next month. If you do, count me in!!! As I heard Oleana was a fantastic place.
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    Natalia Jun 26, 2008 at 9:22 AM
    
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    Natalia said "Vijay, Can you schedule Oleana for the end of July then that will cover the two restaurants for the month!!!"
    
    Vijay, Can you schedule Oleana for the end of July then that will cover the two restaurants for the month!!!
    1. Vij
      
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      Vij Jun 26, 2008 at 7:15 PM
      
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      Vij said "will try - you need to make reservations weeks in advance at this place and then you still can't reserve the patio ;-("
      
      will try - you need to make reservations weeks in advance at this place and then you still can't reserve the patio ;-(
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      Vij Jun 26, 2008 at 7:15 PM
      
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      Vij Jun 26, 2008 at 7:15 PM
      
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Natalia

June Restaurant's + -

Natalia May 6, 2008 at 7:42 PM

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Natalia said "Any recommendations for June??? Preferably a place we can sit outside and enjoy the sun.."

Any recommendations for June??? Preferably a place we can sit outside and enjoy the sun..
1. Mrinal
  
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  Mrinal May 7, 2008 at 10:08 AM
  
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  Mrinal said "Do we want to goto the Marina Bay in Quincy? If not the Catfish near downtown is good food"
  
  Do we want to goto the Marina Bay in Quincy?
  
  If not the Catfish near downtown is good food
  1. Felicia
    
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    May 7, 2008 at 2:14 PM
    
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    said "I would be down for heading to Marina Bay; have been wanting to go there for some time now."
    
    I would be down for heading to Marina Bay; have been wanting to go there for some time now.
2. Vij
  
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  Vij May 8, 2008 at 3:21 PM
  
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  Vij said "Oleana! Meaning to go there for ages ;-) They have a great patio and I hear the food is good (pricey though)"
  
  Oleana! Meaning to go there for ages ;-)
  
  They have a great patio and I hear the food is good (pricey though)
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robert

Has anyone been to Masa? + -

robert Apr 21, 2008 at 1:58 PM

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robert said "I was interested in your opinions. I saw an article that said it's in the running for the world's 50 best restaurant"

I was interested in your opinions. I saw an article that said it's in the running for the world's 50 best restaurants...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtm.../news/2008/04/20/neat220.xml

~r
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  robert Apr 21, 2008 at 2:07 PM
  
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  robert said "trying the link again: http://tinyurl.com/3krw4a http://preview.tinyurl.com/3krw4a ~r"
  
  trying the link again:
  
  http://tinyurl.com/3krw4a
  http://preview.tinyurl.com/3krw4a
  
  ~r
2. Renee
  
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  Renee Apr 21, 2008 at 6:05 PM
  
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  Renee said "Masa is off the hook good. I seriously consider the brunch one of the best meals I have had in a restaurant. Everyth"
  
  Masa is off the hook good. I seriously consider the brunch one of the best meals I have had in a restaurant. Everything is perfectly executed and creative without being pretentious.
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    robert Apr 21, 2008 at 11:58 PM
    
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    robert said "I definitely want to go to brunch there sometime. I found out it's actually Masa in NYC... :-( Our Masa still r"
    
    I definitely want to go to brunch there sometime. I found out it's actually Masa in NYC... :-(
    
    Our Masa still rocks.
    
    ~r
    1. KC
      
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      KC Apr 22, 2008 at 5:26 PM
      
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      KC said "I have heard they have a good deal with their bar menu, so that might be another thing to check out. I"ve been want"
      
      I have heard they have a good deal with their bar menu, so that
      might be another thing to check out. I"ve been wanting to do that, just haven't yet. Parking isn't so great around there.
    2. Felicia
      
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      Apr 23, 2008 at 5:58 PM
      
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      said "Robert, I went there a while back and I actually thought it was completely overrated! Everything was fine but no"
      
      Robert,
      
      I went there a while back and I actually thought it was completely overrated! Everything was fine but not over the top awesome that I thought it would be considering all the great reviews it was getting!
      
      Rima
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Paula

Help! I need a restaurant that is upscale, but kid-friendly... + -

Paula Apr 21, 2008 at 2:11 PM

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Paula said "I am planning a graduation party for my boyfriend. I had a restaurant picked out that would suit everyone, but his m"

I am planning a graduation party for my boyfriend. I had a restaurant picked out that would suit everyone, but his mother's suggested we pick a really nice restaurant that would be even more special for him since she is buying. The catch...my 3yo niece is coming too and I have to be make sure she will be able to eat something and not cause a problem if she throws a fit.

Any suggestions?
1. Rachel
  
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  Rachel Apr 21, 2008 at 2:18 PM
  
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  Rachel said "I'd do Eastern Standard. Every time I go there are kids there, and they are treated so nicely by staff. It's upscale"
  
  I'd do Eastern Standard. Every time I go there are kids there, and they are treated so nicely by staff. It's upscale enough and yet low key enough for families. Good luck!
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    Paula Apr 21, 2008 at 2:25 PM
    
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    Paula said "Thanks Rachel. I have been there but only for drinks. Is the food good?"
    
    Thanks Rachel. I have been there but only for drinks. Is the food good?
    1. KC
      
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      KC Apr 21, 2008 at 3:11 PM
      
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      KC said "Yes, the food is good there. They also specialize in cocktails, especially old ones people don't make any more. T"
      
      Yes, the food is good there. They also specialize in cocktails, especially old ones people don't make any more.
      
      The other thing you can consider is that most upscale restaurants have private rooms for parties of as small as 8 people. That might be good considering your niece since you will have your own space and not bother other diners.
      1. Paula
        
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        Paula Apr 21, 2008 at 3:44 PM
        
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        Paula said "Thanks KC...with that in mind, any suggestions?"
        
        Thanks KC...with that in mind, any suggestions?
        
        KC
        
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        KC Apr 22, 2008 at 10:20 AM
        
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        KC said "It all depends on what type of place you want, e.g. Italian, continental, exotic, etc. I thought Eastern Standard wa"
        
        It all depends on what type of place you want, e.g. Italian, continental, exotic, etc. I thought Eastern Standard was good for a general crowd, as long as there is no Red Sox game that day! (If so, avoid it!) There are many good "upscale" restaurants.
        
        I always think Ruth Chris' or a good steak place works well because it's basic enough for most people's tastes and the food is excellent. Abe & Louie's is good too and a hidden secret is that you can order from Atlantic Fish Co next door too since it's the same owners.
        
        The North End can also be good for personalized service and family friendly atmosphere and there are lots of choices there.
        
        Robin
        
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        Robin Apr 23, 2008 at 5:42 PM
        
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        Robin said "Paula - its not "upscale" but Boston chic....Z Square in Harvard Square - Neat private room, although its fairl"
        
        Paula - its not "upscale" but Boston chic....Z Square in Harvard Square
        
        - Neat private room, although its fairly busy anyway, so a kid making noise is no big deal
        - Food is really good, without ridiculous pricing
        - Fun & funky atmosphere
        - kid-friendly options (mac'n'cheese, meatloaf, burger & fries....make sure to look at both restaurant & bar menus)
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