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Rocca Kitchen and Bar: A vegetarian's delight in Boston SoWa

2009-08-16T02:06:00Z

Enjoying Rocca Kitchen & BarSouth of Washington Street (SoWa) in Boston's South End, you'll find a mix of low-income housing, artist studios and fabulous restaurants with plenty of free parking. It was for that driver-friendly reason and the veggie-heavy menu that the girls and I chose Rocca Kitchen and Bar for our Restaurant Week dinner. One of my very good friends is a seafood-eating vegetarian. She's also the one who has to sacrifice her free time and freedom to drink by driving 90 minutes to dine with us in Boston ...

Grotto Restaurant: Insanely fabulous for Restaurant Week?

2009-08-10T00:40:00Z

Grotto RestaurantThe foodies just kicked off Restaurant Week with dinner at Grotto Restaurant in Beacon Hill -- and we walked all the way home to work off some of the meal. While many other Restaurant Week participants like to serve smaller plates for the occasion, Grotto loads you up with some huge portions, except maybe when it comes to the quartino of wine. As for the quality, it's good, but not overwhelming, and it's claim to "insanely fabulous" tomato sauce is definitely a stretch.Below are our course-by-course reviews and ...

Boston North End Italian Feasts in Full Swing

2009-08-06T02:00:00Z

North End Italian FeastsWith the warm summer weather (finally) has come the ongoing series of Boston North End Italian Feasts, mini celebrations of saints, cannolis, classic Italian songs and cheap handbags! If you haven't been to one yet, you're in luck! There's a feast nearly every weekend through Labor Day.Check out the Schedule of North End Italian Feasts, keeping in mind that the biggest is yet to come on August 28: The 90th annual Saint Anthony's Feast will basically consume the North End with food, music and weekend-long festivities. View ...

The foodies are back...

2009-08-06T01:53:00Z

... and we're officially Mr. and Mrs. Foodie. Lots to report from our honeymoon culinary adventures in China and Tibet, which will come as soon as we get through our 20 hours of video tape. Until then, I'll do my best to catch up on Boston restaurant news.

Remember, Summer 2009 Boston Restaurant Week starts Sunday, August 9! Book your reservations quick if you haven't already.

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Good Boston Friday Lunch Options

2009-05-15T00:05:00Z

I'm only recently rediscovering the joy of a Friday lunch. As someone who often eats lunch -- if you can call oatmeal lunch -- at her desk because there's just too much to do, a Friday lunch feels like playing hookey. Thankfully, my marketing cronies drag me out of the tower every once in a while, so I can experience fresh air and daylight. Here are a few high points (and a low point) from our Friday lunches in Boston.For a Sushi Friday Lunch...Haru Japanese Restraurant: Sometimes you just gotta have sushi, and Haru gives you lots of it. Located ...

Strangest French toast you’ll ever see - Video blog from Em Le's in Carmel-by-the-Sea

2009-05-03T23:37:00Z

The foodies haed to Em Le’s in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, for their “famous” French toast.

Foodie Chick Dominates Big Sur Marathon

2009-04-30T20:33:00Z

Foodie Chick's first marathon in the books! The Big Sur International Marathon was a success, now it's time to eat!

Happy Marathon Monday: My top five running foods

2009-04-20T02:44:00Z

Training for a marathon, albeit not the Boston Marathon just yet, you come to love certain foods you may not normally crave. Here are Foodie Chick's top five running foods.

Burger King Burger Shots Challenge

2009-04-05T23:40:00Z

Foodie Chick has learned not to bet on sporting events. This time she pays up by consuming a box of Burger King Burger Shots.

Foodie Chick rates Taste of the Nation foods - Video blog from Boston

2009-04-03T05:38:00Z

On assignment for FoodieChick.com, Foodie Guy and Foodie Chick descend upon Boston's Taste of the Nation. In this short video FoodieChick rates her top three entrees from this Boston culinary event hosted by Share Our Strength.

La Voile: Boston's best French restaurant?

2009-03-27T02:55:00Z

La Voile in Boston's Back Bay has won my pick for Boston's best French restaurant, taking the very unofficial title over Gaslight Brasserie, Pigalle, Bouchee, and Lumiere.

Gaslight Brasserie's fondue au fromage à Boston

2009-03-22T15:06:00Z

"As I prepare for our Restaurant Week dinner tonight at La Voile, a restaurant that was transplanted from Cannes to Newbury Street with a dessert menu that includes Le Plateau de Fromage Français "devant vous" (classic French cheese platter), I'm reminded of a late-night dinner spent at Gaslight Brasserie in the South End with ma mere." - Foodie Chick

Healthy dining options: How to succeed without really dieting

2009-03-11T03:09:00Z

"Don’t get me wrong, I could not be happier living with FoodieChick. Each day is a culinary delight and I am exposed to more new foods and restaurants than I can keep track of. But, like all good things, they must be done in moderation. Eating included." - Foodie Guy

Kupel's bagels, pastries and hamantashen

2009-03-08T22:32:00Z

Head to Kupel's Bakery in Brookline for New York-style bagels, cinnamony rugelach and fresh hamantashen, then head home to make some rosenmunnar thumbprint cookies with your favorite preserves.

Another reason why Italians have it so good

2008-12-10T13:00:00Z

For the freshest meals of your life, just go to any ristorante, pizzeria or gelateria in Italy.

Why restaurant service in the U.S. sucks

2008-12-03T21:36:00Z

After a recent trip overseas, it's become clear just how good the Italians have it.

Foodie news: Boston Thanksgiving menus and more

2008-11-20T13:03:00Z

The foodies are back from a trip to Italy (and wishing we were still there), but before I share any of the delicious memories here's some news you can use for your Thanksgiving weekend in Boston.

Seeking the elusive Boston brunch buffet

2008-10-07T00:27:00Z

Good luck finding a great brunch buffet in Boston that won't break the bank. Here are a few options for big breakfasts and, yes, one excellent brunch buffet.

Best Bakeries of 2008 from East to West

2008-09-25T01:01:00Z

Looking for some new sweet treats, crusty soft breads or savory bites? You'll find them at these two bakeries -- on opposite sides of the country. Check out the best bakeries of 2008!

Hidden Cambridge breakfast spots: Sarah's Market & Café and Hi-Rise Bread Company

2008-07-28T02:13:00Z

Start thinking about tomorrow's breakfast tonight when you consider these two hidden Cambridge breakfast spots -- Sarah's Market & Café and Hi-Rise Bread Company.