Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Posted By:
Todd Strauss
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Todd Strauss
Townsend's Restaurant
For years, my two favorite places for drinks and fancy bar food have been Gargoyles and Chez Henri. Now, there's a third restaurant on the list: Townsends. Townsends earned its place on my list due to its great food, draft beer selection, and amazing staff. Whether you're in the mood for a main course or leisurely meal, ordering one item at a time to accompany each drink, you can't go wrong. And, as I mentioned so many sentences ago, their beer selection is outstanding, offering some relatively unknown brews along with a few of the best craft beers on tap (such as Dogfish and Stone). When you go, ask the bartender about their next beer and food pairing. Make sure that you leave some room for dessert. My favorites are the bread pudding and homemade truffles.
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Thursday, August 11, 2005
Posted By:
Suzanne Cope
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Suzanne Cope
Tucked away in Somerville’s Union Square is a fantastic family-run specialty food shop stocked with cold cuts, cheeses, and condiments from around the world, as well as a full arsenal of Italian specialties made in-house. Plan a visit to this small, inconspicuous store and walk out with the fixings for a gourmet dinner for two for less than $20. Choose one of dozens of flavors of fresh pasta and pair it with one of the homemade frozen sauces. Grab a fresh loaf of bread, some fancy olive oil for dipping, and have the knowledgeable sales staff suggest a hunk of artisan cheese. Don’t forget two cannolis, freshly filled with sweetened ricotta while you wait. You don’t have to tell your date how easy it was!
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