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Lobster Rolls at The Green Dragon (Plus a Quick Recipe and Where to Buy Live Lobsters in Boston)

Tuesday August 18th 2009

I had no idea that one of Boston’s oldest Irish bars would also serve one of the city’s tastiest lobster rolls. A close friend and I recently tucked in to The Green Dragon for lunch, and were oh-so-pleasantly surprised by the food.

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Boston Cream Pie

Friday July 17th 2009

When our friend Foroct Fralion celebrated a rather auspicious birthday a few weeks ago, it only seemed proper to make him a Boston Cream Pie, one of his favorite treats. Here are step-by-step instructions for how to make one at home.

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Tiny Tacos at Boston’s Bonfire

Wednesday June 3rd 2009

Last week, my dear friend The Cocktail Queen suggested we meet at Bonfire, a contemporary steakhouse with a Latin American twist in the heart of Boston. It had been ages since we caught up, so I was totally game. Bonfire is one of Todd English’s restaurants, and I’d been wanting to try it. Here’s a peek around the restaurant and a look at what we ate.

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A Local’s Guide to Boston Irish Pubs & Bars

Wednesday March 11th 2009

Ah, Boston. So many pubs. So little time. Especially around St. Patrick’s day. Boston is home to some of the oldest taverns in the nation. I’ve lived here for about 15 years now. The Angry Chef has lived in the city his entire life, and knows more than a handful of pub owners. Sadly, a [...]

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