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Boston/Restaurants/Pizza Pie-er

 Tuesday, March 11, 2008 
..for page Massachusetts Avenue (170-194)
I've eaten pizza from Pizza Pie-Er twice. I was impressed with the simple pepperoni the first time; the variety of crusts was unique and pretty tasty. The second time we had some delivered to work, and I wasn't as impressed. We got the tomato/cheese and the artichoke/ground meat pizzas. They were a bit cold, too much sauce, and the crusts were a bit thick.
Overall I think this is the kind of place that you have to know what to order, but if you do you'll get good food.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
I took a "Me and My Shadow" class here with my 2 year old daughter, and she had a fantastic time. They have a long narrow trampoline which was the source of complete fascination, as well as bars to hang from, slides, balance beams, etc. The first class was free, so I whole-heartedly recommend you try it once to see if your child enjoys it as much as mine did.

..for page [[Cambridge.MA:Smith_Place_(122-199)?search&radius=city&tags=gymnastics#_299Gymnastics_Acadamy_Of_Boston |Smith Place (122-199)]]
Thursday, November 01, 2007
I work near the Appleton Cafe, and I'm in here very often. I've been here 6 years, and I'm not tired of the food yet. My infrequent favorites are the burritos and pulled pork sandwiches. The burgers are fantastic, but I've had too many of them to not fear for my arteries (as with any burger). The original owners turned the bakery into an important part of the neighborhood including an incredible annual Halloween Party. We all hope that the new owners will continue the various traditions!
Monday, November 05, 2007
Though I work nearby, it took me a long time to go into 28 Degrees. I was a new parent when it opened, and this is not (on the surface) a place for me. The funny part is I've been here with my daughter three times now, and it's been great every time. From the tasty fries to the interesting non-alcoholic drink concoctions, it's actually REALLY child friendly food if you like some adventure. Though it's expensive, it's not crazy and it's definitely worth a trip, with kids or without. (There are no high chairs or anything, so it's not a kids restaurant, but they were more than helpful when we brought ours)
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
I really wanted the Cobb Salad to be good, but it just wasn't very. Overall, I came away feeling that the restaurants claim to fame was its location not its food. I've been multiple times, so I gave them a chance.
Thursday, December 06, 2007
This is a decent storage space, we've never had a problem with water or heat or theft. However, we went a bit far away from our house so that the price would be better, and they've upped the rates since we got in such that we probably could've gone closer for cheaper. So look out for rising rates.
Sunday, April 06, 2008
I really don't know why we don't go here more often. The times we've been the food has been fantastic and it seems really "cozy" and homey. I love Aquitaine, but this almost feels like a more intimate version of the same spirit.
  Friday, April 18, 2008
Let's face it, Rome Pizza is not Picco. But I have really been pleasantly surprised by several things
  1. The Grilled Chicken Salad is big, healthy, and tasty
  2. The pasta is simple, but also big and tasty and the garlic bread that comes with it is just like it should be
The staff is also a neighborhood fixture, and always a fun 5 second conversation as you're moving by the crowded counter.
Friday, May 30, 2008
First it was Baja. For a while the Tex-Mex there was good: fresh ingredients, interesting flavors, etc. Then it went to heck. So they closed, and up popped "Prairie Star." Bad, through and through. That lasted like 6 months, then came Brownstone. I really want to believe the space isn't cursed, but every time I go the food just isn't good. Clery's, right next door, is a much better place to have "pub food" and a couple of drinks. About the nicest thing I can say is that the servers are much nicer than in the Baja days, and the beer is ok.
Sadly, don't go here unless Cleary's is having Karaoke night.
Monday, June 09, 2008
There are a lot of things to like about Billy's. The staff is friendly, remembers almost everybody who comes in, and has been a part of the neighborhood for a long time. I find the pancakes tasty and the falafel decent.
Unfortunately, I think it's a bit more expensive than it warrants. $9 for a sandwich and fries and some greens is just a bit much for the quality. So if you have a hankering for a sizable portion, it's worth it. Otherwise, try the nearby Boston:Listing:Appleton Bakery on Appleton Street or Boston:Listing:Rome Pizza on Tremont Street for more standout options at either end of the spectrum.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
I have to admit I was hoping for more landmark than carnival ride, but my daughter enjoyed it none the less. Not something I would travel from Boston for a lot, but we had a very good day buzzing around the Salem Willows Park.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
There's no question there's something special about Kowloon. Whenever I go I seem to have a fuzzy memory and think it's the food. It's not. The food is fine, if unexceptional. But the sheer cheesiness of it all is so over the top that it ceases to be cheesy, it's just authentically Boston.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Fantastic brunch with very fresh fruits. A little pricey at $18, but given that they've never charged us for kids (oldest now 3), it all works out.