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Zaftigs Delicatessen

➤ 315;319;325;327;329;335 Harvard Street, Brookline, 02446, United States Of America

Carte • Coffee • Bagels • American • Sandwiches

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"It was very busy when I arrived but Robert was very quick (and awesome!! at getting me a table!! Anna was my server (she was amazing!! It was during a rush and she did wonderful balancing her tables, and she always checked on me- my water never went past half empty!! and all of my food was DELISH!! Alejandro also helped, and he was amazing, and very sweet!! You can tell there’s a lot of teamwork and rhythm within the staff!! Altogether the people here are lovely- Not to mention the food is FANTASTIC!! It’s affordable and everything I’ve EVER had has taste and quality!! They are VERY generous with their servings (as someone who can EAT, I always find myself full with plenty leftover!! and it’s always so fresh and yummy!! I think this is my new favorite spot; altogether the hospitality and experience is 100000/10, I highly highly recommend!! Service: Dine in Meal type: Brunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5"

Ma Maison

➤ 272 Cambridge Street, Boston, 02114, United States Of America

Carte • Wine • Steak • French • Chocolate

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"The sweetbreads were an exciting first-time experience for me, and I’m so glad I decided to try them! They were perfectly prepared, offering a charming contrast between the crispy exterior and the rich, tender interior. The flavor reminded me of a mix between monkfish liver and something unique—so delicious that I almost finished my plate! The soufflé was incredibly fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness. I truly believe we’ve found our new favorite spot. My wife was also very pleased with the meal. We will definitely be back multiple times to explore the entire menu!"

Emilios Homemade Italian Subs Dinners

➤ 6 Bigelow Ave, 02472, Watertown, United States

Carte • Delis • Lunch • Casual • Italian

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"The hot and cold ingredients were perfectly balanced and complemented each other beautifully. Many Italian subs often overshadow the bread, which can compromise its quality, but not here. The meat was sliced incredibly thin, yet abundant. The cheese was expertly placed, like a comforting blanket holding everything together without overshadowing the salami's flavor. I believe even Michelangelo would struggle to find the right words to describe this divine creation. No work of art could truly capture the essence of this sandwich. I can’t wait to try more items from the menu, and the customer service was outstanding."

Talulla

➤ 377 Walden Street, Cambridge, United States

Carte • Steak • American • North American • Delivery Services

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"Great casual fine dining experience in a quiet Cambridge neighborhood.Took a visit here for dinner on a Saturday night. Its casual and rustic interior blended in perfectly with the atmosphere of the neighborhood, and our servers were very welcoming. We were initially planning to do the tasting menu, but the regular a la carte menu seemed too good to miss. We ended up ordering a bunch from their regular menu which turned out to be the right decision.The optional focaccia and rye bread with sweet scallion butter was an excellent start to the meal. From the appetizers, we had the kohlrabi cabbage, country terrine, and the scallop crudo. Topped with a mélange of earthy and floral ingredients, the scallop crudo was my favorite from the appetizers. Each bite was creamy and flavorful yet inexplicably light. Sprinkled with cranberries and spiced seeds, the kohlrabi and cabbage salad was also delightful. I especially loved the spiced seed toppings which added the right amount of nuttiness and crunchy texture.Saffron bigoli with leeks and clam sofrito had a slightly boring flavor profile, but the pappardelle verde with lamb sugo was phenomenal. I’m usually not a fan of mint toppings, but it managed to become a perfect complement to the lamb sugo. Subsequent 3 entrées were also amazing. Japanese-inspired soy marinated cod was perfectly tenderized, and its delicate texture paired well with the carrots and leeks soaked in dashi. Forking a concoction of chimichurri sauce, garlic purée, and grilled spring onion with tender pieces of beef teres major was also very satisfying.We finished off the meal with the carrot cake sundae and the lemon poppyseed cake. The dessert section lacked refined taste, but we still appreciated their effort to put something unique and interesting. Overall, a really enjoyable dinner experience at a reasonable price. Would definitely come back some day to try their tasting menu.Parking: Street parking available on Huron Ave Concord Ave"

Souper Roll Up Cafe

➤ 726 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141, United States

Carte • Cafe • Cafés • American • Sandwiches

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"No soup/sandwich shop compares in terms of price per quality, portion size, and different options in the area. I only started ordering from here about 2 weeks ago and I’ve now had 7 different kinds of soups and 4 different kinds of sandwiches after the first order I started ordering two soups and a sandwich aka a soup to save for later because they’re just that good, every one of them. Price is so very reasonable and depending on which combo you get you can make out with a full sized sandwich and large sized homemade soup for $14.While it’s hard to recommend one thing over another in this circumstance since it’s all been great in their own ways, the Chicken Chowder is something I plan on getting a quart of next time it’s available. The Chicken Barley and Chicken Lemon Rice are ones I plan on getting quarts of in the future as well, and that’s not to discount the Chicken Noodle, Beef and Veg Noodle Stew, French Onion, and the current seasonal Chilled Gazpacha (which I probably wouldn’t have even tried it wasn’t from these guys . It’s all top quality.The Chicken Tarragon sandwich is my favorite in terms of sandwiches although it can’t combo with a soup as of now (please let us! . The best cheap soup combo sandwich is a tossup between the Cilantro Tuna and Ciabatta Sandwich, which are both incredible in their own ways.The only few drawbacks to this place are they don’t have every soup they make every day, are only open until 4PM, and aren’t open on the weekends. That said it’s worth it to plan accordingly for this. I never review anything but this place is worth it it’s the best if you’re a soup and sandwich person like I am."