Restaurants with Bad Names But Good Food (Phantom Gourmet) phantomgourmet 2026-09-21 | Restaurants with Bad Names But Good Food (Phantom Gourmet)
Phat Cats Bistro in Amesbury, MA phantomgourmet 2024-05-06 | Fat Cats Bistro is located in Amesbury, Massachusetts 65 A Market Street, couple blocks outside of downtown.We are an American Bistro. America's huge and vast. Christina and I have had the opportunity to do a lot of traveling. So we'd like to hold different types of dishes from different areas of the country. It's definitely a heavy New England seafood style, we try to deliver the best product we can from this atmosphere we can at an affordable price.We wanted to create something very cozy, friendly that people will want to come to all the time and I want to pinch myself because we set out to do something and we've created exactly what we want to do here at Phat Cats.
Prime Rib Heaven: New England Steak & Seafood in Mendon phantomgourmet 2024-05-05 | Famous for their enormously delicious prime rib, New England Steak and Seafood is a sprawling old school family-run restaurant.
Great 8: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches phantomgourmet 2024-05-04 | Featured:Roxy's Grilled Cheese - Allston & CambridgeTack Room - LincolnFox Creek Tavern - IpswichOgie's Trailer Park - ProvidencePublic Kitchen - Wakefield & ReadingMike & Patty's - BostonCheesy Street Grill - Natick, Westborough, Wellesley, HadleyRhody Hen Cafe - Providence & Pawtucket
Coquette in the Boston Seaport phantomgourmet 2024-04-30 | Coquette is a super cool spot located in the Omni Hotel, that’s directly across from the convention center. It’s run by the Coji Restaurant Group, which is the same team behind hot spots like Lolita and Yvonne’s. But this is their version of a re-defined French Brasserie. And the place is absolutely gorgeous. I mean, just take a look around this space. It’s big and elegant and chic. There’s beautiful artwork everywhere. They have a custom-built wine unit displaying hundreds of bottles.
Amuleto Mexican Table in Waltham, MA phantomgourmet 2024-04-29 | This ain't your typical Mexican restaurant. We are on Moody Street in Waltham, which I think is one of the premier restaurant rows in all of New England. And this is the crown jewel for Mexican food on Moody Street: Amuleto Mexican Table. Recommended: guacamole with pork belly, babyback ribs, tacos, carne asada, and margaritas.
Turners Seafood in Melrose phantomgourmet 2024-04-28 | Jim and Kathy Turner are seafood perfectionists and they make sure that everything is perfect here at Turner's. You can go to the bar have an appetizer and a drink. You can go to the dining room with a big group of people. But we like to be in the center of the action at the oyster and kettle bar.
Blue Ribbon Brasserie in Bostons Kenmore Square phantomgourmet 2024-04-28 | When a legendary New York restaurant ppens a new location in the heart of an iconic Boston neighborhood, serving everything from French food to Seafood to Comfort Food, you’ve got Blue Ribbon Brasserie.Located smack dab in the middle of Kenmore Square, in the shadow of the Citgo sign, Blue Ribbon Brasserie is a big, beautiful 265-seat spot striving to be a gathering place for all, with an extensive menu that has something for everyone.
Great 8: Meat Eaters phantomgourmet 2024-04-27 | Featured: Tuckaway Tavern - Raymond NHFratelli - Encore in EverettDom's - MaldenBull Run - ShirleyBronwyn - SomervilleNewBridge Cafe - ChelseaBeef Barn - Bellingham & North Smithfield
Pasta Beach in Boston phantomgourmet 2024-04-16 | There are a million Italian restaurants out there, but this one is a little bit different. And a whole lot more beautiful. I’m talking about a place named Pasta Beach in Boston.It’s located in Rowes Wharf in Boston, so this is prime real estate right by the harbor and the Greenway. They also have additional locations in Providence and Newport, Rhode Island. And they’re known for serving high end, authentic Italian cuisine in an eye-popping atmosphere with lots of style.
Locales in Hingham - Tasty Tacos & Margaritas phantomgourmet 2024-04-15 | This is where the South Shore meets Southern California. We're in Hingham, Massachusetts at a really cool laid back Mexican spot named Locales and if you're into tacos, tequila and all kinds of tasty street food, this is the place to get it. Everything about this place is just fun, super casual atmosphere. And even though they have a tiny little kitchen, they are pumping out a huge amount of enormously flavorful food.
Kitchen Table in Beverly, MA phantomgourmet 2024-04-14 | Beautiful Roast Chicken. Creamy Mac and Cheese. Fresh Baked Cookies. They’re the kinds of dishes you enjoy around your own kitchen table. But they’re even better when you experience them at a new restaurant named Kitchen Table.
Great 8: Unique Restaurant Locations phantomgourmet 2024-04-13 | Featured:Vinny's at Night - SomervilleBack Door Donuts - Martha's Vineyard & BostonBricco Panetteria - North EndApex - MarlboroughTerra - BostonRoxy's Arcarde - CambridgeClam Box - IpswichTreehouse Tavern - Warwick RI
Sea Level in Newburyport, MA phantomgourmet 2024-04-12 | Chef Siri Keizer and owner George Carey really have the right attitude about the restaurant business. They're super serious about the food being fresh and quality and great at the same time, they have a playful nature to the menu. Check out the Chowder Fries, Lobster Rolls, Lobster Bake, and delicious sushi.
Limani Grille in the Boston Seaport phantomgourmet 2024-04-09 | When you talk about delicious, fresh, flavorful food, it’s all Greek to me. And that’s why I want to take you to one of the region’s newest and flashiest Greek restaurants: Limani Grille.This is a beautiful, upscale Greek restaurant. It started out in New York City and Long Island. And now they’ve arrived in a big way in the Boston Seaport. And they’re serving some of the best Mediterranean-inspired food in the city.
Delicious Sandwiches from Fresh Boston phantomgourmet 2024-04-08 | Fresh made sandwiches, fresh baked focaccia and fresh crafted cocktails. That's what a place named Fresh Boston is all about. We are on Old Colony Ave in South Boston and this is a one of a kind dining and drinking destination. The name of the place is Fresh Boston, but really what they consider themselves is a deli bar. Gourmet handcrafted deli sandwiches and a full bar with beer, wine and liquor. And yes, they even sell liquor not just at the bar, I mean like bottles of wine and liquor and beer.
Hangry Kitchen in Pawtucket, RI phantomgourmet 2024-04-07 | The decor is kind of quirky. The vibe is quite happy. And the food is incredibly tasty. So if you happen to be a bit ‘hangry’… they’ve got the cure at Hangry Kitchen. Brand new to Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Hangry Kitchen is a warm welcoming 38-seat spot where chef-owner Stacy Deetz pays homage to everything she loves, on the walls and on the plates.
Great 8: Appetizers We Cant Resist phantomgourmet 2024-04-07 | Featured:Axel & Byrne in FoxboroMaguire's in EastonYalla Grill in MethuenGolden Temple in BrooklinePatio at McGuiggan's in WhitmanCopper Door in Bedford and Salem NHLabaredas in MarlboroughFinz in Salem MA
La Cantina Italian in Framingham, MA phantomgourmet 2024-04-06 | There's nothing more comfortable than an old school neighborhood type of restaurant serving both Italian and American food. And to me one of my favorites is La Cantina in Framingham. This restaurant is almost 80 years old….and there aren't many restaurants that are being run by the third generation of a family and being run better than ever but Jen Mencoboni is doing just that.”
Square Cafe in Hanover and Hingham phantomgourmet 2024-03-26 | The original Square Cafe opened in Hingham in 2001, and it’s still as popular as ever. So much so in fact, that they now have a second location at Previte’s Marketplace on Route 53 in Hanover, Mass. It opened up in the summer of 2022, and this place has been packed ever since. They describe the food here as “New American”, so the menu covers a lot of ground. And since they use locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, a lot of dishes change with the seasons. But there are plenty of favorites available year round, and you can find all kinds of Asian and European influences throughout the menu.
Petulas in South Boston phantomgourmet 2024-03-25 | Smashburgers and stacked breakfast sandwiches. Chili chicken wings and buffalo chicken pizzas. Big bowls of deliciousness whether you’re into pasta or poke. If you’re looking for something tasty in Southie, it’s time to meet Petula.Located in South Boston, Petula’s is the lifelong dream of owner Rachel Titcomb, who wanted to create a cozy space where customers can get something tasty and fresh for brunch, lunch or dinner.
Stazione di Federal in Waltham phantomgourmet 2024-03-24 | I love to meet family and friends for a great Italian meal. Stazione di Federal in Waltham has a huge parking lot and it's right next to the train station. So it is the perfect place to do just that. Stazione di Federal means ‘the federal at the train station' because this restaurant is so close to the train, you can hear it and you can feel it when it goes by.
Great 8: Tasty Food Served FAST phantomgourmet 2024-03-24 | Featured:Papi Vivi - LynnSoall Viet Kitchen - Marblehead & BeverlyMr. Mac's - Manchester NHDave's Hot Chicken (www.daveshotchicken.com)Butter "UR" BiscuitAll Star Sandwich Bar - CambridgeJohnny Pomodoro - CharlestownKelly's Roast Beef (www.kellysroastbeef.com)
Big Subs, Slices, and Calzones at AJs Kitchen in Wilmington phantomgourmet 2024-03-23 | There are a million pizza and sub shops scattered all over the region. So how do you know which ones are really good? Well, in this case, this place is all about freshness, huge portions and incredible value. And that's the key to the success of AJ’s kitchen in Wilmington, Massachusetts. AJ’s is a tiny little Italian takeout spot right off the road and this place may not have a lot of seating inside and yet they serve hundreds of customers every day. There's usually a line outside the door because the flavors are big and the portions are even bigger.
Ciao Restaurant & Bar in Lynn phantomgourmet 2024-03-12 | Ciao is a true hidden jewel for authentic Italian cuisine on the North Shore. This is a family owned restaurant, run by a husband and wife team. The owner grew up in the food business, her parents owned D’Amici’s bakery on the North Shore. And in fact, before this space became Ciao, it was a D’Amici’s location. But they renovated it and opened up Ciao in the Spring of 2021, right around the corner from the Lynn Memorial Auditorium. Now as for the food, Ciao is serving up real deal, authentic Italian. I’m talking legit Neapolitan pizzas and addictive Roman style street food.
Angelos Civita Farnese on Federal Hill in Providence phantomgourmet 2024-03-11 | Delicious food. Affordable prices. And hospitality that makes you feel like family. Those are some of the ingredients that can give a restaurant real staying power. But very few restaurants have been able to stay around as long as this one.
Excellent Italian from Il Ponte in Woburn, MA phantomgourmet 2024-03-10 | Set in this comfortable, rustic space in Woburn Center, Il Ponte is the dream turned reality for Beni Kurti, a chef who’s cooked in Michelin-starred restaurants before immigrating from Umbria Italy a decade ago. And you’ll feel like you’ve died and gone to heaven with one bite of the Prosciutto & Burrata Umbrian style- a staple of Chef’s hometown.
Italian Masterpiece: Sweet Basil in Needham phantomgourmet 2024-03-10 | Chef Dave Becker gives us a behind the scenes look at his legendary Italian restaurant Sweet Basil in Needham. This BYOB spot packs in customers every night for house made pastas and classics done right.
Great 8: Affordable Italian Restaurants phantomgourmet 2024-03-09 | Featured:Italian Kitchen - BrocktonStracco's - PlymouthTremonte Pizzeria - Lowell and TyngsboroDomenic'sA3 Pizza - KingstonLorenzo's - MiddleboroLa Cantina - FraminghamComella's - multiple locations in Greater Boston
Kupels Bakery in Brookline phantomgourmet 2024-03-05 | One of the most popular bagel bakeries in Greater Boston, Kupel's has been satisfying carb cravings in Coolidge Corner since 1978.
Seafood Standout: The Banks Fish House in Boston phantomgourmet 2024-03-04 | This is a high-end, New England inspired seafood spot. And it’s from the same team behind Grill 23, which is one of the city’s premiere steakhouses. But this time, they’re going for an upscale New England fish house experience and they’ve really hit it out of the park.The Banks opened up in the Summer of 2021, and it’s been a big hit since day one. And you can’t beat the location, right in the heart of Back Bay, across from the Hancock Tower
Harvard Gardens phantomgourmet 2024-03-03 | This is some of the best bar food in Boston, and it’s served in one of the oldest bars in Boston. We are at Harvard Gardens in the heart of Beacon Hill, the heart of Beacon Hill right across a Mass General Hospital. And this place has been here since 1930. But they've updated the atmosphere. They've updated the menu and the kitchen is absolutely crushing it.
Great 8: Irish Pubs & Restaurants phantomgourmet 2024-03-03 | Featured:The Ford - MedfordCF McCarthy's - CantonHoly Grail - Epping NHGreenhouse - MendonTinker's Son - NorwellFlynn's - MansfieldMcGuiggan's - WhitmanArigna - Pawtucket, North Providence, Bellingham
71 Degrees West: Steaks and Baked Stuffed Lobster on Plymouth Harbor phantomgourmet 2024-03-02 | The South Shore now has a sizzling new waterfront steakhouse, as 71 Degrees West offers premium sirloins, Tomahawks, and baked stuffed lobster.
Great 8: Latin Restaurants phantomgourmet 2024-02-18 | Featured:Panela - LowellCosmica - BostonPapiVivi - LynnCoop Rotisserie - AmesburyButter "UR" Biscuit - BeverlyLa Qchara - MelroseLos Andes - ProvidenceDona Habana - Boston
Sonsie on Newbury Street Celebrates 30 Years of Deliciousness phantomgourmet 2024-02-16 | Sonsie is the landmark bistro and wine bar that’s been welcoming Bostonians into their beautiful restaurant on Newbury Street in the Back Bay since 1993. And that’s a long time for any restaurant to be in business, but it’s especially incredible because Sonsie has remained just as popular and cool and the ultimate place to “see and be seen” for thirty years, which is just simply unprecedented.
Prince Restaurant: The Leaning Tower of Pizza on Route 1 in Saugus phantomgourmet 2024-02-15 | Dan Andelman gets a taste of the legendary Prince Pizzeria, along with a special guest appearance by Boston comedian Tony V.
Great 8: Food Fantasies phantomgourmet 2024-02-15 | Featured:Grove - RowleyCity Winery - BostonRomaine's - NorthboroughBancroft - BurlingtonTosca - HinghamBarcelona - Boston & BrooklineMallebar - PlymouthForge & Vine - Groton
Nosh and Grog in Canton, MA phantomgourmet 2024-02-14 | A grazing board so big it will barely fit on the table. Quite possibly the best burger you’ll ever eat. And S’mores so luxuriously rich it will put you into a higher tax bracket. Some of the best food south of Boston can now be found at Nosh and Grog. Located in the Village Shoppes at Cobb Corner, where the towns of Canton, Sharon, and Stoughton converge, Nosh and Grog has brought next level cooking to the suburbs. And locals here couldn’t be happier.
Station One by Shoveltown Brewery in Foxboro phantomgourmet 2024-02-13 | “One of my food fantasies has come true: a brew pub with really interesting food And it happened at Station One in Foxborough.”“Station One is a standalone restaurant put together by Shovel Town Brewery. It's casual dining. We do have some upscale flair that we bring into the mix. We have a little bit of something for everybody.”
Return of the Bolognese! Stella is Now Open in Newton phantomgourmet 2024-02-12 | You know what’s the worst? When there’s a restaurant you go to all the time, you love the food, it’s just always a good experience, and then suddenly, they close their doors, and you’re devastated. Well, this is the story of a restaurant re-birth.The name of the eatery is Stella. It’s located on Comm. Ave in Newton, Mass near Newton Centre. But you might remember the original Stella , it was located in Boston’s South End, and it was always packed, they were in business for over 15 years, before it closed in May of 2020. Now Stella is back, baby! Chef/owner Evan Deluty recently opened up a smaller, more intimate version of the original. And this new suburban version of Stella may not have the trendy scene that was in the South End, this has more of a cafe kind of vibe. But they’re serving many of the same Italian dishes that made Stella so popular in the first place.
Neighborhood Italian Done Right at Bocca Bella in Newton, MA phantomgourmet 2024-02-12 | “I absolutely love a small, intimate neighborhood Italian restaurant. The kind of place where the family is actually there, making the food serving the customers making absolutely sure you have a great time. A place like Bocca Bella in Newton.
Sullivans Castle Island: Now Open in Hanover, MA phantomgourmet 2024-02-12 | Hot dogs, hamburgers, and lobster rolls have been summertime staples at the legendary Sullivan's on Castle Island in South Boston. And now they're arrived on the South Shore at Hanover Crossing, where you can get all the classics along with bar pizzas and a full bar.
Amazing Asian Fusion: Cloud Restaurant in Quincy, MA phantomgourmet 2024-02-11 | The cocktails are smoking. The woks are sizzling. And the atmosphere is eye popping. For a meal that’s a full sensory experience, the destination is Cloud.
Great 8: Must Visit Spots for Beer Lovers phantomgourmet 2024-02-11 | Featured:Faces Brewing Co. - MaldenCity Tap House - BostonHopothecary Ales - North ReadingBrewer's Fork - CharlestownBackyard Brewery and Kitchen - Manchester NHBardo's Pizza - South BostonBayberry Beer Hall - ProvidenceJack's Abby - Framingham
Great 8: Special Occasion Restaurants phantomgourmet 2024-02-04 | Featured:Mastro's - BostonThe Nordic - Charlestown RIDavid Burke Prime - FoxwoodsMistral - BostonSugar Factory - Boston & FoxwoodsTosca - HinghamZuma - BostonRuth's Chris Steak House - Boston, Waltham, Somerville
Great 8: Date Places phantomgourmet 2024-02-02 | Featured:City Winery - BostonMIDA - Boston, Newton, East BostonFinz - Salem MARochambeau - BostonArturo's Ristorante - WestboroughNovara - MiltonAlba on 53 - Hanover & QuincyJuniper - Wellesley
Great 8: Snack Attack Destinations phantomgourmet 2024-01-31 | Featured:Anthony's Italian Specialties - StonehamAntonio's - WorcesterCocoRay's - LawrenceHalfway Cafe - Watertown & DedhamBoston Burger Company - Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, SalemChicken Connection - HaverhillRose Alley Ale House - New BedfordCagney's - Quincy
Tacos and Tequila: Sin-a-Loa in Salisbury, MA phantomgourmet 2024-01-30 | The food here is very authentic, it’s all made from scratch, and they get a lot of their inspiration from Mexican street food. Of course, you need to start with some cocktails. And they make some of the region’s tastiest margaritas and mojitos.
Best Wings in Boston? Buffs Pub in Newton, MA phantomgourmet 2024-01-29 | We are on Washington Street in Newton Corner just off the Mass Pike at a little but legendary SportsBar known as Buff’s Pub. And I'll tell you this right now, if you area chicken wing fanatic like I am, there was no better place to go to get your wing on than right here at Buff’s.
Black Salt in Swansea (Dont Miss the Calamari) phantomgourmet 2024-01-28 | Sometimes a restaurant comes along that does things a bit different than everywhere else in town. And in the South Coast community of Swansea, Massachusetts, that place is Black Salt.Opened in November 2022, Black Salt is a family-owned spot where siblings Tania Novo and Joshua Conceicao are serving their twist on American Bistro fare in an area known more for affordable pub grub.“It’s a little bit of everything. We have a little bit of Asian inspired dishes, little bit of Portuguese inspired dishes. Things that you'll just find anything that you'd like on our menu.”
