Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page By Kara Baskin Globe correspondent July 03, 2018 It’s 11 a.m. in the North End, and I can’t move. My car is trapped in a line of vehicles idling behind a laundry truck on Prince Street. Ah, yes, here’s the inevitable symphony. Beeping. Cursing. A man gets out of his car, driver’s door ajar, to hurl expletives at the offending driver. A hapless woman totters in and out of traffic, clutching a map, and asks someone where the Old North Church is. Not here, lady. Not at this unholy scene.Will I ever see my children again? Where is the nearest bathroom? Why did I agree to this assignment? My primary acquaintance with the North End growing up involved occasional meals with my father at L’Osteria, close to his office at Government Center. When he retired a few years ago, his colleagues threw him a party on the second floor of Filippo … [Read more...] about Where to eat in Boston’s North End
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Asada Grill & Cantina moving to former Zuni’s spot in Highland
The well-regarded and popular Asada Grill & Cantina is moving from its home near the train tracks in downtown Griffith to a much larger location at the former Zuni's House of Pizza spot in Highland, which has sat vacant for two years.The Mexican restaurant, voted one of the top 50 in Indiana by Yelp users, is moving about three miles northwest to 2907 45th Avenue. It's already posted a sign in front of the building that has previously been home to many restaurants and nightclubs, including Sabor Restaurant & Tequila Bar and HiFi Roadhouse."Rumors are true!" the restaurant posted on its Facebook page. "We are moving to the Former Zuni's House of Pizza, on 45th Ave. Thank you Griffith for your support, and also to all our wonderful customers!"The owner did not immediately return a message.Diners have praised Asada for its carne asada, pork tacos, queso poblano and margaritas. It specializes in Mexican City cuisine and has an extensive menu that includes whole … [Read more...] about Asada Grill & Cantina moving to former Zuni’s spot in Highland
Uber Eats now delivering restaurant meals to most of Lake County
Hungry, but can't get away from your desk? Too tired to cook something or run out to a restaurant? Uber Eats has got you. The online and mobile food delivery service is now available in most of western Lake County. The Uber Eats website shows it now offers deliveries from hundreds of local restaurants to destinations in Munster, Highland, Griffith, Crown Point, Merrillville, Hammond, Dyer, St. John, Schererville, Whiting, East Chicago and Gary. The service is not yet available in most of Hobart, Lake Station, New Chicago, Miller Beach, Lake of the Four Seasons, Cedar Lake, Lowell, Porter County or LaPorte County.The website shows that Merrillville residents or office workers can have food delivered from a number of restaurants including IHOP, Bar Louie, Big Daddy's BBQ, Mastercue, Aladdin Pita, Pork Chop, Villa Del Sol and Qdoba.Uber Eats touted food from Round the Clock, Rosati's, Ciao Bella and Harold's Chicken in a message to customers."You can use the Uber Eats app … [Read more...] about Uber Eats now delivering restaurant meals to most of Lake County
28 essential taco stops in the Boston area
The next time you hear a West Coast transplant bemoan Boston’s supposed lack of tacos, respond by directing their attention to this guide. Our nearest border may be with Canada, but the Greater Boston area boasts a formidable roster of taco joints, from the remixed flavors of hip urban hangouts to the no-frills authenticity of Eastie taquerias. 1. Anna’s TaqueriaThe original Anna’s Taqueria opened in Brookline in 1995, with the intention of providing a local counterpart to the Mexican street food found in San Francisco’s Mission District. Since then, it’s expanded to eight outposts throughout the Boston area, all of which serve a mesmerizing assembly line of generously sized tacos that come with a choice of 10 fillings, running the gamut from slow-cooked lengua (tongue) to spicy chili verde pork. (242 Cambridge St., Boston; 800 Boylston St., Boston; 1412 Beacon St., Brookline; 446 Harvard St., Brookline; 1 Porter Square, Cambridge; 84 Massachusetts Ave., … [Read more...] about 28 essential taco stops in the Boston area
The Penn Cove Musselfest: How to eat well and walk it off
By Joel Connelly, SeattlePI Published 3:35 pm, Friday, February 23, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-20', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery … [Read more...] about The Penn Cove Musselfest: How to eat well and walk it off