Reason for going out
The bros and I were looking for a crazy night of drinking. We hoped to do some yards of beer at the Sunset Grill and then move on to something else. However, we were hooked by their food and beer selection and ended up spending our whole night there.
Atmosphere
The Sunset grill has the perfect dive vibe to it. A pink neon sign beckons to its customers to come inside for a cornucopia of beer. Once inside, the bar is packed with as many tables that the fire code may (or may not) allow. The place is dimly lit, and the walls are adorned with random stuff, ranging from a picture of the original little rascals to large beer posters and you can even find Kramer's ass-man license plate from Seinfeld. (Don't expect to find any proctologists at this place)
Drinks
The Grill boasts a selection of 112 beers on tap, and even more in bottle. The beer menu is pages long, and represents a wide variety of countries and brands. The bar also contains many novelty glasses and apparatuses for consuming your liquid dinner. Drinking yards of beer (a long, plastic container that measures a yard long and contains the equivalent of about 3 1/2 beers) was popular at our table. Most other tables enjoyed the economical beer towers that are the legal form of drinking from a keg in public. The hard liquor assortment is very limited (no Captain Morgan), but don't come here if you're not in the mood for beer.
Menu Category: Bar
There is one reason to eat the food at the Sunset Grill and that is portion size. The menu offers nothing special that is interesting or original. However, I was speechless when they brought out the plates of food. For a group of five, we ordered one plate of nachos and one plate of onion rings. We were hammered, hungry and ready to stuff our faces, yet we could not even finish half of either plate. The legs of the table were buckling under the weight (figuratively), and the food was piled up about 3 inches high (literally). At this place, don't be afraid to order a few things for the group. Your wallet and stomach will thank you later.
Service: Low
I don't have high standards when it comes to bar service, but there was not enough wait staff working. It took forever to get a drink at the bar, and once we sat down, I could recite the script from both Ghostbusters before we saw our waitress. (We've been going about this all wrong. This Mr. Stay Puft's okay! He's a sailor, he's in New York; we get this guy laid, we won't have any trouble.)
Personality: Neutral
I didn't see one type of person that dominated the crowd. Seems like a neutral, every person's bar.
Cash Monies: Medium
Lots of beer and lots of food and I wasn't horrified the next day when I took out my wallet. Pretty standard Boston prices.
Chick Talent: Low
It was a bigger sausage fest than the one held in Verboort, Oregon every year. (Apparently, when it started in 1934 they served 198 lbs of sausage) The few females in the place were not enough to bring the overall testosterone level of the place down.
Chick Friendliness: Low
If you can't hear the girls in the forest are they still friendly. I'm going to say probably not.
Group Friendliness: Low
Even with fun toys like yards and towers of beer, everyone still liked to keep to their own tables. I had higher expectations from a bar like this, but apparently even large vessels of beer weren't enough to thaw some friendliness into this place.
Would I bring a date here?: No
I like to think of this place as the anti-date location. In no way does this place offer a nice, romantic respite from city life. Plus the yards of beer may instill feelings of inadequacy.
Would I hang out here with my guy friends?: Yes
Perfect place to bring the boys to start a night out. Not only can you shower yourselves in greasy bar food and an overwhelming amount of beer, but the goal of drinking a yard adds a nice challenge for the night. You can hurl lines from Beerfest back and forth all night and not even worry about creeping out a group of hot chicks. An excellent bromantic get-away.
Would I hang out here with my lady friends?: No
The Sunset grill has a very limited menu of mixed drinks. It isn't the cleanest bar in Boston, and there is absolutely no dancing. I have a feeling any lady friends would quickly turn on you if you brought them to this place.
BLUF
This is a great place to hang out with a bunch of guy friends and enjoy some beer, food, and good times. It does make for a great pre-game for another bar, but if you are just looking to chill, this is also a great place to spend your night. Also, you get to keep any yards that you order, so the Sunset Grill becomes a place that keeps on giving if you are willling to take on the difficult task of refilling that glass.
Did I have fun?: Yes
130 Brighton Ave
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 254-1331
www.allstonsfinest.com
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
The Greatest Bar
Reason for going out
After a Friday night dinner, I headed to this sports bar to catch the tail end of the Pens winning the 2009 Stanley Cup. I was accompanied by a mixed group of dudes and dudettes, and we were all looking to party hard.
Atmosphere
The Greatest Bar is intimidating when you first meander in. There are several floors, each with its own fully stocked bar and plenty of plasmas to catch whatever game you're looking for. The first room is actually two levels with the second level being a cat walk above the ground floor. Right behind the bar is a daunting wall of TVs. The most impressive is the gigantic flat screen that sits front and center and is always playing the most popular game of the night. That screen is then flanked on either side by four more TVs that are showing other games that night. The rest of the plasmas are scattered throughout the bar, so you will never be left searching for a good view. The ceiling is also adorned with a mural of Boston sports painted by Michelangelo himself. (or probably some die hard, artistic fan) The other floors are nothing special and have a typical sports bar feel.
Drinks
Typical bar assortment of beer and hard liquor. Nothing special about the beers on tap. They do sell pitchers.
Menu Category: Classy Bar
Don't come here planning on a long, quiet dinner. The Greatest Bar still serves the typical quick, greasy bar food (burgers, fries, nachos) that we all love to hold down after that shot of goldschlager. However, the food is high quality, and they do throw a couple curve balls, such as the spicy shrimp tacos.
Service: Medium
The bartenders are friendly and it usually takes less than 10 minutes to get a drink, even when the place is packed. On the busier nights, the bar will also have a few cocktail waitresses on duty.
Personality: Preppy
Collared shirt, curly haired frat boys mixed with summer dresses and plenty of cleavage. This scene is definitely tailored to the young college/recently graduated crowd that likes to dress up a little for the night out.
Cash Monies: Medium
Prices are about average for a Boston bar. Each pitcher cost us $12.
Chick Talent: Medium
The Greatest Bar attracts a wide range of women to the bar. Some are nice to look at, others looked nicer after a few pitchers. At no point was I blown away with the talent in this place, but there was plenty to keep me interested.
Chick Friendliness: Low
The girls in this place thought they were cooler than Iceman and Slider. (only Mav and Goose are that cool) So if it's girls you want, prepare yourself for the challenge of melting down a bar full of ice queens.
Group Friendliness: Medium
The group dynamic is a bit better than the chick factor. This section may be inflated because people were a bit friendlier with the Pens winning the Stanley Cup. However, this is a sports bar and sports celebrations are its forte.
Would I bring a date here?: No
You can barely hear a thing over the sound of the game/music. There are a ton of drunk people stammering all over the place, and you'd probably end up watching the game instead of her. Take her someplace else and check out the highlights of the game later in the night.
Would I hang out here with my guy friends?: Yes
Definitely a place to bring your bros. Plenty of alcohol, plenty of greasy food, and enough TVs for everyone to watch a different screen. This is a great place to spend the night watching the game and having plenty of chicks to lay game on.
Would I hang out here with my lady friends?: Yes
I would opt to bring the guys here before bringing a group of girls, but the top floors of the place can lend itself to dancing. Don't expect this place to break out into an all out grind-fest though. If you're looking to keep the ladies busy so you can catch the game, then this is the place to do it.
BLUF
This place is a great, flashy sports bar. If there is more than one game on in one night, make this your destination to keep track of each one. The Greatest Bar is more of a hang out place than a scam on chicks place, but the bar does try to foster a good mix of both. Next time there is a championship on the line, you should probably think about checking this place out.
Did I have fun?: Yes
Near TD Bank North Garden
262 Friend Street
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 367-0544
www.thegreatestbar.com
After a Friday night dinner, I headed to this sports bar to catch the tail end of the Pens winning the 2009 Stanley Cup. I was accompanied by a mixed group of dudes and dudettes, and we were all looking to party hard.
Atmosphere
The Greatest Bar is intimidating when you first meander in. There are several floors, each with its own fully stocked bar and plenty of plasmas to catch whatever game you're looking for. The first room is actually two levels with the second level being a cat walk above the ground floor. Right behind the bar is a daunting wall of TVs. The most impressive is the gigantic flat screen that sits front and center and is always playing the most popular game of the night. That screen is then flanked on either side by four more TVs that are showing other games that night. The rest of the plasmas are scattered throughout the bar, so you will never be left searching for a good view. The ceiling is also adorned with a mural of Boston sports painted by Michelangelo himself. (or probably some die hard, artistic fan) The other floors are nothing special and have a typical sports bar feel.
Drinks
Typical bar assortment of beer and hard liquor. Nothing special about the beers on tap. They do sell pitchers.
Menu Category: Classy Bar
Don't come here planning on a long, quiet dinner. The Greatest Bar still serves the typical quick, greasy bar food (burgers, fries, nachos) that we all love to hold down after that shot of goldschlager. However, the food is high quality, and they do throw a couple curve balls, such as the spicy shrimp tacos.
Service: Medium
The bartenders are friendly and it usually takes less than 10 minutes to get a drink, even when the place is packed. On the busier nights, the bar will also have a few cocktail waitresses on duty.
Personality: Preppy
Collared shirt, curly haired frat boys mixed with summer dresses and plenty of cleavage. This scene is definitely tailored to the young college/recently graduated crowd that likes to dress up a little for the night out.
Cash Monies: Medium
Prices are about average for a Boston bar. Each pitcher cost us $12.
Chick Talent: Medium
The Greatest Bar attracts a wide range of women to the bar. Some are nice to look at, others looked nicer after a few pitchers. At no point was I blown away with the talent in this place, but there was plenty to keep me interested.
Chick Friendliness: Low
The girls in this place thought they were cooler than Iceman and Slider. (only Mav and Goose are that cool) So if it's girls you want, prepare yourself for the challenge of melting down a bar full of ice queens.
Group Friendliness: Medium
The group dynamic is a bit better than the chick factor. This section may be inflated because people were a bit friendlier with the Pens winning the Stanley Cup. However, this is a sports bar and sports celebrations are its forte.
Would I bring a date here?: No
You can barely hear a thing over the sound of the game/music. There are a ton of drunk people stammering all over the place, and you'd probably end up watching the game instead of her. Take her someplace else and check out the highlights of the game later in the night.
Would I hang out here with my guy friends?: Yes
Definitely a place to bring your bros. Plenty of alcohol, plenty of greasy food, and enough TVs for everyone to watch a different screen. This is a great place to spend the night watching the game and having plenty of chicks to lay game on.
Would I hang out here with my lady friends?: Yes
I would opt to bring the guys here before bringing a group of girls, but the top floors of the place can lend itself to dancing. Don't expect this place to break out into an all out grind-fest though. If you're looking to keep the ladies busy so you can catch the game, then this is the place to do it.
BLUF
This place is a great, flashy sports bar. If there is more than one game on in one night, make this your destination to keep track of each one. The Greatest Bar is more of a hang out place than a scam on chicks place, but the bar does try to foster a good mix of both. Next time there is a championship on the line, you should probably think about checking this place out.
Did I have fun?: Yes
Near TD Bank North Garden
262 Friend Street
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 367-0544
www.thegreatestbar.com
Gourmet Dumpling House
Reason for going out
Three of my lady friends were coming up to Boston for a crazy friday night on the town. We stopped here first to grab a quick bite before the festivities.
Atmosphere
This place had the feeling of a pre-school classroom. The place is tiny and the dining area was packed with tables. There was barely room to move, and my arm was constantly being bumped by the wait staff as they walked by. It was too bright and hand cut, neon yellow and pink, construction paper specials were taped to the full length wall mirrors on the left hand side. (Brought me back to the days when I couldn't cut a straight line to save my little five year old life, even though I was sporting a mullet that could have rivaled Steve Seagal's) Also, Asian lanterns hung from the ceiling, finally giving the place a Chinatown look.
Drinks
The drink offerings were slim. They did not offer the stereotypical Asian restaurant specials, like scorpion bowls or sake bombs, that we have come to love. (and hate the next day) They had a handful of bottled beer brands and nothing else of the alcoholic variety.
Menu Category: Family Style Chinese
This is the reason you come to the Gourmet Dumpling House. Everything you order comes out on a large plate that is meant to be shared amongst the whole table. The menu didn't sport the usual Chinese items and, instead, sported choices that included intestines and pig's tongue. However, the overwhelming menu did contain enough conservative dishes to satisfy even the pickiest customer. Everything our table ordered was delicious and flavorful, and as the name suggests, the dumplings were phenomenal.
Service: Low
This was probably the weakest point of our visit to the Dumpling House. Since the place is small, the wait staff rushes you through dinner in order to free up more space for additional customers. Also, organization of the wait staff is poor, and it was ten minutes until we were able to get a waiter to acknowledge our table. We then had to wait another ten minutes before the person assigned to our table actually took a drink order. Once the orders were in, however, the food was on the table in no time.
Personality: Mixed
There wasn't a specific type of person that showed up to this place. Each table had a different mix of ages and personality.
Cash Monies: Low
Probably one of the cheapest places you can eat at. Most entrees were under ten dollars, and each dish had enough food for the whole table.
Chick Talent: Low
Come here for the food, not the women
Chick Friendliness: Low
See above
Group Friendliness: Low
Unfortunately, without the sake bombs allowing for tables to coordinate toasts, there was no interaction between tables.
Would I bring a date here?: No
There is nothing impressive about this place that would make it worthy of a date. All of the tables are so close that you can't help but eavesdrop, which means that the entire place will be able to hear your corny jokes. Also, the staff likes to rush you out after the meal is over, making it difficult to fit in a lot of post dinner talking.
Would I hang out here with my guy friends?: Yes
Perfect place to grab a quick meal before hitting the town. As long as you and the bros don't mind sharing food, then use this as a stepping stone to keep that BAC down after shots at the next bar.
Would I hang out here with my lady friends?: Yes
Same as above. I went here with three girls and they loved the place. Although not terribly classy, it does have some charm to it.
BLUF
This isn't the place to impress your crew with fine dining and quality drinks. But if you are looking for cheap, good food in downtown Boston this is the perfect place. It's about a two minute walk from the t, and another 5 minutes from the bars on Boylston, making it a perfect start to a long, inebriated night.
Did I have fun?: Yes
Chinatown
(617) 338-6223
Three of my lady friends were coming up to Boston for a crazy friday night on the town. We stopped here first to grab a quick bite before the festivities.
Atmosphere
This place had the feeling of a pre-school classroom. The place is tiny and the dining area was packed with tables. There was barely room to move, and my arm was constantly being bumped by the wait staff as they walked by. It was too bright and hand cut, neon yellow and pink, construction paper specials were taped to the full length wall mirrors on the left hand side. (Brought me back to the days when I couldn't cut a straight line to save my little five year old life, even though I was sporting a mullet that could have rivaled Steve Seagal's) Also, Asian lanterns hung from the ceiling, finally giving the place a Chinatown look.
Drinks
The drink offerings were slim. They did not offer the stereotypical Asian restaurant specials, like scorpion bowls or sake bombs, that we have come to love. (and hate the next day) They had a handful of bottled beer brands and nothing else of the alcoholic variety.
Menu Category: Family Style Chinese
This is the reason you come to the Gourmet Dumpling House. Everything you order comes out on a large plate that is meant to be shared amongst the whole table. The menu didn't sport the usual Chinese items and, instead, sported choices that included intestines and pig's tongue. However, the overwhelming menu did contain enough conservative dishes to satisfy even the pickiest customer. Everything our table ordered was delicious and flavorful, and as the name suggests, the dumplings were phenomenal.
Service: Low
This was probably the weakest point of our visit to the Dumpling House. Since the place is small, the wait staff rushes you through dinner in order to free up more space for additional customers. Also, organization of the wait staff is poor, and it was ten minutes until we were able to get a waiter to acknowledge our table. We then had to wait another ten minutes before the person assigned to our table actually took a drink order. Once the orders were in, however, the food was on the table in no time.
Personality: Mixed
There wasn't a specific type of person that showed up to this place. Each table had a different mix of ages and personality.
Cash Monies: Low
Probably one of the cheapest places you can eat at. Most entrees were under ten dollars, and each dish had enough food for the whole table.
Chick Talent: Low
Come here for the food, not the women
Chick Friendliness: Low
See above
Group Friendliness: Low
Unfortunately, without the sake bombs allowing for tables to coordinate toasts, there was no interaction between tables.
Would I bring a date here?: No
There is nothing impressive about this place that would make it worthy of a date. All of the tables are so close that you can't help but eavesdrop, which means that the entire place will be able to hear your corny jokes. Also, the staff likes to rush you out after the meal is over, making it difficult to fit in a lot of post dinner talking.
Would I hang out here with my guy friends?: Yes
Perfect place to grab a quick meal before hitting the town. As long as you and the bros don't mind sharing food, then use this as a stepping stone to keep that BAC down after shots at the next bar.
Would I hang out here with my lady friends?: Yes
Same as above. I went here with three girls and they loved the place. Although not terribly classy, it does have some charm to it.
BLUF
This isn't the place to impress your crew with fine dining and quality drinks. But if you are looking for cheap, good food in downtown Boston this is the perfect place. It's about a two minute walk from the t, and another 5 minutes from the bars on Boylston, making it a perfect start to a long, inebriated night.
Did I have fun?: Yes
Chinatown
52 Beach St
Boston, MA 02111
Boston, MA 02111
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Tavern in the Square
Reason for going out
I headed to the Tavern with two guy friends on a Wednesday night to watch the Sox tool on the Yankees for a 6-5 win to take a one game lead in the division.
Atmosphere
The decor of the Tavern reminds me of a Medieval setting. Everything is pretty dark. The place is lit with low lying, small lantern looking fixtures and the windows don't offer much natural light. The tables are really high, jet black, and bolted to the floor. The two bars in the place are the same color and height as the tables. However, unlike the Medieval times this place was spotless. The plasma screens and alcohol setup give the place a clean, modern look. The dining area is tucked away from the two bars, giving the tamer crowd a place of escape from the booze hounds in the front.
Drinks
The Tavern seemed to offer the normal spread of hard alcohol and about a half dozen of the standard draft beers. They do offer pitchers, which was a plus. But nothing special beyond that.
Menu Category: Classy Bar
Not the usual bar food, which was cool. No one in my party ate, but other patrons seemed to be enjoying everything from super nachos to burgers to pasta.
Service: Mediocre
The bar wench was a bit slow to refill the pitchers, but was friendly and talkative.
Personality: Prepster
Definitely a 25-30 year old crowd there on a Wednesday night. Crowd was fairly preppy and professional and not at all interested in the game.
Cash Monies: Medium
Each pitcher ran us $11. Pretty standard Boston drink prices.
Chick Talent: Low
This place did not attract a large amount of women, and not many I would write home to mom about.
Chick Friendliness: Medium
The two women who sat next to us at the bar were friendly and enjoyed the game with us. Beyond that everyone else kept to themselves.
Group Friendliness: Medium
A couple who sat next to us participated in some light banter. Other groups kept to themselves.
Would I bring a date here?: No
The tavern offers no qualities that would impress a date. It's an average place with loud music that left me talking like Mickey Rourke the next day.
Would I hang out here with my guy friends?: Yes
It wouldn't be my first choice, but it could get the job done. There are plenty of Plasmas for watching a game, even if the rest of the crowd is more interested in laying out their thesis plans. Also, the bar is fully stocked with plenty of vomit inducing shot options. This might be a great place to start or end the night, but the majority of your night's shenanigans would be better spent elsewhere.
Would I hang out here with my lady friends?: No
No room for dancing, no enticing drink specials, bring the ladies somewhere else.
BLUF
Overall, the Tavern is an ok place to go for drinks. It isn't the quietest place to hang out with friends for a relaxed night, but it doesn't lend itself to an all night bender with Blue and Frank "The Tank" Ricard. (So what do you guys like better, Nurse or Cheerleader?) The place is best suited for a quick stop before or after the night's main event.
Did I have fun?: Yes
Central Square
780 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 868-8800
www.taverninthesquare.com
I headed to the Tavern with two guy friends on a Wednesday night to watch the Sox tool on the Yankees for a 6-5 win to take a one game lead in the division.
Atmosphere
The decor of the Tavern reminds me of a Medieval setting. Everything is pretty dark. The place is lit with low lying, small lantern looking fixtures and the windows don't offer much natural light. The tables are really high, jet black, and bolted to the floor. The two bars in the place are the same color and height as the tables. However, unlike the Medieval times this place was spotless. The plasma screens and alcohol setup give the place a clean, modern look. The dining area is tucked away from the two bars, giving the tamer crowd a place of escape from the booze hounds in the front.
Drinks
The Tavern seemed to offer the normal spread of hard alcohol and about a half dozen of the standard draft beers. They do offer pitchers, which was a plus. But nothing special beyond that.
Menu Category: Classy Bar
Not the usual bar food, which was cool. No one in my party ate, but other patrons seemed to be enjoying everything from super nachos to burgers to pasta.
Service: Mediocre
The bar wench was a bit slow to refill the pitchers, but was friendly and talkative.
Personality: Prepster
Definitely a 25-30 year old crowd there on a Wednesday night. Crowd was fairly preppy and professional and not at all interested in the game.
Cash Monies: Medium
Each pitcher ran us $11. Pretty standard Boston drink prices.
Chick Talent: Low
This place did not attract a large amount of women, and not many I would write home to mom about.
Chick Friendliness: Medium
The two women who sat next to us at the bar were friendly and enjoyed the game with us. Beyond that everyone else kept to themselves.
Group Friendliness: Medium
A couple who sat next to us participated in some light banter. Other groups kept to themselves.
Would I bring a date here?: No
The tavern offers no qualities that would impress a date. It's an average place with loud music that left me talking like Mickey Rourke the next day.
Would I hang out here with my guy friends?: Yes
It wouldn't be my first choice, but it could get the job done. There are plenty of Plasmas for watching a game, even if the rest of the crowd is more interested in laying out their thesis plans. Also, the bar is fully stocked with plenty of vomit inducing shot options. This might be a great place to start or end the night, but the majority of your night's shenanigans would be better spent elsewhere.
Would I hang out here with my lady friends?: No
No room for dancing, no enticing drink specials, bring the ladies somewhere else.
BLUF
Overall, the Tavern is an ok place to go for drinks. It isn't the quietest place to hang out with friends for a relaxed night, but it doesn't lend itself to an all night bender with Blue and Frank "The Tank" Ricard. (So what do you guys like better, Nurse or Cheerleader?) The place is best suited for a quick stop before or after the night's main event.
Did I have fun?: Yes
Central Square
780 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 868-8800
www.taverninthesquare.com
Review format
Figured I would give a quick overview of how I intend to attack these reviews. I will not be heading to these places with the intention of review but for reasons of fun and entertainment. Alcohol will be consumed, and my mind will be on items other than decor and price points. Also, I refuse to ruin my time by taking notes or jotting down ideas on a notebook like a creeper. Therefore, these reviews will be an often hungover afterthought of the night before. Hell, it's all about perception anyway. So here is a list of the topics I will address during each of my reviews.
Reason for going out
This section allows you to understand what sort of night I was looking for. I admit that the reviews will be biased according to my night, but that's the whole point right?
Atmosphere
This will be the typical description of what the physical building looks and feels like. Note: I am not an interior designer and will probably make up words as descriptions.
Drinks
Describes the types of social lubrication you can expect from the place.
Menu Category
My last name isn't Ramsay, so again I'm probably going to make up a fitting category.
Service
I'm not very picky when it comes to this. If I can get the right drink and the right food, without waiting for too long, then I'm happy.
Personality
Describes what sort of people come to this place.
Cash Monies
How hard of a hit your wallet will take.
Chick Talent
Describes how good looking the girls are.
Chick Friendliness
They could be bitchy, nice or everything in between.
Group Friendliness
Boston is notorious for being an unfriendly place. Hopefully, the McManus brothers won't venture out from Southie on these nights.
Would I bring a date here?
I base this on an early stage date. I'm not trying to impress a girlfriend of 3 years here.
Would I hang out here with my guy friends?
Does this place promote watching sports, talking to girls, and ripping shots like Vince's crew in Entourage.
Would I hang out with here with my lady friends?
Does this place promote flavorful drinks, lots of dancing, and ripping shots like Vince's crew in Entourage. (Even my girl friends know how to booze)
BLUF
Bottom line, up front what I think of this place.
Did I have fun?
Simply put yes or no answer.
Reason for going out
This section allows you to understand what sort of night I was looking for. I admit that the reviews will be biased according to my night, but that's the whole point right?
Atmosphere
This will be the typical description of what the physical building looks and feels like. Note: I am not an interior designer and will probably make up words as descriptions.
Drinks
Describes the types of social lubrication you can expect from the place.
Menu Category
My last name isn't Ramsay, so again I'm probably going to make up a fitting category.
Service
I'm not very picky when it comes to this. If I can get the right drink and the right food, without waiting for too long, then I'm happy.
Personality
Describes what sort of people come to this place.
Cash Monies
How hard of a hit your wallet will take.
Chick Talent
Describes how good looking the girls are.
Chick Friendliness
They could be bitchy, nice or everything in between.
Group Friendliness
Boston is notorious for being an unfriendly place. Hopefully, the McManus brothers won't venture out from Southie on these nights.
Would I bring a date here?
I base this on an early stage date. I'm not trying to impress a girlfriend of 3 years here.
Would I hang out here with my guy friends?
Does this place promote watching sports, talking to girls, and ripping shots like Vince's crew in Entourage.
Would I hang out with here with my lady friends?
Does this place promote flavorful drinks, lots of dancing, and ripping shots like Vince's crew in Entourage. (Even my girl friends know how to booze)
BLUF
Bottom line, up front what I think of this place.
Did I have fun?
Simply put yes or no answer.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Why I'm starting this blog?
Two months ago, at this very computer, I was desperately searching for a place to take my date later that night. It was the first time we were going out for dinner, and I really wanted to impress the girl . I scoured the internet for ideas on a good date location, but to no avail (turns out I should have been searching the web for "ways to leave your date halfway through without the other person noticing"). Site after site contained the same useless information about prices and atmosphere. I had to defer to one of my roommates (a chick) for a romantic, but easy on the cash monies, establishment. This started me thinking about a number of different issues I had with online reviews. For starters, the authors never answered several important questions: Would I take a date here? Would I come here with my friends for a crazy night? Will I be embarrassed if I vomit my shot of Jack onto the bar? All important, and surprisingly real questions to consider when planning the weekend's schedule. Therefore, I am writing this blog with the intention to answer and experience the many questions that you, the reader, should be asking before taking to the streets of Boston.
List of places to try
Restaurants
Exotic Sushi- Financial District (Thrill list)
J's Tomodachi - Back bay (Thrill list)
Elephant and Castle - Financial District (Groupon)
Fin's - Fenway
Rattlesnake- Boylston
Durgin Park - Faneuil
Sunset Grill - Allston
Umbria Prime - Financial District
Jade Garden- China Town (Thrill list)
Gennaro's North Square Restaurant- North End (Thrill list)
International Burger Bar - Theater (Thrill list)
Ducali Pizzeria - North End (Thrill list)
Bubor Cha Cha - Chinatown (Thrill list)
Dante - Cambridge (Thrill list)
Mike's City Diner - South End
Stork Club - South End (Thrill list)
Pigalle - Theater District (Thrill list)
Eastern Standard - Fenway (Thrill list)
City Girl Cafe - Inman (Groupon)
Diva's - Davis Square (Thrill list)
Mantra - Downtown
Cafe of India - Harvard Square
Kashmir - Newbury St
Splash - South Station (Thrill list)
Grafton Street - Harvard Square (Thrill list)
Bars
Gypsy- Boylston
Estate- Boylston
DJ's- The Garden
Tequila Rain- Fenway
Purple Shamrock - Faneuil
Cheers - Faneuil
Cactus Club- Boylston
Hong Kong - Harvard
Exotic Sushi- Financial District (Thrill list)
J's Tomodachi - Back bay (Thrill list)
Elephant and Castle - Financial District (Groupon)
Fin's - Fenway
Rattlesnake- Boylston
Durgin Park - Faneuil
Sunset Grill - Allston
Umbria Prime - Financial District
Jade Garden- China Town (Thrill list)
Gennaro's North Square Restaurant- North End (Thrill list)
International Burger Bar - Theater (Thrill list)
Ducali Pizzeria - North End (Thrill list)
Bubor Cha Cha - Chinatown (Thrill list)
Dante - Cambridge (Thrill list)
Mike's City Diner - South End
Stork Club - South End (Thrill list)
Pigalle - Theater District (Thrill list)
Eastern Standard - Fenway (Thrill list)
City Girl Cafe - Inman (Groupon)
Diva's - Davis Square (Thrill list)
Mantra - Downtown
Cafe of India - Harvard Square
Kashmir - Newbury St
Splash - South Station (Thrill list)
Grafton Street - Harvard Square (Thrill list)
Bars
Gypsy- Boylston
Estate- Boylston
DJ's- The Garden
Tequila Rain- Fenway
Purple Shamrock - Faneuil
Cheers - Faneuil
Cactus Club- Boylston
Hong Kong - Harvard
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