How is it November already? I know I probably say that every time a new month rolls around, but it really is hard to believe. But this month, my favorite issue of Boston magazine is out which has their list of the 50 best restaurants in and around Boston. Every year (I’m not sure if it’s always the November issue), I like to look at the list and figure out my “number”. This year it’s 26, as in I’ve been to 26 of their top 50. What’s your number?
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| November 2012 issue |
You can see their full list through the link at the bottom of this post. The 26 I’ve been to are:
- 80 Thoreau
- Area Four
- Bergamot
- The Butcher Shop
- Catalyst
- Craigie on Main
- East by Northeast
- Eastern Standard
- Hamersley’s Bistro
- Harvest
- Helmand
- Hungry Mother
- Il Casale
- Island Creek Oyster Bar
- Journeyman
- Oishii
- Oleana
- Rialto
- Russell House Tavern
- Scampo
- Sorellina
- Ten Tables J.P.
- Toro
- Trade
- Tres Gatos
- T.W. Food
I also like looking at the list because I can reminisce about some great food and great company (birthday celebrations, RC, out-of-town guests, or “just because” occasions), and think about where I want to go next. Cambridge had a pretty good showing this year, and I’ve been to 11 of the 13 restaurants. This will soon be 12 as I have an upcoming reservation at Bondir. I also heard a rumor that we may be going to Strip-T’s for November RC, so my number might get up to 28 before the end of the year.
But there is still “work” to do. I apparently need to make an effort to go to some of the old standards, like Bistro du Midi, Blue Ginger, Clio, No. 9 Park, Via Matta, and Salts (the last Cambridge restaurant to try). They have all been on the top 50 list for as long as I can remember. Hopefully I can make some more progress before next year’s issue!
The rundown:
Top 50 restaurants in Boston
Boston magazine, November 2012
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