restaurants, and shaving soap

[studeronomy.livejournal.com]

I am new to the area, and living just north of Davis Square near Tufts. I've done a fair amount of exploring, but getting to know a new area takes a lot of time. Anyway, this question may seem broad, but I figured it was appropriate to this community: what are some of the not-to-be-missed restaurants in the immediate area? Where is the best sushi in the area (I know I know, an uber-hipster request)? I suppose I could offer some useful information regarding my taste in food, but I'm more curious about which restaurants in the area people are really passionate about, and why.

I'm sure this community gets a question like this once every week or so; if so, I apologize.

A more specific question: is there anywhere in Davis Square (or the surrounding area) I can buy quality shaving soap for shaving with a straight edge razor?

Comments

[bikergeek.livejournal.com]

At 40, I'm way too old to be considered a hipster, but I do like sushi. For sushi, I like Yoshi's, on College Ave. just off of Powderhouse Circle. I also like Bluefin, in Porter Exchange, but that's a bit further of a shlep for you, and I like Hana Sushi which is not far from where the bike path crosses Mass. Ave. in Cambridge.

All of those are pretty middlin' places. I wouldn't know where to go for truly high-end sushi.

Yoshi's

[closetalker11.livejournal.com]

I second the Yoshi's recommendation! Not too pricey and pretty good.

mmmm sushi

[-neutrino.livejournal.com]

Yes! Yoshi's is wonderful, and you can even bring your own bottles of wine or beer! Not to be missed. Also, someone must have said these by now, but: Redbones for bbq, Diesel for coffee (and hanging out if you're the cafe type), and The Burren for a neighborhood bar.