restaurants, and shaving soap
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davis_squareI 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?
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?
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Date: 2006-09-05 07:55 pm (UTC)Antonia's: mid-range Italian; right in the middle of the square next to JP Licks, but somehow almost invisible; small menu, but everything is very good, also has a small section of outdoor tables in warm weather (such a rarity in Somerville).
Head down past Porter Square to find RF O'Sullivan's (Beacon Street) for the best burger around. And across the street is the biggest gem in town in my opinion: Petsi Pies. It's impossible to walk out of that place with fewer than two pies/muffins/cookies/pastries. The key lime, cherry crumb, and triple berry pies are wonderful. It's also big with the Aussie crowd for mince meat or some other savory pies, but I'm stuck on the sweet stuff.
As far as cheap eats go, the Thai and Bengali places on Mass Ave. people mentioned are called Thai Kitchen and Bengal Cafe. I give Thai Kitchen 2 thumbs down with Golden Jade being the best delivery Thai I've had in 4 years here. Best delivery pizza for my money is Cristo's 7 Star on Elm Street. There House of Tibet Kitchen in Teele Square is also good. And let's not forget another local institution in Ana's, just about the best meal for $4 in the city.