Modern Pastry cannoli, Neptune Oyster lobster roll, Sarma mezze, Toscanini's burnt-caramel ice cream. Plus a Providence side trip for Al Forno's wood-grilled pizza.
13 places Phil ate at in Boston, United States. Each spot below has its address, dishes Phil ate, and (where I could verify) booking + hours.
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Modern Pastry Shop
€€€Family-owned Italian bakery in the North End — 90+ years.
Phil ate: Cannoli
When: Sun–Thu 07:00–22:00. Fri–Sat 07:00–00:00.
The Galley Diner
€12-stool Southie counter diner — packed with regulars.
Phil ate: Corned beef hash, Eggs Dutchess
When: Thu–Sun 07:00–13:00. Closed Mon–Wed.
Boston Public Market
Year-round nonprofit market celebrating New England producers.
Phil ate: Mo'Rockin Fusion lamb, Crescent Ridge ice cream, Red Apple Farm cider donuts
When: Mon–Tue 08:00–18:00. Wed–Sat 08:00–20:00. Sun 09:00–18:00.
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Sarma
€€€Casual Mediterranean meze — sophisticated small plates and cocktails.
Phil ate: Pumpkin fritters, Lamb kofte sliders, Mezze
When: Mon–Thu 17:00–00:00. Fri–Sat 17:00–01:00. Sun 17:00–00:00.
Bricco Salumeria
Italian salumeria + fresh-pasta shop in the North End.
Phil ate: Prosciutto + mozzarella sandwich
When: Daily 10:00–22:00.
Sly Fox Den Too
Phil ate: Sly Fox Benedict, Striped bass hash, Corn chowder with smoked mussels
Al Forno
Phil ate: Wood-grilled pumpkin pizza, Dirty steak
Verveine Bakery
Phil ate: Blueberry focaccia, Ube brownie, Gluten-free cookies
Comfort Kitchen
Phil ate: Duck rice, Global comfort plates
Regina Pizzeria
€€Boston's oldest pizzeria (1926) — brick oven, North End original.
Phil ate: North End pizza
Toscanini's
Phil ate: Burnt caramel ice cream, Saffron pistachio, Khulfee
Neptune Oyster
€€€Parisian-style oyster bar in the North End — 37 seats, walk-ins only.
Phil ate: Lobster roll, Seafood tower, Bay scallops in chimichurri
When: Daily from 11:00. Weeknights kitchen until 21:30, raw bar 22:00. Weekends kitchen until 22:30, raw bar 23:00.
La Royal
Phil ate: Lamb shank, Peruvian classics