Kashmir
The eternally trendy Newbury Street in Boston has a number of fine restaurants, one of my all time favorites, however, is Kashmir. A well appointed Indian restaurant located down a flight of steps at the low numbered end of the street.
On a previous trip to Boston, I was shanghaied by co-workers who didn't want to make the trip across the Charles and instead led us to Mexican place in Cambridge that has since achieved notoriety among us for the persistence of olfactory memory it provides diners.
Though I was unable to satisfy my desire for Kashmir on that trip, I was able to later find fulfillment for my lamb rogan josh craving elsewhere in Cambridge.
(Was that too much information?) ... sorry, anyway, so when I needed to meet a colleague at her office in Boston Public Library, the lure of Kashmir just a few blocks away was impossible to resist.
Though mid-week, there was still a nice crowd - enough to not feel alone, but not too many to feel crowded. Greeted at our table with a tiny, complimentary, samosa, the night was off to a great start!
For appetizers, we had the Kashmiri Vegetarian sampler that included a nice selection of pakora, samosa and the like. As per my preference, the meal was accompanied by bread (an especially tasty and well done naan in this case), rice, and raita. I always find it a special touch when served a nice pickle tray, and Kashmir provided a nice selection of chutneys for the meal.
Feeling in a fowl mood, my companion and I selected two chicken dishes, Chicken Murgh Masala and Chicken Tikka Saag. Both were well done and served over tiny flames to retain heat. The Tikka Saag was quite good, but the Murg Masala was the winner of the two.
The excellent and attentive service was capped off with warm towels.
Highly recommended!
(for those of you confused by the title of this post, see: Led Zeppelin, "Kashmir")
Meal: Dinner
Rating: ***** of 5
Date: 19 November 2008
Address: 279 Newbury St., Boston, MA 02116
Website: http://www.oneworldcuisine.com
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The Vault - where they don't lock up the hospitality!
The Vault
We've all heard about that place in Boston where "everybody knows your name". Well, I really do think that if I came to The Vault more than a couple of times, they really WOULD know my name. And you can bet the food is better than at that "cheer"-ful place off the Common!
Smack in the heart of Boston's financial district, The Vault is located in a former bank (and yes, the old vaults are still there and hold owner Packy Norton's stash of "the good stuff".
I was there on a weeknight around the time of the Bear-Stearns debacle, so the crowd was a little more subdued and thinner than I imagine they usually are.
You'll know you're in a great Boston bar from the moment you step through the doors. Plenty of wood, just enough glass and mirrors, and a wide, generous bar area perfect for filling up during after work happy hours.
So, what about the food? Well, it is Boston, so I started off with some chowder. Perfectly done, just the right mix of potatoes and clams, rich and creamy sauce.
I followed on with a burger (remember to order to a restaurant's strengths - The Vault just looked like they'd serve up a great burger and they did). A nice sized burger and all the sides, charred to perfection.
The staff were great. From the host staff on down the line. The bar staff pour a good drink and didn't shy away from some of the more complicated orders from our group.
More photos.
Dish: Burger
Meal: Dinner
Rating: ***** of 5
Date: 18 March 2008
Address: 105 Water Street, Boston, MA 02109
Website: N/A
We've all heard about that place in Boston where "everybody knows your name". Well, I really do think that if I came to The Vault more than a couple of times, they really WOULD know my name. And you can bet the food is better than at that "cheer"-ful place off the Common!
Smack in the heart of Boston's financial district, The Vault is located in a former bank (and yes, the old vaults are still there and hold owner Packy Norton's stash of "the good stuff".
I was there on a weeknight around the time of the Bear-Stearns debacle, so the crowd was a little more subdued and thinner than I imagine they usually are.
You'll know you're in a great Boston bar from the moment you step through the doors. Plenty of wood, just enough glass and mirrors, and a wide, generous bar area perfect for filling up during after work happy hours.
So, what about the food? Well, it is Boston, so I started off with some chowder. Perfectly done, just the right mix of potatoes and clams, rich and creamy sauce.
I followed on with a burger (remember to order to a restaurant's strengths - The Vault just looked like they'd serve up a great burger and they did). A nice sized burger and all the sides, charred to perfection.
The staff were great. From the host staff on down the line. The bar staff pour a good drink and didn't shy away from some of the more complicated orders from our group.
More photos.
Dish: Burger
Meal: Dinner
Rating: ***** of 5
Date: 18 March 2008
Address: 105 Water Street, Boston, MA 02109
Website: N/A
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