Splash Ultra Lounge, 150 Kneeland Street

June 30, 2010

Week 5.5 - Today was a gorgeous day so we decided to find a place with a Patio. Splash has that and a little more...this little oasis in Chinatown had a roof top deck equipped with a shallow pool, private cabanas and white couches with a waitstaff that looked straight out of America's next top model! To top it off, Wednesday is ladies night, so all ladies with a reservation recieved a 3 course dinner for free! The food was really good (talapia, Mushroom stuffed ravioli or Chicken and ziti) with a salad and cheesecake. The drink prices were upped to account for the free meal but well worth the $13. They also have "Rush Hour" Thursdays and Fridays with a free buffett from 5 - 7 pm.

The Lounge vibe was comfortable but still chic. Up on the roof deck we felt transported to Miami and the lower level had a couple cozy little side rooms that just invited you in.

Check out the restrooms, something you don't find often around here...Heated toilet seats with a bidet. Funny Stories!!

**Everyone should check out this place at least once this summer**

5 Stars

www.splash-boston.com

The Yardhouse, 950 Pvd Highway Dedham

June 27, 2010

Week 5 - Nicole, Billy and I met here for an early dinner at the Yardhouse at Legacy Place. This is a west coast chain making its debut on the east coast. The restaurant is in a great location at Legacy Place and seems busy all the time. There's 150 beers on tap and the selection is varied. I had a Ommegang Belgian Beer brewed in NY, Billy had a Sam Adams Red and Nicole had a Woodchuck Pear Cider. All good.

The food was just a bit above mediocre. The downfall of this place for us was the waiter. He would not leave us alone! He must have checked on us 15 times! Overall better than a Friday's or Joe's because of the beer selection, so hit this place if the wait at PF Chang's or Legal's is too long.

2.5 Stars

www.yardhouse.com

Post 390, 406 Stuart Street

June 21, 2010

Week 4 - Nikki L and I visited Post 390. It was a Monday night, so the place was fairly quiet. Our first impression was positive, chic decor, great location. We sat at the upstairs bar and ordered drinks. I had the Post Hard lemonade and she had a martini. The lemonade was one of the best drinks I've had in awhile! Not fruitty or sour, just perfect. We had the calamari and flat bread pizza. They claim to do comfort food really well, and I'd agree. The calamari was perfect and the flat bread was done well with quality ingredients.

I'd love to go back for a dinner with a group of friends, there is a lot of seating for big parties and the menu looked interesting without being overpriced.

Nicole B, we'll have to go back!

4 Stars

http://www.post390restaurant.com/

Stoddard's Fine Food and Ales, 48 Temple Place

June 16, 2010

Week 3 - We decided to check out Stoddard's after reading the reviews on Yelp. None of us had even heard of the place, but were all happy we decided to check it out. Lisa V joined us again this week and we were able to grab a table in the bar. The place was packed with a young after work crowd. The pub looks like its been there since prohibition with the old oak bar and tin ceilings which look authentic and not fake. They spice up the decor by displaying several framed pieces of sexy lingerie.

They had an amazing selection of beer. Lots of German Wheat beers which are my fav. Nicole even went outside her typical fruitty rum drinks and got a beer! We ordered a cheese foundue app with soft pretzels for dipping and lobster hush puppies. Yummm! The snacks were delicious!

Overall, this place was fabulous! We loved the vibe, the food, the drinks and even the bathrooms were cool. Put this place on your list to check out soon!

5 Stars

http://www.stoddardsfoodandale.com/

Drink, 348 Congress Street

June 9, 2010


I've been reading about the bartenders from this place and how they create interesting cocktails, so I thought we should check it out. We had a guest appearance by Lisa V this weeek, (Sorry we were so late!)

The place was packed on a Wednesday night, we couldn't even get a seat!
So about the drinks...I had a "Fort Point" which was a spin on a Mahanttan...not my kind of drink. Both Nicole and Lisa's drinks were good. The size of drink was not worth the $13 - $15 price tag. The place had great apps and we liked the way they kept the warehouse feel. Wierd that they had fossilized bugs on the bar.

3 1/2 Stars

http://www.drinkfortpoint.com/

Ginger Park, 1375 Washington Street

June 2, 2010

Week 1.5. We hit Ginger Park for a second bar during week One. Very cool interior but the place was dead! We had a drink and quickly left.

2 Stars

http://www.gingerparkboston.com/

Myers + Chang, 1145 Washington Street

June 2, 2010

Week One of 52 in 52 brought us to Myers + Change in the South End. This is an Asian inspired restaurant and bar with catchy "Confucius says" quotes on the walls.

The food was different, the drinks were strong. We loved the vibe of the place and want to go back and try the desert!

The Mai Tai had me sauced even before we walked out of the place!

5 Stars

Confucius says " Man who drop watch in toilet have crappy time"

http://www.myersandchang.com/