My apologies for not updating this sooner; the day before I left for my Roadtrip (An Epic Journey: The Frank and Tollar Story) I did my third Fiesta Movement video. I did 5 restaurant reviews of 5 of the most creative restaurants in Boston. I decided to review them on 3 Different Scales, and average the scores. The scales are 1 being the least desireable score, and 5 being the most.
The Paramount
Food Quality: ++++(4) The food here is fresh and well prepared. You are never disappointed with what is on your plate. The eggs especially impressed me; they were fluffy and light, but the other ingredients in the omlette weren’t overbearing.
Affordability: $$$$(4) Most of the prices seem reasonable. I wouldn’t call this place a very cheap eat, (you can find cheaper breakfast in town) but with food, you often times get exactly what you pay for. This is certainly the best breakfast you can get for this price, and it probably beats out a bracket above. I feel that the price is proportional to what you are getting, and that is fresh, delicious food.
Atmosphere:@@@(3) I was torn with this score. I love the paramount, but not for a true breakfast. I see breakfast as a time to roll out of bed, enjoy a cup of coffee, and read the paper. The paramount is understood to not be that place; it receives a 3 because some days I want the food, but I really don’t want to feel rushed in my meal.
Overall: 3.7. The Paramount is an acquired taste; be prepared to Dine and Dash. Not literally; If you steal from these people I wil personally find you and beat you. They are becoming an institution in Boston, and I always find myself going back.
Dick’s Last Resort:
Food Quality: ++ The food felt like a Food Chain. I couldn’t, in good conscious, even rank it in the realm of Chili’s. I felt particularly robbed in the portion sizes. The food felt prepared quickyl and sloppily. I was dissappointed.
Affordability:$$ Once again, I paid a hefty price. 15 dollars for a “half wrack” of ribs? I’ve had a half wrack, and that was a quarter. I felt robbed.
Atmosphere: @@@@ The saving grace of this place is that it is just a lot of fun. You go there and it’s unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. However, I wasn’t rolling on the floor laughing.
Overall: 2.7 Going to DLR was a fun time. It was an experience. However, because of the check and the quality of food, I would consider it a novelty. I suggest that everyone goes once. I just don’t see myself going back.
Soulfire BBQ
Food Quality: ++++ The food here is expertly prepared. You can see that extreme care is put into its preperation and execution. The beer selection is complimentary to the food, and the food is just plain delicious. The portions are not unusually large, but I’ve never left there hungry.
Affordability: $$$$$ This is what I call “Bang For Your Buck.” You are getting very high quality food for pretty standard prices. I can go in and happily drop 15 dollars and be full.
Atmosphere: @@@@@ The bright red walls, the funky music that never ends, the custom made bars, the art, all of it adds up to a winning equation. I never feel talked down to, and before I did this review, Wyeth had introduced himself to me, an average customer. If there is a right way to do it, this is it.
Overall: 4.7 What can I say? Soulfire is incredible. I eat a lot of BBQ, I’ve had BBQ in Nashville, Memphis, and Arkansas, and it’s still one of my favorites. ‘Nuff Said
East Coast Grill
Food Quality: +++++ This is some of the best prepared food I’ve ever had. The food is hot and the ingredients are fresh. I can’t tell you how well everything is prepared. To these people, food is an obsession, and it seems like they have it just right.
Affordability:$$$ Expect to spend money on this place. It’s gourmet food; you have to pay a gourmet price. Just understand that this would be a $100+ plate in NYC, and here you’re looking at under $30. For what you get, you are making out on top. But that doesn’t change the final bill.
Atmosphere:@@@@ ECG is fun to be in and exciting to watch. The chefs love to be watched and put on a show. You don’t feel anything but positive energy in this funky little place.
Overall: 4.2 This is a great place to go, and easily some of the Best Seafood in the City of Boston. The staff is incredible and the food is unreal. However, be prepared to have to pay for it. Though, in the end, it is very much so worth it- I promise.
Sibling Rivalry
Food Quality: +++ The food here is good. I had the duck, and it was a bit less tender than I expected. The food was good, but not as good as I expected.
Affordability:$$ This is a “high class” restaurant. The standard meals are affordable, but less than interesting. The specialty meals are extremely expensive. Price felt expensive for the quality.
Atmosphere:@@ This is low lit and charming location and layout, but I take issue with one thing. I felt constantly patronized by the wait staff, talked down to about wine (which I know a thing or two about), and generally looked upon like I didn’t belong. Perhaps if I was a VIP I would’ve been treated differently. Perhaps they could smell that I was a poor kid pretending that I wasn’t. I just felt akward and unwelcome. Furthermore, I had to wait for an hour to have a 5 minute interview with Chef David. I understand if the restaurant was full, but it simply wasn’t. I would be worried about being this honest, but frankly, I have no confidence that anyone will even follow up to see what I said.
Overall: 2.3- Maybe this place is your kind of restaurant. I felt the staff was patronizing and the food was very expensive for what I got. The concept is good, but I just found myself disappointed. I thought this would be the restaurant that would be my overall choice, but this was the big let down. Sorry folks; not for me.
But hey, what do I know anyways?
Overall: Want a fun place to go have dinner with your buddies and a few beers? GO TO SOULFIRE
Want expertly prepared food in a fun atmosphere? GO TO EAST COAST GRILL
Want delicious breakfast? GO TO THE PARAMOUNT!
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