Dear Annie has a great atmosphere and an impressive selection of wines, but I don't recommend…read morecoming for the food. Last time I visited, I ordered their "Sea Dog" which they purport to be their special dish. I should have thought twice when the server told me it was "creamy," but they had a limited selection of food and I was very hungry--and, they made it seem like their signature dish! When it came, I immediately realized I had made a terrible mistake. One bite of the Sea Dog was all I could manage, as it was, in fact, very creamy, and very fishy. It was a very unpleasant eating experience, and I actually sent it back, which I almost never do. I will take some responsibility for ordering this dish, but I'm still puzzled by the whole thing. It was like creamy, fishy seafood mush enclosed in a sausage casing. The server did kindly offer to take it off our bill which I appreciated. On the bright side, the staff was very helpful and I really enjoyed the wine they recommended. I'd gladly come back for wine and the pleasant ambiance, but after the Sea Dog incident I'll probably stay away from their food for the most part.

They no longer add the automatic 25% gratuity! Yay :) The atmosphere at Dear Annie is exquisite and…read morethey have a nice selection of wines. I haven't personally tried their food, but my friend had the grilled cheese and thought it was great! This is a perfect spot for a girls' night, a date, or just to hang with a group of friends! I will say it's a bit tough being expected to tip 25% on an entire bottle of wine...although they no longer add the automatic gratuity, they have multiple signs encouraging people to tip and I did feel some type of way after we did not tip the full 25% on a bottle. The workers behind the counter aren't very welcoming or friendly and I did feel a bit judged for not tipping the full 25%. Hoping it was just in my head but it honestly didn't feel great. I hope they can work on their service because this place has amazing potential.

Came in for dinner for two, got bar seating right away! The ambiance was very fun, good for any…read moreoccasion, and the service was fast/thoughtful. Dishes from best to worst: Pork Belly: absolutely would order again, very tender and delicious - one of the top pork bellies I can recall Shrimp: the shrimp was tasty, and the oil was delicious with the bread Octopus: really good, nice and crispy and not rubbery Potatoes: crispy and aioli was good, but nothing super special Cod: cod balls were fine, the other customer enjoyed them but personally not my favorite (probably more of a preference thing) Steak: Was a bit disappointed with the steak, was just strips of beef with some sauce Drinks: Sangria: we ordered one to share and the bartender split into two for us without us having to ask, was a refreshing drink Summary: 4/5 overall the food was very good with one or two semi-misses

Very friendly service to our family with children. Easy 10 min walk from the Porter Sq train…read morestation. We sampled a variety of tapas - the mussels were a huge hit as well as the manchego cheese.

Very original and delicious food... the chef knows what they're doing. Good atmosphere, even…read morebetter food. Highly recommend the Enoki cakes & the wood ear salad... yum

AMBIANCE: nice dimly lit place, good for dates or nights out!…read more SERVICE: 10/10, our servers were lovely :) FOOD: recommend -enoki cake: texture was a standout, felt like a crispy rice cake! flavor wasn't very harmonious though, the table thought it was really salty -pork chop: was super good, melt in your mouth type fatty pork! sauce was the perfect amount of sweetness -eggplant dip: bread texture was perfect chewiness, dip was a little salty but still good not bad not great -sunchoke donuts: pretty good crispy-outside-soft-inside texture, the flavors just didn't feel harmonious at all -monkfish scallop: texture was just like scallop! not bad but nothing stood out wouldn't recommend -burrata: was bland and texture wasn't amazing -crudo: came with sliced fish with tangerine pieces, flavor wasn't harmonious/enjoyable at all for the whole table overall probably wouldn't go back :( the experience with ambiance and service was perfect, the food was a big letdown, can probably find a more enjoyable wine bar with better food and drink balance

easy 5/5, really enjoyed the place…read more great wine, great service, great music, great vibe !

The vibes here are great. Small space inside but they do have some outdoor seating right outside…read morethe shop or they give you plastic cups you can take into the courtyard and drink as well. They have ~5 different kinds of each style of wine (white, orange, red, sparkling) and they let you try before you commit to a glass. As others have mentioned they are pricey though. Service was very friendly and they seemed knowledgeable about the wine. Would recommend.

Forage isn't necessarily a cheap spot, but I just had a great experience here and do believe it is…read moreworth the price you pay. My partner and I couldn't decide what to get from their a la carte menu so we ended up going for the four-course tasting menu instead ($85/pp), picking the omnivore and pescatarian options to see if we could try more items. We were actually a little underwhelmed at first, but the tasting menu got better and better after each course. The tasting menu started with some of their in-house pickles and ferments. We had some onion, green beans, and cucumbers, which I wished were crunchier. Each pickle had a good amount of acidity but I wouldn't have minded if the flavors were punchier. The first course of the tasting menu was a salad. Visually it just looked like a pile of lettuce, but they added a savory garlicky sauce and a sprinkle of asparagus salt that allowed the dish to feel refreshing and hearty at the same time. The radishes were crunchy, peppery, and delicious, and we were very pleased to find that many of the later courses also included raw radish. We ended up getting different dishes for the second course, one of which involved deep-fried arancini-like balls of risotto with a creamy sauce, and the other had a cold plant-based loaf served with a vibrant garlic sauce. Both dishes featured some fresh greens that balanced the carby heaviness. By the time we got to the third course, we realized that Forage makes their vegetables shine. The omnivore course came with a steak while the pescatarian course had a pan-fried fish, both of which were also available to be ordered a la carte. While we thought that the steak and fish were seasoned and prepared well, the vegetables stood out to us even more. They weren't prepared in any crazily innovative way but the chefs made the natural flavors of the vegetables shine in a way that complemented the rest of the dish very well. After the third course, we added one optional cheese course ($22/pp) that came with even more radishes. The hazelnut shortbread was super buttery and everything went well together. I was already feeling pretty full and was glad that we only got one cheese course instead of two. Finally, the fourth course had a maple semifreddo with seaweed crisps and a caramel nut sauce. This was amazing and something that I'll think about for a long time! I could really taste the maple flavor in the semifreddo, and the cold creaminess went so well with the salty, crispy seaweed and nutty, buttery caramel. The balance of textures and flavors in the dessert was excellent. Along with the tasting menu, we added one wine pairing ($60/pp). We liked some of the wines so much that we asked for more information about them and learned that some of the wines are imported in small batches. After experiencing how well vegetables are prepared here, I'd love to visit during different seasons to sample their vegetarian menu items.

Delicious! We did the vegan / vegetarian tasting menu that included a wonderful salad, grilled…read moreasparagus, an onion and potato main, the vegan cheese platter and olive oil cake to finish.

Charming wine bar with an eclectic vibe. This wine bar is a great place to catch up with friends or…read moreget a pre dinner drink. There's an array of wine to choose from and all of the desserts seem delicious. We ordered the brownie which was decadent without being too sweet and perfectly paired with a dallop of ice cream. The wines also range in regions theyre from, making it fun to try different types of wines, including types you might not always find everywhere. Pair good wine and dessert with a cell phone free environment and you have the optimal formula for disconnecting and enjoying your company. This place does get busy so depending on the day and time, Id recommend snagging a reservation if you plan on sticking around for more than a glass.

I'd never actually made it inside Gâté Comme des Filles- despite trying. The first time, was when…read moremy kid moved from PDX to Cambridge and somehow it misfired because I never got the location right and because they're located within a multi-level building. The second time, I managed to land the location but they were closed. But the third time? It was the one! Now here's the twist: even though Gâté bakes most of its pastries in-house, they no longer make their Instagram-famous chocolate mousse there. Instead, it's made here at Zuzu's. So naturally... here we are. I couldn't leave my daughter out of this beauty- so after dinner nearby, we intentionally skipped dessert there and rushed here just before closing. Thank God we did. Zuzu's was actually closed to the public for a private event, but luckily they were still doing take out. A win is a win. Two chocolate mousses to go! And service was great even placing the order by phone. The chocolate mousse is just heavenly. Deeply rich with an intense chocolate flavor that was luxurious and comforting at the same time. Is it too forward to rate just on their chocolate mousse alone? Maybe? But so what- it's just great!

This a great little place with a nicely curated wine list and fantastic pizza. It reminds me of…read morebeing in Italy. Absolutely love stopping here!

I'd tasted Si Cara before, but this is my first time actually having it. The sourdough crust is…read morevery good! Mushroom & Guanciale (8/10): Mushrooms were tasty and had perfect texture. Fried egg was a decent addition. Guanciale was delicious. Roasted Squash (6/10): This was one was pretty average. It was kind of missing something to bring it all together. Good place and has potential. I would visit again.

A friend and I went there Friday night to celebrate her birthday…read more The waitperson was very nice and helpful as he explained the menu items. American cuisine, a little pricey, atmosphere and drinks were great! Only bad thing is the restroom is downstairs flight of stairs or else take the elevator. Overall, excellent restaurant!

Another just accidental find that had ties back to Memphis…read more Our first night of vacation on a recent trip was in Cambridge. Looking for something good to eat and we happened upon this place within walking distance of our hotel. The menu was mysterious online and didn't really represent what we stumbled into that night. We show up and speak to who I believe to be the hostess. We had some nice small talk while we were heading to the table. Half way there she asked where we were from and we told her "the most beautiful land in the world, Memphis, Memphis, Memphis, Memphis". IFKYK. She was like, "no way". Yes way, I say. She then tells us she lived in Memphis for a long time and this place is modeled after a place she waited tables at while she lived there. Turns out she was the owner. I asked what it was and lo and behold she says one of my favorite places in our delightful town. Flight. I then put two and two together and realize why the menu was so hard for me to understand online. It's just like Flight. You can get a made "flight" of foods or drinks or you can build your own flight of food from all of the choices. Now I'm stoked. I love Flight! I had a nice IPA and C had a nice fancy drink too. We both had soups to start. They were pretty good. We both had a flight each after our apps. Food was good, not great. Portions were insane. We probably left half of it there. It felt like such a waste. Had I known that it was going to be so much, I would have ordered a single dish. Each one seemed like a good sized meal in my opinion. My favorite things were the lamb chops and the grit cake that came with one of my dishes. I poked around at the others some but all of these. C's pot pie was interesting with a chicken tender shoved in it. I didn't care of her other two dishes. The Beef Wellington was fair at best. We skipped dessert as we were so damned full already. Nice place, great ownership, I wish the food was better. Very nice steak knife I will add. That means a lot and pushed the star up one. That may sound strange but I don't care. 26 - 65