Oscar’s choices
Lunch/Dinner
Some excellent choices very close to my place...
Excellent choice just 15 min walk from the house (in East Arlington). Closes on Monday. They specialize on hot pot but their regular menu is really good too - I am not vegeterian but Ma Po Tofu or Szechuan souce eggplant are delicious meatless dishes here.
Little Q Hot Pot
196 Massachusetts AveExcellent choice just 15 min walk from the house (in East Arlington). Closes on Monday. They specialize on hot pot but their regular menu is really good too - I am not vegeterian but Ma Po Tofu or Szechuan souce eggplant are delicious meatless dishes here.
Ramen, ramen, ramen! Walk from the house using the bike path (take a left and cross the Mystic river, arrive to Boston Ave and turn left again). This place is inexpensive and serves delicious bowls of the best ramen. My favorite is the spicy miso one, but they are all good. Weird schedule - closes Monday, Thursday and Sunday evening.
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Pikaichi
1 Brighton AveRamen, ramen, ramen! Walk from the house using the bike path (take a left and cross the Mystic river, arrive to Boston Ave and turn left again). This place is inexpensive and serves delicious bowls of the best ramen. My favorite is the spicy miso one, but they are all good. Weird schedule - closes Monday, Thursday and Sunday evening.
Noor Mediterranean Grill
136 College AveNice mediterranean cuisine place - better suited as a take out spot.
Excellent BBQ spot. A bit far (10-15 min by car) but worth the trip.
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Blue Ribbon Barbecue
908 Massachusetts AvenueExcellent BBQ spot. A bit far (10-15 min by car) but worth the trip.
Breakfast/Brunch
Hungry in the morning and the nespresso cup is not enough? Try these local breakfast places
Very good American-style breakfast...15 min walk from the house or 5 min by car; on your way to Davis Sq. Gets busy if you are not early!
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Renee's Cafe
198 Holland StVery good American-style breakfast...15 min walk from the house or 5 min by car; on your way to Davis Sq. Gets busy if you are not early!
Small breakfast place that gets very busy but will leave you satisfied! You need a car for this one, but will only take you 8 min there. Tip: if it is very full and you do not want to wait, walk one block over and find Kelly's diner. It is also busy but has more seating.
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Ball Square Cafe & Breakfast
708 BroadwaySmall breakfast place that gets very busy but will leave you satisfied! You need a car for this one, but will only take you 8 min there. Tip: if it is very full and you do not want to wait, walk one block over and find Kelly's diner. It is also busy but has more seating.
Fantastic traditional American diner, authentic and guaranteed you will be full!
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Kelly's Diner
674 BroadwayFantastic traditional American diner, authentic and guaranteed you will be full!
In East Arlington, just 15 min walk. Try their croissants and they will ruin all the other croissants you can ever try (my tip: go for the chocolate ones!)
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Quebrada Baking Company
208 Massachusetts AveIn East Arlington, just 15 min walk. Try their croissants and they will ruin all the other croissants you can ever try (my tip: go for the chocolate ones!)
Neighborhoods
The nearest T station! Walk there in 20-25 min or get on the 87/88 buses on Broadway.
Besides the train station you will find a lively area, full of restaurants, a vintage theater, stores and bars.
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Davis Square
The nearest T station! Walk there in 20-25 min or get on the 87/88 buses on Broadway.
Besides the train station you will find a lively area, full of restaurants, a vintage theater, stores and bars.
This the closest area with shops and restaurants. Smaller than Davis Sq, it still has a few interesting spots, for example Capital Theater (an old school cinema still running), Quebrada Bakery, Little Q Pot, or a small gift shop called Maxima, where you will be able to find the perfect gift for anyone (some of them are specific to Boston and even Arlington!)
East Arlington
This the closest area with shops and restaurants. Smaller than Davis Sq, it still has a few interesting spots, for example Capital Theater (an old school cinema still running), Quebrada Bakery, Little Q Pot, or a small gift shop called Maxima, where you will be able to find the perfect gift for anyone (some of them are specific to Boston and even Arlington!)