Monday, October 5, 2015

local eats | allston + brighton

I moved to Newton back in August (!!) to the Newton Corner neighborhood that is just a few blocks from Oak Square in Brighton. It is the burbs in a very light sense. I have been to all of these spots prior to the move in with Bob - but I figured now was as good a time as any to share where we like to go in the city neighborhoods of Allston and Brighton. (A post on Newton eats is coming soon!)

Deep Ellum | Allston
I like this spot very much. On a most recent visit seated on the cozy back patio under lush greenery we ate a Swissbakers Fresh Pretzel ($6), the Farro Risotto ($14) with corn succotash, goat cheese and fiddleheads and the Chicken 2 Ways ($16) with smoked andouille sausage, confit thigh, cheese grits, braised collard greens and peach relish. It was an excellent meal. We were taking the 57 bus home and it's a convenient stop along the route!
477 Cambridge Street 
Allston, MA 02134
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Devlin's | Brighton Center
Their back patio is huge - sprawling and sun-drenched; definitely a nice neighborhood spot. The Banana Bread French Toast was the winning dish on this visit! 
332 Washington St
Brighton, MA 02135
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The Breakfast Club | Allston
A retro 80's themed diner playing all 80's music, the Breakfast Club is a staple in our brunch rotation and one not to miss!
The Breakfast Club
270 Western Ave
Allston, MA 02134
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Thai North | Oak Square
Thai North is more than just a neighborhood staple + go-to take out spot. It should be considered a destination for excellent Thai food. My pictures are not doing justice but the ones in Jen's post do!
Above are some dishes from the Northern Thai chalkboard menu: Northern Burmese Curry [chicken in a peanut ginger pineapple stew] and Chaingmai Rice Vermicelli [ground pork, shredded cabbage, pickled green mustard]. Amazing. We are really lucky to live close by!
433 Faneuil Street
Brighton, MA 02135
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6 comments:

  1. MOLLY GALLEROctober 6, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    I grew up in Newton and lived in Oak Square for four years, so I've been to all these places! If you want additional Newton hidden gems, happy to share my personal list!

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  2. Sam @ The Second LunchOctober 6, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    Ooh! I'm right down the road in Newtonville behind the star market - and we just move from an apartment right near the pike exit. Let's do coffee sometime! I go to the Oak square y, too.

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  3. Jaime @ laviejaimeOctober 14, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    I used to live right by Devlin's- miss that patio! Newton has a great restaurant scene these days.

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  4. Monique @ Burpees to BubblyOctober 27, 2015 at 8:42 PM

    Hey lady! I've been stalking your blog and am totally impressed! your pictures are drool-worthy and inspire me to get better with my photos haha We just moved to Newton Corner in September and love Buff's Pub and Max & Leo's! The Social (at the hotel) also has great food and The Local in Newton is so so good. I really want to get to Cook., too!

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    1. KristenNovember 1, 2015 at 10:07 PM

      I totally forgot about Social - I guess I never took pictures any of the times I was in but I agree they have good food. I have not been to the Local yet - added to the list!

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  5. kfenton917November 1, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    These food photos are mouth watering

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