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Pro restaurant critic with 400+ published reviews / features dating to 2005. Now at Boston Magazine. Past perches: Boston dot com, The Improper Bostonian, Stuff Magazine, Boston Phoenix, Dig Boston. Links to my published work at mcslimjb.blogspot.com
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Fernet-Branca neat at Estragon, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @estragontapas

A glass of Bodegas Lustau Pedro Ximénez "San Emilio" sherry from Jerez, Spain at Estragon, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @estragontapas

Empanada de cordero: braised lamb and sofrito baked in a flaky dough at Estragon, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @estragontapas

Albondigas de buey: beef meatballs in herbed brandy cream at Estragon, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @estragontapas

Pincho de pollo: Moorish-spiced chicken skewers at Estragon, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @estragontapas

Patatas bravas: “feisty” fried potatoes with salsa brava at Estragon, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @estragontapas

Hamburguesitas: Wagyu beef sliders with tomato, pickled onion and alioli at Estragon, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @estragontapas

2022 Bernard Baudry “Chinon Les Grézeaux”, a pure Cabernet Franc from Loire Valley, France at Estragon, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @estragontapas

Alcachofas: crispy artichoke hearts and alioli at Estragon, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @estragontapas

Pinxtos de txangurro: crab salad toasts at Estragon, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @estragontapas

Pimientos shishitos: blistered shishito peppers at Estragon, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @estragontapas

Tortilla española: Spanish egg, onion and potato omelet at Estragon, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @estragontapas

Jamón ibérico de bellota at Estragon, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @estragontapas

2021 Bodega y Viñedos Alnardo “Psi by Pingus,” a blend of Garnacha and Tinto Fino from Ribera del Duero, Spain at Estragon, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @estragontapas

Reissdorf Kölsch, a Kölsch from Brauerei Heinrich Reissdorf of Cologne, Germany at Estragon, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @estragontapas

Peletón de la Muerte Espadin mezcal neat at Estragon, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @estragontapas

Valdespino Manzanilla Deliciosa sherry, a Palomino from Cádiz, Spain at Estragon, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @estragontapas

Sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce, fig crumb and rum raisin ice cream at Boston Chops, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bostonchops

Scoop of rum raisin ice cream at Boston Chops, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bostonchops

Herb-roasted chicken with spinach, Parmesan, chicken jus and frites (subbing for wild mushroom risotto) at Boston Chops, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bostonchops

Prime “boulettes,” which I guess sounds much fancier than “meatballs,” with Sunday gravy, whipped ricotta and grilled crostini at Boston Chops, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bostonchops

Pea and Meyer lemon garganelli with sunflower seed pesto and toasted breadcrumbs at Boston Chops, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bostonchops

2023 Cantine Valenti “Enrico IV” Etna Bianco, a pure Carricante from Etna, Sicily at Boston Chops, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bostonchops

Chopped salad: Little Gem lettuce, avocado, scallion, ranch dressing and some unadvertised rainbow radishes at Boston Chops, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bostonchops

2021 Nino Negri Mazèr Valtellina, a pure Nebbiolo from Lombardy, Italy at Boston Chops, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bostonchops

Iceberg wedge salad with blue cheese, cherry tomato and bacon lardons at Boston Chops, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bostonchops

Complimentary popover at Boston Chops, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bostonchops

Montelobos Mezcal Espadín neat and a Nite Lite, a light lager by Night Shift Brewing of Everett, MA at Boston Chops, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bostonchops

Bombay Sapphire Negroni up at Boston Chops, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bostonchops

Complimentary sip of an unspecified white sparkler at Boston Chops, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bostonchops

Crazy, Stupid, Love cocktail: bourbon, sweet vermouth, Campari and Giffard Banane du Brésil liqueur at Earnest Drinks / Gracie's, near Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @icecreamgracies @earnestdrinks

Fish and chips: beer battered hake, malt vinegar coleslaw, tartar sauce and fries at Little Whale, Back Bay, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @littlewhaleoysterbar

2022 Raventós i Blanc “Blanc de Blancs”, a sparkling blend of Malvasia de Sitges, Macabeu, Larel-lo and Parellada from Catalonia, Spain at Little Whale, Back Bay, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @littlewhaleoysterbar

Fernet-Branca neat at Boston Chops, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bostonchops

Miniature espresso martini, a gift from the house, at Boston Chops, South End, Boston, MA, USA. I generally avoid caffeine in the evening, but this was a tasty few sips. #boston #restaurants #bars @bostonchops

Side of frites at Boston Chops, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bostonchops

Grilled skirt steak with agrodolce onions, romesco sauce and herb salad at Boston Chops, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bostonchops

2019 L’Impression de Mauvesin Barton, a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from Medoc, Bordeaux at Boston Chops, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bostonchops

Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, crispy kale and Parmesan tuile at Boston Chops, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bostonchops

Complimentary popover at Boston Chops, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bostonchops

2021 Nino Negri Mazèr Valtellina, a pure Nebbiolo from Lombardy, Italy at Boston Chops, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bostonchops

Boulevardier cocktail: Four Roses Yellow Label bourbon, Campari and sweet vermouth at Boston Chops, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bostonchops

Small pizza: half with cheese, half with chicken, roasted eggplant, Kalamata olives and fresh mushrooms at Otto Pizza, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @ottoportland

Caesar salad of romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan, cracked pepper, house-made croutons and Caesar dressing at Otto Pizza, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @ottoportland

House-made meatballs of pork and beef in pomodoro sauce at Otto Pizza, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @ottoportland

Umani Ronchi “Podere” of unspecified vintage, a pure Montepulciano from Montepulicano d’Abruzzo, Italy at Otto Pizza, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @ottoportland

The Executive: black pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Dijon mustard on grilled rye with a side of fries at The Real Deal Deli, Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @therealdealdeli

Daddy’s Favorite pizza with their signature cheese blend, jerk chicken, kothu roti, mango chutney, curried lime aioli, Mama Lil’s peppers, geen onions and fresh cilantro at Descendant Detroit Style Pizza, Back Bay, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @descendant_pizza