Boston Munch

General: ‘New’ American Restaurant, Stix, is a newly opened hotstop. Stix opened in November 2007 and has been recieving great reviews (Boston Globe Magazine: Best of the New 2008)!! This restaurant and lounge bar is one you MUST try out. Located: 35 Stanhope St, Btwn Clarendon & Berkley

She Said: Trendy, out-of-the-way, yet cool as hell restaurant that definately makes you wonder about the name…Well it did for us! Stix is an awesome place. I went here for my birthday and had a fabulous time! For me, the menu is to die for. Everything sounds wonderful and seriously, everything I had, from the signature plates to the drinks and finally dessert, IS! For my birthday dinner, I had the signature STIX Tuna Sashimi Style on Ginger Mango STIX. When the waitress asked if that was all I was having, I said yeah… However I found out that the restaurant is named STIX because the food is served on sticks! DUH. Silly he and she…Tthere were about three sticks on my plates, so I ordered the Tofu on Mexican Fiesta STIX. Both of these were enough to fill me right up. The signature STIX are very cute. The food was delicious and I completely recommend trying this place out. I do warn you… When the dude at the bar says there is a line of people waiting at the door to come in and party at their “club,” do not stay. It is absolutally not worth it! You’ll have more fun hitting up your normal bar.

He Said: I loved this place, is original and tasty, the food is served on stix’s hence the name. I was happy I went there, It was perfect for something different and in our case to celebrate her birthday. The menu is short and not complex. Also get the desert stix’s they are really good. The staff is friendly and the decor is nice and contemporary. One thing if you have a big appetite be prepare to order a lot of those stix’s.

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General: Located in Allston, this vegetarian/vegan friendly Vietnamese cuisine is very different. Grasshopper comes with an extensive menu, where you are bound to find something worth the try. Pricing is fair, on the cheaper side, so if you’re low on cash, and in the Allston area, Grasshopper isn’t a bad stop. Located: 1 North Beacon St at Brighton Ave, Allston.

She Said: CALLING ALL VEGANS AND VEGETARIANS! or just anyone that was to try some new stuff. This restaurant serves all vegan-Asian dishes. For location, Grasshopper is out of my way, but it isn’t all that bad to stop here when I’m coming home from golf. It isn’t the nicest of all places, but the smell of it is wonderful! (probably the perk of this place.) Obviously if you are vegan, you’re going to want to try this place out… if not.. you might want to just try it, to say you did. There are a few dishes that I liked suchs as the appetizers. Seriously, you can make a meal of them. The entrees are fairly large, so you might want to split a plate. I enjoyed the grilled eggplant, however, stay away from the Vietnamese Style Vegi-Pizza. I didn’t like it at all.. and it’s NOT pizza. if you want pizza, go to TJ Scallywagger’s next door. So in all… this place was just okay. It’s nothing special, unless you are vegan. I wouldn’t come to this place unless I was in Allston.

He Said: As fate would have it, I lived above this place for a couple of years and never thought to go in.  To tell the truth, Grasshopper was probably one of the last places I could see myself going given its menu laden with Asian-theme vegan food.  So why did I end up going?  One day She was having a tough day, and I knew she is into vegetarian/Health food, so that day on the way back from golfing, I said why not let’s try something new and different… From the outside, Grasshopper is hardly distinctive. But as we drew near, the difference became apparent: the aroma; as She said, the smell was so good that I was hooked in the first 5 seconds. Then the menus came, and there seemed to be like “40,000″ items… just kidding of course, but it is indeed a pretty large menu.  It took me - a non-vegetarian – a moment to realize that the “steak” and “chicken” listed on the menu was not the real thing, and I ultimately decided to just try the vegetarian cuisine and avoid anything laden with a fake flavor and potential disappointment.  My Hot and Sour Soup was very good, and then we split some sort of pizza that looked more like a green omelet to me.  This dish was a bit lacking in the flavor department…it almost seemed like it needed salad dressing. That said, I liked the experience at Grasshopper and it was fun for me since I like to try new stuff all the time.  I also loved the big jar of tea they gave you…a nice touch. Vegetarian food will never be my first, second, or third choice, but I would go again and try more of the endless menu, so if you want a point of view from a non vegetarian and are wondering, how is it? or what is about? I will keep you posted.

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General: This Italian/pizza restaurant open for lunch and dinner everyday, and brunch on the weekends. It’s open late and there is always a variety of people there. Croma has an extensive list of pizza dishes, salads, and appetizers. Located: 269 Newbury St, Btwn Gloucester & Fairfield St, Boston MA

She Said: I constantly pass this restaurant as I walk around town, I look at it, notice the large outside seating, but make nothing more. For me, it’s just another pizza place… but a bit nicer. One day, I finally find myself in Croma. Laughing, talking and enjoying everyone around me. I think to myself, “not such a bad setting after all!” The spinach and artichoke dip was very good, I do admit. The pizza is thin crust and tastes great! … I wouldn’t come all the time, but if you’re in the mood for a sit down and a pizza, this is probably the place. Plus, the outside patio makes it a good choice for people watching! The atmosphere of Croma is the peak.

He Said: The first time I went to this place it was more because the wait at the other places in Newbury was to long. Once in I was pleased with the look and feel (causal-chick), the menu seems pretty straight forward for any American-Italian place. I would like to point out the drink menu, it is pretty creative with names like Purple Haze, and Grey Goose margarita.
All the pizzas are really good, being my recommendation the BBQ chicken one, the appetizers are not bad either, If you want something simple that taste good Croma is good choice for all you Newbury st. walkers.

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General: This little mexican restaurant is set in the heart of Back Bay, yet you will never be able to find it. Located in an alley off Newbury Street, Casa Romero is truly a treasure to find. This authentic restaurant is filled with the sounds, lights, sights, and tastes of Mexico!

Located: 30 Gloucester St, Btwn Newbury St & Rt 20

She Said: This cute and date-worthy type of a restaurant is definitely a well kept secret, located in the alley. Honestly, I’m not a big fan of mexican food, yet I enjoyed coming here and trying something new. This place is a bit pricey for my usual taste, so I expect the best… I feel I did get that when I order the Vegetables served with a Guajilo Sauce and a Corn Talame. I also recommend the Cactus and Tomato salad… just a nice, refreshing taste! As for drinks… Sangria! I just love the stuff. You’ll also get chips and salsa… nothing special here, just standard… I think I’d come here again, even though Mexican food isn’t my favorite. The location is wonderful, since its off crazy Newbury; there is a small patio, which is great when the sun is shinning and you’re sitting having a drink; and finally, the place is cozy and friendly!

He Said:

This place reminds me of some quaint, old places you might find in the middle of the Mexican heartland. The menu is pretty authentic, and the decor is what is expected of a Mexican restaurant in America. The food is good, and the carne asada is my favorite dish there. I have heard the fish is tasty, as is the enchiladas verdes. Overall I like Casa Romero, and it is definitely a spot to visit in Boston if you are looking for fine dinning with a kick.
One caveat: be prepared to pay typical Newbury (read premium) prices when you go down this ally for a little bit of south-of-the-border experience.

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