Miracle of Science - Cambridge, MA - 2008-01-03

Miracle of Science

One of my friends more favorite bars. I actually like the place, friendly staff, open grill, cool theme that's decently executed. Apparently at one point they even made their own veggie burgers, and apparently they were really good. But alas, those days are long gone. Regular ol' veggie patty. Side salad was good. Really not much more to say. Disappointed because I'd heard such good things.

Rating: 6.3

Harry's Bar & Grill - Allston, MA - 2007-12-30

Harry's Bar & Grill

I've always liked Harry's food. Great curly fries and pretty good sweet potato fries. The food always tastes fresh and is well cooked. So I found myself there last night for dinner with a few friends and got the veggie burger. It's a premade patty, but was different than the others I've had. It was heavy on the onion which was good, and had a slightly oblong shape. I got it with sauteed mushrooms and peppers with the steamed veggies on the side (though I highly recommend the sweet potato fries for those not watching their diet). The burger was nothing amazing, but it was tasty and well cooked, though slightly expensive, around $11.

Rating: 6.8

Boston Beer Works - Boston, MA - 2007-12-23

Boston Beer Works

Went last night to watch the Celtics game with a friend. We ordered some Buffalo wings which were pretty good. I also got their "Garden Burger". Basically a freezer box Gardenburger, well grilled, with tomato, lettuce, mushroom and a little honey mustard on a white bread bun. Problem, $10. It wasn't bad, it wasn't great. The toppings were nice, and for another $1 per item you can get some other toppings as well. But that just keeps driving the price up on what is basically a Gardenburger. So don't go for the burger, go for the beer, happen to order a "Garden Burger".

Rating: 6.6

Lucky's Lounge - Boston, MA - 2007-12-20

Lucky's Lounge

Grabbed lunch here today with a couple friends. Not bad, came with tomato, pickles and lettuce and a side salad. The patty looked to be premanufactured, though the waitress wasn't sure as they make their own burger patties but had never seen them make the veggie patty. It was definitely well cooked and did not feel like it was pulled from the freezer, so at least they defrosted it before grilling, and well grilled it was. For the vegans in the crowd, it does contain cheese in the patty according to the waitress, so beware! The side salad was mixed greens, not just cheap cabbage. the bread was pretty good as well. Overall not bad. We also got some Rhode Island style Calamari which was pretty good, but nothing special.

Rating: 6.8