Gould's favorite restaurants

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Worcester and vicinity

86 Winter St., 65 Water St., 508-459-7011.
Amici's Trattoria, 82 Main St., Shrewsbury, 508-842-7800.
Anh Thu, 439 Park Ave., 508-752-1330. M-Sat, 8 am - 10 pm, Sun, 8 am - 9 pm.
Anokye Krom African, 118 Cambridge St, 508-753-8471, Th-Sun.
Armsby Abbey, 144 North Main Street, Worcester.
Baja Grill, 169 Millbury St., 508-459-2727.
Baba Sushi, 309 Park Ave., 508-752-8822.
Bay State Bakery, 96 Water St.
Jewel Box, 139 Green St., 508-767-3483 (Opens 9/29/2009).
Bocado, 82/86 Winter St., 508-797-1011.
Bollywood Grill, 97 Boston Turnpike Rd., Shrewsbury, 508-793-9888.
Boynton, 117 Highland St., Tel: 508-746-5432.
Bread and Pasta, 421 Shrewsbury St., 508-756-4366.
Caffe Espresso Trattoria, 19 Wall St., 508-767-1818. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Caribbean Corner, 169 Lincoln St., 508-363-0257
Caribbean Delight, 155 Chandler St., 508-752-8554. Open for lunch and dinner.
Crescent Cafe, 69 Canterbury St., 508-612-2264. Tu-Sat, 6 pm-2 am. The second Sunday of each month features gospel music and the fourth Sunday features jazz.
Castellanas, 90 Harding St., 508-757-5575. Closed Mondays.
Cheng-Du, Rt. 9, Westboro, 508-366-7489.
Chioda's Trattoria, 631 Franklin St., 508-459-6035. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Conchagua, 875 B Main St., 508-890-8787. Papusa is recommended.
Coney Island, 158 Southbridge St., 508-753-4362. Closed Tuesday
Coral Seafood, 225 Shrewsbury St., 508-755-8331.
Corner Grill, 806 Pleasant St., 508-754-8884.
Dalat Restaurant, 425 Park Ave., 508-753-6036. Vietnamese,
Dino's Ristorante Italiano, 13 Lord St., 508-753-9978.
Dr. Gonzo Uncommon Condiments, 122 Main St., 508-797-5706.
Firefly's, 350 E. Main St., Marlborough, 508-357-8883.
Flying Rhino Cafe, 278 Shrewsbury St., 508-757-1450.
Harry's Restaurant, 149 Turnpike Road (Route 9), Westborough, 508-366-8302.
India Cafe, 84 Boston Turnpike (Rt. 9E), Shrewsbury, 508-754-2200.
Le Mirage, 120 June St., 508-793-8558. Monday to Thursday, 11:30 am.-9 pm. Open til 10 pm on Friday and Saturday.
EVO, 234 Chandler St., 508-459-4240.
Mac's Diner, 185 Shrewsbury St., 508-868-7508. Cash only, closed Sunday.
Maria's Kitchen, 826 Main St., 508-797-3380.
Maury's Delicatessen, 1125 Main St., 508-754-4446, Monday through Friday, 9 am.-7 pm, Saturday 9 am.-5 pm.
Mezcal, 166 Shrewsbury St., 508-926-8308.
Nancy Chang, 372 Chandler St., 508-752-8899.
New York Shik Dang, Korean and Jung Shik Chinese cuisine, 118 Cambridge St., 508-797-4009.
O'Connors, 1160 West Boylston St., 508-853-0789.
One Love Cafe, 800 Main St., 508-753-8663 (Jamaican, highly recommended); Happy Cow review.
Restaurante Y Pupuseria Fuente De Vida, 1159 Main St.
Pampas Churrascaria Rotisserie, 145 East Central St., 757-1070.
Peppercorns, 455 Park Ave., 508-752-7711.
Pho Dakao, 593 Park Ave.
Piccolo's, 157 Shrewsbury St., 508-754-1057. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Playa del Carmen, 700 Main St., Holden, 508-829-7700.
Racha Thai, 545 Southwest Cutoff (Rt. 20), 508-757-8884.
Ranch Cantina Brazillian), 329 Grafton St., 508-792-3560. Pay by the pound.
Roma's Grille and Pizzeria, 192 Harding St., 508-799-ROMA.
Sahara, 143 Highland St., 508-798-2181.
Saigon Restaurant, 976B Main St., 508-799-5250.
La Salvadorena Pupuseria, 82 Pleasant S., 508-756-5586.
Shiraz, 259 Park Ave., 508-767-1639.
Sonoma, 206 Worcester Rd., Princeton, 978-464-5775.
Surya, 299 Shrewsbury St., 508-752-3700.
Thai Island, 456 Main St., Holden, 508-829-8272.
Thai Time, 15 Lake View Drive, Shrewsbury, 508-793-0008 Hours: Monday to Thursday, 11:30 am to 10 pm, Friday, 11:30 am to 10:30 pm, Saturday, noon to 10:30 pm, Sunday, noon to 10 pm
Tradiciones del Peru, 63 Hamiltonian St. Open from 5 to 9 pm,
Rovezzi's, 2 School Street, Sturbridge, 508-347-0100.
Vienna Restaurant, 14 South Street, Southbridge, 508-764-0700.
Viva Bene, 144 Commercial St., 508-797-0007.
Webster House, 1 Webster St., 508-757-7208. Hours: Sunday to Saturday, 11 am to 10 pm
Udupi Bhavan, 378 Maple Ave., Fairlawn Plaza, Shrewsbury, 508-459-5099. M & W-F, 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. and 5 - 9:30 p.m. Sat & Sun, 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; closed Tu.
Uncle Jay's Twisted Fork, 509 Stafford St., Cherry Valley, 508-892-5437.
West Side Barbecue, 2 Richmond Ave., 508-756-6328, Worcester Magazine review, PigTrip review.
Wonder Bar, 121 Shrewsbury St., 508-752-9909.
Zia Grill, 352 Shrewsbury St., 508-363-3477.
Zimmy's Kitchen, 865 Main St., Leicester, 508-892-3200.
Zipango Sushi Bar, 270 Shrewsbury St., 508-754-8047.
Cedar Street Restaurant, 12 Cedar St., Sturbridge, 508-347-5800.
Carmella'a Italian Kitchen, 55 South Maple St. Rt. 9, Brookfield, 508-867-5475.
Vienna Restaurant, 14 South St., Southbridge, 508-764-0700.

Coffee Houses and Pizza Places

Acoustic Java, 932A Main St., 508-756-9446.
Bean Counter, 113 Highland St., 508-754-3125.
Annie's Clark Brunch, 934 Main St., 508-756-1550.
Blue Jeans, 270 Park Ave., 508-753-3777.
Ciao Bella, 402 Grove St., 508-756-2426.
Fantastic Pizza, 508-798-5577.
Murphy's Grille, 171 Stafford St., 508-755-2604, MF 6 am - 2 pm, Sat 6 am - 1 pm, Sun 7 am - 1 pm
New England Roast Beef, 33 Park Ave., 508-756-1991.
The Clam Box/Dresser Hill Ice Cream Stand, 290 Dresser Hill Rd., Charlton 508-248-7870.
Udderly Delicious (ice cream), 273 Main St., Oxford, 508-987-9636.

Markets

Artichoke Food Coop, 800 Main St., 508-752-3533
Ed Hyder's Mediterranean Market Place, 408 Pleasant St., 508-755-0258.
Living Earth, 232 Chandler St, 508-753-1876.
India Food and Gifts, 264 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, 508-755-5632.
Trader Joe's, 77 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, 508-755-9560.
Grass-fed food

Boston Globe, Boston Phoenix, Great Reviews, Fantom Four, Roadfood.com, Hidden Boston, Helen and Jason Rennie reviews

Boston Area Restaurants

Addis Red Sea, 544 Tremont St., Boston, 617-426-8727. Ethiopian.
Atasca, 50 Hampshire St., Cambridge, 617-621-6991.
Beehive, 541 Tremont St., 617-423-0069.
Bella Costa, 147 Cochituate Road, Colonial Shopping Mall, Framingham, 508-626-1726.
Cafe Belo, 181 Brighton Ave., Allston. 617-783-4858. Mon.-Sat. 7 am-11 pm, Sun. 11 am-9 pm Brazilian. Cafeteria-style. Easy parking.
chennai Woodlands, 59 Pond St. (Route 126), Ponds Plaza (near Market Basket) Ashland, 508-879-6800. Excellent South Indian cuisine.
China Pearl, 9 Tyler St., 617-426-4338.
Dakshin (Indian), 672 Waverly St., Framingham, 508-424-1030.
Dali, 415 Washington St. (corner of Beacon and Washington Sts.), Somerville, 617-661-3254.
East Ocean City, 25-29 Beach St., Boston, 617-542-2504. Chinese, seafood.
Family Restaurant (Turkish), 305 Washington St., Brookline, 617-277-4466.
Greek Corner, 2366 Mass Ave., Cambridge, 617-661-5655.
grillfish, 162 Columbus Ave., Boston, 617-357-1620.
Basta Pasta, 319 Western Ave., Cambridge, 617-576-6672).
Helmand, Kendall Square, near CambridgeSide Galleria (Afghanistan).
Highland Cuisine, 2-4 Highland Ave., Somerville. Haitian Creole.
Istanbul Cafe, 1414-1418 Comm Ave, Brighton, 617-232-1700
Kelly's Roast Beef, 410 Revere Beach Blvd, Revere. 781-284-9129
Kouzina, 1649 Beacon St., Waban, 617-558-7677. Open Tue-Sat, 11:30 am-2:30 pm and 5-9 pm.
Magic Oven Bakery (Brazilian), 470 Waverly St. Framingham, 508-370-8008.
Mantra, 52 Temple Place, Boston; 617-542-8111 (Indian). Closed Sunday.
Madina Market's Kitchen, 72 Brighton Avenue, Brighton, 617-787-4400, 11 am - 10 pm Reviewed in Boston Globe, March 11, 2004. Recommended: chappali kebab and kurma, pieces of tender chicken served in a creamy tomato-based sauce, also available with lamb or shrimp.
Maurizio's, Hanover St., North End; La Summa, Fleet St., and Ristorante Fiore.
Merengue Restaurant, 156-160 Blue Hill Ave., Roxbury, 617-445-5403
Modern Pastry, 257 Hanover St., 617-523-3783, Daily 8 am-9 pm.
Neighborhood Restaurant and Bakery, 25 Bow St., Somerville (Union Square). Open daily from 7 am to 4 pm 617-628-2151.
Los Paisanos, 62 Broadway, Somerville, 617-629-3502. El Salvadoran food.
Oriental Pearl Chinese Restaurant, 62 Water St, Framingham, 508-877-8982.
Peach Farm, 4 Tyler St., Boston, MA 02111, 617-482-1116. Excellent Chinese seafood.
Punjabi Dhaba, 225 Hampshire St., Inman Square, Cambridge, 617-547-8272.
Rami's, 324 Harvard St., Brookline, 617-738-3577. Closed Friday afternoon after 3 pm and Saturday.
Redbones, 55 Chester St, Somerville.
Sichuan Garden, 295 Washington St., Brookline, 617-734-1870.
Sichuan Gourmet, 271 Worcester Rd. (Rt. 9), Framingham. 508-626-0248.
Stellina's, 47 Main St., Watertown, 617-924-9475. Recommended by Kathleen Knisely. There is no better place to relax on a warm evening with very fine creative cuisine, but make a reservation for an outdoor patio table.
Super 88 Market Food Court, 1095 Commonwealth Ave., Allston, 617-787-2288. Best picks: Kantin, Ajisen, Sugar Bowl, and Tea Zone.
Tanjore, 18 Eliot St. Cambridge, 617-868-1900. Recommended by Kathleen Knisely.
Tartufo, 22 Union St., Newton, 617-244-8833.
Terra Brasilis, 94 Union Ave., Framingham, 508-620-9354.
Trattoria Pulcinella 147 Huron Ave., Cambridge, 617-491-6336. Recommended by Kathleen Knisely.
Tu Y Yo, 858 Broadway, Somerville, 617-623-5411. Mexican.
Victoria Seafood, 1029 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, 617-783-5111. (Chinese).
Villa Mexico Cafe, 296 Cambridge St., Boston (near MGH in Grampy's Gas Station), 617-957-0725. Take-out, but there are two tables and 4 chairs.
Vinny's, 76 Broadway (Sullivan Square), Somerville, 617-628-1921

Providence

Andino's, 171 Atwells Ave., 401-421-3715. Highly recommended, menu
Apsara, 716 Public (off Elmwood), South Providence, 401-785-1490. Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and China.
Angelo's Civita Fornese Restaurant, 141 Atwells Ave., 401-621-8171.
Bombay Club, 145 Dean St. (off Atwell on Federal Hill).
Opa, 244 Atwells Avenue, 401-351-8282 (Lebanese).
Camille's Roman Garden, 71 Bradford St. (Federal Hill), 401-751-4812.
Pane e Vino, 65 Atwells Ave. (Federal Hill), Providence, 401-223-2230
Pastiche, 92 Spruce St. (Federal Hill), Providence, 401-861-5190 (desserts).
La Hispanola, 381 Plainfield St., 275-6622 Dominican.
Maya Azteca, 311 Plainfield St., 942-5441, Mexican.
Modern Diner, 364 East Avenue, Pawtucket. 726-8390. Breakfast and Lunch. Exit 27 off I95. Left at light onto George St. Immediately adter 2nd light, follow curve to left. Now on East Ave.
O Dinis, 579 Warren St., East Providence. 438-3769.
Pot au Feu, 44 Custom House St., 73-8953.
India, 123 Dorrance St., 401-278-2000, downtown.
Taj Mahal, Wickenden, India on Hope (north of Brown).
Sura on Angell off Thayer. Korean/Japanese.
Solmar, Warren Ave, E. Providence (off 195). Portuguese.
Montego Bay, Atwells Ave, Caribbean.
Ristorante Romanza, 312 Wickenden St., 401-421-5544.
Other places to check out are Scialo Bakery, Constantino's Venda Ravioli, and Antonelli Poultry.

California

Rio Grill, 101 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel, CA 93923, 831-625-5436. The fire-roasted artichoke with balsamic vinaigrette is highly recommended.
Aja, 3132 State St., Santa Barbara 93105, 80563-2007.
Arts and Letters Cafe, 7 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, 805-730-1463. Lunch, dinner, weekend brunch.
Altamirano Mexican Grill, 422 N. Milpas, Santa Barbara 93103, 805-882-1390.
Cabo, 1041 S. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard 93050. 805-487-6933. An excellent Mexician restaurant.
Cajun Kitchen, 1924 De La Vina, Santa Barbara 93101, 805-687-2062. excellent breakfast.
La Super-Rica, 622 N. Milpas St., Santa Barbara. 805-963-4940.
Mousse Odile, 18 E. Cota St., Santa Barbara 805-962-5393 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Sojourner Cafe, 134 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara 805-965-7922.
Jonathan's, 204 E. Main St., Ventura 93001, 805-648-4853.
Zoey's, 451 E. Main St., Ventura, 93001.
Brent's Deli, 19565 Parthenia St. Northridge, CA 91324, 818-886-5679 (between Winnetka and Tampa).
El Rincon Criollo, 4361 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, 90230, 310-397-9295. An excellent, reasonably priced Cuban restaurant.
Brandy Ho's, 217 Columbus Ave., San Francisco, 94133, 415-788-7527. Chinese (no MSG).
Albona Ristorante, 545 Francisco St. San Francisco, 415-441-1040. From Kathleen Knisely: It's a splurge, but worth it.
Dino's, 2417 California St at Fillmore, 415-922-4700. From Kathleen Knisely: When we're taking it easier on the wallet, we're likely to have pizza and pasta here, preferably at one of the outside tables.
Marnee Thai Restaurant, 2225 Irving and 23rd Ave., San Francisco, 415-665 9500. review
Lolitas, 45500 N. Highway 101, Laytonville, CA 95454. Mexician.
Dorn's, 801 Market St., Morro Bay 93442, 805-772-4415.
El Famoso, 146 S. Alta St., Gonzales, CA 93926, 831-675-0175. Mexician.
Far East Cafe, 631 Grant St., San Francisco.
La Taqueria, 2889 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94110, 415-285-7117. Excellent burritos and tacos.
R & G Lounge, 631 Kearny St., San Francisco 94108, 415-982-7877. Chinese.
Yank Sing, 427 Battery St., San Francisco, 415-781-1111 (Dim sum).
Benbow Inn 445 Lake Benbow Drive, Garberville 95542.
Queen Sheba, 1537 Howe Ave., Sacramento 95825, 916-920-1020. An excellent Ethopian restaurant.
Ivano's Italian Restaurant, 605 Highway 50, #4, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448, 775-586-1070.
Orchids Authentic Thai, 2180 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe 96150.
El Pastor, 3844 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe 96150.
Volcano Union Inn, 21375 Consolation St., Volcano, 209-296-7711. A good place to stop for lunch.
According to the NYT, the following restaurants are good. Triumphal Palace, 500 West Main St., Alhambra 626-308-3222. Mission 261, 261 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel 626-588-1666. Chang;s Garden, 627 West Duarte Road, Arcadia 626-445-0606. Chung King, 206 South Garfield Avenue, Monterey Park 626-280-7430. Foo Chow, 949 North Hill St., Los Angeles 213-485-1294. Chinese food finder

Other Cities

New York City restaurants.
LaCucina Sul Mar, 237 Main St., Falmouth, 508-548-5600.
Filho's Cucina, 235 Main St., downtown Groton, MA at the junctions of Rt. 119, Rt. 225, and Rt. 111, 978.448-5664.
Athena Diner, exit 39A off I95; 3350 Post Road, Southport, exit 19 off I-95. Other Athena Diners are at 1426 Whalley Ave., New Haven, exit 34; 1064 Boston Post Rd., Milford, 860-878-5680, Exit 39A, US 1; 998 Wolcott St., Waterbury, 860-419-0242; 864 Washington St., Middletown, 860-346-2272, exit 18. Also see The Diner page
Blue Colony Diner, Church Hill Rd., Exit 10 off I-84, Newtown, CT.
Lakeside Diner, 1050 Long Ridge Road, Stamford, Exit 34 off Merritt Parkway.
Mamoun's, 85 Howe St., New Haven, 203-562-8444. The falafel is good, but not as good as Moishe's in the Farmer's Market in Los Angeles.
Dukem Restaurant (Ethopian), 1100 Maryland Ave, Baltimore, 11 am to 11 pm, Monday through Saturday, 410-385-0318.
Red Fish Grill, 9610 Old Cutler Rd., south of Coral Gables, FL, 305-668-8788.
Addie's, 501 W. Main St., Boise, ID 83702, 208-388-1198.
Stanley Baking Co., Wall St., Stanley, ID 83278.
Epi's, 1115 N. Main St., Meridian, ID 83642, 208-884-0142. Basque.
Red Apple (Czerwone Jabluszko), 3121-23 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 773-588-5781. Great Polish food.
Paciarino, 468 Fore St., Portland, Maine, 207-774-3500.
Street and Co., 33 Wharf St., Portland, Maine, 207-775-0887.
Amanouz Cafe, 44 Main St., Northampton, MA 01060, 413-585-9128.
Cactus Cafe, 54 Main St., Lee, MA 01238, 413-243-4300.
Red Oak Diner, Fort Lee. From New Jersey, exit turnpike at 18W, take last exit before GW bridge to 46 East. Diner is one block before entrance to Palisades Parkway.
Acapulquenos, 571 Broadway (corner Branchport), Long Branch, New Jersey. Other restaurants in the area are listed at McFoodie.
Classic Diner, 16 W. Railroad Ave., Tenafly, New Jersey 07670
Bedrock Cafe, 10 Main St,, Bradley Beach, New Jersey, 732-502-4455.
La Hacienda Mexician Grill, 700 Main St., Bradley Beach, New Jersey, 732-774-7680. Open 11 am - 11 pm.
Casa de Maria, 719 Rt. 35 South, Neptune City, New Jersey, 732-988-1952.
Harold's New York Deli, 3050 Woodbridge Avenue Edison, New Jersey, 732-661-9100.
El Patio, 142 Harvard SE, near the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque.
Greek Isles, 500 W. St. Clair, Cleveland, OH 44113, 216-861-1919.
Bette's Place, 416 Oak St., Hood River, OR 97031. Good breakfast.
Old Wives' Tales, 1300 E. Burnside, Portland, OR 97214, 503-238-0470.
Maison Kam Fung, 1008 rue Clark, Montreal. Metro: Place-d'Armes.
La Villa (Middle Eastern), 719 SE Morrison St., Portland, OR 97214, 503-236-0838.
Tarasco's Restaurant (Mexician), 400 Blair Blvd., Eugene, OR, 541-484-1171.
Pacific City Inn, Pacific City, OR 97135, 503-965-6464.
Primanti Brothers, 3803 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA.
La Feria, 5527 Walnut St. (Shadyside), Pittsburgh, PA 15232, 412-682-4501, Peruvian.
Las Manitas, 211 Congress, Austin, TX 78701 (Mexician).
Il Radicchio, 1801 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203, 703-276-2627.
Soundview Cafe, 1501 Pike Place Market, Seattle, 206-623-5700, 7 am - 5 pm, Sunday 9 am - 3 pm.
White Dog Cafe, 3420 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-386-9224
Arada (Ethopian), 750 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, 303.329.3344.
Muriel's, 801 Chartres St., New Orleans, 504-568-1885.

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Updated 27 September 2009.