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At long last, a tasty burger. Okay, maybe it hasn’t been that long, Wild Willy’s was good enough, but it’s been some time since we’ve actually had a burger that I can honestly say was delicious outside of my own kitchen. It’s true Miracle of Science isn’t spectacular, there’s really two options (more if you factor in different cheeses) but it’s a cheeseburger done right, in it’s simplest form. Yet another restaurant in Cambridge (on Mass. Ave no less), Miracle of Science is an M.I.T. hangout and isn’t shy about being nerdy, as the chalk-board menu is really a periodic table replaced with food items. The menu, while not being a “burger place” per se, is simple, if not pricey, in my opinion. The basic cheeseburger is $9.50 and comes with a hash brown type of side and a pickle. I come to expect fries with my burger or at least an indication otherwise ahead of time, but if that’s what they have, then that’s what they have. Luckily, the potatoes are very good, cooked well, with a good crust
It would be nice for C-town if there was a little competition in the cafe department. The bakery stuff is good but can be hit or miss, the sandwiches are good, but everything is really expensive. While the people behind the counter are always nice, the other customers can be a little much( tons of lawyers who loudly say nothing nice about anything).Pros + great locationCons – no parking, crowded, expensive
I’ve been to Johnny D’s a few times to meet up w/ my mom, who books performing arts talent in the CT/NY area… she booked one of her bands here, so I popped by to say hello and was pretty impressed by the place. It’s usually not overcrowded, and it’s definitely more of an adult bar than a Tufts-student bar (at least, that’s the vibe I got). They were pretty strict about carding – I was under 21 at the time, but the staff let me in since I was with a parent. We got some snack food to munch on, it came out in a timely fashion and was pretty good for the price. Pros + Good music, good food for the priceCons – Older scene
I love this place. It definitely is as authentic as you can get for an Irish pub. A lot of the bartenders and bouncers are actually from Ireland, and I don’t think I can remember a time I’ve been there when I haven’t heard at least one Irish accent among the people in front of the bar as well. I recently found out that the owners actually live in Ireland, so I suppose that’s part of the reason why it’s so legit. The live music in the front is consistently good, and the beer selection is great. The atmosphere is really warm and cozy, and at Christmas time they put up a lot of decorations and lights, which makes it feel like a movie set or something. The food is also pretty good, a little more on the average side and they have a relatively small menu, but it’s cheapish. The only downside–and I suppose you get this at any bar–is that they won’t let you sit at the tables until 9:00 if you’re not getting dinner. Normally that wouldn’t be that big of a deal, but since it feels more
