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cayenne0 t1_iu1v9mp wrote

Cheesecake factory for all three!

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BabyTooph t1_iu1vh0w wrote

Best Italian is a touch outside the city - if you’re willing to go to Brockton, there’s a phenomenal place called Papa Geno’s - best known as a classic first date spot but don’t let that stop you from bringing the fam!

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BobQuasit t1_iu1trzj wrote

Try the Kowloon!

Kowloon Restaurant (781) 233-0077 https://maps.app.goo.gl/8ivf8n9APFnZj5ku9

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fakecrimesleep t1_iu1v6yo wrote

The food objectively sucks and it is not actually in Boston. It’s a place to go get hammered on sugary cocktails and eat mediocre pupu platters

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Fourier_Transform t1_iu20l9t wrote

You didn’t mention a budget either, are you talking high end or $20 a plate?

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Pinwurm t1_iu1vmad wrote

I guess the big question is how big is your family?

If it’s like four people, you should do something in the North End like Carmelina’s. Get a reservation a few days ahead of time. The Daily Catch is also excellent.

For Asian, I’ve been a huge fan of Noah’s Kitchen in Brookline. It is absolutely phenomenal and better than pretty much anything in Chinatown, but it does lean on Szechuan flavors. Blossom Bar/Sichuan Garden is nearby and also fantastic - has a better cocktail program, but less interesting food menu.

Chalawan for Singaporean (Chinese/Malay mostly) is a place sure to impress family. Every meal there is outstanding. And Myers & Chang is outstanding as well, though can get booked up quickly.

For Mexican, my favorite places Angeles Cafe in East Boston. It’s a cozy, unassuming little place that does ‘grandma-style’ recipes and they take reservations. Otherwise, most good Mexican food is cheap casual places that I wouldn’t take a visiting family. In lieu of that, I would recommend Tambo 22 in nearby Chelsea for Peruvian. One of my favorite restaurants in the area.

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Quincyperson t1_iu4nw55 wrote

I know a great little Italian joint just off Mass Ave. by the Stop n Shop. It’s a little bit of a rough neighborhood, but that way you know it’s authentic. It’s called Giardino degli Ulivi, and the bread sticks are incredible

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Lionabp1 t1_iu34m3h wrote

Giacomo’s is one of the best Italian places in the North End. Lolita’s is Boston’s best Mexican food, located in Fort Point

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