• Devra First gives one lone star to Barlow’s: “The emphasis is on Barlow’s warm atmosphere. It ought to be more on the food.” [Globe]
• Robert Nadeau also drops a single star review, this one for Symphony 8 where “we couldn’t win” with the menu, “all the cocktails look deadly sweet and my draught Sam Adams seasonal Noble Pils on one visit had the spoiled finish of a badly cleaned tap.” [Phoenix]
• The Dig drops four stars on American Craft: “Reserve a couple hours for your meal here. This place is too cozy (and the beer list too long) to rush through a spectacular meal.” [Dig]
• Mat Schaffer gives Lord Hobo a solid B+: “If you loved the B-Side’s cool food, cool drinks, cool look and cool vibe, you will surely love Lord Hobo, its equally cool successor.” [Herald]
• Cheap Eats enjoys Khayam, where you get “generous portions, a reasonable bill, warm service, and a glimpse of an ancient cuisine based on good flavor.” [Globe]
• MC Slim JB quite likes Azama Grill, which “could have been just another middling, student-oriented dive, but there’s no mistaking the diligence and affection that go into its food.” [Phoenix]
