• Robert Nadeau gives East by Northeast two stars: “When it works, it’s the upscale Chinese cuisine I have awaited eagerly for a long time. When it doesn’t, flavors that don’t know each other can jostle and argue on the plate.” [Phoenix]
• Cheap Eats visits Somerville’s Fasika, where the highpoint is raw kifto: “And it is spectacular, rich and velvety in a way that is foreign to cooked meat. We find ourselves wiping up every last juicy bite with injera.” [Globe]
• Mat Schaffer gives Ariana a B-: “Alas, at Ariana, too many dishes rely on the same sauces and toppings. Depending on what you order, dinner can be repetitive.” [Herald]
• MC Slim JB drops by Eastie’s Pollos a la Brasa El Chalan, which stands up to Rincon Limeno Restaurant next door. [Phoenix]
