The Other Critics

Devra First Goes to Towne; Al Wadi Is No Mirage

• Devra First has two stars for Towne, where the “overstimulating” atmosphere is consistent with the loosely focused menu composed of “more than 50 dishes that flit from continent to continent like a hippie trekker following his bliss.”[Globe]

• Robert Nadeau dines at Al Wadi and discovers an Arab-American oasis worthy of three stars. [Phoenix]

Jacky’s Table gets a B after a visit from Mat Schaffer. Sticking to the “tried and true” works at sister restaurant Petite Robert and “if you take a similar approach at Jacky’s Table, you’ll be a regular.”[Herald]

• A trip to Five Guys convinces Cheap Eats that slow fast food can work — especially in the french fry department. [Globe]

• On The Cheap finds the pan-Asain sandwiches at Foumami a “welcome addition” for the Financial District lunch crowd. [Phoenix]

Devra First Goes to Towne; Al Wadi Is No Mirage