The Other Critics

Al Wadi’s A Winner; Flashy Strega Waterfront’s Surprisingly Good

• Sheryl Julian thinks Lebanese newcomer Al Wadi is “terrific and authentic.” Plus, hey, the portions are huge. [Globe]

• Robert Nadeau applauds Foundry on Elm’s comfort/bistro straddle and inventive wine list. [Phoenix]

• MC Slim JB is pleasantly surprised by glitzy Strega Waterfront. Risotto all’aragosta is “ravishing”; a server’s phony Italian accent is slightly less impressive. [Stuff]

• Lindsay Crudele swoons over grilled-cheese purveyor Cheeseboy’s “crusty, buttered triangles” but finds their Healthy Melt “waxy and dull.” [Phoenix]

Al Wadi’s A Winner; Flashy Strega Waterfront’s Surprisingly Good