The Other Critics

Rough-Hewn Journeyman Is A Trip; Classic Cabot’s Remains the Same As It Ever Was

• Somerville’s innovative new Journeyman gets an even-handed review from Devra First. The ever-rotating menu has the capacity to amaze, but this isn’t a polished, traditional restaurant. Go-with-the-flow diners will be rewarded. [Globe]

• Sheryl Julian pays a nostalgic visit to Newton old-timer Cabot’s, which she calls a cross between Friendly’s and IHOP (that’s a good thing). [Globe]

• Mat Schaffer thinks Lebanese newcomer Al Wadi is a welcome addition to West Roxbury; try the $49 (yep, $49!) prix-fixe dinner for two. [Herald]

• Savin Scoop promises “local ice cream and local gossip” in Savin Hill; it delivers on the tasty regional ice cream front, at least. [Phoenix]

• Robert Nadeau presents a colorful 2010 wrap-up restaurant boogie in the Phoenix. The Gallows had the best poutine, Bistro du Midi boasted the “funnest” bread basket, and the late, lamented Ginger Park offered the “best grandmother dish” in the form of silver pin noodles. [Phoenix]

Rough-Hewn Journeyman Is A Trip; Classic Cabot’s Remains the Same As It Ever Was