Maggie Brooks is a culinary school grad and former intern at America’s Test Kitchen. She has a love of regional cookbooks and wishes to jet to Paris to find the ultimate croissant. As a Southern transplant, Brooks was a little disappointed there weren’t more baked beans options on Boston’s menus. She’ll be sharing seasonal recipes, kitchen tips and gotta-try foods and cookbooks.

50 Best Restaurants: Going to Mooo … But Not for Steak
Posted on 11/25/2011 at 8:13AM | No Comments

A great steak isn't the only given at Mooo. Another good order? Sunday brunch. (Photo by Anthony Tieuli) Getting a great steak at 50 Best Restaurants pick Mooo is a given, but what about a quality stick-to-your-ribs Sunday brunch? Start with warm sticky buns before diving into the Chef’s ... READ MORE
50 Best Restaurants: The House-Made Ingredients at Ten Tables JP
Posted on 11/24/2011 at 2:09PM | No Comments

Ten Tables’ seasonal food and cozy atmosphere make for a lovely evening, but it’s the proprietor’s commitment to keeping the house-made ingredients at the highest quality that makes us feel good about going back. The effort that goes into the food is matched by the excellence of the drink ... READ MORE
50 Best Restaurants: Eating, Drinking, and Being Merry at La Morra
Posted on 11/23/2011 at 8:15AM | No Comments

Photo by Liz Linder We love a restaurant that inspires us to eat, drink and be merry. La Morra’s comfortable yet electric atmosphere and pleasant staff (not to mention killer food) will make this a new favorite spot for catching up with friends. If handmade pasta doesn’t impress your ... READ MORE
Small Bite at Blue Inc.
Jason Santos's new spot makes much of his wacky techniques — too bad razzle-dazzle doesn’t guarantee great food.
Small Bite at Redbones Rib Shack
The folks at Somerville’s Redbones have taken the next step toward citywide barbecue domination with their new rib shack in Kendall Square.
Small Bite at Area Four
The wood-oven smell wafting out of a biotech center in Cambridge isn’t your imagination.
Small Bite at Redd's in Rozzie
The Ultimate: Fried Chicken