Reviewers Rate Scamp, Tashi Delek, Persephone

IN THE NEWS: In the Globe, Devra First reviews Scamp (215 Charles St., Boston, libertyhotel.com/dining.html), while Denise Taylor considers Falafel King (1504 Hancock St., Quincy), Wesley Morris stops by Mu Lan (228 Broadway, Cambridge, mulan-ma.com), and Meredith Goldstein visits Jose McIntyre’s (160 Milk St., Boston) boston.com … The Phoenix’s Robert Nadeau reviews Tashi Delek (236 […]

Fire Destroys James Hook & Co., Seafood Spot Since ‘25

IN THE NEWS: The Globe’s Devra First reports on the May 30 fire that destroyed James Hook & Co., a family-run seafood business since 1925 … First reviews Central 37 (21 Broad St., Boston, central37boston.com), while Cheap Eats visits Tom Yum Koong Thai Cuisine (11 Forest St., Medford), Meredith Goldstein reviews McGreevy’s (911 Boylston St., […]

Critics Consider Persephone, Highland Kitchen, Blunch

IN THE NEWS: The Globe’s Devra First reviews Persephone (283 Summer St., Boston), while Sheryl Julian considers Rizelli Cafe (284 Washington St., Brookline Village, Brookline) and Katie Johnston Chase visits Hungry Mother (233 Cardinal Medeiros Ave., Cambridge, hungrymothercambridge.com). boston.com … The Herald’s Mat Schaffer reviews Highland Kitchen (150 Highland Ave., Somerville; 617-625-1131; highlandkitchen.com) and details […]

Blue Ginger Doubling in Size; Persephone Opens

IN THE NEWS: The Boston Globe reports that Ming Tsai, chef and owner of Blue Ginger, announced plans for a major renovation and expansion of the Wellesley restaurant. Blue Ginger has taken over the former retail space next door to the restaurant, a move that will nearly double the restaurant’s size. … The Globe’s Devra […]