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., […]

Zappa Song Inspires Potbellies Name Change

IN THE NEWS: The Globe’s Sheryl Julian reports that Potbellies restaurant in South Boston has changed its name to St. Alphonzo’s Kitchen. The new name comes from a Frank Zappa song called “St. Alphonzo’s Pancake Breakfast.” … Devra First gives one and a half stars to The Savant Project (1625 Tremont St., Boston. 617-566-5958. thesavantproject.com), […]

Website Picks Zon’s as Best New Restaurant

IN THE NEWS:  Boston’s Hidden Restaurants reviews Shanti: Taste of India (1111 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 617-929-3900) and announces its Best of 2007 awards, including Zon’s (2 Perkins Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 617-524-9667) as Best New Restaurant. hiddenboston.com … Michael Schlow, owner/operator of Radius, Via Matta and Great Bay in Boston, as well as Alta […]