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Devra First - Hi folks. Talk to me. Restaurant Week? Anyone been? Any reports? I'd love to hear your experiences.

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[Comment From Derek]
I am happy to say that Needham is quickly becoming a dining destination. In that regard, have you heard anything about what restaurant will replace Quince? I heard that Pomodoro may be coming in. Thanks.

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Devra First - It's great for Needham -- somehow the opening of Petit Robert signaled a turning point in the dining scene. That said, I don't know about Quince but will try to look into it. What are your favorite Needham restaurants currently, Derek?

11:01

[Comment From Guest]
Hi Devra

11:01

Devra First - Well hello!

11:01

[Comment From Bailey]
Hi Devra Went to the Hungrey Mother last week. Your thoughts? Thanks baileythecat

11:03

Devra First - I really like Hungry Mother, though I haven't been in a few months. Here's a link to my review from when it first opened. I think they hit it out of the park with a combination of good food, good value, and good hospitality. How was your experience?

11:03

[Comment From Sue in Quincy]
I subscribe to both a veggie and meat CSA and was really interested in your piece last week about a seafood version of a CSA. Any more information on this front? Several people I've spoken with are also interested. Thanks.

11:04

Devra First - I'm also really interested! Here's the link to the story if you missed it.

11:05

Devra First - It works just like CSAs do, but with seafood rather than produce. You buy a share from the fishermen, and each week you get a certain amount of whatever they catch.

11:06

Devra First - I don't have any updates, though they're keeping me posted. If you go to namanet.org you'll find e-mail contact info for people there, who would likely be your best source for immediate info. As I hear anything, I'll post it on our blog.

11:07

[Comment From Derek]
Sweet Basil is simply the best Italian that I've eaten at in Needham, and Masala Art is amost as good as India Quality in Kenmore Square.

11:07

[Comment From allstonian]
Yes, your piece on CSFish was indeed interesting! I do hope that one can start in or at least close to Boston.

11:07

[Comment From Guest]
baileythecat : Our experience at HM was over the top....reasonable bottle of wine, great little biscuits and ham, fantastic fried oysters with a great slaw of some sort, ethereal grits, wonderful gnocchi and a coconut cake that elicited audible yums and groans.

11:07

Devra First - Oh, good! Glad to hear it's still great. I loooove those little biscuits with ham.

11:07

[Comment From allstonian]
Haven't done RW much recently, but I'm going to a concert at the Somerville tonight and am taking advantage of RW for a dinner at Gargoyles. I'm looking forward to it!

11:08

Devra First - Fun! What's the show? OK, that's not food-related, I know. Gargoyles seems like a good bet for RW.

11:08

[Comment From bos]
Hi Devra, Overall, do you think Quincy has good restaurants? What's the scene like, really? I know it's a big place, but when you think of Quincy, what do you think of it terms of the restaurant scene? Thanks.

11:09

Devra First - Yes, it definitely has good restaurants. The scene is diverse(ish), with a lot of different Asian restaurants, smaller Italian restaurants, and lots of pub food.

11:10

Devra First - I like Pho Yuen Dong for Vietnamese, which is convenient because it's next to the great Kam Man market.

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