The only thing I like about chestnuts roasting on an open fire is the romance in the song ... the holidays are here ... Jack Frost’s nipping at my nose. Ok, roasting they smell good, but I don’t ever remember... (5 replies, last updated by hannaone May 14, 2007)

your own chestnuts. Nearly all chestnuts we see in the US are imported, as most American chestnut groves were wiped out by blight early in the twentieth century. This century-old old orchard survived, and during the harvest... (31 replies, last updated by Ruth Lafler November 11, 2008)

It really is too bad. I’ve read more than once that the American chestnuts were universally deemed superior to both the European and Asian versions. Is it the case that our chestnuts are “extinct”? Or is it just... (16 replies, last updated by Aaron D November 10, 2003)

Jolie is a standard “by the numbers” French bistro. Not bad but nothing special. Chestnut is a very good "New American" place in the style of Saul or Grocery but less pricey. Chestnut is the better choice. http (3 replies, last updated by Olive123 April 4, 2008)

If you have the Native American foods book that came out with the Smithsonian’s exhibit last year, in it there is a stew recipe with chestnuts I was just eyeing. . . don’t have it here to paraphrase for you tho . . .... (2 replies, last updated by pitu November 3, 2005)

. Does anyone know if these are edible? I know there has been some work in trying to replenish the American chestnut tree..but not sure if this isof that stock? The squirels seem to enjoy them! TIA (1 reply, last updated by Eldon Kreider September 30, 2006)

Thanks for the recs. Do youkknow anything about 75 chestnut, 29 newbury or 33 rest.? Are these close to where we are staying? I don’t mind a 5-10 minute cab ride but I’m not interested in spending 20+ minutes in a... (5 replies, last updated by tamerlanenj November 13, 2007)

I enjoyed so much in Italy: super-thin crust, lots of (good) sauce (though theirs is still sweeter than “true” Italian-style), just enough cheese (ie, far far less than typical American pies). Wasn’t as great as... (1 reply, last updated by OlderPhiladelphian April 4, 2009)

shared a side of creamed spinach which had hints of garlic and lemon and isn’t overly creamy (which I like). A friend and I grabbed a burger at 75 Chestnut tonight. I love their burger, always cooked medium rare to my... (3 replies, last updated by DrJimbob September 3, 2006)

Anyone familiar with Bernards Chinese restaurant at Chestnut Hill? Hesitant to go to a mall restaurant, but have heard some good things about it. Menu recommendations? TIA, Guido (7 replies, last updated by askandy November 6, 2005)

and shallots...everything was delicious and very different than the “typical” chinese american restaurant. (6 replies, last updated by jack324 October 21, 2008)

. The Met Muffin- homemade english muffin with serrano ham, poached egg- is I believe 10.95. Many nice choices that are not overly expensive with a nice atmosphere. I recommend you try it. (how about those south american... (5 replies, last updated by emilief May 22, 2006)

standards. Will be back. So happy to have a good Cuban restaurant so close to home. Finally, a good restaurant in Chestnut Hill besides Citrus! Call for reservations. This was their first week and we only got in due to a... (36 replies, last updated by Schpsychman August 12, 2008)

Last night of RW and we made it to Chestnut. We’ve gone there several times before, spanning the old and the new(er) chef and have always liked it more than any other place on Smith St (Saul and Grocery included). Made a... (6 replies, last updated by perkins117 April 22, 2005)

I agree. Chez Henri would be a great option. The Ashmont Grill in Dorchester might be another good one, though it’s a bit more lively and quirky than 75 Chestnut. (3 replies, last updated by tatamagouche November 8, 2006)