For Italian comfort food, (as I’ve posted before), Mother Anna's and the Cantina, both on Hanover St. in the North End. I’ve heard that the two Vinny’s in Somerville are really good (haven’t been, yet),...

When I first opened this thread, I expected to see several nods for Anna's Taqueria for Mexican in the Brookline/Cambridge area. I haven’t been for several months, but I have always had great food from there. The only...

I enjoy Cantina Italiana on Hanover St. for old school atmosphere and red sauce.

of the national treasures of Italian cookery, Anna Teresa Callen, hales from Abruzzo and her book, Food and Memories of Abruzzo, is often my guide through the complex and delicious world of la cucina Abruzzese. My grandma’s...

Mother Anna's. Traditional Italian, good prices, friendly staff.

Two suggestions. Cantina Napoletana in Tewksbury. The Antipasto is the real thing and big enough for two. The Crespelle are superb, all the pasta sauces are delicious, all the pasta cooked exactly al dente. Main courses are good,...

I like Mother Anna's for classic red sauce. I also like Antico Forno, but I’d confirm there is lasagna on the menu—I don’t remember seeing it, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there!

Iguana Cantina location near Pike exit 12/Sheraton Tara) We’ve tried many things, and all were delicious. The pork burrito with nice chunks of really tender pork stands out in my mind. Maybe some other Metro-wester’s...

nearly cried – it looked like uncooked tomato mush straight from the can. One bite and I sent it back! Ugh... Any, I am rambling.... My fiance tells me that the Cantina and Mother Anna's are old school, fill your plate,...

Wow. Nobody EVER asks about Welland. I was born here and now work here, so I know the terrain pretty well. Did you know that Anna Olson (from the Food Network) lives in Welland? If you want the real “Welland”...

Not sure what defines ‘inexpensive’ for a University student (student loans be damned), but the only place I know of around that area is Anna Olson’s Bakery. I heard the sandwiches are good. The quiches are...

’s Diner (Durham) – 4 Neo-China (Durham) – 4 China One – 4 Pao Lim (15-501, Durham) – 4 Jade Palace – 4 (Carrboro) Sushi Yoshi – 4 Crook’s Corner – 4 La Villita – 3 Tandoor Indian...

want in them. Then you put the olives in Mason jars and cover in oil. Put them in a cold storage room, (we keep our in our cantina), and then leave them alone for at least a month so that all the flavours can meld. Then you have...

I think you may have to give up on the good, authentic Mexican food quest. Around here, there is nothing even remotely resembling the Mexican food in CA or TX. Strangely, I have friends from TX who love Cactus Cantina. I...

, Anna's Taqueria or Boca Grande, Pho Pasteur (incidentally, is there any Vietnamese food around there?), Pita Kabob, Chacarero (a man can dream...). Also, is there any really good place for freshly brewed coffee and/or freshly...