Ever heard of the Boston Globe’s Munch Madness event? Neither had we, until now. Munch Madness was started five years ago by the Boston Globe as a fun competition for restaurants in the Boston area to participate in during the NCAA’s March Madness. Munch Madness is a bracketed tournament in which restaurants are paired up and people (you and anyone who goes online to vote) pick their favorite restaurants.
Unfortunately, the voting period is pretty short, and the final results go up on March 31st online, but we thought we would bring this fun event to your radar because what better eating suggestions for Collegiettes looking to dine in Boston than the winners of a Boston Globe sponsored restaurant battle. In previous years, there has been one clear favorite: “Hungry Mother” a restaurant in Kendall Square in Cambridge. The restaurant is relatively young, and the cuisine is inspired by the chef’s love of French cooking techniques, of Southern food of the Appalachian region, and of using local and seasonal ingredients.
Here are the final four contestants that you should all go check out!
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Price: $15-30
Where is it? Congress Street, not too far from the World Trade Center.
Cuisine: Seafood
Price: $15-$30
Where is it? Salem Street, the North End.
Cuisine: Portuguese, Spanish, Tapas/Small Plates
Price: $15-$30
Where is it? The South End
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Price: $15-30
Where is it? Fenway
Here are some other places that didn’t quite make the finals that we think you might like!
Cuisine: American, Barbeque
Price: $1-$14
Where is it? Fenway
Citizen Public House & Oyster Bar
Cuisine: American
Price: $15-$30
They even have a Pig Roast! What’s the catch? You need at least 10 people.
Where is it? Fenway
Go ahead and check out the Munch Madness Tournament and let us know what you think of any of the restaurants you try out! Keep an eye out for the winner!
Article Sources:
The Boston Globe
Photo Sources:
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