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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac")

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Pro restaurant critic with 400+ published reviews / features dating to 2005. Now at Boston Magazine. Past perches: Boston dot com, The Improper Bostonian, Stuff Magazine, Boston Phoenix, Dig Boston. Links to my published work at mcslimjb.blogspot.com

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 1h

Seafood stew with scorched rice at Bell86, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bell86_bos

MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 3h

Grilled conch with beef and vegetable served in a conch shell at Bell86, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bell86_bos

MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 6h

Kalbi jjim: braised beef short ribs (prepared in a meatloaf kind of style) on a bone skewer at Bell86, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bell86_bos

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 7h

Gujeolpan, the platter of nine delicacies (clockwise from top): carrot, mushroom, bean sprouts, egg white, egg yolk, cucumber, beef and crab stick with delicate wheat flour crepes at Bell86, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bell86_bos

MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 21h

Yun ja yook: fried pork belly with scallion salad and house made sauce at Bell86, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bell86_bos

MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 22h

Complimentary banchan at Bell86, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bell86_bos

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 23h

A pot of corn silk tea at Bell86, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bell86_bos

MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 1d

Terra, a European pale lager from Hite Brewery of Kangwon, South Korea at Bell86, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bell86_bos

MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 1d

Place setting with complimentary spiced cold tea and kimbap (vegetable sushi) at Bell86, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bell86_bos

MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 1d

I drink about three sodas a year, often this one.

MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 1d

The Top Shelf Italian sandwich: soppressata, dry hot capicola, Genoa salami, mortadella and sharp provolone with lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions, hots and seasoned oil on a braided roll at The Real Deal Deli, Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @therealdealdeli

MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 1d

I have yet to try any English wines, have not seen them here! I was drinking Guinness with this.

MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 1d

Chips and soda at The Real Deal Deli, Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @therealdealdeli

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 2d

Fish and chips: beer battered haddock with cole slaw, fries and tartar sauce at Grainne O'Malley's Tavern, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @grainneomalleys

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 2d

Grilled chicken sandwich with cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo (hold the brioche bun) and fries at Grainne O'Malley's Tavern, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @grainneomalleys

MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 2d

Buffalo wings: jumbo wings and drums with Buffalo sauce, crudités and bleu cheese dressing at Grainne O'Malley's Tavern, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @grainneomalleys

MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 2d

Powers Gold Irish Whiskey neat and a draft Guinness Stout at Grainne O'Malley's Tavern, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @grainneomalleys

MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 3d

S. End Formaggio spread (clockwise from top L): Cravero Parmigiano Riserva, Roquefort AOP, Delice de Bourgogne, Mothais a la Feuille, pâté de campagne, Biellese saucisson sec, Underground Calabrian salami, chicken liver mousse, Mimolette, with Fallot cornichons Iggy’s baguette. @formaggiosouthend

MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 3d

Bourbon and local sweet cider at our annual apple-picking picnic at Doe Orchards in Harvard, MA, USA. @doeorchards

MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 3d

Homemade cupcakes at our annual apple-picking picnic at Doe Orchards in Harvard, MA, USA. @doeorchards

MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 3d

Homemade apple cider donuts at our annual apple-picking picnic at Doe Orchards in Harvard, MA, USA. @doeorchards

MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 4d

Ilegal Mezcal Reposado neat at Alamo Drafthouse, The Seaport, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @alamoboston

MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 4d

Duck foie gras handroll with foie gras, cucumber, strawberry yuzu kosho, duck confit and scallions at Mai, The Seaport, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @mai.izakaya

MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 4d

Eel handroll with eel, avocado, rakyo (pickled scallion) and kayabaki sauce at Mai, The Seaport, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @mai.izakaya

MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 4d

Uni handroll with Hokkaido uni and Kaluga hybrid caviar at Mai, The Seaport, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @mai.izakaya