• Whoa. Mat Schaffer gives Bistro du Midi an A, the first we can recall since O Ya: “Serious diners will love it. Dinner is a series of nonstop taste treats.” [Herald]
• East by Northeast gets two and a half stars from Devra First, who points out that despite the inevitable Momofuku comparisons, Tang’s food has “more soul than swagger.” [Globe]
• MC Slim JB checks out Cutty’s and loves it, small portions and all: “In a Walmart-size world that increasingly favors cheap, shoddy bulk, Cutty’s offers a rare spectacle to gladden a real food-lover’s heart: folks crowding in to pay a premium for a little bit less of something quite a bit better.” [Phoenix]
• Cheap Eats stops by Oggi Gourmet, which is a hidden gem. “Friends in Cambridge are already mad at me for spreading the good news about one of their favorite spots.” [Globe]
• Robert Nadeau gives Roslindale’s Arbri Cafe two stars: “We know what that kitchen is capable of; it just needs more customers to stimulate the memory and creativity.” [Phoenix]
