The Other Critics

Istanbul’lu Serves Up Home-Style Turkish Food; Mumbai Chopstix Mixes Up Asian Cuisines

• Cheap Eats visits the new Turkish restaurant, Istanbul’lu, in Somerville, where “every single plate is beautiful and delicious.” [Globe]

• Robert Nadeau has two stars for Mumbai Chopstix, where Indian and Chinese cuisines combine on a hit-or-miss menu. [Phoenix]

• MC Slim JB tries Tostado Sandwich Bar, where complex Dominican sandwiches are served crisp and toasted and tropical fruits are blended into pleasant slushes. [Phoenix]

• Devra First dines at Bergamot, where attention to even the smallest of details makes you “feel cared for and comfortable.” [Globe]

• Mat Schaffer gives the Russell House Tavern a B+, because the “food here is so inventive and good, you’ll overlook the occasional misstep.” [Herald]

Istanbul’lu Serves Up Home-Style Turkish Food; Mumbai Chopstix Mixes Up Asian