Brownstones of Boston's Back bay neighborhood reflected in the Charles River - photo by Robbie Shade under CC BY 2.0
Brownstones of Boston's Back bay neighborhood reflected in the Charles River - photo by Robbie Shade under CC BY 2.0

Anthony Bourdain Boston: All Of The Restaurants Picked On No Reservations

When Anthony Bourdain visited Boston on his show No Reservations Season 7 Episode 7 (originally aired April 18, 2011), he and his crew picked many restaurants. He also highlighted some interesting things to do in Boston. Here are all the addresses and the dishes showcased on Anthony Bourdain Boston, all in a convenient list.

DISH – New England Cuisine – Anthony Bourdain Boston

WHAT IS IT?

New England cuisine from the US northeastern region traces its origins to English Cuisine. It is characterized by the wide use of seafood, along with dairy products. Staples of New England cuisine include clam chowder, lobster rolls, and fried battered seafood (usually shrimp, clams, lobster, haddock and scallops).   

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WHERE IS IT?

Belle Isle Seafood
1 Main St
Winthrop, MA

NOTES

Belle Isle Seafood is known for its chowder (thickened with a roux) and lobster rolls.

DISH – Deli Sandwich – Anthony Bourdain Boston

WHAT IS IT?

Deli sandwiches are ready-to-eat slices of meat and cheese placed between slices of bread. Smoked meats, unusual cheeses and a variety of bread can be used.    

WHERE IS IT?

Michael’s Deli
256 Harvard St
Brookline, MA

NOTES

Michael’s Deli is a popular neighborhood spot in Boston that serves classic deli dishes. Anthony tried the Howie Carr Sandwich (named after the radio personality) and pastrami knishes when he visited the deli.

DISH – Hash – Anthony Bourdain Boston

WHAT IS IT?

Hash is a traditional breakfast dish of chopped potatoes, meat, and onions fried in a skillet or on the flat-top. Corned beef hash, for example, is made of potatoes and corned beef.

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WHERE IS IT?                     

Galley Diner
11 P St
South Boston, MA

NOTES – No Reservations Boston

Galley Diner is known for its traditional American breakfast fare, like its variety of hashes topped with eggs and huge omelets served with homemade fries and a piece of toast.    

DISH – Submarine Sandwich – Anthony Bourdain Boston

WHAT IS IT?

Submarine sandwiches characterized by the use of a long piece of bread or roll sliced lengthwise at the center. They are also known as subs, hoagies, heroes or grinders.

WHERE IS IT?

Rondo’s Submarine Sandwiches
134 W Broadway
South Boston, MA

NOTES – No Reservations Boston

Rondo’s is a sandwich shop that serves burgers, hot dogs, cheese steaks and fries along with its variety of subs. One of the regular favorites at Rondo’s is the steak sub, made of steak, pepper, mushroom, onions and provolone cheese.

DISH – Azorean Cuisine – Anthony Bourdain Boston

WHAT IS IT?

Azorean cuisine is indigenous to the Azores Islands of Portugal. It is characterized by its rich and hearty peasant-style cooking traditions. Examples of Azorean dishes include dobrada (a stew of white beans, tripe and linguiça), carne de porco à alentejana (cubed pork marinated in white wine, garlic and spices then braised in light tomato sauce and wine and finished with clams, potatoes, olives and red peppers), and alcatra (sliced beef marinated overnight then slow cooked with slab bacon, allspice and garlic).

WHERE IS IT?

The Snack Bar (O Senhor Ramos)
691 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA

NOTES – Anthony Bourdain Boston

O Senhor Ramos offered Azorean dishes to its customers before it permanently closed its doors.

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