MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac")
@mcslimjb.bsky.social
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
Powers Gold Irish whiskey neat at J.J. Foley's Cafe, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @jjssouthend
January 8, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Powers Gold Irish whiskey neat at J.J. Foley's Cafe, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @jjssouthend
Fernet-Branca neat at Temple Records, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @templerecordsbar
January 8, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Fernet-Branca neat at Temple Records, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @templerecordsbar
More cool music spinning at Temple Records, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @templerecordsbar
January 8, 2026 at 11:18 AM
More cool music spinning at Temple Records, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @templerecordsbar
Amaro Montenegro neat at Temple Records, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @templerecordsbar
January 7, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Amaro Montenegro neat at Temple Records, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @templerecordsbar
Nana’s Chex Mix at Temple Records, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @templerecordsbar
January 7, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Nana’s Chex Mix at Temple Records, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @templerecordsbar
Take Five cocktail: Amontillado sherry, vermouth blend, saffron and yuzu bitters at Temple Records, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @templerecordsbar
January 7, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Take Five cocktail: Amontillado sherry, vermouth blend, saffron and yuzu bitters at Temple Records, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @templerecordsbar
They’re usually playing music I love at Temple Records, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @templerecordsbar
January 7, 2026 at 10:09 AM
They’re usually playing music I love at Temple Records, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @templerecordsbar
So yang stew: tripe stew with tteok (rice cake,) Queens gochuchang and fish cake at Somaek, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @somaekboston
January 7, 2026 at 9:04 AM
So yang stew: tripe stew with tteok (rice cake,) Queens gochuchang and fish cake at Somaek, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @somaekboston
Galbi gui: grilled beef short rib (LA cut) with rice at Somaek, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @somaekboston
January 6, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Galbi gui: grilled beef short rib (LA cut) with rice at Somaek, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @somaekboston
Godeung-eo gui: grilled salted mackerel with lemon and rice at Somaek, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @somaekboston
January 6, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Godeung-eo gui: grilled salted mackerel with lemon and rice at Somaek, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @somaekboston
Bibim guksu: cold noodles with gochujang, boiled egg, cucumber and gim (seaweed) at Somaek, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @somaekboston
January 6, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Bibim guksu: cold noodles with gochujang, boiled egg, cucumber and gim (seaweed) at Somaek, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @somaekboston
Bossam: steamed pork belly wrapa with napa cabbage, mu muchim (radish salad) and ssamjang (dipping sauce) at Somaek, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @somaekboston
January 6, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Bossam: steamed pork belly wrapa with napa cabbage, mu muchim (radish salad) and ssamjang (dipping sauce) at Somaek, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @somaekboston
Hameul pajeon: seafood and green onion pancake with shrimp, squid and mussels at Somaek, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @somaekboston
January 6, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Hameul pajeon: seafood and green onion pancake with shrimp, squid and mussels at Somaek, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @somaekboston
Banchan assortment (from top): garlic chive muchim, braised burdock, napa cabbage kimchi, stir-fried baby anchovy and sesame spinach at Somaek, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @somaekboston
January 5, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Banchan assortment (from top): garlic chive muchim, braised burdock, napa cabbage kimchi, stir-fried baby anchovy and sesame spinach at Somaek, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @somaekboston
Magpie cocktail: Hana Makgeolli “Hana Yakju” sool, Ten To One Caribbean Dark rum, Aperol, lime, pineapple and Demerara simple at Somaek, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @somaekboston
January 5, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Magpie cocktail: Hana Makgeolli “Hana Yakju” sool, Ten To One Caribbean Dark rum, Aperol, lime, pineapple and Demerara simple at Somaek, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @somaekboston
Somaek of Cass Fresh, an American adjunct lager from the Oriental Brewery Co. and Jinro Is Back soju by the HiteJinro, both of Seoul, South Korea at Somaek, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @somaekboston
January 5, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Somaek of Cass Fresh, an American adjunct lager from the Oriental Brewery Co. and Jinro Is Back soju by the HiteJinro, both of Seoul, South Korea at Somaek, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @somaekboston
Holy Grail: a house-made, rum-based milk punch at Equal Measure, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @equalmeasurebar
January 5, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Holy Grail: a house-made, rum-based milk punch at Equal Measure, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @equalmeasurebar
Montenegro Daiquiri cocktail: rum, Amaro Montenegro, lime and simple at Equal Measure, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @equalmeasurebar
January 5, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Montenegro Daiquiri cocktail: rum, Amaro Montenegro, lime and simple at Equal Measure, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @equalmeasurebar
Freaky Girl cocktail: St. Germain elderflower liqueur, Noilly Prat dry vermouth, passion fruit, mint and bubbles at Equal Measure, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @equalmeasurebar
January 5, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Freaky Girl cocktail: St. Germain elderflower liqueur, Noilly Prat dry vermouth, passion fruit, mint and bubbles at Equal Measure, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @equalmeasurebar
Lion’s Tail cocktail: bourbon, Allspice Dram liqueur, lime simple and Angostura bitters at Equal Measure, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @equalmeasurebar
January 4, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Lion’s Tail cocktail: bourbon, Allspice Dram liqueur, lime simple and Angostura bitters at Equal Measure, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @equalmeasurebar
Deviled eggs with caviar at Equal Measure, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @equalmeasurebar
January 4, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Deviled eggs with caviar at Equal Measure, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @equalmeasurebar
Old Bay potato chips with caramelized onion dip at Equal Measure, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @equalmeasurebar
January 4, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Old Bay potato chips with caramelized onion dip at Equal Measure, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @equalmeasurebar
Negroni cocktail: Tanqueray London Dry Gin, Campari and sweet vermouth at Equal Measure, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @equalmeasurebar
January 3, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Negroni cocktail: Tanqueray London Dry Gin, Campari and sweet vermouth at Equal Measure, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @equalmeasurebar
Toki Highball: Suntory Toki whisky, green apple and live carbonation at Equal Measure, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @equalmeasurebar
January 3, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Toki Highball: Suntory Toki whisky, green apple and live carbonation at Equal Measure, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @equalmeasurebar
Velveteen cocktail: Angel's Envy bourbon, Amaro Averna, Licor 43, Lustau East India Solera sherry, Angostura bitters and orange bitters at Equal Measure, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @equalmeasurebar
January 3, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Velveteen cocktail: Angel's Envy bourbon, Amaro Averna, Licor 43, Lustau East India Solera sherry, Angostura bitters and orange bitters at Equal Measure, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @equalmeasurebar