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
Tonkotsu 3.0 ramen: Hakata style 24-hour pork broth, corn, tamago, peppered cabbage, bean sprouts, chicharron and chashu pork plus an addition of chili oil at Mecha Noodle Bar, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @eatramen
November 13, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Tonkotsu 3.0 ramen: Hakata style 24-hour pork broth, corn, tamago, peppered cabbage, bean sprouts, chicharron and chashu pork plus an addition of chili oil at Mecha Noodle Bar, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @eatramen
Shoyu paitan ramen: chicken broth, black garlic, nori, scallion, tamago and menma plus additions of corn and a second egg at Mecha Noodle Bar, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @eatramen
November 13, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Shoyu paitan ramen: chicken broth, black garlic, nori, scallion, tamago and menma plus additions of corn and a second egg at Mecha Noodle Bar, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @eatramen
Smash burger bao with American cheese and shallot bacon jam at Mecha Noodle Bar, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @eatramen
November 13, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Smash burger bao with American cheese and shallot bacon jam at Mecha Noodle Bar, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @eatramen
Herbed edamame with garlic confit, rosemary, sage and sea salt at Mecha Noodle Bar, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @eatramen
November 12, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Herbed edamame with garlic confit, rosemary, sage and sea salt at Mecha Noodle Bar, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @eatramen
“Emperor’s Well” Junmai Ginjo sake from Kiminoi Brewery of Niigata, Japan at Mecha Noodle Bar, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @eatramen
November 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
“Emperor’s Well” Junmai Ginjo sake from Kiminoi Brewery of Niigata, Japan at Mecha Noodle Bar, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @eatramen
A draft Asahi Super Dry, a Japanese rice lager from Asahi Breweries of Osaka, Japan at Mecha Noodle Bar, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @eatramen
November 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
A draft Asahi Super Dry, a Japanese rice lager from Asahi Breweries of Osaka, Japan at Mecha Noodle Bar, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @eatramen
Amaro Sibilla from Distilleria Varnelli in Marche, Italy at Prairie Fire, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @prairiefirebrookline
November 11, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Amaro Sibilla from Distilleria Varnelli in Marche, Italy at Prairie Fire, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @prairiefirebrookline
2022 Château du Petit Thouars “Chinon Rouge Les Georges”, a pure Cabernet Franc from Loire, France at Prairie Fire, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @prairiefirebrookline
November 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
2022 Château du Petit Thouars “Chinon Rouge Les Georges”, a pure Cabernet Franc from Loire, France at Prairie Fire, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @prairiefirebrookline
Lemon radiatori with pumpkin seed pesto, matsutake mushrooms and parmesan at Prairie Fire, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @prairiefirebrookline
November 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Lemon radiatori with pumpkin seed pesto, matsutake mushrooms and parmesan at Prairie Fire, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @prairiefirebrookline
Mushroom pizza with roasted garlic, chive, onion and fontina at Prairie Fire, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @prairiefirebrookline
November 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Mushroom pizza with roasted garlic, chive, onion and fontina at Prairie Fire, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @prairiefirebrookline
I forget what went into this off-menu mocktail at Prairie Fire, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @prairiefirebrookline
November 11, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I forget what went into this off-menu mocktail at Prairie Fire, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @prairiefirebrookline
Wood-fired mushroom toast with hen of the woods mushrooms, parmesan aioli and sourdough toast at Prairie Fire, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @prairiefirebrookline
November 10, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Wood-fired mushroom toast with hen of the woods mushrooms, parmesan aioli and sourdough toast at Prairie Fire, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @prairiefirebrookline
Farm greens with ricotta salata, toasted seeds, roasted honeynut squash and shallot vinaigrette at Prairie Fire, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @prairiefirebrookline
November 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Farm greens with ricotta salata, toasted seeds, roasted honeynut squash and shallot vinaigrette at Prairie Fire, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @prairiefirebrookline
Tuna crudo with Kimball Farm grapes, watercress and tomato vinaigrette at Prairie Fire, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @prairiefirebrookline
November 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Tuna crudo with Kimball Farm grapes, watercress and tomato vinaigrette at Prairie Fire, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @prairiefirebrookline
2023 Vigne Guadagno “Falanghina Irpinia”, a pure Falanghina from Campania, Italy at Prairie Fire, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @prairiefirebrookline
November 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
2023 Vigne Guadagno “Falanghina Irpinia”, a pure Falanghina from Campania, Italy at Prairie Fire, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @prairiefirebrookline
NV La Leccia “Boh” Vino Spumante Rosato, a pink sparkling pure Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy at Prairie Fire, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @prairiefirebrookline
November 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
NV La Leccia “Boh” Vino Spumante Rosato, a pink sparkling pure Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy at Prairie Fire, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restaurans #bars @prairiefirebrookline
CH-Dogma Amargo de Chile amaro neat, from CH Distillery of Chicago, IL at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @eskdboston
November 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
CH-Dogma Amargo de Chile amaro neat, from CH Distillery of Chicago, IL at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @eskdboston
Butterscotch bread pudding with praline ice cream and salted butter caramel at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @eskdboston
November 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Butterscotch bread pudding with praline ice cream and salted butter caramel at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @eskdboston
Plat du jour: braised short rib with mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, and red wine demi at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @eskdboston
November 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Plat du jour: braised short rib with mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, and red wine demi at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @eskdboston
2023 Domaine de la Chanteleuserie “Bourguiel”, a pure Cabernet Franc from Loire, France at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @eskdboston
November 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
2023 Domaine de la Chanteleuserie “Bourguiel”, a pure Cabernet Franc from Loire, France at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @eskdboston
Herb French fries at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @eskdboston
November 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Herb French fries at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @eskdboston
Roasted chicken breast with whipped potato, broccolini, chimichurri, pearl onions and Dijon jus at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @eskdboston
November 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Roasted chicken breast with whipped potato, broccolini, chimichurri, pearl onions and Dijon jus at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @eskdboston
2023 Diamantakis Winery “Petali” Asyrtiko, a pure Assyrtiko from Crete, Greece at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @eskdboston
November 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
2023 Diamantakis Winery “Petali” Asyrtiko, a pure Assyrtiko from Crete, Greece at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @eskdboston
Niçoise salad with seared rare tuna, olives, haricot verts, egg and herbed potatoes at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @eskdboston
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Niçoise salad with seared rare tuna, olives, haricot verts, egg and herbed potatoes at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @eskdboston
Classic Caesar salad with Parmesan, country croutons and garlic-anchovy dressing at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @eskdboston
November 8, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Classic Caesar salad with Parmesan, country croutons and garlic-anchovy dressing at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @eskdboston