Restaurant 108 Top Chef: Jonah Lenoch
Jackie Perelman, Arts Writing Editor
May 13, 2018
Filed under Arts, Restaurant Reviews
On May 8, freshman Jonah Lenoch competed in the fourth installment of Restaurant 108’s Top Chef competition with a barbecue-themed menu. As I entered the restaurant, I was greeted with the sweet smell of barbecue sauce and roasted meat and vegetables. Lenoch said he was inspired by his family traditi...
Restaurant 108 Top Chef: Cassiann Foster
Jilli Goldstein and Izzy Gonzalez
May 7, 2018
Filed under Arts, Restaurant Reviews
Fierce competitor sophomore Cassiann Foster threw her oven mitt into the annual Top Chef gauntlet on Tuesday, May 1 at Restaurant 108. Foster, having two years of restaurant experience under her apron’s belt, previously participated in Top Chef competitions by helping competitors in their quest for ...
Restaurant 108 Top Chef: Ben Haber
Daisy Elliot, Opinions Writing Editor
April 14, 2018
Filed under Arts, Restaurant Reviews, Showcase
On April 10, junior Ben Haber cooked in the second of five Top Chef competitions in Restaurant 108. This week's menu showcased Spanish classics with modern interpretations. This is Haber’s first year working at Restaurant 108, but he has experience working at Barcelona Wine Bar and is one of the top ...
Restaurant 108 Top Chef: Nathan Lourie
Jackie Perelman, Arts Writing Editor
April 9, 2018
Filed under Arts, Restaurant Reviews
On April 3, team leader senior Nathan Lourie kicked off the first of five Top Chef competitions with what he called a sandwich themed menu. Last year Lourie won Top Chef with two seniors. Lourie has been working at Restaurant 108 for two years, as well as a restaurant called Jakes. For the appet...
Restaurant of the Month: Coolidge Corner Pizza Comparison
Emma Kahn, Staff Writer
May 24, 2017
Filed under Arts, Restaurant Reviews, Showcase
Who doesn’t like pizza? It would be hard not to in Brookline. We visited three well-loved pizza places on Harvard Street in Coolidge Corner: Oath Craft Pizza, Otto and the Upper Crust Pizzeria to see which one was the best. Each restaurant provided a variety of services, ranging from food quality to ae...
Restaurant of the Month: Harry’s All American Breakfast
Haley Bayne, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2017
Filed under Arts, Restaurant Reviews
Harry’s All-American Breakfast, nestled in a quaint Roslindale strip mall, gives the true All-American feel. For such a charming and simple location, Harry’s is a happening restaurant for breakfast and lunch, especially on weekends. We arrived, and there was a brief wait before we were seated at a modest, ...
Restaurant 108 Top Chef: Nathan Lourie, Mona Dias and Isaac Dassel
April 7, 2017
Filed under Arts, Restaurant Reviews, Showcase
The third installment of the annual Top Chef competition in Restaurant 108 featured three chefs, rather than the usual one, as seniors Nathan Lourie, Mona Dias and Isaac Dassel collaborated on an Italian-themed menu with several appetizer, entree and dessert options. First, we were served a bas...
ROM: Juice Reviews
Iman Khan, Arts Writing Editor
January 19, 2017
Filed under Arts, Restaurant Reviews, Showcase
For the Blitz, The Sagamore reviewed and compared three juice bars. Here's what we thought. As healthy foods become more popular, juice places around Brookline have begun providing the trendy products. We visited several juice bars to see how they stacked up: Pure Cold Press, located in Cooli...
Review: Caffè Nero
Chloe McKim Jepsen, News Writing Editor
January 3, 2017
Filed under Arts, Restaurant Reviews, Showcase
Bookshelves line the walls, freshly baked pastries and sandwiches are laid out in display cases, and the room is filled with dark coffee and soft light. Caffè Nero, an Italian-inspired coffee shop, opened last week in Brookline Village. It is located across from a Dunkin Donuts and a few doors down...
ROM: Shawarma King
Susanna Kemp, Breaking News Writing Editor
December 8, 2016
Filed under Arts, Restaurant Reviews, Showcase
Shawarma King is a Lebanese restaurant on Beacon Street just outside of Coolidge Corner. At first glance, it seems like another fast food joint; a white sign taped to the window reads, “Don’t feel awful, eat Shawarma King falafel!” You pick up your food on paper plates at a counter, then sit d...
ROM: Stoked
Sara Hogenboom, Longform Managing Editor
November 16, 2016
Filed under Arts, Restaurant Reviews, Showcase
The first impression as one walks into Stoked is “comfort.” A ramp leads diners down into a seating area with red vinyl booths, a high top bar in front of the pizza oven, and stainless steel tables. Prints of stereos are all over the walls, implying a ‘70s and ‘80s aesthetic. The music that plays ...
ROM: Fuel America
Sofia Georgaklis, Sports Managing Editor
October 17, 2016
Filed under Arts, Restaurant Reviews
Fuel America is a beautifully decorated coffee shop in Brighton, MA. From the second our party of four walked in the door, we were overcome by a relaxed atmosphere that put us all in the mood to do some homework with a delicious cup of coffee. We walked to the counter to order and were greeted by friendly s...
