Watertown

 Michelle F. wrote:

 > My brother-in-law recently moved to Watertown.
 > We are planning to see his new apartment and meet
 > him for dinner sometime this week.  Does
 > anyone have any recomendations for Watertown (casual
 > dining)?

 If you're referring to Watertown, MA, I'd suggest Yerardi's - really
 nice Italian place near the Watertown/Newton border.  At the
 intersection of Galen/Watertown/California/Soldier's Field Road follow
 Watertown Street until you pass the second (I think) light - there's a
 Dunkin' Donuts and a Getty station there.  It's just past the gas
 station on the left, set back a bit from the road.

 -dg-

 Hey, don't forget Pedro's ! It's between Stellina's and Not Your Average Joe's
 in Watertown Square. Nicely-prepared Venezuelan cuisine (IMHO - I'm not
 Venezuelan, but I visited once, and this definitely satisfies a few addictions
 I picked up there). Good arepas, sandwiches, grilled chicken, yuca, plantains, etc.
 Pedro has a magic garlic-cilantro sauce that makes everything taste good.
 The place looks like a diner, but I'd describe the food preparation as somewhat
 upscale (especially the dinners- Thu-Sat only). Pedro just got a wine and beer
 license. The real plus for this place is the friendliness- Pedro and his staff treat
 customers
 like family. They're still trying to teach me to make a good arepa.
 Sorry for rambling on about this place, but right now its my favorite hole-in-the-wall.

 Christopher S. wrote:

 > In Watertown Square you will find Stellina's.
 > I just didn't find it to be very exciting.  However, for some reason
 > this place is consistently recommended by some folks on this newsgroup,
 > so maybe I will have to try them again someday.

 I agree, Stellina's is good, but not great. It just needs a little more umph.It's a
 little pricey too. Last time I looked in, they were featuring some fun wines
 (which is always a good idea).

 > A new place in Watertown square is a chain called Not Your Average Joe's.
 > There you can get mediocre meatloaf (not as good as, say, Ground Round)
 > for about $10, along with other overpriced items, with really slow,
 > truly surly service.  I was hoping this place would be a godsend to the
 > gastronomic wilderness here, amd I can't express my disappointment strongly enough.

 Just as I suspected. I'm almost always disappointed by trendy placesthat serve
 "American-style" food. They seem to cater to a clientele
 that fears strong flavors or something new (Nothing wrong with that-
 I just don't want any part of it). When I looked in on NYA Joes
 and saw their menu and decor, I quickly assumed all the stuff I mentioned
 above--On a positive note, it looks like a nice place to have a few drinks.

 > The only place I like in Watertown square is a little hole-in-the-wall
 > take-out-joint-with-tables called "Demos" on Mt. Auburn. Shish-kabob.
 > People drive from miles around to go there.
 >

 Another thumbs-up for Demo's. Good Lamb Shish Kebab (and goodLamb's liver, but I'm not
 sure how many people will get excited by
 liver endorsements).

 > On the other hand, Newton Corner (go up Galen Street, to where the
 > Mass Pike rotary is) has a few places.  You will be in Newton,
 > but it's on the same side of the Pike as Watertown.  I would highly
 > recommend "Amarin of Thailand", which I think is better than any other
 > Thai place I've tried in the greater Boston area.
 > Get the duck with green curry, for one thing.
 >

 I was curious about this place, but haven't tried it yet.Are they connected with any
 other Thai restaurants in the Boston area?

 > From my end of Watertown, you can go down Common street to Cushing
 > square and pick up Belmont street, and go into Belmont.
 > You would do this in order to Go to Greer's Seafood and get some
 > very yummy takeout home to eat.  Tuesday-Saturday till 8pm (but don't
 > come that late cuz they'll run out of goodies.)  617-484-9000 before 3pm.
 >

 Greer's is in my neck of the woods. From the outside, it looks likeyour typical fried
 seafood joint, but they do some serious seafood,
 nicely prepared (I'm completely intolerant of overcooked fish).
 Good broiled/grilled fish, salads, lobster rolls, even good Cajun catfish.Friday and
 Saturday night, this place is mobbed and deservedly so.

 Steve