Blogston Proper is your weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

• Beantown Bloggery keeps us up to speed on the Hot Dog Safari. Wait - safari? This exciting event, we are told, is taking place at Suffolk Downs this Sunday. [Beantown Bloggery]
• Is it normal to put mayo on a hot dog? We think not. After reading Food and Whine's poll, we are relieved to find we are not in the minority. [Boston Food and Whine]
• Chowhounders give us the word on Speed's Hot Dog Wagon, which can be found in Newmarket Square. Jury's out on how it compare's to Spike's Junkyard Dogs. [Chowhound]

[Photo: New Hampshire Fisher Cats]

Blogston Proper is your weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

• In an effort to remove animal byproducts from her favorite cupcake recipes, Anali discovers Earth Balance. She also endorses Trader Joe's vanilla bourbon cake mix. We're sold. [Anali's First Amendment]

• What happened to the Sugar Bakery website? It's just been updated, and it looks awesome! [Boston Food and Whine]

• Finale moves in on prime North End real estate - right along the Rose Kennedy Greenway. [Boston Restaurant Talk]

[Photo: Newcastle University]

Blogston Proper is your weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•A Passionate Foodie turns 1! Happy birthday! One of our favorite local food bloggers, Richard A., goes over some of his personal highlights and pledges bring us even more - including reviews of more Portuguese wine. [A Passionate Foodie]
•Food and Whine gives us yet another reason to shop at Trader Joe's and never cook again. [Boston Food and Whine]
•Bostonist offers a great recipe for those of us who like to cook for our moms but never really decided what to make until - crap, is it Mother's Day, already? [Bostonist]

[Photo: The Truth Hurts]

Blogston Proper is your weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

• Richard A. reviews Alice Feiring's new book - and recommends it. [A Passionate Foodie]
• Found: the cutest picnic kit ever. Where you put the food is another story. [Amuse Bouche]
• The Greater Boston Food Bank needs our help! Here's what we can do. [Boston Food and Whine]

[Photo: The Greater Boston Food Bank]

Blogston Proper is your weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•So it isn't the old Brigham's, but it's on Centre St. in West Roxbury, selling Brigham's ice cream? Universal Hub sniffs out motives. [Universal Hub]
•Former Doyle's patrons, not entirely pleased with newer management, set out to find a new watering hole. [Harrumph!]
•We Are Not Martha has a delicious-looking new take on Lo Mein.[We Are Not Martha]

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Blogston Proper is your weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

• At Athan's European Bakery, apricot almond strudel, like most things, does not disappoint. [Cave Cibum]
• Desserts salvage an otherwise so-so trip to the South End. [Chowhound]
• Improv troupe named after one of everyone's favorites - chocolate cake! [Hot, Buttered, and Toasted]

[Photo: The Husband Project]

Blogston Proper is your weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•Bouchee's salads could be better, could be worse. [A Boston Food Diary]
•Their mac and cheese, on the other hand, is great. [We Are Not Martha]
•Also, what's up at Boston Public? We've heard a lot of odd service stories coming from those parts lately. [Boston Food & Whine]

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Blogston Proper is your weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•Troquet has an insane wine list. [The Epi-Log]
•No one is more excited by the proliferation of Wagamamas than those of us who've studied in London. [A Boston Food Diary]
•There's killer clam shack food to be had in Weston of all places. [We Are Not Martha]

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Blogston Proper is your weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•How can a meal that includes marshmallow-topped pudding be a disappointment? [A Boston Food Diary]
•Yo, Ma! Can you lower the sound at YoMa? [Eat and Destroy]
•This is a little late in the making, but aww! [Dishing]

[Photo: Flickr: JDinBawlmer]

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•KO Prime is way sexy. [The Dish]
•Please stop leaving Cheerios under the table at Toro. [Undercover Blonde]
•The Taste of the South End was crazy delicious. [Bostonist]

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•Out-of-season produce just isn't worth it. [Craigie Street Bistrot Blog]
•Alibi is no Highland Kitchen. [Go To It]
•Etiquette is essential on both sides of the server/diner relationship. [Tell Him Fred]

[Photo: Flickr: taliaishere]

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•Angela's Cafe is the best restaurant ever in history. [Eat and Destroy]
•Did you know that burritos have a half life? [Burrito Blog]
•Portrait of a disco brunch, complete with French toast sticks. [Not-So-Daily Diva]

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•There are at least ten good reasons to check out Beehive. [Boston Food & Whine]
•Persephone is almost great. [CultureJunkie]
•Pretentious Toro customer alert! [Undercover Blonde]

[Photo: Flickr: kpmst7]

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•Whoa! Who knew that the drinks at Banq were so cheap? [On Common Ground]
•Well, crap. Now we need a Wii. [Serious Eats]
•So wait, is it the new Biltmore as in newish location or new Biltmore as in all new staff that's packing them in? [Newton TAB Blog]

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Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•Oceanaire just might be worth the splurge. [Bostonist]
•Sigh. Remember when Au Bon Pain was just a really good bakery and didn't try to do too much? [The Beantown Bloggery]
•Airport restaurants need to chill. out. [Hot, Buttered, and Toasted]

[Photo: Flickr: imfedore]

Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•$12.95 just does not seem like enough money to buy a Kobe burger. [Boston Food & Whine]
•You might not guess at first, but apparently, the chicken is the thing at UBurger. [Bostonist]
•The idea of eating every meal at a steakhouse doesn't sound too bad! [Martin's Musings]

[Photo: Flickr: wemcg]

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•Despite the restaurant's name, Fall River's Ugly American is quite lovely! [New England Bites]
•Dunkin' Donuts' controversial supermarket coffee is actually pretty good! [Slashfood]
•Mmmmmmmm is for marrow. [On Common Ground]

[Photo: Flickr: wallyg]

Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•Need to eat soft food? Try Himalayan Bistro! [Boston Food & Whine]
•Craving coal-oven pizza? Make your way to Angela's in Saugus! [Slice]
•Want a good meal but don't want to leave Somerville? Hit up Highland Kitchen! [drinkboston]

[Photo: Flickr: daisuke.k]

Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•Get upscale at Pigalle... [On Common Ground]
•...or go lowbrow in Rozzie. [Universal Hub]
•Jim Koch just might be the nicest guy ever. [Brewing The Perfect Beer...]

[Photo: Flickr: wemcg]

Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•Giacomo's has a mighty tempting menu. [We Are Not Martha]
•Don't hate the brussels sprout, hate the negative stereotypes. [The Epi-Log]
•V-Day at Harvest was a treat! [A Passionate Foodie]

[Photo: Flickr: cjess45]

Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•Pops is tops! [The Leather District Gourmet]
•Lobby for your date to take you to Lobby Bar + Kitchen! [CultureJunkie]
•Brasserie Jo is good: no jo-ke! [Not So Daily Diva]

[Photo: Flickr: bendo1]

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•We would watch this game show every night. [Universal Hub]
•Mmm, impressively displayed potato chips! [Internet128]
•Even political writers like b.good! [Dispatches from Seth Gitell]

[Photo: Flickr: wemcg]

Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•We are not mature enough to handle the phrase "octopus balls." [Hot, Buttered, and Toasted]
•Oysters: full of briny goodness. [Sidekick]
•There really aren't many beverages that can beat horchata. [The Salted Cod]

[Photo: Flickr: blalor]

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•"Pointers for Bachelors Emboldened Enough by Alcohol to Attempt Flirting With Their Waitress" [Undercover Blonde]
•"Oh, Barf" [Hot, Buttered, and Toasted]
•"NOM NOM NOM, QWERTY" [Serious Eats]

[Photo: Flickr: walknboston]

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•Bella Luna is the best bowling-alley-affiliated restaurant ever. [Cave Cibum]
•And this is why we didn't hit up Hell Night. [Divine Comedy of Errors]
•Mmm, Ma Soba. [We Are Not Martha]

[Photo: Flickr: awfowler85]

Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•You know who never gets free dinners with foie gras and veal osso bucco? Us. We are jealous. [All Eyes on Jenny]
•Adjectives that describe Hot Off The Press: hot, pressed, delicious, and cheap. [Bostonist]
•b.good has a fry-making secret! [Cantabrigia]

[Photo: Flickr: Boston Pozivivor]

Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•Toscanini's Ice Cream is back in business! [Save Toscanini's!]
•Not to brag or anything, but it looks like great minds think alike. [Slashfood]
•We kind of love the idea of basing your apartment search around your favorite bar. [Redfin Boston Sweet Digs]

[Photo: Flickr: venotar]

Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•People seem to be pretty into Highland Kitchen. [Bostonist]
•A Hamburger Today also loves R.F. O'Sullivan. [A Hamburger Today]
•We're pretty pumped to try Oceanaire. [Cave Cibum]

[Photo: Flickr: chompster]

Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•Truly, there isn't much better than Santarpio's Pizza. [Roadfood]
•Breakfast for two for under $15?!?!?! [Lower Dot (Lower Dorchester)]
•Even self-professed beer-haters will find a brew to adore at Sunset Grill & Tap. [We Are Not Martha]

[Photo: Flickr: pineconekaty]

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•Oh NO SHE DID NOT. We are DONE with Rachael Ray. [Bostonist]
•The Whole Foods on Mem Drive is clearly the correct Whole Foods to patronize. [On Common Ground]
•This is why everyone in this city has the damn flu. [Universal Hub]

[Photo: Flickr: davidcmc58]

Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•Hot breads! Get your hot breads! [Eat and Destroy]
•Mariposa Bakery has some very fine treats. [Cave Cibum]
• Cloned meat is totally creepy. [On Common Ground]

[Photo: Flickr: walknboston]

Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•See, we're totally not the only ones creeped out by the Milky Way hot cocoa at Dunkin' Donuts. [Gibberish from the 02145]
•Mmmm, Hoodsie cups. Can't it be summer again right now? [Serious Eats]
•Truly, the best that consumer reporting has to offer. [Consumerist]

[Photo: Flickr: Petr & Sarah]

Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•We're sorry, but we have tried vegan ice cream and it is nasty. (Vegan cupcakes, on the other hand, are delightful.) Just get some sorbet! (MP: South Florida's Carolina just informed us that vegans apparently don't eat refined sugar. We don't even know what to say to the fundamental wrongheadedness of that.) [Bostonist]
•The Brookline police are cracking down on graffiti. Oh, to be a suburban cop! [Brookline TAB Blog]
•We happen to like our fries intensely salty, but this does sound like a bit much. [Hot, Buttered and Toasted]

[Photo: Flickr: colonnade]

Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•This discussion of the new Elvis ice cream at J.P. Licks reminds us that we need to get on our plans to make Elvis Brownies. [Bostonist]
•We'll eat almost anything if you tell us it's a pie. [Cave Cibum]
•Hurrah! El Pelon Taquieria will be back soon! [Burrito Blog]

[Photo: Flickr: qihuizhang.bos]

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•The french toast at the Trident Cafe is to die for. [The Third Decade]
•The brunch at Gaslight is way better than the restaurant's dinner. [On Common Ground]
•A bacon addiction sounds like a pretty good idea to us! [thecpr]

[Photo: Flickr: mattrazzo]

Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•Vegetarianism is awesome! [Bostonist]
•Vegetarianism is kind of lame! [The Food Monkey]
•Restaurant work, on the other hand, has its downsides, but is mainly pretty great. [Undercover Blonde]

[Photo: Flickr: felixtcat]

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•Mmmm, steak and potatoes and salad from La Voile. [Cave Cibum]
•LA Burdick: purveyors of psychoactive foods. [3rd House Journal]
•One blogger's treat is another blogger's horror. [Internet 128]

[Photo: Flickr: felixtcat]

Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•Getting an extra pizza and freezing it every time you go to Santarpio's Pizza is such a good idea! [Boston Restaurant Talk]
•Go to Rudy's Cafe in Somerville for the margaritas, not the food or ambiance. [Eat and Destroy]
•Pig candy!!! [Serious Eats]

[Photo: Flickr: leapingazelle]

Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•Even visiting chefs agree that Boston is awesome. [Gastronomical Inspirations]
•Someone has a minor vendetta against Stix. [The Beantown Bloggery]
•Wok N Roll puns are pretty awesome. [jmac]

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Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•Hooray for Haru! [A Passionate Foodie]
•Red Fez rocks! [Divine Comedy of Errors]
•Absinthe is awesome! [Bostonist]

[Photo: Flickr: railbalancing]

Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•Korean food is so hearty (and delicious!), it's a bargain no matter what the price may be. [Brookline TAB Blog]
•We would go to this Dumplings restaurant every single day, at least in the winter. [Dishing]
•We are not quite sure how we feel about this self-serve Dunkie's business. [Boston Daily]

[Photo: Flickr: loliiland]

Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•Is there honor in the service industry? Yes. [Undercover Blonde]
•Are cupcakes better when fried? Almost certainly! [A Passionate Foodie]
•Is Haru worth it? Maybe, maybe not. [Boston Food & Whine]

[Photo: Flickr: D3 San Francisco]

Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•There was a fire at El Pelon Taquieria! Somehow, we don't think that LOLCats are the best way to express sorrow here. [Boston LiveJournal Community]
•Mmm, winter drinks. [The Unseemly Bostonian]
•God forbid that Davis Square bars should be able to stay open until a reasonable hour! [The Somerville News]

[Photo: Flickr: afagen]

Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•Mooo....'s food is a lot better than its name. [A Passionate Foodie]
•The Haymarket inspires one local blogger to some very excited prose. [Harrumph!]
•Nouveau "cappucinos" are an unpleasant surprise to the unititiated. [Constructive Saracism]

[Photo: Flickr: afagen]

Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•Is the b.goodmobile a...cruck? [Brookline TAB Blog]
•Resolved: when we have children, we will definitely make teaching them to cook a top priority. [Counting Sheep]
•Roslindale wine enthusiasts represent! [Harrumph!]

[Photo: Flickr: xchigirl]

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•We strongly object to the inclusion of Friendly's on this list of the ten crappiest restaurants. We love brownie sundaes! [Boston Food & Whine]
•Hey, the Food Monkey is blogging at Bostonist! Awesome! [Bostonist]
•This Canadian PSA about kitchen safety is not appropriate for children. Or those prone to nightmares. Which means we probably shouldn't have watched it. Crap. [Deadspin]

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Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•The venerable Miss Von Schtoop brings up a good point: the recently departed Bob's Southern Bistro isn't the only soul food game in town. [shamrag]
•We're glad someone is talking about the Westie Roche Bros. parking lot, which is the second-worst in the city, the first being the one for the strip mall on the VFW Parkway with the Bertucci's and CVS. So poorly laid out! [Universal Hub]
•Best live blog ever. [Sushiesque]

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•Worst recipe name ever! [Serious Eats]
•We can haz Oreo truffles? [the pink shoe diaries]
•Even Ed Levine thinks you shouldn't make turkey for Thanksgiving. [Ed Levine's New York Eats]

[Photo: Flickr: Elizabeth Thomsen]

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•Single-origin coffee is a delight! [The Substantially Similar Weblog]
•Coal-fired pizza is also winning! [A Passionate Foodie]
•The much-hyped iPod docks at LTK , on the other hand, are not that exciting. [Teddy's Sports, Politics, and Pop Culture Blog]

[Photo: Flickr: mar00luz]

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•It's so true: all roads do lead to bacon. [Accordion Guy]
•Haru review, woo hoo! [The Beantown Bloggery]
•We're glad we're not the only ones who prefer the fish options at El Oriental de Cuba to the Cubanos! [Eat and Destroy]

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Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•There is little worse than overhyped clubs filled with creepy dudes. [Kate's Adventures]
•All we want right now is a pot of tea and some cake at Tealuxe. [Cave Cibum]
•This misspelled post seeking a sous chef is a mere letter away from soused chef, which is probably exactly what dbar doesn't want. [Craigslist]

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Blogston Proper is your thrice-weekly roundup of Hub-related food writing from all over the Internet. We read the blogs so you don't have to. But you should anyway, just to be nice.

•Even toddlers can dine well at Sel De La Terre! [Boston Food & Whine]
•L'Andana is rocking the suburbs. [A Passionate Foodie]
•Sibling Rivalry can be healthy! [Eat Like Me]

[Photo: Flickr: Paul Keleher]