Review

Dining: La Casa de Alberto Is Simply Delicious
Dining

La Casa de Alberto Is Simply Delicious

Everything is fresh and authentic at this barebones Mexican restaurant.

Dining: La Merenda Is a Taste Treat
Dining

La Merenda Is a Taste Treat

You could circle the globe with their wide range of ethnic small plates.

Dining: DiModa Has Innovative Italian Food
Dining

DiModa Has Innovative Italian Food

Delicious dishes, attractive atmosphere and dog-friendly.

Music: Elvis Costello Can Still Rock a Crowd
Music

Elvis Costello Can Still Rock a Crowd

62-year-old star offers an energetic, really varied show at Riverside.

Dining: Solly’s Still Has the Best Butter Burgers
Dining

Solly’s Still Has the Best Butter Burgers

They’ve added some tasty heart-healthy meals. But oh, those burgers.

Music: Wilco Rides Again
Music

Wilco Rides Again

If not the best American band, they're surely the most fun.

Dining: Botanas Is a Loud Letdown
Dining

Botanas Is a Loud Letdown

Loud decor, a loud din, and tasteless, mass-produced food.

Dining: Boo Boo’s Is Partner to Soup Bros.
Dining

Boo Boo’s Is Partner to Soup Bros.

One serves sandwiches, one serves soup. Results yummy in both cases.

Theater: ‘Sweeney Todd’ Is Grisly Fun
Theater

‘Sweeney Todd’ Is Grisly Fun

Skylight’s take on Sondheim musical has inventive staging and strong voices.

Dining: Rice N Roll Is A Great Show
Dining

Rice N Roll Is A Great Show

You can watch the chefs at work. The results are pretty tasty.

Classical: A Most Happy “Barber of Seville”
Classical

A Most Happy “Barber of Seville”

Musically great, but the staging missed the mark.

Theater: Rep’s Jane Eyre Will Surprise You
Theater

Rep’s Jane Eyre Will Surprise You

More cool than romantic, it’s a psychologically gripping production.