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uhnonymuhs t1_j64tus5 wrote

Reply to Where do you fine people go to run? by dogs-and-snacks

I typically go along the Emerald Necklace; do a loop around the fens, run through the riverway, through Olmsted and then around Jamaica Pond. Gives me the option to extend to Arboretum/Franklin Park or keep it shorter and cut some parts out. Would 100% recommend

On occasion I’ll make my way over to the Charles and go from JFK St down to Arsenal St and then loop back around (or you could go further if you want)

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Robot_Tanlines t1_j64tte3 wrote

Reply to comment by KV1SMC in Struggling Mass. GOP had just $35,000 in its coffers, on net, treasurer says - The Boston Globe by TouchDownBurrito

It just goes to showing how screwed up the Republicans have become. I don’t know for a fact the Baker would win again, but I think the odds would absolutely have been in his favor. The Republicans would rather throw away a winnable governorship than pick a moderate in their party, so they end up with the first dual women as the heads of the state and a lesbian to boot, it’s priceless. I’m real liberal but the Baker impressed me on multiple occasions and blew me away with his handling of the pandemic, especially when compared to his fellow Republican Governors. The odds are low that I would have voted for Baker over Healey, but I would have at least contemplated it and have been fine with it if he had won.

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Pinwurm t1_j64stmp wrote

Reply to comment by michael_scarn_21 in Quebecoise/Montreal poutine in Boston? by goldeneye0

Everyone's a critic.

For me, being in Canada adds to a better experience - and better food memories. I totally enjoy poutine more when I travel. But if I account for those biases - I believe Downtown Saus would win in a blind tasting for it's class. It's okay to disagree. :)

For the record - I live near Santarpio's and think it's overcooked and poorly assembled trash. Dough is meh too. There's a good pizza somewhere in there, because the sauce is super garlic forward (which I like) - but it's never come together right. It's still a fun place to go to every now and then for cheap drinks & lamb. I appreciate there's a lot of Bostonians that grew up with it and cherish it, but I didn't and don't.

IMO - Ciao makes the best pizza in the area, and would be a solid contender for 'world class'. Followed by Ernesto's. Though - I love the American-Neapolitan styles best.

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Robot_Tanlines t1_j64s12e wrote

Reply to Struggling Mass. GOP had just $35,000 in its coffers, on net, treasurer says - The Boston Globe by TouchDownBurrito

They knew Diehl had no shot, they should have just punted on the race and saved money for more winnable elections in the state. Frankly I’m happy they didn’t do that, until Republicans can come to their senses they have no right to win anything so the less money they have to flip something the better.

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This_Cantabrigian t1_j64rcti wrote

Reply to Quebecoise/Montreal poutine in Boston? by goldeneye0

All-Star Sandwich Bar in Inman has poutine. I really like it but the curds don’t squeak. I’ve had Montreal poutine a bunch and I guess I wouldn’t say it’s exactly like that but it’s still pretty tasty. Out of the somewhat limited options in the area I think it’s at least worth checking out. Their sandwiches are dynamite so worst case scenario, you get a delicious sandwich and poutine that is very enjoyable.

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