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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 1h

Roasted tomato bisque with puff pastry twist at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @eskdboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 2h

Bubbles and amari at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @eskdboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 4h

2024 Château d'Oupia "Les Hérétiques Pays d'Hérault," a blend of Carignan, Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault from Languedoc, France at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @eskdboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 5h

I feel like it’s been pretty good the last few times I’ve been in, with the caveat that I’m not at my most judgmental at 1am.

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 5h

Naked and Famous cocktail up: mezcal, Yellow Chartreuse, Aperol and lime at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @eskdboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Late-night slice of pepperoni at New York Pizza, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @nypizzaboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Duvel, a Belgian pale strong ale from Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat of Breendon-Puurs, Belgium at Wally's Cafe, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @wallyscafejazzclub

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Katsu chicken sandwich: 2x spicy chicken, bread & butter pickles, lettuce and spicy aioli on a brioche buns with fries at Audubon Bar, near Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @audubon_bar

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Grilled wings with sambal buffalo sauce and dips of blue cheese and ranch dressing at Audubon Bar, near Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @audubon_bar

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

My sister got halfway through this Margarita cocktail up before I got a pic of it Audubon Bar, near Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @audubon_bar

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Hendrick's Gin and tonic at Audubon Bar, near Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @audubon_bar

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Ilegal Mezcal Joven neat and a draft Pilsner, a German pilsner from Bent Water Brewing of Lynn, MA at Audubon Bar, near Kenmore Square, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @audubon_bar

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Linguini and clams with toasted garlic, white wine, oregano, crushed chili, parsley and lemon at Little Whale Oyster Bar, Back Bay, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @littlewhaleoysterbar

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

2023 Trimbach "Riesling," a pure Riesling from Alsace, France at Little Whale Oyster Bar, Back Bay, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @littlewhaleoysterbar

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Roasted littleneck clams with sweet corn, bacon, scallions, garlic breadcrumbs and lemon at Little Whale Oyster Bar, Back Bay, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @littlewhaleoysterbar

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

A dozen raw Island Creek oysters from Duxbury, MA with traditional accompaniments, at the nice happy hour price of $2 each, at Little Whale Oyster Bar, Back Bay, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @littlewhaleoysterbar

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Big ol' side of fries at Little Whale Oyster Bar, Back Bay, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @littlewhaleoysterbar

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

2025 Planeta "Sicilia Rosé," a skin-contact pure Syrah from Sicily, Italy at Little Whale Oyster Bar, Back Bay, Boston, MA, USA. (Sorry, forgot to snap the wine in the glass.) #boston #restaurants #bars @littlewhaleoysterbar

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Panna cotta (with tangerine, if memory serves,) at Wa Shin, Bay Village, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars This is a Golden Age for omakase in Boston! @washinboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I just bought your book! I too have pros in my family! Love the self made chef story!

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

We’re kind of spoiled right now with a bunch of extraordinarily high-quality options! I think Michelin blew it in only giving a star to one of them.

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Japanese sobacha (buckwheat tea) at Wa Shin, Bay Village, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @washinboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Tamagoyaki: rolled egg omelette, which I imagine took years to learn to do this delicately, at Wa Shin, Bay Village, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @washinboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

In the slot for ordering extras beyond the omakase, I got kohada (gizzard shad,) something I rarely see here that packs a sensational punch, at Wa Shin, Bay Village, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @washinboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Toro taku temaki: handroll with tuna and takuan (daikon) at Wa Shin, Bay Village, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @washinboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Sujiko: Japanese immature salmon roe at Wa Shin, Bay Village, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @washinboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Rishiri Island murasaki uni: Japanese purple sea urchin at Wa Shin, Bay Village, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @washinboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Sanma: pike mackerel, a/k/a Pacific saury, at Wa Shin, Bay Village, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars Another very pretty bit of knifework. @washinboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Chutoro and caviar: medium fatty tuna and golden Osetra caviar at Wa Shin, Bay Village, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @washinboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Akami: lean bluefin tuna at Wa Shin, Bay Village, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @washinboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Shiro ebi: white sweet shrimp at Wa Shin, Bay Village, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @washinboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Hotate: Japanese scallop at Wa Shin, Bay Village, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars Look at that knifework! @washinboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Takabe: yellow-striped butterfish at Wa Shin, Bay Village, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars More subtle knifework here. @washinboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Cool pottery and a "Recommended" Michelin nod at Wa Shin, Bay Village, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @washinboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Shima aji: striped jack at Wa Shin, Bay Village, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars Love the artful knifework that leaves on a bit of skin. @washinboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Meichidai: Japanese gingko, a/k/a nakedhead, at Wa Shin, Bay Village, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @washinboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Pickled ginger (which I neglected to sample) at Wa Shin, Bay Village, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @washinboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Amadai: Japanese horsehead tilefish at Wa Shin, Bay Village, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @washinboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Kegani: Hokkaido hairy crab in a layered, deeply flavorful prep at Wa Shin, Bay Village, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @washinboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Kanpachi: greater amberjack at Wa Shin, Bay Village, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @washinboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

2024 Cristina Ascheri "Gavi di Gavi," a pure Cortese from Piedmont, Italy at Wa Shin, Bay Village, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @washinboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Classy landing pad for one's phone at Wa Shin, Bay Village, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @washinboston

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Out-of-town papers almost never get so many things right about Boston dining. I also appreciate the really pungent, vivid food writing in this piece. Bravo, @nytimes! #boston #restaurants #bars www.nytimes.com/article/best...

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

From my other last-home-series game at Fenway Park, a Fiddlehead IPA, a hazy IPA from Fiddlehead Brewing of Shelburne, VT. I'd written the team off in May and then they gave us an awesome summer. Peaked too early, but that's baseball! We'll get 'em next year, maybe? @redsox

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MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac") @mcslimjb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Grateful to have squeezed one in just under the wire at Fenway Park with a Samuel Adams New England Juicy IPA, a hazy IPA from Boston Beer Company of Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #bars #restaurants @redsox

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