144610 Thu Apr 24 14:11:47 -0700 2003 2 12 Boston Area 0 775013 Visited Izzy's in Cambridge this weekend and felt a need to inform Hounds of this downright authentic meal. The small -- approximately 7 tables -- establishment was bustling at 11:45 am last Saturday. Every table was filled and several customers waited for takeout orders. Orders are palced at the counter and food is delivered to your table. We began with a Cuban sandwich. I've tried "Cubanos" at several local eateries and have never had one that compares to Izzy's. The roast pork within the sandwich was juicy (a feat within itself as Puerto Rican style pork, if not cooked correctly, can become dry & stringy) and the counterman (Izzy?) insisted on adding a special sauce. Wow, was he on-the-money! The sauce added a unique and unforgettable flavor. We also ordered goat which was accompanied by rice, beans and a salad. The goat was tremendous and the dish included the unexpected bonus of pieces of smoked shoulder. The rice & beans were perfect. We also ordered a side of plaintains (platanos) which were golden brown and sweet as sugar. In a word, the meal was delicious and the total bill with 2 beverages was under $15. Thu Apr 24 14:11:47 -0700 2003 0 lel 1 775027 Wow- sounds fantastic! What part of Cambridge is Izzy's in? Thu Apr 24 16:27:06 -0700 2003 775013 0 Chris VR 1 775031 Yeah, I used to love going to Izzy's while I lived in the area. It really is the only place to get that style of food in the area, and yet, in such an obscure little spot. Besides the sandwiches, I went for the fried pork and the empanadas/patties. It's a short walk from the Kendall Square Cinemas, and I blame my post-Izzy's food coma for falling asleep at some of the films there. It's located on the corner of Windsor and Harvard St (between Broadway and Main) surrounded by the public housing units on either side of Windsor. Thu Apr 24 16:39:06 -0700 2003 775013 0 Eric Eto