148300 Thu Jun 17 12:33:39 -0700 2004 13 12 Boston Area 0 795285 Okay, I want to try this place as the reviews on this board sound pretty tasty. But, where is it? I thought I'd seen it on Mass Ave, but it's not on Mass Ave, is it? How do I get there, and more importantly, what do I get? Thanks all! Thu Jun 17 12:33:39 -0700 2004 0 eating out 1 795287 It's address is 80 Pearl St. If you're walking/driving from Mass Ave at Central toward the BU bridge, it will be a few blocks up on your left. Thu Jun 17 12:37:20 -0700 2004 795285 0 xiaodan 2 795288 Highly recommend the lamb chops, lemonade and any of the starters... Thu Jun 17 12:38:00 -0700 2004 795287 0 xiaodan 2 795295 Betw Brookline & Magazine streets down Pearl 4 blocks just past Auburn. I love their couscous. Thu Jun 17 13:14:51 -0700 2004 795287 0 Taralli 1 795291 Look sharp: it's easy to miss even if you're walking by it. It's a tiny little storefront. And it's cash only, and BYO. Thu Jun 17 12:59:00 -0700 2004 795285 0 MC Slim JB 2 795298 Baraka used to be BYOB years ago, but last time we asked, they said we can't bring wine due to the wonderful Cambridge law forbidding BYOB. Has anyone brought wine there recently? About what to get: -smoky eggplant appetizer -cheese plate with figs -Lamb chops are simply amazing Thu Jun 17 13:49:46 -0700 2004 795291 0 A Fish Called Wanda 3 795307 I checked, and you are correct: no BYOB in Cambridge anymore. P.S., the easiest parking in the neighborhood for non-residents of Cambridge is in the Green St garage next to the Green St Grill. Thu Jun 17 15:44:46 -0700 2004 795298 0 MC Slim JB 3 795316 yeah, bring cash too, I seem to remember a sign saying 'no booze or plastic' or words to that effect Thu Jun 17 16:44:24 -0700 2004 795298 0 kkg 1 795315 they have a handwritten sheet of specials which has never disappointed. I've always either had lamb or fish entrees, every last one superb. I also highly recommend the pommes frites (not on the menu but always available), the sharbat (don't drink too much or you'll lose your appetite), and the creme brulee. Btw has anyone ever ordered the bastilla (/bistiyya) here? They need 36hrs notice) Thu Jun 17 16:41:56 -0700 2004 795285 0 kkg 2 795326 Been thinking about getting the bastilla for ages, but just never got down to assembling a group. Keen on it actually, since they make it with squab. Fri Jun 18 00:04:28 -0700 2004 795315 0 Limster 3 795334 Ok, what is bastilla? I could be easily persuaded into arranging an outing... Fri Jun 18 09:26:18 -0700 2004 795326 0 eating out 4 795364 Approximately, it's fairly large pie made with v flaky pastry (not unlike a croissant) filled with minced squab, and topped with powdered sugar, a savoury/sweet combo that's quite popular in N Africa. Fri Jun 18 17:25:08 -0700 2004 795334 0 Limster 3 795362 Hey Limster, if you do decide to go to Baraka, make sure you tell them a day or so ahead of time that you're planning on getting the b'stilla. I'm not sure if they have it regularly nowadays, but when I went several years back, you had to pre-order it since it requires ingredients they may not get daily. Fri Jun 18 16:59:40 -0700 2004 795326 0 Eric Eto 4 795363 yep ... it's 36hrs advance notice, according to kkg above. Fri Jun 18 17:23:13 -0700 2004 795362 0 Limster