622904 Wed May 27 07:21:39 -0700 2009 5 12 Greater Boston Area 0 4718262 So my husband and I are heading in from the burbs tomorrow to go to the ASP production of Much Ado About Nothing at the Hibernia Hall in Roxbury. I'm racking my brain for places to eat...we used to live in JP, so we have some familiarity. We're not looking to spend a lot of money (Ten Tables would be too much) or go to the South End. We were considering Zon's or maybe Doyle's (for nostalgia and beer, not really the food), but is there anything new we should consider? Or places people love we might not have been to? Bella Luna is off the list (I ate way too much there when I lived nearby)...I'd appreciate the help! Wed May 27 07:21:39 -0700 2009 294542 Nelliebelle 1 4718476 take a look at vee vee: http://www.veeveejp.com/ focus on fresh vegs, fish & shellfish, quality ingredients. can get kinda loud, as i recall, but so do most places these days. on centre st in jp, by the monument. probably where id' go, if it were me. i'm not sure how much cheaper zon's is than ten tables, unless you go the burger route. bella luna moved to the brewery, and they may have revamped their menu too, but i'm not sure. pupusa guanaca up in hyde square is a great hole in the wall for salvadoran. Wed May 27 08:22:33 -0700 2009 4718262 22634 autopi 1 4718572 Merengue on Blue Hill Ave in Roxbury has extremely good Dominican food, and isn't too pricey. http://www.merenguerestaurant.com/ Wed May 27 08:54:20 -0700 2009 4718262 286082 tsackton 2 4719364 I was gonna wholeheartedly recommend Merengue as well. Not often discussed on Chowhound, but this place is a real gem. As I and Snoop can attest, don't forget to end your meal with a slice of their tres leches cake. It explodes milks in your mouth, like a milky xiao long bao. :) Wed May 27 12:34:18 -0700 2009 4718572 11275 Prav 1 4718986 For quality sit-down meals with fresh ingredients, wine service, and good bang for the buck (not too expensive or too cheap) my go-to places in JP are JP Seafood and Centre Street Cafe. Wed May 27 10:41:43 -0700 2009 4718262 108021 pierce 2 4719352 The new Bella Luna is worth checking out if even for its hip new digs. I think some of the most creative and reasonably priced food in JP these days is at Bon Savor (next to Ten Tables). Wed May 27 12:29:27 -0700 2009 4718986 102023 jpcat