the Hungry I, charles st

[koapono]

in town this coming weekend, the Hungry I was suggested as a dining venue worthy of a visit. I'm staying at Liberty Hotel and would prefer something in walking distance. Go with the Hungry I or avoid?

thanks in advance

[pemma]

I finally tried the Hungry I a few years ago. I was underwhelmed. What I remember is getting a veal dish with an overly salty sauce (and I have a fairly high tolerance for saltiness). It may have been fine dining years ago when there wasn't much around, but now there are better choices. Many mentioned by other posters here.

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Hungry I
71 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114

[C. Hamster]

Wow. Thats a blast from the past. Didn't know it was stil open!

Consider Grotto, too.

[MC Slim JB]

I used to like the hungry I, thought it did very solid Country French, but I stopped going after the Terror Waiter incident.

Places near the Liberty that I like: Scampo (great patio if it's not too hot), Pierrot (very traditional French bistro), Lala Rohk (upscale Persian), No. 9 Park (great cocktails, expensive French/Italian inspired food), Grotto (mid-priced Italian).

http://mcslimjb.blogspot.com/

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Scampo
215 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114

[JoeM]

I'd add Beacon Hill Bistro to that list.

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Beacon Hill Bistro
25 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114

[MC Slim JB]

I might have added BHB to my list, too, but I haven't been back since Jason Bond left to open Bondir (which is frickin' awesome, incidentally.)

http://mcslimjb.blogspot.com/

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Bondir
279 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139

[JoeM]

It doesn't seem to have changed much since Matt Malloy took over. Still one of the more underrated/hyped restaurants in Boston IMO.

[Delhiwala]

Scampo is very nice (and in your hotel), but Lala Rohk and No 9 Park are only a short walk away and are truly fabulous.

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No 9 Park
9 Park Street, Boston, MA 02108

Scampo
215 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114

[failingwannabevegan]

I'd pick Scampo over The Hungry I also. I've had a couple of good meals at Clink in the hotel as well.

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Scampo
215 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114

Clink - The Liberty Hotel
215 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114

[Mr Bigglesworth]

Scampo at the Liberty is fantastic.

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Scampo
215 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114