Amazon.com Book Description (ISBN 0312349599, Paperback)

Bostons mysterious food critic has finally put his wealth of restaurant knowledge together in one volume with his choices for the Boston-areas best dining options. The Phantom Gourmet infuses his book with the same mix of authority, panache, and unmatched local expertise that have made his television show so popular. Rather than list every restaurant under the sun, the Phantom selects the places he feels are worthwhile and explains why, giving restaurant-goers more guidance in choosing a place to eat. Although the Phantom limits his selections to the best food and the best values, his favorites cover the spectrum of Bostons culinary options. In sixty categories from comfort food and fried clams to Chinese and Italian, the Phantom lists his favorite eight (known as his Great Ate) restaurants. And if youre looking to eat in a specific neighborhood, the Phantom also picks the best in every dining hotspot, from the North End to the North Shore. The nearly five hundred restaurant reviews are catalogued in alphabetical, geographical, and cuisine indexes for easy reference. So whether youre a long-time fan of the Phantom Gourmet, a Boston-area resident looking to expand your dining horizons, or a visitor to Beantown, The Phantom Gourmets Guide to Bostons Best Restaurants gives you all the information you need to grab a great meal every time.