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Aspasia in the Greater Boston area is a three star American restaurant. This place is located in the Harvard Square area. It's known for its eclectic offerings. It's been awarded the Best of Romantic award. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features catering and fine wines. Diners found the food always expertly prepared.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I thought the food was delicious and the service was fantastic. We started with a variety of the larders. There were three of us and we each ordered something different. I thought the beef was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mr. Paddy and I enjoyed a rainy, cozy meal here. We indulged in the wine/cheese pairings menu. It was an absolute decadent delight, for only $39! The soothing sage curtains, light yellow walls, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm wondering if I came on a bad day or maybe this just isn't the place for me. We came for our anniversary, and it was sad to be so disappointed. After our meal, the hubby asked me what my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I signed up for a Yelp account just so that I could write a well- deserved, five-star review for this great little establishment. I'm so grateful that I came across the Yelp reviews for this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I registered with Yelp solely to be able to write a review. I see that I am joining a chorus. We wanted to take a serious foodie friend who was in from out of town, to someplace new and not too far...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I walked into this place a Yelper who liked to eat. I walked out a veritable foodie.Not sure there's a bigger compliment I could giveromantic, while still comfortable enough for a casual dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of the best eating experiences I've had - and certainly the best I've had since moving to Cambridge.My boyfriend and I came for Restaurant Week. We were struck by how plain the decor was,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fine dining comfort food. We went while the game menu prix fix was offered. The only complaints I had was that the soup, had absolutely no seasoning- very bland and there was no salt shakers on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
went back for the 2nd time, and was impressed again. Easily the consistently best food I've had in Boston.Double plus for the service. Bronwyn is such a sweetie. She is what you wish for from...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I visted here last night for the Restaurant Week menu. We were very glad that we went. The service was impeccable, just some of the best i've ever had. The two waitresses were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For restaurant week, the food at T.W. Food was a good solid B /A-. We ordered the $39 prix-fixe and it did not disappoint although dessert could have been better. To start: Terrine Du Chef...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was pretty quiet when we stopped in on a rainy Spring day. Parking right out front was not a problem. The restaurant is very quaint and is like an old house. The inside is decorated minimally but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cash in the remains of your mutual funds and invest in the $39 prix fixe!!I stepped out of TW Foods onto a chilly and damp Concord Ave with a smile on my face that lasted about a week, and has...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Scale 1 = poor, 5 = outstandingCUSTOMER SERVICE: 5 (not snooty)FOOD: 4.5 (apps and entrees are off the charts; desserts are 4). The coffee alone is worth the trip.AMBIANCE: 4. Small but nice.VALUE:...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to TW many times, and it is a great little restaurant. I think a size like this and Tim's resume are awesome indicators of a certain level of care taken in the prep of such food. Although...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
T.W. Food is an amazing food experience. I was surprised by some of the negative points in other reviews.The bread is perfect and is served with smooth rich butter sprinkled with fleur de sel. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the second time I've been here and T.W. lived up to our memory of the first time. We went for my husband's birthday and decided to get the 7 course tasting menu. I chose the veggie menu and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The intimate restaurant feels very warm and cozy. Although some would call it a bit bland, I liked how everything tasted very fresh. Good wine selection. The vege chef's menu is definitely a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW! OMG!THE FOOD was AMAZING!!! Service was impeccable. And the presentation was beautiful. Check it out!p.s. if you're not up for creative, unexpected concoctions, then try something else. but if...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i pretty much agree with all the other 3-stars-being-generous reviews.let me sum it up like this: after dinner here, we went around the corner for a slice of pizza. yeah. not great.it would be 2 stars...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance and I went to the Australia and New Zealand wine dinner tonight. They do these dinners every Tuesday. Go to one of them. I won't delve into how much we enjoyed this. Less is more. You...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is going to be a lengthy review, strap in. If you just want the bullet points, scroll down.I think my expectations were just too high here. A small out of the way Cambridge spot for foodies with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to TW earlier this year and loved it. We did the 7 course tasting menu with wine pairings. From the moment we walked in the door, the hostess/waitress helped make this a great experience. They...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The service was quite good considering only two front-of-house people working the room. The vegetarian tasting menu was very well thought out and dietetically balanced (which is rarely the case in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes. YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!I went here on a Friday night with my boyfriend. It was our gift to each other for Christmas... to go get an expensive, gourmet meal. We had our pick of seats and chose...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm torn between four and five stars - five stars for creativity and effort, and four stars because a some of that creativity didn't quite work.My brother and I went here when he was in town, and we...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2 stars: Meh. I've experienced better.I think Hana T. got it right -- bland all the way around. Everything has little flavor, except for something that makes the dish fattier than it needs to be....
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
TW was virgin soil for me, literally and figuratively. I had never been to, seen, or even heard a thing about TW Foods before I went. The decor advanced this feeling because it was virginal as well,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend took me here for my birthday and we had the most amazing and special dinner experience I could ever hope for.We are huge fans of 10 Tables in J.P.and the Franklin Cafe - so he knew what...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a bunch of lawyers in town - craving for business - and they offered to take me out to dinner. After all the phenomenal (and justified) rave reviews, it seemed like a logical choice to have them...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
White tablesWhite clothesWhite napkinsWhite platesSilver spoons. Silver knives. Silver...Exposed (new) brick walls,And somewhat bare decor,Bright bright lightings,Along with very little seasoning (of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm angry.Why, you ask? Well, because someone thought it was a good idea to make T.W. Food the #1 restaurant in the Boston area. And it's not.I mean, it's good. In the same way watching a chimp make a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really adored this little intimate experience tucked in a low-traffic nook of Cambridge. I went for restaurant week and after sitting down, debated whether to do the tasting menu. We stuck with the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
From the makers of Ten Tables. The hostess is one of the owners, lovely service. The scrambled egg appetizer was to die for. Other dished were good but the menu is updated often, locally grown (great)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. What an experience - tucked away in Cambridge, this place is wonderfully "food science"!The place itself is small, with limited tables, which is a good in that it adds to the atmosphere....
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tomato basil ice cream for dinner? Seriously? Wow.I have wanted to check this place out for a while, but for me it's not just a "let's go out to dinner" place, it's more of a special occasion meal....
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place during Restaurant Week. I liked this nice and cozy place with excellent wait staff. It was excellent for vegetarians. They even have a veggie menu. The parking situation is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Exquisite.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance: T.W. Food is quaint restaurant with about 10-15 tables. The decor is simplistic but inviting. The restroom is located downstairs and is very clean. From the dining room, you can see the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hate mushrooms. Blame my mom, she put them in everything when I was a child. I picked out every one at every meal, always leaving this sad pile of fungus on the side of my plate. T.W. Food's farm...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Took my gf out for her birthday. We were both blown away. Had 7-course vegetarian tasting menu - it was top-shelf. Food, plating, service, etc. were all superb.It is a perfect special occasion joint.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't quite love T.W. as much as other yelpers... but it was a good place for a quiet dinner with a friend or for a date.My friend and I came here on a Wednesday evening and despite the small size...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unreal! Texture, taste, mood, flavor, and more. I agree with other reviewer that I may not have the vocabulary to articulate the experience. It is intimate, funky and special. We started with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Writing this may ruin my foodie credibility on this site, but here goes: giving TW Food five stars makes me want to reconsider some of my other five-star reviews. This place is un-freaking-believable!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll be the first to admit that I lack the necessary vocabulary and writing proficiency to adequately describe the glorious delights that exit the kitchen at TW Food but I'm still going to try! Each...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Save this restaurant, please!On a recent Friday night, TW Food was, unjustly, dead.There was not a soul in sight.We had the pick of the restaurant and chose a charming corner table. Our server could...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Insanely great food far off the beaten path (like two-thirds of the way to Fresh Pond from Harvard Square). We came on a Thursday night, found easy on-street parking marked residents only (but no...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Elegant, sophisticated, and tasty... plus eco-friendly. I would pay the extra bucks to receive a plate of a grass fed animals rather than a bulky piece of meat full of antibiotics that tastes exactly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Long time no yelp for me. See, that's the thing about these social/exhibitionist tools, even the great ones like yelp: there's that surge of vigor and activity that comes in the beginning, the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Talk about a diamond in the rough. This place is in the middle of nowhere and could be forgettable if you walked by and never took the time to go in. The space was small and intimate, a little more...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hedonistic pleasures of the mouth are only successful because they rip the mind from the throes of thought and allow us to focus wholly on our senses. Were it not for the Yelp reviews I would have no...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is on the top of my favorites! It has an intimate setting, only about 10 tables with a classy, yet modest atmosphere. The food is outstanding, offering unique and novel flavor...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant was amazing. We went for our wedding anniversary and they were extremely nice to us, even though we arrived late after getting lost. We had a 6 course tasting menu, which they did...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tucked into a small corner of Cambridge, T.W. Food is a hidden gem. Great place for a wonderful meal to share for a special event. Small, casual, elegant, unpretentious, and wonderful.Came here with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place six stars if possible. I think this may have been a flawless experience. Let's start with service.Professional, knowledgeable yet relaxed staff. No rushing whatsoever. We ended...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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I have had the pleasure of dining here several times and recommend it highly. The owners are obsessed with giving their patrons a transcendent experience and it shows.
menupages.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I celebrated our 2nd wedding anniversary at TW Food a few weeks ago, and it was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. I have to agree with Katherine J-- this place is all...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went with friends and we took the stool seats that peeped into the kitchen "window" so you could take a look at all the preparation that went into the meals. The menu had standard bistro fare with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If personalized service is the key to an enjoyable dining experience, then look no further than "T.W. Food", a high end bistro-style restaurant tucked away in one of Cambridge's residential...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Worth a trip to West Cambridge. On a recommendation from some friends, my wife and I recently had dinner at this new notable. We arrived just before 8:00 (our reservation time), were greeted promptly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HOLY WOW! I think I just had the best birthday dinner of my life at this intimate new spot in West Cambridge. This space used to be occupied by Asapsia, which was very good, but T.W. Food blows it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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Its brand new and it's a little tucked away in cambridge but worth finding. Definetely go for the Chef's choice (with wine pairing) option! You won't be dissapointed!! The waitress was extremely attentive and...
menupages.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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an ever-changing menu of contemporary-american and mediterranean dishes makes this huron village restaurant a good choice for fine dining. the 30-seat eatery serves entrees which include niman ranch pork chop,...
gayot.com - user review
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by attracting a stable crowd of neighborhood fans, aspasia has quietly become its own point of reference. the linen-draped tables are filled nightly with regulars, in for the robust but comforting...
nytimes.com - user review
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harming restaurant with fixed price menus...
usrg.com - user review
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aspasia envelops diners in comfort and charm, and the appealing neighborhood bistro quickly makes loyal fans of one-time visitors. the small dining room features exposed brick walls set with sconces and...
10best.com - user review
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tiny place serves up big food...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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We go to Aspasia for the intimate atmosphere and amazing food. My wife and I celebrated our anniversary here, but it is also a place that you can frequent, like a good local. Keep up the good work!
openlist.com - user review
this restaurant offers palate-pleasing mediterranean cuisine in a cozy (some say too cozy) cambridge setting. the restaurant only has 35 tablesall draped in white linenand a tiny bar. the menu changes...
wguides.com - user review
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The restaurant setting is ok. It is a small restaurant with about 10 tables, noise level is very reasonable. Decorations are very modest, nothing fancy or interesting. There's nothing else around
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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Aspasia is a hidden gem that I'm afraid does not get as much credit as it deserves. I am a regular at this restaurant. It is my all time favorite restaurant. In my opinion, Aspasia has drastically improved...
boston.com - user review
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if you find yourself on the western outskirts of boston, this is a great place to head. the decor is elegant while being hip, and the food is great. given the location near some of boston's nicer suburban...
fodors.com - user review
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