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"A must-read for foodies all over Boston." --Pat Purcell, President and Publisher of Herald Media, Inc. (The Boston Herald)

"In its second year, the Phantom Gourmet Food Festival on Lansdowne Street next to Fenway Park became the premeire food and restaurant event in Boston. When the Phantom speaks, the people have spoken." --Patrick Lyons, President of The Lyons Group and Boston's "nightlife guru" according to The Boston Globe

“With the syndicated television marketplace loaded with silly reality shows, Phantom Gourmet stands out as local relevant and compelling content that connects the viewer to fun places they may want to experience.” --Julio Marenghi, President of CBS4, UPN38, and UPN28
“The Phantom Gourmet understands what makes restaurants tick and knows what each one does best. The Phantom Gourmet's Guide to Boston's Best Restaurants is a wonderful resource for locals and visitors alike.” --Jasper White, Chef at Summer Shack and James Beard Award-winning “Best Chef in the Northeast” in 2004


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Boston's well-known "mysterious" food critic has honed his compendium of restaurant knowledge into his selection of the Boston area's best restaurants. The Phantom lists his favorite eight (also known as the "Great Ate") restaurants in 60 categories from comfort food and fried clams to Chinese and Italian. There are also lists devoted to neighborhoods and regions, from the North End to the North Shore. The nearly 500 restaurant reviews are also catalogued in alphabetical, geographical, and cuisine indexes for easy reference.

Unlike the competition, this book has a voice and exhibits the well-respected local expertise of the Phantom Gourmet himself. Moreover, 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 when they're looking for a place to eat.
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (May 30, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312349599
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312349592
  • Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 5 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #603,108 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars BostonBob rates it a Phantastic Dining Guide., June 21, 2006
By R. Shiffrar (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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Unlike Zagat's, the Phantom's guide is easy to navigate and features a logical scoring system. To answer the previous reviewers question, the Phantom is definitely one person and hasn't even met with the Andelman's in person since he/she was hired. As for considering chain food haute cuisine, that just isn't true - one of the good thing about this book is that it rates ALL kinds of food, from simple chain slop to the finest dining. Its inclusiveness is part of what makes it great. To anyone living in or visiting Boston, this guide is a must.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Real restaurant reviews for real people, a must if you live near boston, March 6, 2007
I am big fan of Phantom's reviews and taste in food. Unlike Zagat etc, this is not made for tourists and flashy places get no advantage: food matters most. Phantom exposes the hole-in-the-wall places with the best food in the Boston and surrounding area and still reviews the expensive and touristy places as well.

The book is like a pocket reference to years of Phantom reviews. You would have to watch his show for years to learn what is presented in this $10 book. Extremely well organized, restraurants are organized not only by neighborhood, but by food type (Great 8) as well.

Keep the book around for quick reference, and any night you aren't quite sure where you want to go out to eat, pick it up and try something new.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars phantom's phantom, June 12, 2006
what a great idea! I love the show and I can't always remember
all the reviews. this book puts it all together. I am always
looking for new places to go and with this book I don't have to
second guess what types of food are at these restaurants. I love
this book! It is a MUST HAVE !
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2.0 out of 5 stars Outdated
The television program as well as the guide have become dated. The reviews are unreliable, and too many chain restaurants covered. There are better online sources for reviews.
Published 20 months ago by Lucy Levant

3.0 out of 5 stars Marginally helpful
I bought Phantom Gourmet as a complement to Zagat, since it seemed to have more detailed/quirky information. Read more
Published on September 27, 2007 by Cambridgeite

5.0 out of 5 stars phantom gourmet guide review
I purchased 2 guides as christmas gifts. They were the hit of the party.
Published on January 9, 2007 by Nancy M. Gonynor

4.0 out of 5 stars GREAT TO EXPAND YOUR "GO-TO" LIST
Great way to find out about restaurants you would otherwise never hear of. Experiences at reviewed restaurants may not be exactly as reviewers'- either better or worse. Read more
Published on January 9, 2007 by Linda Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT GIFT FOR THE TRAVELERS
I BOUGHT 2 OF THESE FOR GIFTS FOR PEOPLE IN MY FAMILY WHO LOVE TO TRY NEW RESTAURANTS WHLE TRAVELING UP AND DOWN THE COAST. Read more
Published on January 3, 2007 by V. Salter

3.0 out of 5 stars Just like the show,...
Great little book (especially the hidden jewels) that mimics the show really well. I can almost hear the presenter as I read it.
Published on November 3, 2006 by Ottawa, On

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Guide I ever bought
I purchased this book because I am a fan of the Phantom Gourmet. It is the best restaurant guide EVER! Read more
Published on July 28, 2006 by Leona F. Andrew

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for New England Foodies!
The Phantom Gourmet has created an indispensible guide to the culinary pleasures of Boston and the rest of New England. You can call me a Phantom Phanatic! Read more
Published on July 23, 2006 by Elizabeth Yates

2.0 out of 5 stars Andelman flawed
There are many problems here. Who is the Phantom? A degree of perspective is crucial. Is he or she one person, etc? The other issue is the concept. Read more
Published on June 17, 2006 by A. Ades

5.0 out of 5 stars New Authority to Boston Restaurant Guides
After buying 3 copies at a book signing at Shop & Shop in Braintree, and giving them all away as gifts, I have discovered I needed to buy another copy for myself! Read more
Published on June 14, 2006 by Brian G. Bloch

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