Northeast Social

Northeast Social is a fairly new restaurant that has been getting a TON of press. Most of it good. Hopping on the bandwagon, we gave it a try, and another try, and another...never once led to disappointment. I, Hot Chick, crave what Northeast Social offers, that being FOOD, DRINK, and FUN.

To begin, Northeast Social's atmosphere gets a 10+. Its exposed brick wall, and lovely, to die for tin ceiling instantly warm the room. The tables and chairs, while fairly close to one another, make for social dining-- be it with your friends and family, or the guests sitting slightly nearby. Art lines the wall, funky and fun. Something you wouldn't see at mother's. Windows, looking out on the hipster-hopping street, offer an entertaining view. Even the location, superb. Just think, if you don't have reservations you can saunter down to Erte, Modern Cafe, of Anchor Fish and Chips. The never ending sea of hipsters, not unlike a swarm of locusts, may nearly be one of the only downsides of this charming restaurant.

While you may be surrounded by hipster filth, the food tastes as good as ever. The menu changes frequently, and often filled with in season supplies (aka winter offers plenty of root vegetables). I sampled a beet salad, and for the first time, my mouth broke into a chorus. I now believe that properly prepared, beets are neat! With each course my stomach bulged, but as only a Hot Chick must, I continued to gorge myself. I couldn't help it. The food melted in my mouth, only for my mouth to SCREAM for MORE MORE MORE! I can't speak for the entire menu, as alas I didn't consume it all. However I would guess that more times than not, the Northeast Social will come out on top.

What's dining without drinks you may ask? Nothing at all, I suggest. While the Social offers wine varieties, it's beer selection heavily lacks. This was a HUGE downside for me as I am quite the beer enthusiast. With only four beers on tap, and nothing out of this world I was left more than mildly disappointed. We Hot Chicks ordered a "Social Style" beer. This claims to be SO SO MUCH FUN, however nah, it's not. It's overpriced and lame. While it's an interesting switch from a bottle of wine or champagne, it just didn't do it for me. If you want more beer bang for your buck just order a glass, or two or three for yourself. Besides, whoever gets the last drop of the "Social Style" beer is sure to ruin the night.

So there it is, the two negatives of this Northeast gem: hipsters (eeesh) and drinks (sigh...). Besides these two, I assure you, you will leave satisfied and be begging to go back next week.