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...Like smashing the pot when the milk in it is churning into butter, the Sri Lankan President has sabotaged the peace process at a crucial time." V. Karuna, a top Tamil Tiger military commander, on the President's decision last week to suspend Parliament and declare martial...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Verbatim | 11/10/2003 | See Source »

...sure. A gigantic box of Nestlé Crunch ice cream bars, you bet. But I don’t want sole meunière for a week. It is a dish of peerless simplicity and extravagance—delicate Dover sole pan-fried and served in a puddle of butter, lemon juice and parsley—that is clearly meant to be enjoyed only as an occasional treat. I didn’t regret my decision to splurge for a second. Mistral’s sole was superb: served on a bed of spinach, each mouthful was delicate and flavorful...

Author: By Anthony S.A. Freinberg, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Good for the Sole | 11/6/2003 | See Source »

...atmosphere is pared-down and relaxed, with a large, uncluttered rectangular dining room that has nothing to distract diners from their plates. This isn’t a bad thing, as the food is simply superb. To begin, small, round loaves of crusty bread are served with salty butter as well as a scoop of Mistral’s signature hummus, made with coarsely ground chickpeas, plenty of lemon and just a hint of garlic. The only challenge is not consuming your fill before perusing the menu or ordering from the extensive and expensive wine list...

Author: By Anthony S.A. Freinberg, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Good for the Sole | 11/6/2003 | See Source »

Those who can restrain themselves up front, however, will be well-rewarded. For appetizers, escargots are prepared in the traditional way—drenched in garlic butter and accompanied with bread for dipping in the addictive sauce. “Sushi grade” tuna tartare is better than any tuna I have yet found in Boston’s Japanese restaurants. Each mouthful is silky smooth, rich but subtle. The ubiquitous Caesar Salad makes an appearance (of course), but the man who ordered it—a self-proclaimed Caesar maven—declared Mistral’s among...

Author: By Anthony S.A. Freinberg, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Good for the Sole | 11/6/2003 | See Source »

Hidden Sweets caters to the carb-free set as well, with an entire wall full of sugar-free candy. Manager Judd M. Braverman says sugar-free options in the store have spiked in popularity. Customers can choose between over 50 sugar-free options, including jumbo peanut butter cups, chocolate-covered peanuts and gummi bears. “There’s a lot more questions about candies,” says Braverman. “They assume that sugar-free means low-carb as well.” Among the top-sellers is Asher?...

Author: By K.l. Jobson, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: One Club Sandwich, Hold Everything But the Turkey | 11/6/2003 | See Source »

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