#AllstonMadness Round 2 Match Ups!
Wow! What a first round! So many people voted for their favorite places in Allston! To be honest, we just wanted to get more than 9 votes per decision so that we could stick it to the Supreme Court, but you all showed up in full force. Well, let’s get to it!
OPEN MATCH UPS:
Deep Ellum vs. Great Scott
Advantage Deep Ellum: breakfast burritos, creative cocktails, pickle plate
Advantage Great Scott: great bands, great comedy, cheap beer
Swing Vote: Who’s playing tonight?
S&I To Go vs. Le’s Vietnamese
Advantage S&I: pad thai, thai iced tea, spicy options
Advantage Le’s: more seating, rice dishes, great in cold weather
Swing Vote: Are you feeling Thai or Vietnamese?
Myung Dong vs. Buk Kyung
Advantage MD: fruit full of soju, K-Pop everywhere, birthday shots
Advantage BK: fried squid, ganjajang, sympathy vote
Swing Vote: Are you just trying to eat or are you trying to have a good time?
Regina Pizzeria vs. La Befana
Advantage Regina: full bar, eggplant rollatini, train stations are cool
Advantage Befana: creative toppings, steak and cheese, not a chain
Swing Vote: Are you getting a pizza or a slice?
Lulu’s vs. Hopewell
Advantage Lulu’s: village kegs, white trash hash, table in the back makes you feel like a VIP
Advantage Hopewell: whiskey, games, kobe beef corndogs
Swing Vote: Have you been to Hopewell enough times to make an assessment?
Coreanos vs. Habanero
Advantage Coreanos: wings, bulgogi tacos, hip and fusiony
Advantage Habanero: breakfast options, dinner plates, pupusas
Swing Vote: Do you like kimchi or do you REALLY like kimchi?
Shabu Zen vs. Oppa Sushi
Advantage Shabu: fancy, self-reliant, spicy options
Advantage Oppa: literally underground, top quality sashimi, sushi boats
Swing Vote: How much are you trying to impress your date?
Roxy’s Grilled Cheese vs. Spike’s Junkyard Dogs
Advantage Roxy’s: beer, pinball, tomato soup
Advantage Spike’s: eating contests, veggie dogs, cool hats
Swing Vote: Is it later than 10pm?
FINISHED MATCH UPS:
Common Ground vs. The Avenue
Advantage CG: 90’s night, trivia nights, food selection
Advantage Ave: cheap burgers, friendly bar staff, beer selection
Swing Vote: Are you going out for a drink or “going out” for drinks?
Punjab Palace vs. Grasshopper
Advantage Punjab: Indian spices, paneer, that one time they gave me free chai because I had to wait a while for my pick up order.
Advantage Grasshopper: monthly buffet, imitation meats, Chinese broccoli
Swing Vote: Do Bollywood movie clips improve your eating experience?
BonChon vs. Bibim
Advantage BonChon: well-known, delicious chicken, definitely still open
Advantage Bibim: family-owned, varied menu, intimate spot
Swing Vote: Do you read or care about health inspector reports?
Garlic N’ Lemons vs. Azama
Advantage GN’L: ample seating, really good baklava, longer menu
Advantage Azama: Egyptian decor, really good grape leaves, Egyptian fries
Swing Vote: Do you live north or south of Brighton Ave?
The Silhouette Lounge vs. The Draft
Advantage Sil: free popcorn, great Gansett sign, timeless nature
Advantage Draft: back patio, actual food menu, fewer college kids
Swing Vote: Who’s got open dartboards?
Amelia’s Taqueria vs. Lone Star Taco Bar
Advantage Amelia’s: tortas, free coffee with breakfast, big nachos
Advantage Lone Star: daily taco special, hip decor, Mexican Happy Meals
Swing Vote: What are you thirsty for?
JoJo Taipei vs. Dumpling Kingdom
Advantage JoJo: lettuce wraps, weekend brunch, spicier options
Advantage DK: bubble tea, more seating, dumplings (duh)
Swing Vote: What’s your stance on the one-China policy?
Steve’s Kitchen vs. Allston Diner
Advantage Steve’s: better hours, family run, looks like a real diner
Advantage AD: inspired omelettes, cool art, chicken and waffles
Swing Vote: Are there vegans in your breakfast squad?
Check out the Round 1 Results here:
