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Holy Grail - Epping, NH

The Holy Grail can be found in an unusual location of Epping, NH. Epping has always been a poorer part of NH (though some people will disagree, especially those that live there) and very few choices for places to eat. Enter the Holy Grail; this restaurant - and now adjacent function hall - is located inside a renovated church with amazing picturesque displays, paintings on the wall, and comfortable furniture.  The service from the hostess, to the waitstaff, to the bartenders is always pleasant and attentive. I recently stopped by here for a drink and a salad but have been here a number of times. They make the best Dark 'N Stormy around! Happy Hour has 1/2 priced appetizers, they serve Guinness on draft at $4 and even hold a pretty competitive game of Trivia on Tuesday nights. Their salads are enormous; I had the Cobb salad is definitely "piled high" as their menu reads and there is no lack of meat in it either.  Their french onion soup is never too salty and has

The Butcher Shop - Boston, MA

Chef Barbara Lynch and her vision never fail to impress me. My companion and I decided to pop into The Butcher Shop on Tremont Street in Boston one night for some steak and wine; we actually had a gift certificate and wanted to use it up :) and we are sure glad we did! I am a steak and potatoes kind of gal and this restaurant was right up my alley. My companion and I were seated immediately upon arrival on the high top bar stools facing the wall of windows that overlooks the streets around Tremont - perfect for people watching and ambiance. The restaurant is absolutely perfect - white linens, sparkling glasses, clean bar, and attentive servers that knew the menu through and through. Our waiter started us off with water poured AWAY from us (something all restaurants should do!!!) and made some comments on the weather and the beautiful night. He recommended a wine and explained his favorite starter. Once he was finished we had to have it -  the artisan cheeses and accoutrements. Th