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Bisuteki in cambridge just reopened this past weekend. It took nearly three years so I hope it was worth the wait!

I can help with #4 and 5. For takeout pizza, Za on Mass. Ave. in East Arlington is good, as is Sabatino's, also on Mass. Ave. For baked goods, Iggy's in West Cambridge off of Concord Avenue is about the best in the area, IMO. (Their bagels are particularly good.)

Russo's in Watertown on Pleasant St. (just over Bridge St. from the Nonantum area) makes a good Italian sub. Crusty sub rolls from Quinziani's, generous portion of salami, mortadella, capicola, provolone, hots, pickles, oil/vinegar, the works. Prosciutto (I believe) is an additional $2. The small size is quite large and only $4.99.

I doubt it's any good. What is good is Sichuan Gourmet in Billerica.

th so much for the report.

I think Mama Maria could work: http://www.mammamaria.com/n_private.html

As you seem to be in Belmont Arax in Watertown usually has them. Keep in mind the fuyu varieties can be eaten right away hard and crunchy, but the Hachiya (pointy) can't be eaten until they are very ripe (mushy) which can take a month. I love both but they are very different. http://www.tonytantillo.com/fruits/pe... If they don't have them at Arax, any of the Asian markets has them for sure ...

I don't know but my first guess would be Baza in Newton or Bizarre in Brookline or Allston. The Russians seem to have a huge range of herring and smoked fish and Baza seems the best and broadest. let me know if you find it.

Don't miss the pig tails.

Trader Joe's: $1.79/lb

Don't miss the pig tails.

My feeling is that you not worry about having Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving day. There will be plenty of other Thanksgivings to have. This will be the one you'll look back on and say, "we had pp&j and grilled cheese sandwiches with apple juice." When hubby is all better, you'll have yr Thanksgiving feast! If you're really out of food, perhaps you have a friend or two who can help ...

Beacon Grille in Woburn opens in January. Fat Cactus in Lynnfield (Rt 1). Not sure exactly when it will open but likely within next 2 months

I really like this place. The wine selection reminds me of Brix - well-chosen, interesting, and not overpriced (though with few bottles less than $15). I'm so glad it opened because Central Sq. probably has the worst selection of liquor stores of any major neighborhood in the area.

While I'm not able to specify a restaurant with your budget in mind, I will say, you can get dressed up to go anywhere. I've seen folks wearing jeans at the Capital Grill. Personally, I pretty much get "dressed up" whenever I go out. Put on your finery, and Happy Birthday!

How authentic are we talking? The places that come to mind and would barely meet your budgetary requirements are Cottonwood, Rattlesnake, and Cactus Club. I think the food at Rattlesnake is the best out of the three. Get the nachos.

The samosas at the Indian place in the Super88 courtyard are pretty close to the British original. (I lived in the UK for 9 years.) Other places you should know about: Up Rt 1, near Danvers, on the west side, is a British food shop, where you can get all kinds of delights -- wine gums, proper baked beans, etc. Don't THINK there are pastries, though, but worth checking out. Sorry I can't ...

I heard just this morning from someone who will be tending bar that they're hoping for a mid-July opening.

Unless your kid is a terror I think Hammersley's would be fine. It's not a sedate place. Then again, if he is a terror no place would be fine. We always took our kids to nice restaurants without a problem, but you know your son better than I.