Katelyn Umholtz

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Food Writer at Boston.com

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High-end Zuma in Back Bay allegedly violated state wage laws

3 days ago | boston.com | Katelyn Umholtz

Zuma, a high-end Japanese restaurant in Back Bay, was cited $1.8 million after the state Attorney General’s Office accused the business of violating state tipping laws. Restaurant management allegedly allowed some employees with managerial duties to take from the tip pool.
14 best lobster rolls, according to Greater Boston chefs and bartenders

4 days ago | boston.com | Katelyn Umholtz

Once summer is here, it’s not hard at all to find a lobster roll in Greater Boston and along the New England coast. It’s one of the most popular dishes in New England, and it’s part of the culture of spending a summer day at a beach or waterfront restaurant in the region. But here’s the thing: these sandwiches, filled with lobster meat that used to be considered “poor man’s food,” can cost a lot of money. You may end up paying $30, $40, even $50 or higher for such a simple sandwich.
Family Guy pop-up of the Drunken Clam coming to Boston

1 week ago | boston.com | Katelyn Umholtz

Bostonians can eat and imbibe like they’re in the world of their favorite New England cartoon family this summer with a pop-up of the Drunken Clam, the watering hole featured in Family Guy. The Drunken Clam will take over West End Johnnies in the West End beginning July 18 and for a limited time, though a press release on Thursday didn’t say when exactly the pop-up would end.
Via Lago in Lexington to close: Readers share memories of the local ‘Cheers’

1 week ago | boston.com | Katelyn Umholtz

After more than 30 years in business, Lexington bistro Via Lago announced it would close at the end of the month, marking a bittersweet ending to its loyal customers in MetroWest. Its owner, Alan Jick, said the restaurant’s lease was up, and he decided now was not the time to renew it.
Union Square Donuts and Boston Burger Co. made a doughnut burger — is it worth it?

2 weeks ago | boston.com | Katelyn Umholtz

As if burgers and doughnuts couldn’t get any richer, two well-known Greater Boston restaurant chains known for their extreme creations teamed up to make the ultimate mashup: a doughnut burger. When Boston Burger Company moved into the Union Square Donuts‘ Coolidge Corner location in January, they created Smashed Up, which serves the doughnut burger as featured specials, but also regular burgers, sandwiches, and doughnuts. Though the doughnut burger is not a new concept, to be clear.
Eagle Brook Saloon lands a One Bite review from Dave Portnoy. Here's his verdict.

2 weeks ago | boston.com | Katelyn Umholtz

Barstool Sports founder and One Bite reviewer Dave Portnoy is back in Massachusetts rating pizza, this time at the Eagle Brook Saloon in Norfolk. Known for its bar pizza and blueberry beer, the bar near Foxborough — a favorite bar of Boston.com readers — got a visit from the controversial media personality recently, with a One Bite review posted on Youtube on Wednesday night. “I just love bar pie. You need it light, not too greasy. This looks good, and I don’t know how to score it.
Juliet in Somerville asks for help after its co-owner is injured in a hit-and-run

2 weeks ago | boston.com | Katelyn Umholtz

The co-owner of Juliet in Somerville is recovering after a hit-and-run incident put him in the hospital for nearly two weeks. Josh Lewin, who is also the culinary director at the Union Square restaurant, told Boston.com this week he was recovering at his Revere home following three surgeries. He received metal implants for a broken right wrist and clavicle, and he currently can’t see anything out of his left eye due to an open globe injury.
Via Lago in Lexington to close after 37 years in business

2 weeks ago | boston.com | Katelyn Umholtz

Via Lago, a staple restaurant in Lexington that served patrons for over 30 years, is closing its doors for good. Restaurant owner Alan Jick made the announcement last week in other news outlets and on social media. The bistro is expected to serve its final meals at the end of the month. “I hope that you will have a chance to stop in and give us an opportunity to thank you in person,” Jick said in a social media post.
Popular Cape ice cream shop could be torn down if condos approved

2 weeks ago | boston.com | Katelyn Umholtz

The Harwich location of Sundae School, a beloved ice cream shop on the Cape, could be torn down to make way for a condominium development — and some Bay Staters aren’t happy. Plans to build the 28-unit structure were filed earlier this year by the new owners of both the Sundae School in Harwich and Dennis Port, Rob DeMarco and Mike Kelley.
3 restaurants deserve a spot in the Michelin Guide, according to readers

3 weeks ago | boston.com | Katelyn Umholtz

Now that Boston officially will make its Michelin Guide debut in the Northeast edition this year, its diners and restaurant workers anxiously await what might make the prestigious ranking. It was announced this week that Boston will be added, as well as Philadelphia, to a regional edition that now includes longtime Michelin considered cities like New York, Chicago, and DC. It should also be noted that Boston likely paid a pretty penny to be considered for Michelin stars.

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