The Square Corner Cafe, a sub shop on Washington Street next to Robyn's in Roslindale Square, and Blowfish, a take-out seafood place closer to Forest Hills, across from the Yucatan, are both now open.
We got some things at the Square Corner last weekend, and I can report it is not only very good, but that it is mostly not subs. The sandwiches run the range from Au Bon Pain style to grilled panini to calzones. Also a fairly large and tasty (if the ravioli was any indication) pasta menu. Aesthetically, quite a change from predecessors -- dark wood, clean, inviting, and a place that would be comfortable to sit in for a sandwich and soda. Bonus points awarded for the kid's menu -- large portions (almost grown-up sized) and very reasonable ($3.50 per kid).
I haven't tried Blowfish yet, though I did pick up the menu, which unfortunately is fairly limited. It's probably good for what it is, but it is basically fried fish and a few Greek items. The guys running it seemed quite nice, and I will definitely give it a try at some point.
Not just a sub shop!
We got some things at the Square Corner last weekend, and I can report it is not only very good, but that it is mostly not subs. The sandwiches run the range from Au Bon Pain style to grilled panini to calzones. Also a fairly large and tasty (if the ravioli was any indication) pasta menu. Aesthetically, quite a change from predecessors -- dark wood, clean, inviting, and a place that would be comfortable to sit in for a sandwich and soda. Bonus points awarded for the kid's menu -- large portions (almost grown-up sized) and very reasonable ($3.50 per kid).
I haven't tried Blowfish yet, though I did pick up the menu, which unfortunately is fairly limited. It's probably good for what it is, but it is basically fried fish and a few Greek items. The guys running it seemed quite nice, and I will definitely give it a try at some point.