Celebrity Picks: Julia Child

by egrossman - 0 Reviews - 210 Lists

Updated: July 01, 2002

The late Julia Child captivated the hearts and palates of Americans for nearly four decades with an undeniable wit and an unforgettable voice. Her down-to-earth approach on "The French Chef" revolutionized the cooking world by focusing not only on technique, but also on the passion involved in creating wonderful food. She lived in Cambridge, Mass., for more than 40 years before retiring to California. Here, she told us what she loved about Boston.

On this page:Julia's Favorites, More Boston Favorites.

Julia's Favorites

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Whole Foods Market
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    15 Westland Ave, Boston, MA 02115 (map)

    "I think that Bread & Circus ... does a very nice job. The produce is beautiful, and it also has just about everything."

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Wilson Farms Inc
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    10 Pleasant St, Lexington, MA 02421 (map)

    "You can find almost anything you need at Wilson Farm in Lexington--good produce, nice poultry, fresh fish."

  3. 3 Harvard University Health Svc
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    1563 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 (map)

    "And right here where I live, we have all of the museums and activities going on at Harvard."

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average Clio Restaurant
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    370A Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215 (map)

    "Clio is a very nice restaurant that serves what you might call 'Contemporary Boston' cuisine .... It's American, really, but very up-to-date. It's in the lovely Eliot Hotel."

  5. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Museum Of Fine Arts Boston
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    465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115 (map)

    "The Museum of Fine Arts here is a wonderful place--there are new things all the time."

  6. 6 3.5 Star Rating: Average Henrietta's Table
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    1 Bennett St (The Charles Hotel), Cambridge, MA 02138 (map)

    "A nice hotel restaurant right here in Harvard Square is Henrietta's Table, which is in the Charles Hotel."

  7. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Legal Sea Foods
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    255 State St, Boston, MA 02109 (map)

    "Legal Sea Foods is still going strong, and I've always liked it. The quality of the fish and shellfish is marvelous. I love the oysters!"

More Boston Favorites

  1. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Dali Restaurant
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    415 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143 (map)

  2. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Meritage
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    70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 (map)

    The pairing of an eclectic fusion menu with a prodigious wine list takes hotel dining to a new level.