Tooling round Lexington last night, I spied quite a few new dining hot spots springing up. Most notable: Upper Crust on Waltham Street (across from Vinny T's). Whose been? GG has not (sadly it was closed) but it looks great. Nice wood design, full bar, flat screen and high tables. Designery indeed. When did take-out joints class up? Next time you're in Harvard Sq. check out Flat Patties in The Garage — sleek and cheap. But Back to Upper Crust. They first opened on Charles Street in 2001 to give figs a little competition. Now (unlike figs) they are moving out to the burbs. Good news for Lowell denizens, a trip to Lex is 20 min.
From what I hear, the crust is thin and the toppings are portabella, fresh basil, chorizo, Canadian bacon, and you can pick your cheese- choose from blu, feta, gorgonzola, asiagio and ricotta. Also wines by the glass are $6-$7. theuppercrust.com
Nextdoor an Asian rest. is opening and the great gourmet ice cream parlor Rancatore's is at the top of the street. Parking is plentiful too. I don't know about you, but the next time a craving for new nosh hits (like tonight) Im wheeling my mini to the 781.