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I am a freelance writer and the author of “The Little Black Book of Boston” (Peter Pauper Press).   I fell in love with Boston when I was a kid, came to the city for college, and never left!  

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April 27, 2008
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A Single Block Of Five Cheap Ethnic Eats

What's your mood?  Italian, Japanese, Thai, Mexican or Greek? Located almost equi-distant between the Museum of Fine Arts and Fenway Park, Peterborough Street is mostly a quiet residential thoroughfare lined with attached brick town homes. But towards the end of the street, there is a string of fun, casual ethnic eateries. And now that it is spring, each of these restaurants has put out tables for dining al fresco. 

 

 

1
Sorento's

Nice Italian trattoria food and brick-oven pizza. The owner is Iranian, so the menu features some Persian specials on the menu as well.

2
Umi

For a sushi bar, Umi is fairly inexpensive-maki dishes are from $13-$17. But this is sushi after all, which makes this the most expensive choice on the block.

3
Rod Dee

If you crave Thai food, this is the place. Rice plates are cooked fresh to order. Speedy service too.

4
El Pelon

A favorite haunt of several current Red Sox players, this taqueria serves more than just burritos. The daily specials are inspired- and the fish tacos are especially good.

5
Greek Isles

Gyros and kebabs of course, but you can never go wrong with a plate of mousaka- eggplant and beef in a tomato and béchamel sauce. Greek comfort food!

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