Phantom Gourmet: Great 8 Nachos
Smothered in cheese, and topped with anything and everything, nachos are the ultimate starter. These are the 8 Greatest places, according to Phantom.
Blackie's Bull Dog Tavern
Smithfield, RI
Kicking off the Great 8 is Blackie's Bull Dog Tavern in Smithfield, Rhode Island. It's a casual spot serving over-the-top comfort fare. Appetizers like nachos are taken to the next level with freshly fried chips, house smoked pulled pork, sharp white cheddar cheese sauce, homemade guacamole, and roasted corn salsa.
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Ten Cousins
Westport
Ten Cousins in Westport is a bright, cheery spot with a comfortable dining room perfect for families, and an outdoor space complete with plenty of picnic tables and outdoor games. While they're known for their exceptional wood fired pizzas, the nachos are a big draw as well. Appropriately called the Awesome Nachos, these babies are loaded up with your choice of meat, cheddar and Monterey jack cheese, black beans and scallions, and served with Pico de Gallo, guacamole and sour cream.
Mezcal
Leominster, Worcester
Mezcal in Leominster and Worcester is a bright, colorful Mexican restaurant serving traditional dishes like cheesy Queso Fundido, Guacamole made to order and Roasted Chicken smothered in an earthy mole sauce. When it comes to nachos, they believe in layering, so each chip is covered with plenty of the good stuff.
New World Tavern
Plymouth
The New World Tavern in Plymouth is far from your typical bar room, offering a huge selection of craft beers and creative cuisine. There are fully-loaded gourmet burgers, and wings in outrageously delicious flavors. The nachos are anything but ordinary, stacked with Cheddar Jack Cheese, Salsa Verde, Pineapple Pico de Gallo, Queso Fresco and a tangy Lime Crema.
Felipe's Taqueria
Cambridge
Located in Harvard Square, Cambridge, Felipe's Taqueria is a great place to grab and go, and even better if you want to stick around and throw back a margarita on their fabulous rooftop. No dish pairs better with a stiff drink than the Felipe's Special, boasting a basket of fresh chips alongside classic guacamole, chunky salsa and creamy queso dip; or nachos piled high with refried beans, Monterey jack cheese, guacamole, and sliced jalapenos.
Yama Zakura
Northboro
Another Great 8 winner is Yama Zakura in Northboro. This festive Asian spot has a line of sushi chefs making artful maki rolls to order. No trip to this restaurant would be complete without the Yama Nachos. Topped with sweet blue fin tuna, fresh avocado salsa and pickled ginger, this Japanese version of a Mexican favorite has customers coming back for more.
Warehouse Bar & Grille
Boston
Warehouse Bar & Grille in Boston's Financial District is a big industrial space with high ceilings, comfortable circular booths and a fun bar mixing up craft cocktails. Nothing pairs better with a cold one than the Potato Chip Nachos, topped with Cabot cheddar, cherry smoked bacon, fresh jalapenos, a little scallion, and Ranch dressing.
Little Red Smokehouse
Carver
The Little Red Smokehouse in Caver is a rustic restaurant serving up some tremendous slow smoked barbecue and a massive portion of nachos. This outstanding appetizer features fresh tortilla chips made in house, piled high with pulled pork, candied jalapeños, dry-aged cheddar, and bourbon barbecue sauce. The sheer size will take your breath and hunger away.
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