2009 Boston Mayoral Plate Debate
In anticipation of tonight’s Boston Mayoral Debate, I thought it’d be interesting to get the 4 candidates on record answering some questions related to food. A #PlateDebate, if you will. Embracing the social media world all around us the candidates gamely answered the questions in Twitter-sized chunks. Thanks to Mayor Tom Menino, City Councilor Sam Yoon, City Councilor Michael Flaherty, and Kevin McCrea. Clicking the links below will allow you to follow them on Twitter. If #PlateDebates are the type of thing you can get behind, chek out @eatBoston on Twitter for the freshest in local food event and restaurant information.
What is the last restaurant at which you ate?
- Mayor Tom Menino: The last time I dined out, I enjoyed @tavolopizza, Chris Douglass’ spot for Italian in Dorchester.
- Sam Yoon: Aquitane in the S End during restaurant week.
- Michael Flaherty: Douzo
- Kevin McCrea: House of Siam
What is your favorite restaurant and why?
- Mayor Tom Menino: I like any restaurant in Boston that serves good food, and luckily Boston is packed with culinary talent.
- Sam Yoon: Petit Robert, for both me and my wife. authentic and unpretentious. I dream about their beef stew.
- Michael Flaherty: Rino’s place in East Boston. I love the chicken parm and warm neighborhood family feel .
- Kevin McCrea: No Name - Nick is the best waiter in the City.
What is your favorite dessert?
- Mayor Tom Menino: There are a lot of great desserts, but I’d have to say my favorite is biscotti.
- Sam Yoon: If it’s baked and involves apples, I’ll probably get it.
- Michael Flaherty: Chocolate Moltan Lava cake with vanilla ice cream .
- Kevin McCrea: Ice Cream!
Please use 140 characters to discuss your food policy.
- Mayor Tom Menino: Supporting fresh, local and/or organic food forms the basis of my commitment to making a healthier Boston.
- Sam Yoon: Geography shouldn’t affect health. More fresh and local options - farmers markets, bodegas with produce, and roof gardens.
- Michael Flaherty: School cafeterias will have healthy, locally-sourced products and nutrition-based curriculum will be folded into all academic disciplines.
- Kevin McCrea: No answer provided.
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