The Improper Bostonian – July 18th 2001

Boston’s Best 2001

“Best Inexpensive Breakfast”
The Paramount Café – Winner

The most impressive meal of the day is served cafeteria-style, so you know it’s made to order. On weekends, there’s always a line out the door, which also earns its Best Place to Bump into Your Ex Looking Hung Over. Favorites include banana pancakes with maple syrup, and the tomato, basil and mozzarella omelet. The Paramount earns bonus points for its easily digestible prices – nothing here is likely to set you back more than 10 bucks, which is a rarity in this neighborhood.

Leno Looks Back – By Rachel Strutt

Late-night funny guy Jay Leno tells the Improper what he misses most about Boston and the hub-burbs

RS: Is there a restaurant you miss in Boston?

JAY LENO: The Paramount Café in Beacon Hill. I used to get a steak dinner there for $1.49; I could afford it once or twice a week. I went there the last time I was home – it’s still there!