Hah... this place is literally 2 corners and a couple blocks out from my office/house. Never been here, but I've been to the taco shop next door a few times. I've been tempted more than once, but I wouldn't know where to start ordering....

Your post specifically on Zumbar was a few years ago, but maybe you've seen that New English Brewing has a beer brewed with Zumbar coffee? Appropriately named Zumbar it's a pretty gnarly beer.

My dad still has stories of their lunch special when he worked in the area 30-plus years ago. I've been there with the parents a few times over the years and I've taken my wife several time as well. We even had our wedding rehearsal dinner in their banquet room. It is the old-school American Italian style place (in my mind), huge portions with the fairly 'formal' service. Ok, maybe I have a soft spot for them, even if we don't get out as much as we did before kids.

Maybe I'll stop there some day. I'm usually headed next door to Hoffer's. Awesome beer selection, and cigars if it's your thing.