Article: WHY COOK TONIGHT? Roslindale's Pleasant Cafe shows staying power.(Food)

Restaurants are subject to all sorts of changing winds: Neighborhoods go up or down, food trends go in or out, the economy strengthens or weakens, and so on. Many seem to have a natural lifespan of about 10 years (frequently shorter). Hence, the Pleasant Cafe, in business at the same location for 55 years, is about 1,000 years old in restaurant years - an impressive achievement. We aren't in a position to say how this place has evolved over the years, but we can see what makes it viable today: homey surroundings, tasty food and low prices.

We're basically looking at Italian here, with pizzas and pastas making up the bulk of the menu. But there are also fried and ...

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