Saturday, December 28, 2024

Recommended Places to Visit: Northborough

Recreation
Kids
185 Otis Street


Bowling
13 Blake Street


Events

Fruit Picking
Tougas Farm
234 Ball Street
Recommended Dishes:
Apple Cider Donut
Strawberry Cider Donut
Strawberry Turnover
Strawberry Slush
Strawberry Coffee Cake
Strawberry Crumble Muffin
Blueberry Donut
Blueberry Scone
Blueberry Donut Sundae
Blueberry Muffin
Cherry Scone
Blueberry Pie Slice
Strawberry Donut Sundae
Strawberry Smoothie
Apple Dumpling
Strawberry Cheesecake Sundae


Hiking
Recommended:
Mount Pisgah
~21 Smith Road

 Cedar Hill
270 Lyman Street, Westborough

Cold Harbor Trail
On West Main Street opposite Davis Street

Little Chauncy Pond
Lyman Street near Talbot Road

Edmund Hill
119 Bearfoot Road

257 Hudson Street


Tried:
West Main Street near Crawford Street

79 Bartlett Street


Museums
52 Main Street


Shopping Malls
Northborough Crossing
Shops Way


Parks
Assabet Park 
20 Gale Street

Ellsworth McAfee Park
363 South Street

Casey Field
61 East Main Street


Groceries
Davidian's Farm Market 
500 Church Street


Water Bodies
Solomon Pond
Pond View Way and Solomon Pond Road

Smith Pond
~75 Otis Street

Bartlett Pond/Waston Park
~41 Lyman Street


Architecture
Monuments
War Memorials
Pierce Street and Hudson Street

American Legion Post 234
402 West Main Street

Giant Rooster
411 West Main Street

War Memorial
Church Street and Whitney Street

War Memorials
63 Main Street

Northborough Town Common Park
45 West Main Street

4 West Main Street


Historical Buildings
10 School Street


Places of Worship
St. Rose of Lima Parish
244 West Main Street

Trinity Church
23 Main Street

First Parish Church Unitarian Universalist
40 Church Street

St. Bernadette Parish
266 Main Street



Town Facilities
Senior Center
119 Bearfoot Road


Commercial Buildings
White Cliffs Function Facilities
167 Main Street

Times Square
299 West Main Street

411 West Main Street


Schools
Algonquin Regional High School 
79 Bartlett Street


33 Howard Street


Bridges
Wachusett Aqueduct Bridge
Hudson Street between Allen Street and Vanessa Drive


Restaurants
Highly Recommended:
Indian
Kumar's South Indian Village Cuisine (chain, closed)
8110 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
Kari Dosai
Nannari Sarbath
Meen Kolambu
Paneer Tikka Masala
Garlic Naan

Peppers Indian Cuisine (chain)
8110 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
Garlic Naan
Madras Filter Coffee    
Butter Chicken
Chef's Special Goat Soup
Mutton Roast Boneless


Breakfast
Britney's Cafe
291 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Meaty Pancake Breakfast Combo
Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast
Hot Chocolate
C'est La Vie Bistro
30 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Duck Salade
Not Your Classical Clam Chowder
Poor Chanticleer Tartine
Orange Juice
Eggs a la King
Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
Duck Hash Browns
Steak and Eggs
Zinneken Wafel
Gougeres


 Mexican
Casa Vallarta (chain)
45 Belmont Street
Recommended Dishes:
Vallarta Molcajete
Seafood Molcajete
Huevos con Machaca
Gambuena

290 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Siete Mares
Borrego Don Mutate

 Margarita's (chain)
10006 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
Mango Flavored Margarita
Grilled Steak Chimichanga
Mexican Street Corn
Tacos del Mar
SKILLET BAKED ENCHILADAS
Island Coconut Martini


Japanese
Yama Zakura
369 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Seafood Seaweed Salad
Lobster Bomb
Crabby Turtle
Yama Coco Noodle
Sake Sangria
Alligator
Hot Basil Noodle
Yama Nachos

Hanto (chain, closed)
10010 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
Bong Bong Chicken in Hot Chilli Sauce
Ray's Special Soup
Volcano Maki
Mediterranean
Zem Han (closed)
4 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Cheese Borek
Beet Dip
Liver

Fattoush Grill and Bakery
10 Blake Street
Recommended Dishes:
Lentil Soup
Kunafa
Beef Shawarma
Lamb Kabseh
Western
The Neighborhood Tavern
318 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Blackened Chicken Alfredo
Red Sangria
Steak Frites

299 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Wood Roasted Duck
Clam and Crab Cakes
Lemon Almond Cake
Burrata Ravioli
Pasta with Marinara Sauce

Sea Dog Steak and Ale Restaurant (closed)
318 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Blackened Scallop Salad
Chorizo Crusted Haddock

Applebee's (chain)
10004 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
Buffalo Boneless Wings
Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp
1/2 Rack of Baby Back Ribs
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Broccoli


Italian
Giuseppe's Grille (closed)
35 Solomon Pond Road

Anzio's Brick Oven Pizza
10010 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
Spinaci Pollo
Shrimp Sorrento
Sangria
Wings
Caesar Salad
Cotoletta Alla Bolognese
Tiramisu

 Casta Diva Restaurant and Lounge
35 Solomon Pond Road
Recommended Dishes:
Escargot al Limone
Vitello Napolitana
Zuppa del Pollo
Alfredo la Rosa Sauce
Tiramisu
Fried Potatoes

AJ Tomaiolo's
411 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Escarole Soup
12 oz. Sirloin Steak
House Salad
Seafood Calabrese
Tiramisu

Bistro Limoncello (closed)
290 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Chicken Sinatra
Flute Limoncello


Dessert
CocoBeni Confections
Pond View Way and Solomon Pond Road

Brilla Coffee (chain)
17 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Vanilla Milkshake
Blueberry Muffin

Starbucks (chain)
1104 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Strawberry Green Tea
Triple Mocha Frappucino

AggroDolce Coffee Shop
35 Solomon Pond Road
Recommended Dishes:
Butter Croissant
Pink Bottom

Lalajava
290 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Chcocolate Truffle Iced Cocoa
Orange Poppy

Inhouse Coffee (chain, closed)
17 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Green Tea Frappe
Raspberry Pastry


Deli
Festive Breads
299 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Cotswold Croissant
Thai
Yoong Tong Thai Restaurant
278 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Yoong Tong Duckling
Tom Kha Gai Soup
Pineapple Fried Rice
Pad Thai
Yellow Curry
Beef Noodle Soup

Tried:
Deli
Pickle Haus Deli
276 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Berkeley Panini

Jimmy John's (chain) 
10010 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
BBQ Ranch Chicken Crunch

 Dessert
Trombetta's Farm (chain, closed)
277 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Sherbet Freeze

291 Coffeehouse and Art Studio
291 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Hot Chocolate

318 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Iced Coffee
Liege Waffle
Pecan Sticky Bun

Honey Dip Donuts
308 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
French Cruller
Cream Filled Donut

Oh Wow Frozen Yogurt & Smoothies
269 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Strawberry
Cotton Candy

Nicky D's Donuts
253 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Strawberry Donut

Mediterranean
Hillside Grill
73 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Jo's Meatless Pasticcio


Seafood
Clam Box Cafe (closed)
14 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Combo Plate
Clam Chowder

14 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Fried Calamari

Latin American
QDOBA (chain)
4104 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
QuesaBirria Quesadilla


Breakfast
Chet's Diner
191 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Homemade Corned Beef Hash with 2 Eggs

 Tilz Restaurant (closed)
249 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Bacon Cheese Dog

 Two Doors Away Cafe (closed)
249 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Two Eggs in a Nest

Jolly Rogers Diner
249 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
1 Slider


Chinese
Shangri-La
259 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Orange Crispy Shrimp

 Mandarin Pan Restaurant
292 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
General Gau's Chicken
Crab Rangoon


Japanese
Mikaku Japanese Restaurant
290 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Black Rice Mermaid
Mikaku Special


Italian
Northborough House of Pizza
12 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Meat Lover's Pizza
Clam Strip Plate
Baklava
Mediterranean

245 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Frango Passarinho
Extravaganza
Steak Tip Broccoli Alfredo

Monti's Pizza Plus
369 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Rice Pudding
Pastrami and Swiss
Lasagna
Breakfast Pizza
FRESH TOMATO & GARLIC
CHICKEN & BROCCOLI ALFREDO
Cheese Pizza
Spicy Curley Fries
Pasta with Eggplant
308 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Mediterranean Mista
God Father

 Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza (chain, closed)
10002 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
Meatballs with Ricotta Cheese
Anthony's Original Coal Fired Roasted Chicken Wings
Pork Ribs with Vinegar Peppers

Western
IHOP (chain)
4102 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
Red Velvet Pancake
Chicken Florentine Crepes
Sirloin Tips and Eggs Combo
Jr. Chicken and Waffles
Ham and Cheese Omelette Combo
Subway (chain)
200 Otis Street
Recommended Dishes:
The Great Garlic

Mooyah (chain)
10010 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
Half and Half
Mooyah Cheeseburger
Avocado Ranch Black Bean Burger
Oreo Milkshake
Texas Chili Cheese Fries
Strawberry Milkshake
Mushroom Swiss Burger
Reese's PB Cups Milkshake
Little Burger
Campfire Burger
 Chilli Cheese Dog

Burger King (chain)
1102 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
Original Chicken Sandwich
Hamburger
Rodeo Burger
Spicy Ch'King

Special Teas
10 Church Street
Recommended Dishes:
Mulled Cider
Famous Melt
Tomato Spinach Soup
Spinach Crepe
House Chai Tea
Afternoon Tea

Beezers
277 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Pizza Dog

369 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Filet Mignon
New England Clam Chowder
Asparagus
House Cut Steak Fries
Almond Cake

JJ's Sports Bar and Grill
380 Southwest Cutoff

Texas BBQ Company
309 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Corn Chowder
3 Meat Sampler

Market Cafe (chain)
9102 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
New England Clam Chowder
Garlic Parmesan Wings
Garlic Parmesan Tilapia with Lemon Butter Sauce
Organic 3 Grain Ginger Salad
Cold Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Red Potatoes
California Spring Roll
Spicy Tuna Volcano Roll
Thai Crispy Chicken
Chocolate Iced Ring with Sprinkles
Seasoned Green Beans
Cold Butternut Squash with Baby Spinach and Craisins
Stir Fry Broccoli and Mushrooms
Danny's Born in Buffalo Medium Chicken Wings
Vegetable Fried Rice
Vegetable Lo Mein
Cold Roasted Brussels Sprouts 
Crunchy Roll Family Pack
Eel Cucumber Roll

 CJ's Steakloft (closed)
369 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Beef Stew
Combo Dinner with Prime Rib and Lazy Lobster

Celtic Tavern (chain, closed)
45 Belmont Street
Recommended Dishes:
Stuffed Cheeseburger
Tavern Double Flay Burger
Beer Battered Fish and Chips
Savory Sheppard's Pie


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December 28th 2024: Trampolining and Candlepin Bowling

Today, with a cousin visiting from out of town, we decided to first check out the Altitude Trampoline Park, located within the Apex Entertainment Center in Marlborough.

Not bad, although we had to buy trampoline socks, as regular socks are not counted. Another souvenir I guess. 

From here, we headed to Sawyer's Bowladrome at 13 Blake Street in Northborough for some candlepin bowling.
The first time bowling for the little one, always a lot of fun, but we risked spoiling the old lanes by not resetting the pins often enough. Apparently not doing that taxes the machinery with too many balls, but wouldn't resetting add pins to the mix too? Not sure how that works. Anyway, probably not coming back again in case we pissed the owner off.



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Recommended Places to Visit: Marlborough

Recreation
Beer/Wine Making
Strange Brew
416 Boston Post Road East


Kids
219 Forest Street

21 Apex Drive


Biking
Assabet River Rail Trail
Lincoln Street and Highland Street


Bowling
Apex Entertainment Center
21 Apex Drive


Water Bodies
Fort Meadow Reservoir
Bolton Street near Blaiswood Avenue

Hager Pond
~694 Boston Post Road East


Golf
Marlborough Country Club
200 Concord Road


Museums
Marlborough Historical Society
377 Elm Street


Beaches
Memorial Beach
671 Hosmer Street


Parks
Ghiloni Park
239 Concord Road

Artemas Ward Park
57 Orchard Street

45 Jefferson Street


Hiking
Recommended:
Cider Knoll Conservation Land
Stow Road near Simpson Road

Jericho Hill Recreational Area
496 Brigham Street

Williams Lake
45 Williams Street

Tried:
Sheep Falls Brook
End of Sasseville Way

The Grove Conservation Land
Bolton Street near Blaiswood Avenue

Holt's Grove
431 Bolton Street

1126 Concord Road




Flip Circus


Shopping Malls
Solomon Pond Mall
601 Donald Lynch Boulevard


Architecture
Monuments
John Brown Bell
Main Street and Bolton Street

Brigham Park
West Main Street and Mechanic Street

Centennial Park
South Bolton Street and Grange Boulevard

Large Wooden Praying Mantis
231 Lakeside Road


Places of Worship

537 Bolton Street


Schools
Goldfish Swim School (chain)
43 Apex Drive

80 Foley Road


Town Facilities
Town Hall
140 Main Street

Council on Aging
40 New Street

District Court
45 Williams Street

Fire Station 2
98 Pleasant Street

Public Library
35 West Main Street

Fire Department
215 Maple Street

Yawkey Sports Training Center
512 Forest Street

Navin Arena
451 Bolton Street


Commercial Buildings
Marlborough Savings Bank
81 Grange Boulevard

Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel
181 Boston Post Road West

Hilton Garden Inn Marlborough
170 Forest Street


Dams
Tyler Dam
193 Robin Hill Street


Historical Buildings
Franklin D. Walker Building
255 Main Street

Old West Meeting House
86 Pleasant Street

Old St. Ann's Church
Lincoln Street and Gibbon Street

Old Victoria Building
277 Main Street

Stephen W. Gersh Insurance Inc
9 Monument Avenue
Restaurants
Highly Recommended:
Thai
Chez Siam
280 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Fish Chowder Thai Style
Coconut Custard
Chez Siam Roast Duck
Thairiffic
128 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Roti Canai
Takoyaki
Soft Shell Crab Mango Avocado Curry

 Up to Me Thai Kitchen
547 Boston Post Road East
Recommended Dishes:
Kapow
Miso Ramen

Breakfast
Big Apple Restaurant
331 Boston Post Road East
Recommended Dishes:
Big Apple Melt

 Villatoro Cafe and Restaurant
353 Lincoln Street
Recommended Dishes:
Adobo Pork Chops
Hot Chocolate
El Benedicto
Apple Crisp


Seafood
Fish Restaurant and Bar
29 South Bolton Street
Recommended Dishes:
Crab Cakes
Crispy Duck Breast
Cinnamon Bacon Beignets
Western
Eastside Grille
200 Concord Road
Recommended Dishes:
Ice Cream Sundae
Chicken Inferno

141 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
The Caniac Combo

170 Forest Street
Recommended Dishes:
BLVD Slaw Burger

All Star Bar and Grill
181 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Portabella Panini
Grilled Salmon Salad
Portabella and Spinach Ravioli
Strawberry Tiramisu

Stephen Anthony's Restaurant
999 Boston Post Road East
Recommended Dishes:
Pan Seared Crab Cakes
Papa's Pesto
Strawberry Shortcake

110 Grill (chain)
115 Apex Drive
Recommended Dishes:
Short Rib Flatbread
Lamb Meatball Sliders

Fanz Sports Grille
757 Boston Post Road East
Recommended Dishes:
Philly Cheese Steak Eggrolls
Spicy Fried Pickle Chips
Bourbon Steak Tips

 Wildwood Steakhouse
189 Boston Post Road East
Recommended Dishes:
Ranch Sirloin Tips

 Chill Kitchen and Bar
416 Boston Post Rd E
Recommended Dishes:
Ribeye
Artichoke Fritters

Kennedy's Pub
247 Maple Street
Recommended Dishes:
Pub Popover
Cheesy Tots
 
The Fix Burger Bar (chain)
139 Lakeside Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Pistachio Cheesecake
The Spartan
Boss Wings


Deli
Hot Table Panini (chain)
90D Apex Drive
Recommended Dishes:
Swiss Steak Mushroom Melt
187 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Egg Souffle


Indian
Tandoori Grill (closed)
197 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Kheer
Plain Naan
Chicken Masala
Raita
Vegetable Pakora
Papadum
Coconut Soup
Tandoori Chicken
Began Bharta
Chicken Kadai
Mutter Paneer
Chana Masala
Chicken Masala

132 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Unda Biryani
Paneer Tikka Pasta
Bombay Chicken Pizza


Japanese
1009 Boston Post Road East
Recommended Dishes:
Miso Soup
Kirin Ichiban
Any 2 Roll Combo
Shrimp Tempura
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Spicy Salmon Roll
Singapore Noodles
Cherry Blossom Cake

22 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Chicken Katsu Curry Fries
Brothless Ramen
Golden Pork Bao


197 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Takoyaki
Tonkotsu Ramen
Chicken Karaage
Shoyu Ramen
Ducky Ramen
Tan Tan Ramen
Super Hot Lava Ramen
Grilled Salmon Miso Ramen
Miso Ramen
Chashu Rice Bowl

Latin American
Lalo's Mexican Kitchen (chain)
460 Lincoln Street
Recommended Dishes:
Quesadilla

197 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Agave Chimichangas
Elotes Callejeros


Italian
Sorento's Italian Gourmet (closed)
128 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Portbella and Spinach
Seafood Risotto

Linguine's Italian Eatery
350 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Roasted Vegetable Ravioli
Ricotta Pie

 Allora Ristorante (closed)
139 Lakeside Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Lobster Chowder

 Olive Garden (chain)
728 Donald Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Lasagna Fresca with Shrimp
Stuffed Chicken Marsala
Vanilla Panna Cotta with Strawberries
Tried:
Thai
Ruby Thai Kitchen (chain)
601 Donald Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Pad Thai


Vietnamese
An Nam Vietnamese Grill
222 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Banh Mi Lemongrass Pork
Noodle Salad Garlic Chili Grilled Shrimp
Tofu Garlic Noodles
An Choi Fries
An Nam Bowl
Dark Brown Sugar Milk Tea
Sea Salt Cream Mousse Iced Coffee


Italian
Lake Williams Pizza
270 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
X-Tudo Burger
Romeo and Juliet Pizza
Churros

J&J Pizza Express (chain)
601 Donald J Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Pepperoni Pizza

Clockwork Pizza
19 Maple Street
Recommended Dishes:
Hawaiian Special Pizza
Broccoli and Cheese Bites

 Classic Pizza II
90 Broad Street
Recommended Dishes:
Portuguese Pizza
Brazilian Pizza

The Plum Tomato
547 Boston Post Road East
Recommended Dishes:
Meat Lovers Pizza
Pesto Chicken Grilled Cheese

Pizza Hut Express (chain)
649 Boston Post Road East
Recommended Dishes:
Cheeze Pizza
Oven Baked Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Pleasant Pizza
166 Pleasant Street
Recommended Dishes:
Pepperoni Pizza
Ham Pizza

 Evviva Trattoria (chain)
142 Apex Drive
Recommended Dishes:
Mushroom Risotto
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp Scampi Pizza
Roasted Harvest
Sauteed Mussels
Build a Pasta Bowl
Tiramisu
Shrimp, Clam and Mussels Fra Diavolo
Balsamic Braised Short Rib
Italian Street Fries
Cranberry Mule


Deli
Nick's Roast Beef and Deli
636 Boston Post Road East
Recommended Dishes:
Roast Beef Sandwich

 Church Street Sandwich Company
162 Church Street
Recommended Dishes:
Reuben

Jersey Mike's Subs (chain)
42 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Chipotle Cheese Steak

The Coffee Loft
406 Lincoln Street
Recommended Dishes:
Hawaiian Grilled Cheese


Dessert
Fruitti Yogurt (chain)
262 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Eurotart
Raspberry
Watermelon
Hawaiian Pineapple

601 Donald J Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Happiness Cup

187 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Strawberry

199 Lakeside Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Kiwi Watermelon Refresher
French Cruller

Dunkin' Donuts (chain)
601 Donald Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Cranberry Orange Muffin
Hash Browns
Pumpkin Munchkin
Glazed Munchkin
Chocolate Glazed Munchkin

Starbucks (chain)
90 Apex Drive
Recommended Dishes:
Chai Tea Latte
Pineapple Cloud Cake

601 Donald Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Mango Smoothie

Smoothie King (chain)
197 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Strawberry Bluegurt Blitz


Latin American
Zarape
514 Lincoln Street
Recommended Dishes:
Caldo de Res

 La Tapatia Taqueria
388 Boston Post Road
Recommended Dishes:
Tripa Taco
Shrimp Taco
Cueritos Tostado
Shreeded Beef Sope

601 Donald Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
El Pastor Quesadilla
Burrito Bowl


Brazilian
Pruller Restaurant
33 Maple Street
Recommended Dishes:
Caldo de Res

581 Boston Post Road East

Brazilian Steak Grill
416 Boston Post Road East
Recommended Dishes:
Buffet

 Labaredas Brazilian BBQ
500 Boston Post Road East
Recommended Dishes:
Buffet

 Brasileirinho Bakery and Restaurant
168 Boston Post Road East

67 Mechanic Street
Recommended Dishes:
Coxinha


Breakfast
Jake's Restaurant and Coffee Shop
30 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Hot Chocolate
Jake's Benedict

Main Street Cafe
182 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Steak Tip, Mushroom and Cheese Grapper


Chinese
China Taste
197 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Egg Roll
Pork Fried Rice
General Tso's Chicken

Silk Road Bistro
150 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
General Tso's Chicken
Fried Rice
BBQ Spare Ribs


Western
Friendly's (chain)
157 Apex Drive
Recommended Dishes:
Lemon Pepper Fish
Lobster Roll
2 Double Sliders
 Kids Original Fribble® Milk Shake
Banana Split Sundae

Burger King (chain)
601 Donald J Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
6 pc Nuggets

265 Lakeside Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Hand Cut Choice New York Sirloin

ProteinHouse (chain)
90 Apex Drive
Recommended Dishes:
The Sexy
PH Protein Pancake Combo
Spicy Thai Chicken Wrap
Green Monster
Thai Monster
Aloha

Arby's (chain, closed)
601 Donald Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Loaded Curly Fries

Auntie Anne's (chain)
601 Donald Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Mini Pretzel Dogs
Strawberry Smoothie
Original Pretzel Nuggets

Westender Restaurant and Bar
493 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Maryland Lump Crab Cakes
One Pound Little Necks 
 
Bolton Street Tavern
587 Bolton Street
Recommended Dishes:
Potachoes
Crock of Chili Con Carni
Mixed Marinated Grill 

Welly's (chain)
153 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Montreal Burger

Sully's First Edition Pub (closed)
11 Florence Street
Recommended Dishes:
Baked Stuffed Scallops

Pit Stop Tavern
21 Apex Drive
Recommended Dishes:
Hawaiian Burger
House Made Potato Chips

Wendy's (chain)
176 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Italian Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich

McDonald's (chain)
155 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
4 pc. McNuggets Happy Meal
Bacon McDouble
McFlurry® with M&M'S® Candies
Peanut Butter Crunch McFlurry

Firefly's
350 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Po' Boy
Indian
Aunty G's Ice Cream and Indian Fusion
72 Hosmer Street
Recommended Dishes:
Gol Gappe
Chicken Chaat
Thandai
Mango Ice Cream

Saffron Restaurant and Bar
493 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Chetinadu
Onion Kulcha

Mirchi Nation
197 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Shahi Paneer
Mushroom 65
Shrimp Masala
Andhra Chicken Curry
Gulab Jamun
Tawa Chicken Tikka
Coconut Pudding
Papad
Biryani Noodles
Goat Dum Biryani
Chicken Tikka Masala
Butter Naan
Vankaya Tomato
Varuval Banana
Murgh Soup
Chicken Pepper Fry
Neyyi Pongal

Japanese
Fuji Steak House (closed)
200 Boston Post Road East

Ginger Garden
200 Boston Post Road East
Recommended Dishes:
Yu Shiang Eggplant
Tatsuta-Age

Mosaka
58 Apex Drive
Recommended Dishes:
Signature Roll
Dragon Roll
Stir Fried Yakisoba


Okami (closed)
58 Apex Drive
Recommended Dishes:
Peanut Avocado Roll
Miso Soup
Spicy Escolar Tuna Roll

Japan One
197 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Banana Mania Maki

Sarku Japan (chain)
601 Donald Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Beef and Shrimp Teriyaki
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Friday, December 27, 2024

December 27th 2024: Snow Tubing at Ski Ward, Shrewsbury

 Today, after grabbing food from the Chick-fil-A in Worcester including a Spicy Southwest Salad (Slices of grilled spicy chicken breast served on a fresh bed of mixed greens, topped with grape tomatoes, a blend of Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses, and a zesty combination of roasted corn, black beans, poblano chiles, and red bell peppers. Made fresh daily. Served with Seasoned Tortilla Strips and Chili Lime Pepitas. Pairs well with Creamy Salsa dressing.),

we headed to Ski Ward in Shrewsbury for some snow tubing.

My little one had a lot of fun as the first experience,

but it was really expensive, and the lines were long, hence the little one only got to go 4 times within an hour. Not sure we want to do this again.



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Saturday, December 21, 2024

December 21st 2024: Pizza Hut Takeout in Marlborough

 Today, we got some takeout from the Pizza Hut Express located within the Target in the east of Marlborough, getting the Cheeze Pizza



and the Oven Baked Chicken Alfredo Pasta.


Pretty good for a quick bite.

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Friday, December 20, 2024

Recommended Places to Visit: Malden

Recreation
Bowling
Town Line Luxury Lanes
665 Broadway


Karaoke
1986 KTV
76 Exchange Street


Cycling
Northern Strand Community Trail
Beach Street and Oliver Street

Groceries
99 Asian Supermarket
60 Broadway


Parks
Fellsmere Pond Park
West Border Road and Fellsmere Road

Waitt's Mount
82 Central Street

Cross Street and Bryant Street


Architecture
Monuments
Bell Rock Memorial Park
Wigglesworth Street and Main Street
Spanish War Memorial
Pleasant Street and Highland Avenue

Malden City Seal
77 Elm Street

Hebrew Charitable Burial Ground
313 Lebanon Street


Places of Worship
Immaculate Conception Parish
600 Pleasant Street

North Shore Assembly of God
77 Kennedy Drive

Congregation Beth Israel
10 Dexter Street

First Parish Unitarian Universalist
2 Elm Street

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
26 Washington Street

Philadelphia Seventh Day Adventist Church
575 Main Street

First Baptist Church
493 Main Street

Sacred Hearts Church
297 Main Street

First Congregational Church
184 Pleasant Street

Forestdale Community Church
235 Forest Street

Imani Temple Ministries
264 Salem Street

Congregation Agudas Achim-Ezrath Israel
245 Bryant Street

First Church of the Nazarene
529 Eastern Avenue

Temple Tifereth Israel
539 Salem Street

Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
577 Salem Street

Maplewood Baptist Church
729 Salem Street

St. Joseph's Church
790 Salem Street

First Lutheran Church
62 Church Street


Schools
Beebe School
401 Pleasant Street

Linden School
29 Westcott Street

Malden High School
77 Salem Street


Town Facilities
Public Library
36 Salem Street

Fire Department
1 Sprague Street

City Hall Plaza
200 Pleasant Street

Club 24
787 Salem Street

MRA Healthy Homes/Rehab Office
176 Pearl Street


Historical Buildings
7 Elm Street
7 Elm Street

48 Washington Street
48 Washington Street

Old Wilcox Hall
80 Mountain Avenue

Davenport Memorial Home
70 Salem Street

Old Charles Daniels School
20 Daniels Street

Old Maplewood Fire Station
4 Laurel Street


Restaurants
Highly Recommended:
Mediterranean
Darrna Restaurant
12 Pleasant Street
Recommended Dishes:
Zarib of Lamb

South American
Oya Cuban Cafe
121 Exchange Street
Recommended Dishes:
Chicharrones y Vieiras
Cordero al Bohio
Pudín de Pan con Dulce de Leche y Helado


Dessert
Up Tea Hub
7 Pleasant Street
Recommended Dishes:
Mixed Fruit with Miss Lolita
Pineapple Bun
Mango Cheese Tea
Kumquat Passion Lemon
Fruit Overload

Tous Les Jours (chain)
230 Pleasant Street
Recommended Dishes:
Coconut Cream Bread
Crispy Almond Pastry
Green Tea Croissant
Matcha Frappe
Shaken Tea Latte
Curry Croquette
Cream Puff Pastry
Chinese
Ming's Seafood (chain)
19 Pleasant Street
Recommended Dishes:
Dimsum
Egg Tart

Ibasaw
95 Middlesex Street
Recommended Dishes:
Buffet

One Pot
475 Ferry Street
Recommended Dishes:
House Spicy Noodle Soup with Snail
Beef Belly Skewer
Beef Aorta Skewer
Lamb Skewer
Mala Fish with Rice
Osmanthus Jelly

Fu Loon Restaurant (closed)
375 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Cold Bean Curd
Cold Jellyfish
Spring Rolls
Shanghai Cabbage with Black Mushrooms
Special Garlic and Red Pepper Crab
Szechuan Steamed Beef
Starch Noodles with Pork
Beancurd Leaf with Pork
Special Spicy Fish Filet
Yu Hsiang Eggplant
Home Style Bean Curd
Hot Diced Chicken, Home Style
Kan Shue String Beans
Szechuan Double Fried Pork

Sun Kong Restaurant
275 Eastern Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Dimsum
Beaked Crispy Egg Tarts
Sweet Tofu Beancurd

Sichuan Taste
290 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Mala Spicy Pot
Braised Pig's Trotters
Mango, Vanilla Ice Cream, Durian, Coconut Milk, Grapefruit, Sago Dessert
Coconut Sweet Soybean Pudding
Bean Noodles in Wild Pepper Sauce
Louisiana Cajun Seafood Hot Pot Buffet

Yong Yong
108 Ferry Street
Recommended Dishes:
BBQ Honey Pork Puffs
Shrimp and Pork Siu Mai
Steamed Spare Ribs with Black Beans
Steamed Phoenix Feet
Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf
Fried Shrimp Chive Dumplings
Pan Fried Turnip Cake
Shrimp Dumplings
Pan Fried Buddha Delight Roll
Fresh Shrimp Noodle Roll
Chinese Donut Noodle Roll
Dried Shrimp Tempura Noodle Roll
Durian Pastry Balls
Spicy Salted Calamari
Ginger Tofu Pudding
Steamed Beef Flat Tripe
Steamed Beef Honeycomb Tripe
Chiu Chow Dumplings
Shark Fin Dumplings
Sushi and Hot Pot Buffet

 Mandarin Malden
74 Pleasant Street
Recommended Dishes:
Stinky Tofu with Chinese Basil
Deep Fried Stinky Tofu
Pork Kidney with Scallions
Hot and Sour Soup
Seafood with Winter Melon Soup
Lion's Head Meatballs
Scallion Pancakes
Ma Po Tofu
Peking Ravioli
Roast Beef with Hot Chilli Peppers Rolled in Scallion Pancake
Oyster Pancake
Ko-Cha Special
3 Cups Chicken
Shrimp with Lobster Sauce
Spinach with Garlic
Flounder Fish Fillets with Tofu
Pork with Bamboo Shoots
Sweet and Sour Pickled Cucumber
Salted Crispy Chicken
Chilled Spiced Beef Tendon
Chilled Spiced Pork Ears


Vietnamese
Pho Hoa (closed)
8 Pleasant Street
Recommended Dishes:
Pho Dac Biet
Bo 7 Mon
Bun Dac Biet
Goi Tom
Goi Cuon Nem Nuong
Com Dac Biet
Chim Cut Chien
Chanh Muoi

 Saigon Noodles
381 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Pho Sate

 Pho 99
99 Pleasant Street
Recommended Dishes:
Pork Skin Fresh Spring Rolls
Tofu and Diced Spareribs in Black Bean Sauce
House Special Steamed Vermicelli Patties

655 Eastern Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Bun Bo Hue Dac Biet
Pho, Bo Vien
Pho Dac Biet
Sinh To DÂU 

Korean
Oppas' Kitchen and Bar (closed)
157 Pleasant Street
Recommended Dishes:
Gopchang Jigae
Kimchi Jigae
Japanese Chashu Ramen

Emone Tofu
184 Salem Street
Recommended Dishes:
Seafood and Beef Tofu Soup
Bulgogi



Breakfast
Crazy Good Kitchen
906 Eastern Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Chicken Poppers


Western
Exchange Street Bistro
67 Exchange Street
Recommended Dishes:
Daily Tapas
Roasted Chicken Casserole
ESB Signature Tapas Plate
Summer Burrata Salad
14oz Ribeye
Lemoncello Mascarpone Cake
Baked Haddock
Seared Diver Scallops
Roasted Chicken
Lamb Chops
Grilled Salmon
Brownie Sundae
NY Style Cheesecake

 District 7
139 Pleasant Street
Recommended Dishes:
Potato Skin Flatbread Pizza
Sweet Potato Fries
Big Joe's Meatloaf Burger
Spicy Taco Salad

 Tornado Restaurant and Lounge (closed)
2 Florence Street
Recommended Dishes:
Fish Tacos 
Pork Confit 
Oysters Rockefeller 
Ahi Tuna Ceviche
Prosciutto and Melon 
Unagi
Pan Seared Duck Breast 
Minty Lychee Martini 
Key Lime Tart
Thai
Crying Thaiger
114 Ferry Street
Recommended Dishes:
Color Changing Purple Drink
Kanom Tuay
Kua Gai Noodle
Crying Tiger
Japanese
Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House
64 Summer Street
Recommended Dishes:
Small Chashu Pork Don
Miso Ramen

All Seasons Table
64 Pleasant Street
Recommended Dishes:
Sushi Pizza
Fresh Mussels
Roasted Yellow Tail Collar
Alligator Maki
Sauteed String Beans Malaysian Style
Roti Canai
Chef's Choice Boat
Peking Duck Maki

 Sousaku Bistro
166 Eastern Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Sweetened Soybean Milk
Fried Twisted Doughnut
Preserved Duck Egg with Tofu
Taiwanese Seafood Sandwich
Taiwanese Omelette Wrapped in Corn 
Foie Gras Risotto
Mushroom Medley
Crawfish Sousaku Sushi Pizza
Shrimp Toast
Fuji Sake


Tried:
Brazilian
Casa Dos Sabores
298 Lebanon Street
Recommended Dishes:
X Tudo Burger


Breakfast
Doo Wop Diner
269 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Apple Pecan Waffle

 Franny's
36 Lebanon Street
Recommended Dishes:
One Egg

 Lunch Box Diner (closed)
906 Eastern Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Dutch Apple Pancake
Sammy Scola Sandwich

Broken Yolk/Robert's Restaurant
251 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Corned Beef Hash

Eddy's Diner
187 Beach Street
Recommended Dishes:
Egg Cheese and Bacon Sandwich Croissant

Indian
Joti Palace
308 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Mango Milkshake
Malai Kofta
Tomato Shorba Soup


Deli
Recommended Dishes:
Super Roast Beef Sandwich

Recommended Dishes:
Junior Roast Beef Sandwich

 Brother's Roast Beef and Pizza (chain)
986 Eastern Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Junior Roast Beef
Italian
Catalina's Pizza
109 Ferry Street
Recommended Dishes:
California Pizza

421 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Chicken Marsala

Pisa Pizza
133 Pearl Street
Recommended Dishes:
Buffalo Jumbo Wings
Creamy Parm and Garlic Jumbo Wings
Pesto Veggie

Domino's (chain)
775 Eastern Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Extravaganza
Cheese Pizza
Pepperoni and Mozzarella Pizza
Chicken Carbonara Bread Bowl Pasta

Two Paisan's Pizzeria
390 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Shrimp Scampi Pizza 

Donimo's Place (closed)
637 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Shrimp Scampi
Mexicana
Clam Strips

Kol's Pizza
637 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Junior Roast Beef Sandwich

Jack's Ristorante (closed)
655 Eastern Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Clams Casino
Veal Braccalatini
Seafood Scampi
Italian Wedding Soup
Tiramisu


Western:
621 Tavern and Grille
621 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Chicken Pot Pie

McDonald's
114 Broadway

Hugh O' Neill's
45 Pleasant Street
Recommended Dishes:
Regular Wings
Coconut Shrimp
Smoked Salmon Salad
BBQ Pork Pizza

District Kitchen
2 Florence Street
Recommended Dishes:
Malaysian Satay
Grilled Corn Around the World
Garnd Marnier Mille Feuille
Thai Tea Creme Caramel

Dockside Bar and Restaurant (chain)
270 Medford Street
Recommended Dishes:
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Mexican Chicken Caesar Salad
Steak Tips
Fish and Chips
Riverview Chili Nachos
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

John Brewer's Tavern
7 Highland Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Honey Buffalo Wings
Elaine’s Marinated Steak Tips

Santoro's
310 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Fried Sausage and Eggs Medium Sub
Hot Pastrami Sub
Steak and Mushroom Sub


Japanese
Kakkoii Sushi and Ramen
60 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Takoyaki
Hell Ramen


Latin American
GT Restaurant
215 Ferry Street
Recommended Dishes:
Loca con Todo Pupusa
Dessert
Donut Villa
1 Highland Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Kreme Filled Doughnut

Dunkin' Donuts (chain)
57 Eastern Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Egg Croissant Sandwich

 Spadafora Slush and Ice Cream
136 Highland Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Peach Slush

Dairy Delight
766 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Grape Slurpee

Hoff's Bakery
35 Green Street
Recommended Dishes:
Fresh Strawberry Square

 Honey Honey Dessert Cafe
480 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Forgiving Durian
Hong Kong Style Milk Tea
Mango Madness With Ice Cream
Mango and Strawberry Fruit Cake

French Toast with Cheese and Strawberry

 Jay's Pizza and Ice Cream
167 Centre Street
Recommended Dishes:
Maple Walnut

Maplewood Coffee Shop and Ice Cream
687 Salem Street
Recommended Dishes:
Electric Richie
Chicken Pot Pie
Danish

Monkey King Tea
249 Highland Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Ying Yang
Monkey King Tea
Dark Twister
MKT Musubi
I Luv You So Matcha
Chocolate Egg Puffs

 Kung Fu Tea (chain)
3 Pleasant Street
Recommended Dishes:
Kung Fu Bubble Milk Tea

TsaoCaa (chain)
423 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Passionfruit and Lime Green Tea
Fried Chicken Wings
Potato Fries

Sweet Kingdom (closed)
423 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Soy Pudding #1

Chatime (chain)
28 Pleasant Street
Recommended Dishes:
Taro Milk Tea
Yogurt Green Tea

Cha Shu Coffee and Tea (closed)
62 Summer Street
Recommended Dishes:
Matcha Milk Tea

Bikeeny Caffe
62 Summer Street
Recommended Dishes:
Feta Dill Bikeeny
Blueberry Crumb Cake

Chinese
WOW Barbecue (chain, closed)
184 Salem Street
Recommended Dishes:
Shrimp
Chicken Hearts
Chicken Cartilage
Lamb Kidney
Corn
Chicken Gizzards

Spicy World (chain)
157 Pleasant Street
Recommended Dishes:
Stir Fried Pork Belly with Leeks
House Soup
Beef Noodle Soup

Flaming Grill and Buffet (chain)
52 Broadway

Lucky Fast Food
60 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Beef Brisket Noodle Soup

 Golden Garden
9 Highland Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Soybean Milk
Tofu Jelly
Green Bean Noodle with Sesame Sauce
Pork with Chinese Cabbage Dumplings

Go Chi Restaurant
391 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Crispy Twice Cooked Pork
Shredded Potatoes with Chili and Vinegar

Ultra Spicy House
60 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Spicy Sauce Tofu Skin


Vietnamese
Tan Mai Pho and Bakery/Pho Deli
60 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Nem Cuon
Thai Iced Tea

Pho Bistro
8 Pleasant Street
Recommended Dishes:
Bun Bo Hue Duoi Bo
Pho Ap Chao

DP Saigon Subs
310 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Egg Roll
Banh Mi Thit Nguoi


Food Trucks
Snowie Bus
Recommended Dishes:
Pina Colada
Watermelon


African
Habesha Ethiopian Restaurant
535 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Yebeg Alicha
Gord Gord

Moroccan Hospitality Restaurant
188 Salem Street
Recommended Dishes:
Maakouda
Moroccan Tea
Chicken Brochettes
Ground Beef Cigars
Lamb and Prune Tagine
M'Hammer Tagine
Msemen
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