I headed to Barcelona next, but was still pretty early, so I decided to check out another pretty upscale cafe nearby in Brookline, Cafe Fixe, where I got the Affogato (espresso triple ristretto with ice cream).
Judging from the crowd here though, looks like a pretty popular place in the area.
Finally, it was time to head to the restaurant itself.
After looking at the menu, I decided to not get anything off the brunch menu, getting the tapas instead, namely the Seared Foie Gras (Toasted Brioche, Quince Mostarda),
and the Spinach Chickpea Cazuela (cumin, roasted garlic).
Overall, not too bad, especially considering the ambience, but Toro is still better.
After brunch, I headed to Watertown to check out the Watertown Historical Society, where I was given a tour of the place by a guide dressed in colonial garb.
It was interesting to learn that the Edmund Fowle House, where the museum is located, was where the pre independence government constantly met, and where the first treaty after independence was signed. Pictures I took here follow.
From here, it was on to explore the town of Middleton,
St. Agnes Church |
Middleton Pond, 35 Lake Street |
Emerson Brook Reservoir, 217 North Main Street |
Creighton Pond, 2357 Essex Street |
With that, I was done with Middleton, and passed through Danvers
Calvary Chapel of the North Shore |
Colgate Park, End of Colgate Road |
The decor was still pretty much the same inside the old Salem jail, and I had hope for the food, which was good with the Great Escape Restaurant.
With my deal, I got the Mashed Potato Tots (filled with cheddar cheese, bacon and scallions), the Potatchos (homemade potato chips, topped with shredded cheese, homemade pineapple pico de gallo and homemade chilli),
For dessert, I got the Creme Brulee (Vanilla)
Overall, I can't believe I drove all this way for such a crappy dinner. To think that only the creme brulee was good.
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