Recommended Places to Visit: Lynnfield

Recreation

Shopping Malls
Christmas Tree Shops
28-34 Broadway

MarketStreet Lynnfield
600 Market Street

Hiking
Recommended:
Partridge Island
Heritage Lane and Main Street

Bow Ridge Reservation
End of Ledge Road

Parks

Pillings Pond
~538 Summer Street

Suntaug Lake
End of Oak Street

Architecture

Monuments

Town Common
Main Street and Summer Street

Places of Worship

Centre Congregational Church
5 Summer Street

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
127 Summer Street

Messiah Lutheran Church
708 Lowell Street

Lynnfield Community Church
735 Salem Street

Our Lady of the Assumption Church
17 Grove Street

Calvary Christian Church
47 Grove Street

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
400 Essex Street

St. Maria Goretti Church
112 Chestnut Street


Commercial Buildings
Century 21
433 Broadway


Town Facilities

Town Hall

55 Summer Street

Fire Department
59 Summer Street

Restaurants

Highly Recommended:
Western
The Ship Restaurant
24 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Swedish Meatballs
Caribbean
Cheesecake Trio

Italian

The Fat Cactus
215 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Beef Empanadas 
Tequila Lime Wings
Diablo Wings
Baja Spicy Popcorn Shrimp
Bandido Ribs
Deep Fried Ice Cream

February 29th 2020: MarketStreet, Lynnfield

Today, we went to the open air shopping mall, MarketStreet Lynnfield, in Lynnfield, to check it out.

Nice place, but unfortunately it was too cold to stay out for long.

February 28th 2020: Takeout from KFC, Shrewsbury

We got takeout from the KFC in Shrewsbury today, getting their new KFC Fried Chicken and Donuts Sandwich,

the Kentucky Fried Chicken Wings with Nashville Hot Sauce,

the Nacho Fries,

and Potato Wedges.

the donut sandwich was not bad, though very sticky and a tad sweet with all that sugar syrup on top. Overall, not a bad meal for cheap.

February 27th 2020: Another Donut from Donut Cafe, Worcester

Today at work, a colleague brought doughnuts from Donut Cafe in Worcester. This time, I got the Toasted Coconut Donut by accident, and it was not a happy ending for coconut flake disliking me.

February 26th 2020: The Prime Deli, Waltham

Today, while in Waltham, I decided to grab a bite from the Prime Deli. Decent amount of space for dining in.

I got a Coleslaw

and the Scott Green (kosher salami, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, spicy mustard, pickles on dark rye),

which were just alright and nothing special.

February 24th 2020: More Pizza from Village Pizza, Shrewsbury

 Today, we got takeout from Village Pizza in Shrewsbury, this time getting the Tomato Pizza.

Pretty good from this place as always.

February 23rd 2020: Worcester Public Market, Worcester

 Today, we decided to check out the new Worcester Public Market in Worcester, a shopping area with a food court,

getting the Basil Rigatoni (pomodoro, basil, young pecorino) from Pasta Mani

and the Build It Yourself Burger with Beyond Burger, Tomatoes, Avocado, fried onion strings and pineapple from New England Burger Bah,

Looking fancy, but nothing special overall.

February 19th 2020: Yet Another Company Lunch at Via Italian Table, Worcester

Today, we had a company lunch for a colleague who is leaving the department at Via Italian Table in Worcester. This time, we got the Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail for appetizers,

and I got the Chicken Orzo Soup

and the Grilled Prime Bistro Steak (red wine braised Tuscan potatoes, garlicky spinach and pepperonata).

The soup was just so-so, and the flavor of the steak was not really to my liking either, because of the peppers.

February 17th 2020: Breakfast at Denny's, Worcester

Today, we decided to have breakfast at Denny's in Worcester, getting the Loaded Veggie Omelette (Fresh spinach, sautéed mushrooms, sautéed zucchini & squash, tomatoes and Swiss cheese. Served with hash browns and choice of bread).

Not bad, but nothing extraordinary.

February 15th 2020: Eating Out in Leominster

Today while at the Mall at Whitney Field in Leominster, we decided to have lunch at the food court here, getting a pizza from Primo Pizzeria,

 and Orange Chicken and Lo Mein from Golden Wok.

Nothing special from either place. For dinner, we decided to give the little one a treat after his fall and ER visit to the Leominster campus of the UMass Memorial Hospital at the McDonald's at 340 New Lancaster Road in town,

getting the Small Fries, the Chicken McNuggets, the McChicken and the Chicken McGriddle.

Nothing special, but at least my little one enjoyed his meal.

February 14th 2020: 435 Bar and Grille, Leominster

Today for dinner, we decided to check out the 435 Bar and Grille in Leominster, a pretty nice restaurant located within an old mill.

We got the Margherita Pappardelle (sauteed chicken, grape tomatoes, baby spinach, fresh basil & oregano in a light garlic butter sauce topped with fresh mozzarella),

the Baked Stuffed Haddock (crab stuffed filet of haddock finished in a lemon butter sauce served with mashed potatoes & asparagus)

and the Shepherds Pie Stuffed Acorn Squash (roasted acorn squash stuffed with ground beef, onions, celery, carrots & peas topped with parmesan mashed potatoes).

The shepherd's pie was an interesting concept, bu overall, all the dishes were just so-so. Don't think I want to come back again, At least they had complimentary chocolate covered strawberries at the end though.

February 12th 2020: Woosta Pizza, Worcester

Today for lunch, it was more pizza takeout from Woosta Pizza in Worcester, which is a surprisingly roomy restaurant instead of a hole in the wall takeout place.

I got the Philly Steak & Cheese (Shaved Porterhouse steak, cheddar cheese, American cheese, salt and black pepper. White pizza),

which was sadly really bland. Definitely not coming back again.

February 10th 2020: Fastway Pizza, Worcester

Today for lunch, I decided to get pizza takeout from Fastway Pizza in Worcester, getting a Hawaiian Pizza (Pizza Sauce, Cheese, Ham, Pineapple and Regular Crust).

A little rubbery on the cheese, and nothing special.

Recommended Places to Visit: Brockton

Recreation

Events
Tomato Bash

Water Bodies
Flagg Pond
End of Memorial Drive

Sports Arena
Campanelli Stadium
1 Lexington Avenue


Museums
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak Street

Brockton Historical Society
216 North Pearl Street

Brockton Fire Museum
216 North Pearl Street

Shopping Malls
Westgate Mall
200 Westgate Drive


Parks
D W Field Park
Pleasant Street and Elmwood Avenue

Architecture

Monuments

Giant Rocky Marciano Statue
470 Forest Avenue

Brockton Fire Museum
216 North Pearl Street

Winthrop Square Clock
East Main Street and North Main Street

War Memorial
Legion Parkway and Warren Avenue

Perkins Park
42 North Main Street

Places of Worship

Our Lady of Lourdes Church
439 West Street

First Baptist Church
10 Bouve Avenue

South Shore Community Church
191 Torrey Street

Pearl Street United Methodist Church
415 Pearl Street

Central United Methodist Church
65 West Elm Street

Brockton Assembly of God
199 Warren Avenue

Christ Congregational Church
1350 Pleasant Street

First Church of the Nazarene
89 North Pearl Street

Brockton Seventh Day Adventist Church
752 Oak Street

Chapel of Our Savior
475 Westgate Drive

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
457 Oak Street

Brockton Church of God
80 Pleasant Street

Keys of the Kingdom Tabernacle of Prayer
33 North Main Street

Brockton French Seventh Day Adventist Church
243 Court Street

Greater Generations Tabernacle Church
214 Ames Street

Brockton Tabernacle Church
696 North Main Street

Immanuel Baptist Church
92 Alger Street

Sisters of Jesus Crucified
261 Thatcher Street

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
906 North Main Street

St. Edith Stein Church
71 East Main Street

Iglesia de Jesucristo El Buen Samaritano
54 Wyman Street

St. Theresa Church
343 North Main Street

New Life AME Zion Church
51 Turner Street

Christ the King Church
42 Wendell Avenue

Wendell Avenue Alliance Church
33 Wendell Avenue

Unitarian Universalist Church
325 West Elm Street

Word of God Church
13 Wales Avenue

St. Patrick Church
335 Main Street

First Evangelical Lutheran Church
900 Main Street

Gethsemane Seventh Day Adventist Church
34 Nilsson Street

House of Prayer 5 Church
848 Main Street

Warren Avenue Baptist Church
1153 Warren Avenue

Trinity Baptist Church
1367 Main Street

Schools
Arnone Elementary School
135 Belmont Street

Mary E Baker School
45 Quincy Street

Angelo School
472 North Main Street

Plouffe Academy
250 Crescent Street

Town Facilities
Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital Outpatient Clinic
500 Belmont Street

Central Fire Station
42 Pleasant Street

Brockton District Court
215 Main Street

Brockton Public Schools
45 Crescent Street

Brockton Area Transit
155 Court Street

Fire Station #3
916 North Main Street

Fire Station #4
305 Crescent Street

City Hall
45 School Street

Fire Station #2
945 Main Street


Historical Buildings
Old French Seventh Day Adventist Church
28 Warren Avenue

Old House of Prayer Church of God
948 Main Street

Restaurants

Highly Recommended:
Breakfast

Stonebridge Cafe
1285 Belmont Street
Recommended Dishes:
Fish and Chips

Eggs Florentine 

Italian

Tutto Bene
1050 Pearl Street
Recommended Dishes:
Baked Oyster Bene Style 
Tutto Bene Hot and Sticky Balls
Lobster Ravioli Appetizer
Seafood Cake
Chocolate Hazelnut Creme Brulee

Tried:
Western
King Fried Chicken
158 Montello Street
Recommended Dishes:
Snack Box


Caribbean
Jeano's Restaurant
769 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Ragout

Vietnamese

Pho A Dong
379 Belmont Street
Recommended Dishes:
Bun Mam

Seafood
McMenamy's Seafood
810 Belmont Street
Recommended Dishes:
Lobster Pie
Boston Combo Platter

February 9th 2020: The Fireplace Room, Bolton

Today in Brockton,

Brockton Tabernacle Church

after checking out the small Westgate Mall in town,

we decided to head to The Fireplace Room in Bolton, an upscale restaurant located within The International Golf Club & Resort.

The restaurant itself is really nice, with its own real fireplace.

for food, we got the SHORT RIB BENEDICT (local vegetable hash, poached egg, short rib demi glaze)           

and the BUCATINI & MEATBALLS (bucatini pasta, meatballs, 6 hr red sauce, garlic crostini).

The short rib was not bad, having beef gravy instead of the usual hollandaise sauce, although the meat was tougher than I would have liked it. The pasta was just so-so, but both dishes were way too expensive to be worth coming back again. Nice ambiance though.

February 8th 2020: Stephen Anthony's Restaurant, Marlborough

For dinner tonight, we decided to check out Stephen Anthony's Restaurant, a pretty nice place on the edge of Marlborough.

For food, we got the Pan Seared Crab Cakes (Fresh Maine Crab Cakes served with roasted corn relish),

the Papa's Pesto (fresh zucchini and grape tomatoes sauteed with shallots then tossed with farfalle pasta, basil pesto and fresh mozzarella cheese)

and the Strawberry Shortcake (warm buttermilk biscuit with strawberries and sauce, whipped cream and fresh strawberry).

The crabcakes were really tasty, as was the pasta, although the dessert was just alright. Not bad a restaurant. Good we finally got to try it.

February 7th 2020: Donut from Donut Express, Worcester

Got a Plain Donut from Donut Express at 221 Webster Street in Worcester today. Nothing special really.

February 3rd 2020: Company Lunch from Red Pepper, Worcester

Today, we had a company lunch catered by Red Pepper in Worcester, consisting of Scallion Pancakes, Steamed Dumplings, Egg Rolls, Crab Rangoons,

Vegetable Lo Mein and House Lo Mein.

Americanized Chinese food is definitely not what they do well at here.