November 28th 2021: More of Doragon Ramen, Ashland

 After checking out the Jordan's Furniture in Natick, which has totally changed since the last time I was here,

we decided to have dinner at Doragon Ramen in Ashland, which I have been to a few times before. This time around, we got the Dirty Brown Sugar Black Milk Tea,

the Oden (Traditional Japanese One-Pot fish cake stew with an assortment of different fish cakes, fish balls, hard-boiled quail eggs, konnayaku, bok choy and scallions in our house tsuyu broth.)

and the Tan Tan Ramen (Creamy sesame broth | local ground pork | baby shanghai bok choy | matsutake shoyu bean sprouts | ajitama | scallions | nori).

Once again, excellent stuff from this place, especially the stew, which was interesting in the very least, something we have not tried before.

November 27th 2021: Spending Time in Framingham

 This morning, we spent some time at the McAuliffe branch of the Framingham Public Library,

before heading to lunch at Sichuan Gourmet in town, which I haven't been to in a while now.

This time around, we got the Gangou Dry Fish Filet,

and the Pickled Vegetable Noodle Soup with Pork.

The fish was pretty good, not too spicy and crispy, although the noodles were just alright, though something different. At least my little one enjoyed it.

November 24th 2021: 110 Grill, Berlin

 While in the area today, we decided to check out the 110 Grill in Berlin, which has similar decor to the other locations in town.

This time around, we got the Ginger Mule (New Amsterdam vodka, housemade apple ginger shrub, Goslings ginger beer),

the Asian Calamari (GOLDEN FRIED RINGS, TENTACLES AND BANANA PEPPERS, SERVED WITH A SIDE OF SWEET CHILI SAUCE),

the Roasted Butternut Squash Soup (rich savory blend of roasted butternut squash finished with cranberry reduction and sweet maple cream)

the Swordfish (EAST COAST, LINE CAUGHT. PREPARED CAJUN STYLE ), with Onion Strings and Sweet Potato Fries

and the Hot Honey Chicken (Chicken Breast Brined In Pickle Juice, Deep Fried In Cajun Seasoned Flour, Shredded Lettuce And Pickle Chips On A Griddled Pretzel Bun, Topped With Hot Honey. ) and Roasted Brussels Sprouts.

Once again, really good food from here, especially the soup and the fish, which wasn't too dry like at other places.

November 20th 2021: Ming Du, Stoughton

 Today, while in the area, we decided to check out Ming Du, a Chinese restaurant in the town of Stoughton, because the Sonic across the road was closed for renovations.

We got the Long Island Iced Tea (adult ice tea),

House Special Noodle Soup (beef in clear broth),

the Hot and Sour Soup

and the Spicy String Bean with Pork (with pork fried rice, and fried shrimp).

The iced tea was actually pretty good, while the noodles and soup were just alright, although the vegetables were pretty tasty. Overall, just alright at this Americanized Chinese place. Good thing my family enjoyed their meal. Next time, Sonic.

November 19th 2021: American Heritage Museum, Stow

Today, I decided to visit the American Heritage Museum, located in the town of Stow, although the road leading to it starts in Hudson. Before that, I passed through Berlin,

Autism Behavioral Center

before having to go to the Hudson Public Library to get the library pass. Small library with some interesting architecture.

From here, I headed toward the museum.

Hudson Public Schools

Hubert School

Really nice collection of tanks, with great presentation as well.

After finally leaving the museum, I decided to go on a hike at the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge, which I have visited before in the past.

The water bodies I came to see here were nothing to look at though.

From here, I passed through Sudbury

Heritage Park

back to Hudson to grab a bite from Main Street Bagel Factory, a small cafe in the downtown area,

getting an Everything Steak and Cheese Sandwich.

It was filling and not bad, although I wouldn't come back again, given there was nothing special on the menu.

Later for dinner, we went out with the family to Kinzen in Marlborough, the ramen place I visited a week ago.

This time around, we got the Chicken Karaage (Japanese style lightly battered fried chicken, Served with katsu mayo),

the Spicy Miso Ramen (spicy pork broth, cha-shu pork (marinated braised pork belly), menma (Japanese bamboo), wood ear mushroom, corn, scallion and sesame seeds), which I did not get to try,

the Tan Tan Ramen (spicy pork broth, cha-shu pork, chili oil, spicy ground pork, chili oil, spicy ground pork, bok choy, bean sprouts, scallion),

the Shoyu Ramen (pork broth, cha-shu pork, soy sauce, bean sprout, wood ear mushroom, scallion and black garlic oil)

and the Ducky Ramen (roasted duck, bok choy, corn, bean sprout, scallion and fried garlic).

The chicken was exceptionally crispy and juicy, and the ramen dishes I tried were excellent as well, although my other half though the pork was too fatty. Overall, a very productive day.