August 26th 2022: Mochi Donut and Indian Burrito in Worcester

 Today, while at work, I decided to head out for lunch, getting a Cookies and Cream Mochi Donut from Mochi Doh, a newly opened donut place at 209 Harding Street in Worcester,

and the Chicken Frankie (burrito with chicken curry and salad) from Namaste Woo, an Indian stall located within the Worcester Public Market nearby.

The donut was pretty chewy and tasty, while the curry was interesting though leaky through the burrito. Pretty good meal, although not worth a second try, because of the limited selection of donuts and the food court atmosphere of the Indian food.

August 17th 2022: Takeout from Penang, Waltham

 Today, while in Waltham,

Boston Children's Hospital at Waltham

We decided to get takeout from Penang, this time getting the Shrimp with String Bean Malaysian Style (Sauteed Shrimp. String Beans With Spicy Malaysian Shrimp Paste Sauce),

the King Pork Buff (Deep Fried Chop In An Authentic B.B.Q. Sauce),

the Penang Poh Piah (Steamed Malawian Spring Roll Stuffed With Jicama Bean Sprouts And Shrimp (Vegetarian Also Available))

the Spicy Thai Chicken (half, Chicken (With Bone & Skin On) Served Over Chef's Special sauce)

and the Clay Pot Noodles (Home Style Noodles With Vegs, Pork, Shrimp & Egg Gravy, Served In A Clay Pot).

The string beans and chicken were not too bad, but the pork, poh piah and noodles were really terrible, with the poh piah being flavorless, the pork being so small in portion with lots of bones, and the soup just so-so. Never coming back again. Should have gotten Bonchon instead.

Recommended Places to Visit: Waltham

Recreation

Badminton/Table Tennis
Massachusetts Table Tennis and Badminton Club
104 Clematis Avenue

Water Bodies
Hardy Pond
Hiawatha Avenue and Princeton Avenue

Cambridge Reservoir
741 Winter Street

YMCA Pond
725 Lexington Street

Cram's Cove

88 Woerd Avenue

Purgatory Cove

2 Forest Grove Road

Events
Watch City Steampunk Festival

Sheep Shearing Festival

Waltham Farmers Market

Beautiful Scenery
Astra Zeneca

35 Gatehouse Drive

Alkermes Inc

852 Winter Street

Parks

Town Common
~610 Main Street next to Town Hall

Beaver Brook Reservation
Waverley Oaks Road at junction with Shirley Road

Logan Park

120 Woerd Avenue

Shopping
Brothers Marketplace
1 Moody Street

Waterfalls
River Street/Bleachery Dam
130 River Street

Movies
Landmark Theatres Embassy Cinema
16 Pine Street

Museums

The Waltham Museum
25 Lexington Street

Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation
154 Moody Street


Gore Place
52 Gore Street

National Archives at Boston
380 Trapelo Road

Hiking
Recommended:
Prospect Hill Park
314 Totten Pond Road

Falzone Park
901 Trapelo Road

Mackerel Hill
380 Trapelo Road

Cedar Hill Outdoor Program Center
265 Beaver Street

Tried:
Shady's Pond Conservation Area
Brookway Court

Architecture

Monuments
Dassault Systemes
1755 Wyman Street


Places of Worship

First Evangelical Lutheran Church
6 Eddy Street

Beth Eden Baptist Church
84 Maple Street

Immanuel United Methodist Church
545 Moody Street

Sacred Heart Catholic Church
311 River Street

St. Jude Parish
147 Main Street

First Parish Unitarian Universalist
50 Church Street

St. Mary's Church
133 School Street

Trinity Church
730 Main Street

Christ Church Episcopal
750 Main Street

Covenant Congregational Church
375 Lexington Street

First Baptist Church
400 Lexington Street

Lakeview Congregational Church
285 Lake Street

Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish
920 Trapelo Road

St. Charles Borromeo Church
51 Hall Street

Community Church of the Nazarene
1450 Trapelo Road

Bridges
Moody Street Bridge/Dam
Moody Street near Crescent Street


Schools
William F. Stanley Elementary School
250 South Street

Brandeis University
415 South Street

Ezra C. Fitch Elementary School
14 Ash Street

Thomas R Plympton School
20 Farnsworth Street

Bentley University
175 Forest Street

Gann Academy
333 Forest Street

Town Facilities
City Hall
610 Main Street

Fire Department
533 Moody Street

District Court
38 Linden Street

City Hall
610 Main Street

Public Library
735 Main Street

Salvation Army

33 Myrtle Street

Boston Children's Hospital at Waltham

9 Hope Avenue

Commercial Buildings
Westin Waltham Boston
70 Third Avenue

Embassy Suites Waltham Boston
550 Winter Street

Brookline Bank
456 Main Street

Best Western Hotel
380 Winter Street

Historical Buildings
16 Elm Street
16 Elm Street

Old Church

15 Fiske Avenue

The Watch Factory
183-241 Crescent Street

Old South Middle School
510 Moody Street

Old Francis Cabot Lowell Mill
190 Moody Street

Lord's Castle
211 Hammond Street

Lyman Estate
185 Lyman Street

Stonehurst
100 Robert Treat Paine Drive

Old Metropolitan State Hospital
Metropolitan Parkway North

Howard Clock Building

260 Charles Street

Restaurants

Highly Recommended:

Chinese

Shanghai Cuisine

11 Pine Street

Recommended Dishes:

Braised Dongpo Pork

Pan Fried Ho Fun

Mulan
835 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
House Duck
Cuttlefish Dumplings
Spiced Beef
Stir Fried Rice Cakes with Pork
Salted Crispy Chicken
Chinese Squash with Mountain Naigamo and Bamboo
Sauteed Bean Curd Sheet with Bamboo Shoot and Black Mushroom
Shredded Pork with Baby Bamboo
Sliced Lamb with Scallion
Homemade Sausage
Stir Fried Peapod Stem with Minced Garlic
Beef with Leek Wrapped in Pancake
Chicken Casserole
Fish Filet with Chili Pepper
Grilled Taiwanese Sausage
3 Color Platter
Eggplant with Basil
Ma Bo Beancurd
Shredded Pork with Dry Beancurd
Sauteed Shrimp with Chinese Squash
Braised Pork Shin in Brown Sauce
Lo Mein
Honey Spare Ribs
Pork Belly and Salted Vegetables
Shredded Beef Peking Style
Milkfish Maw with Black Bean Sauce
Pork Blood Tofu and Intestines
Shredded Pork with Peking Sauce
Minced Pork With Preserved Long Beans
Seafood and Vegetable Soup
Sauteed Chinese Squash

Noodle Hut 
922 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:

Sichuan Wonton in Chili Sauce
Spicy Eight Jewel


Seafood
Naked Fish
455 Totten Pond Road
Recommended Dishes:
Coconut Haddock
Cold Seafood Plate

Caribbean 
Gustazo Cuban Restaurant and Cafe
663 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Avocado Panna Cotta
Swordfish Ceviche
Maduros con Tocino
Costillas a la Guayaba
Camarones al Ajillo

Latin American

The Painted Burro (chain)
99 3rd Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Quesadilla

Pork Charro Beans

Kale and Plantains

Creamy Poblano Rice

Jugo Tropical

Crispy "Baja Style" Fish

GULF SHRIMP 'DIABLO ROJO' TACO

Western
Bistro 781
336 Moody Street
Recommended Dishes:
Cauliflower Tacos
1/2 Dozen Oysters

Watch City Brewing Company
256 Moody Street
Recommended Dishes:
Curry Soup (if available)
Lobster Ravioli and Pan Seared Cajun Salmon (if available)

Charcoal Guido's
482 Moody Street
Recommended Dishes:
Fava Agnolotti
Arrosticini
Octopus and Pork Belly

Atrium Lounge

550 Winter Street
Recommended Dishes:
Poached Pear Salad
Caramel Apple Blossom

Grille at Hobbs Brook

550 Winter Street
Recommended Dishes:
Fried Green Tomatoes
Pan Seared Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Jake and Joe's (chain)

1265 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Mac Attack Burger

Dessert
The Tea Leaf
487 Moody Street
Recommended Dishes:
3 Course Afternoon Tea

Korean
Bonchon (chain)
329 Moody Street
Recommended Dishes:
Kirin Ichiban
Goose Island
Bull Dak
Sweet Crunch
Bulgogi Korean Tacos
Soy Garlic
Spicy
Coleslaw
Takoyaki
Pickled Radish

Cambodian
The Elephant Walk (chain, closed)
663 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Cambodian Dessert Trio
B’Baw Mouan
Saumon Roti Aux Petits Legumes

Italian
Ristorante Marcellino
11 Cooper Street
Recommended Dishes:
Costoletta D'Agnello
Pasta e Fagioli
Sorbetto del Limone

La Campania
504 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Pan Seared Foie Gras
Beef Short Rib Ravioli
Gnocchi


Mexican

Paisano Restaurant and Bar
223 High Street
Recommended Dishes:
Parrillada Chapina
Paisano Chimi

Mi Tierra Restaurant
585 Moody Street
Recommended Dishes:
Papaya con Leche
Mondongo

Habanero's Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar
484 Moody Street
Recommended Dishes:
Higaditos Mexicano
Don Juan Chihuahua Style Burrito
Carnitas de Uruapan

Taqueria Mexico
24 Charles Street
Recommended Dishes:
Fiesta Plate

Taqueria El Amigo
196 Willow Street
Recommended Dishes:
Lengua Taco
Cabeza Taco
Al Pastor Taco


Spanish

Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar

388 Moody Street
Recommended Dishes:
Ceviche
Higadillos de Pollo
Albondigas de Cordero


Thai

Green Papaya

475 Winter Street

Recommended Dishes:

Half Moon Pancake

Singapore Fried Noodles

Tom Can Cook

374 Moody Street
Recommended Dishes:
Tom's Pad Thai
Tom's Platter
Mango Sticky Rice

Baan Thai
659 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Villager's Pad Thai
Beef Rendang
Tom Kha Gai Soup


African
Karibu Restaurant
10 Crescent Street
Recommended Dishes:
Nyama
Matooke
Nakati
Binyeebwa
Ngege Samaki
Karibu Chai Tea
Nkoko Kuku


Breakfast
In a Pickle
265 Moody Street
Recommended Dishes:
Eggs in a Basket
Hot Chocolate

Joseph's Two Restaurant
805 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Northern Style Benedict
Hot Chocolate

Leo's Place Diner
655 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Hot Chocolate
Gondola Omelet
Viola de Amore

Tried:

Malaysian

Penang (chain)

569 Moody Street

Recommended Dishes:

Pulut Hitam

ABC

Shrimp with String Bean Malaysian Style

Spicy Thai Chicken

King Pork Buff

Penang Poh Piah

Clay Pot Noodles

Breakfast
Wilson's Diner
507 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Hot Chocolate
Special Omelette with Greek Locanico and Feta Cheese

Heidi's Restaurant
723 Moody Street
Recommended Dishes:
Egg and Bacon Sandwich

Arcadia Restaurant
837 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Hot Chocolate
Benny Bologna

  
Indian

Bombay Mahal Restaurant

458 Moody Street
Recommended Dishes:
Mango Lassi
Tomato Coconut Soup
Vegetarian Platter
Non-Vegetarian Dinner for 1

Little India

475 Moody Street
Recommended Dishes:
Buffet

Japanese
Hakata Ramen and Sushi (chain)
895 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
Spicy Miso Ramen
Pyramid Roll

Sushi Box
617 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Ahi Tower Special Maki
Spicy Seafood Udon
Oshitashi Salad

Umi Fine Japanese and Asian Cuisine
475 Winter Street
Recommended Dishes:
Miso Soup
House Salad
Shumai
California Roll
Caterpillar Roll
Beef Teriyaki Bento Box

Ponzu
286 Moody Street
Recommended Dishes:
Roti Prata
Banana Leaf Dried Curry Beef
Chow Foon
Indonesian Gado Gado
Hurricane Maki
Butterfly Maki
Pink Lady Maki
Celtic Maki


Dessert
Lizzy's
367 Moody Street
Recommended Dishes:
Trois Chocolate
Apple Crisp
Red Velvet

Starbucks (chain)
12 Market Place Drive
Recommended Dishes:
Steak and Egg Wrap
Steak, Egg and Tomatillo Wrap
Double Chocolat Banana Nut Bread
Caramel Apple Spice

Indulgenza

346 Moody Street

Recommended Dishes:

Coppa Catala Creme Brulee

Royaltea (chain)

331 Moody Street

Recommended Dishes:

Cheese Avocado

Chinese
Asia Wok
573 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Yaka Mein Soup
Cheese Egg Roll

Sichuan's Garden
411 Waverly Oaks Road
Recommended Dishes:
Fried Rice
Egg Roll
Egg Drop Soup
Shredded Beef in Sichuan's Style

3 Fortunes
179 Willow Street
Recommended Dishes:
Chicken Fingers
Double Cooked Pork
Pork Fried Rice

Deli
The Prime Deli
580 South Street
Recommended Dishes:
Coleslaw
Scott Green

Western
The Gaff
467 Moody Street
Recommended Dishes:
Gaff Dog

Seventy @ Third
70 Third Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Chocolate Molten Lava Cake
Flame Grilled Bacon Burger
Pan Seared Rainbow Trout
Mini Caramel Ginger Apple Crisp

Joco's Bar
450 Moody Street
Recommended Dishes:
Chicken Wings
Prosciutto and Mozzarella Sandwich
Beef Croquettes

The Mad Raven (chain)
380 Trapelo Road
Recommended Dishes:
Steak Tips and Eggs
Chicken Curry

City Streets Restaurant
249 Lexington Street
Recommended Dishes:
Chicken and Prosciutto Sautee
French Onion Soup

Copper House Tavern
380 Winter Street
Recommended Dishes:
Asian Beef Noodle Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette
Souvlaki Lamb Burger
Smashed Blueberry French Toast

Bison County (closed)
275 Moody Street
Recommended Dishes:
The Wagon Train
Baked Beans with Pork and Brisket
Garlic Jalapeno Rice


Playmakers Sports Bar and Grill
342 Moody Street
Recommended Dishes:
Shrimp Quesadilla
Cajun Shrimp
Steak Tips

August 13th 2022: Second Time at Hundred Miles, Quincy

 After checking out the new H-Mart in Quincy, we decided to have lunch at Hundred Miles Chinese Restaurant, which we have been to in the past, this time getting the Pan-Fried Scallion Pancake,

the Hot Chili Pepper Chicken,

the Dan Dan Noodles with Hot Peanuts Sauce,

and the Xiao Long Bao (Mini Juicy Pork Dumplings).

Really good stuff as always, especially the well-marinated chicken and the peanut sauce for the noodles. H-Mart itself was big, but nothing special. Guess we will come back when the food court opens.

August 12th 2022: Dinner at Jimmy's Tavern, Shrewsbury

 Today, we decided to get dinner at Jimmy's Tavern in Shrewsbury, this time getting the “Jimmy” Burger (Bacon strips, cheddar & fried egg), which I did not get to try, and the Beer Battered Fish & Chips (Seasoned fries, cole slaw, tartar sauce).

Crispy and fresh I must say, although the burger, not so much.

August 11th 2022: Wendy's, Westborough

 Today, as we were way to early for class, we decided to get a quick bite from the Wendy's in Westborough,

getting the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich (A juicy chicken breast marinated and breaded in our unique, fiery blend of peppers and spices topped with pepper jack cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, crunchy dill chips, and a drizzle of habanero hot honey sauce all on a toasted bun.)

Pretty good actually, I must say, especially with the dill chips.

August 10th 2022: More Restaurant Week at Via Italian Table, Worcester

 Today, Restaurant Week was spent at Via Italian Table in Worcester, this time getting the SHRIMP SCAMPI (pan seared shrimp tossed with grape tomatoes, parsley, and garlic in a white wine lemon butter sauce, served over spaghetti),

the BERKSHIRE PORK OSSO BUCO (braised for hours until fall off the bone tender, served over herbed-romano polenta with a roasted red pepper sauce and gremolata),

the BOLOGNESE ARANCINI (fried risotto balls with Bolognese stuffing)

and the Centorri Moscato di Pavia, IGT Lombardy, IT, 2020.

The drink was pretty good, the arancini crispy and not too sour, while the pork was tender as desribed, and the pasta tasty with fresh crisp shrimp. Another excellent meal here to say the least.

August 9th 2022: Restaurant Week at Sole Proprietor, Worcester

 Today, we decided to bring the family out to dinner at the Sole Proprietor in Worcester, 

this time getting the Chateau La Freynelle, Bordeaux, 2020,

the BANG BANG BROCCOLI (LIGHTLY FRIED BABY BROCCOLI TOSSED IN A SPICY SWEET THAI CHILI SAUCE.),

the TUNA POKE (DICED YELLOWFIN TUNA, AVOCADO, SCALLIONS AND CILANTRO IN AN ASIAN STYLE SAUCE. SERVED ON CRISPY FRIED WONTONS.),

the CUP CLAM CHOWDER,

the Caesar Salad,

the NEW YORK SIRLOIN (Twelve ounces of well-marbled and closely trimmed New York Sirloin, served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus topped with demi glace.),

the HALIBUT (HAZELNUT AND PANKO ENCRUSTED HALIBUT TOPPED WITH A MANGO SAUCE SERVED WITH JASMINE RICE AND SAUTÈED GREEN BEANS.)

and the SESAME TROUT (PAN SEARED TROUT OVER MASHED POTATOES AND SAUTÈED BROCOLINI, TOPPED WITH A SESAME AIOLI.).

Really good food as always, especially the crispness of the trout skin and the broccoli, as well as the anchovies which came with the salad, which were fresh and not too salty. The only disappointment was the steak, which was on the dry side. Guess we should stick to the seafood.

August 7th 2022: Hot Pot and Ice Cream in Brookline

 Today, we decided to have hot pot at La Mei Hot Pot in Brookline, which we visited once a while back before the pandemic got into full swing. This time around, we got hot pot, getting the Three Taste Flavors (Chinese Butter, Tomato Broth, Wild Mushroom Broth),

ordering High Choice Lamb, Baby Bok Choy, Watercress, Crown Daisy,

Lobster Tail,

Headless Tiger Shrimps,

Kobe Beef,

Handmade Fish Paste

and the Fried Crispy Milk for dessert.

Not bad, and fresh, with tasty broths, and the dessert was exceptionally crispy yet mildly sweet, going well with the sauce provided as well. Extremely expensive beef though.

My little one was not satisfied though, so we went nearby to Drink Me, a small bubble tea place, for some dessert, 

getting a scoop of chocolate ice cream.

Maybe we should have gotten a bubble tea instead, as the ice cream was just alright. I don't like the rundown look of the place.

August 6th 2022: Breakfast at Chick-fil-A, Westborough

 Today, we decided to get breakfast at the Chick-fil-A in Westborough,

this time getting the Peach Milkshake,

and the Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis™ (Bite-sized Chick-fil-A® Nuggets nestled in warm, mini yeast rolls that are lightly brushed with a honey butter spread), which came with Hash Browns (Crispy potato medallions cooked in canola oil).

The shake and hash browns were okay I guess, but the bread for the chicken was soggy, and the chicken itself was a tad salty. Never a good experience here in my opinion, but at least my little one got to play in the play area here.

August 5th 2022: (Not So) Spicy Meal at Westborough Korean Restaurant

 In the search for spicy food, we decided to head to Westborough Korean Restaurant in Westborough today for dinner, 

This time getting the Soon Dae (steamed Korean blood sausage served with soybean paste and seasoned salt),

the Ramen Noodles, 

the Ahgoo Maewoon Tang (monkfish with vegetables in spicy broth)

and the Spicy Rice Cake (rice cakes in a hot and spicy chili sauce with vegetables).

The blood pudding was an interesting experience, though a little on the bland side without the salt, while the ramen was definitely straight out of a packet. The stew was not too bad, minus points for the bones on the fish, while the rice cakes were not bad too. Overall, still not up to my other half's standard/

August 2nd 2022: Third Time at Chuan Shabu, Worcester

 Tonight, we decided to have a late dinner at Chuan Shabu in Worcester.

This time around, we got the Beef Flank Noodle Soup 

and the Fish Filet in Hot Wok.

Pretty good flavor in both dishes, although my other half thought the fish was not spicy enough. Good meal here though, for cheaper than most other cuisines.

August 3rd 2022: More Chinese Food in Worcester

 For the second day in a row, we decided to have Chinese food in Worcester, this time going to Red Pepper.

This time around, we got the Noodles Minced Pork Sauce

and the Mala Pot (happy family). 

Much better here, and up to my other half's standard. Gonna get a tummy ache tomorrow though due to the spice.