July 30th 2023: Brunch in Boston, Playground in Cambridge, Burgers in Northborough

 Today, while in Boston,

North Station Drawbridge

we decided to have brunch at the new Charlestown location of Tatte Bakery and Cafe, 

getting the LAMB MEATBALL Shakshuka (Tomato and bell pepper sauce, eggs*, lamb meatballs, and peppadew peppers, topped with spicy labneh and parsley. Served with housemade challah)

the Halva Sesame Tea Cake, Orange Juice and Apricot Danish.

The shakshuka was pretty good, especially the sweet peppers, although the cakes were just alright in my opinion.

From here, we headed to Cambridge

Education First Headquarters

to North Point Park, which has changed a lot since the last time I was here.

Our last stop for the day was Mooyah in Northborough to use up some coupons we got recently, getting the Reese's PB Cups Shake

the Little Burger for the little one

and the Campfire Burger (Single Certified Angus Beef,® Housemade Potato Chips, Cheddar Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Grilled Onions, Hickory Smoke Campfire Sauce, Signature Potato Bun).

Sinfully oily and sweet in our opinion.

July 29th 2023: Second Time at Clinton Bluff Wildlife Management Area, Clinton

 Today, we decided to give the part of Clinton Bluff Conservation Area in Clinton we hadn't visited yet a go, the path we took from Bolton Road and Harris Street being shown below in pink.

Horrendously overgrown by the river, and my son got scratches all over his legs from the thorns we had to get through to get out of the area. The water bodies here weren't even great to look at.

Terrible choice to come back here again. Hope my little one was not too traumatized by the experience.

July 24th 2023: Dinner and Dessert at Legacy Place, Dedham

 Today, while at Legacy Place in Dedham, we decided to have dinner at Il Massimo, a pretty upscale Italian restaurant from Providence RI. 

We got the Calamari Fritti (Point Judith Calamari, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Pepper Rings, Arugula, Spicy Lemon Aioli),

the Shrimp Scampi (Gulf Shrimp, Fresh Fettucine Pasta, White Wine Lemon Butter Sauce, Gremolata)

and the Tiramisu (Espresso Soaked Ladyfingers & Mascarpone) for dessert.

Pretty good meal I must say, good thing they have a Monday dinner deal.

From here, we decided to get more dessert at the JP Licks location nearby,

getting the Coconut Almond Chip in Cake Cone

and Chocolate.

Just realizing how gooey this ice cream is.

July 23rd 2023: Clinton Bluff Wildlife Management Area, Clinton

 Today, while in Clinton,

Savage Field

we went on a hike at Clinton Bluff Wildlife Management Area, located at the end of Mount View Drive, where the path we took to get to the supposed lookout and back is shown below in pink.

Unfortunately, there were no views to be had at the supposed lookout. 

Apparently I missed out a few water bodies by the river. Will be back again some day I guess.

Recommended Places to Visit: Clinton

Recreation

Parks

Central Park
Church Street and Walnut Street

Duck Harbor/Coachlace Pond
Coachlace Street and New Harbor Road

Philbin Memorial Park

Berlin Street and Chase Street

Savage Field

36 Vale Street

Museums
Museum of Russian Icons
203 Union Street

Gallery of African Art
62 High Street

Clinton Historical Society
210 Church Street


Hiking
Recommended:
Rauscher Farm/Clamshell Pond
End of Clamshell Road

Mossy Pond Trails
End of Rogers Field Way

Mass Central Rail Trail

150 West Boylston Street

Tried:

Clinton Bluff Wildlife Management Area

End of Mount View Drive

Water Bodies
South Meadow Pond
South Meadow Road and Sprague Road

Architecture

Monuments

War Memorials
Church Street and Walnut Street

Places of Worship

First Baptist Church
14 Walnut Street

First Congregational Church
34 Walnut Street

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
132 School Street

St. John the Evangelist Church
80 Union Street

Spanish Seventh Day Adventist Church
250 Church Street

United Church of Clinton
109 Haskell Avenue

Trinity Lutheran Church
117 Chace Street

Faith Bible Baptist Church

391 High Street

Clinton Presbyterian Church
175 Chestnut Street

Congregation Shaarei Zedeck
105 Water Street

Town Facilities
Town Hall
242 Church Street

District Court
300 Boylston Street

Bigelow Free Public Library
54 Walnut Street

Harold P. Naughton Sr. Water Treatment Facility

55 West Boylston Street

Schools

Clinton High School

200 West Boylston Street

Dams
Wachusett Dam/Lancaster Mill Pond
Boylston Street and River Road


Historical Buildings

Nypro Clinton

101 Union Street

Old Post Office
200 Union Street

Corcoran House

40 Walnut Street

John R. Foster House
271 Church Street

Old Fire Station
~42 Church Street

Old St. Mary's Elementary School
135 Franklin Street

Lofts at Lancaster Mills
55 Green Street

Bigelow Mills
467 Main Street

Prescott Mill Apartments
24 Water Street

Old Train Tunnel
188 Boylston Street

Restaurants

Highly Recommended:
Breakfast
Sunshine Cafe
310 High Street

Recommended Dishes:

Captain Crunch French Toast

Deli
Coffeelands
50 High Street

Recommended Dishes:

Avocado Pistachio Bagel Sandwich

Thai
Similan Thai Bistro
1175 Main Street

Recommended Dishes:

Duck Noodle Soup
Similan Lobster Pad Thai

Western
Clinton's Bar and Grille
27 High Street

Recommended Dishes:

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Truffled Pan Seared Scallops
Roast Rack Of New Zealand Lamb

Mediterranean
Zaytoon Restaurant
72B High Street
Recommended Dishes:
Yogurt Macaroni 
Mousl Kubba
Halab Kubba
Potato Kubba
Yellow Lentil Soup
Burma
Fatoosh

 Italian
Ristorante Via Alto 27 (closed)
27 High Street

Recommended Dishes:

Suppli
Rana Pescatrice in padella con carciofi
Via Alto 27 Cheese Cake 
 

Tried:
Chinese
Clinton Gourmet
1075 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
General Gau's Chicken
Pork Fried Rice
Beef Teriyaki

Lucky House
165 High Street
Recommended Dishes:
General Tso's Chicken
Egg Roll
Pork Fried Rice
Hot and Sour Soup


Breakfast
John's Sandwich Shop
727 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Steak and Cheese Grinder
Hot Chocolate

Lou's Diner
100 Chestnut Street

Recommended Dishes:

Ham and Cheese Omelette

Italian
Brother's Pizza
165 High Street

Recommended Dishes:

Stromboli

Thai
Thai Time
104 Sterling Street

Recommended Dishes:

Chicken Satay
Mango Curry

Deli

Pressed'O Organic Juice Bar and Cafe
138 High Street

Recommended Dishes:

Acai Bowl

Creole Herb Marinated Chicken Panini

Dessert
Pam's Place
382 Water Street

Recommended Dishes:

Pistachio Muffin

Western
TC Lando's (chain)
104 Sterling Street

Recommended Dishes:

Buffalo Wings

Kami-Kazi Sub

McDonald's (chain)
1040 Main Street

Recommended Dishes:

Big Breakfast with Hotcakes

Glazed Pull Aprt Donut

July 22nd 2023: Spending Time in Providence RI

 Today, while in Providence RI, 

Old Union Baptist Church,
10 East Street

we had a quick bite at the Bolt Coffee location within Dean Hotel,

getting the Savory Pop Over,

which was just alright by me.

We then headed for lunch at Champa, a small Laotian restaurant in town,

getting the Pork Dumplings (Your choice steamed or fried, pork dumplings served with ginger sauce.),

the Khao Soi (Famous Northern noodles in a delicious mix of light yellow curry, check, ground peanuts, scallions, and fried shallots.)

and the Lao Style Pho (Rice noodles in special broth with your choice of chicken, beef, pork , or veggie, served in a large bowl).

Pretty good and different in flavor from what we are used to.

From here, we headed to Fargnoli Park for our little one to enjoy the water park there,

then got a Flourless Chocolate donut

from KNEAD Doughnuts nearby, 

which was really good, surprisingly.

From here, we headed back into downtown Providence,

Shakespeare's Head Garden

Wayland Building, 1 Park Row

having dinner at P.F. Chang's,

where we got the Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts (wok charred brussels sprouts, peanuts, chili pods, Kung Pao sauce)

the Moonstone Asian Pear (infused ginjo)

and the Salt and Pepper Prawns (Crisp prawns, aromatics, chili peppers, tossed in a spicy chili butter)

Pretty good meal, after which we checked out Waterfire for a bit before finally heading home.