Today, we started out with lunch at Little Spoon, a Thai restaurant in Needham affiliated with Four Spoons in Newton, which we tried a while back. Nice decor inside.
This blog is to serve as a record of my quest to visit every single town/city in Massachusetts and determine what are the great places to see/restaurants to eat at. Feel free to give me feedback on places that I might have missed out on, especially the great restaurants since I can only eat 3 times a day.
Saturday, September 30, 2023
September 30th 2023: Arts in Common, Westborough
Friday, September 29, 2023
September 29th 2023: Lunch with Colleagues at Red Pepper, Worcester
Today, I had lunch with colleagues at Red Pepper in Worcester, this time getting, among other things, the Beef Chow Fan,
the Tofu with Black Mushrooms,
and the Orange Chicken.Pretty good meal as always from this place.Thursday, September 28, 2023
September 28th 2023: Missed Opportunity at Bertucci's, Westborough
Today, I had intended to use a coupon at the Bertucci's in Westborough, getting the Roasted Wild Mushroom (Roasted wild mushrooms, oregano, thyme, seasoned cream sauce, Pecorino Romano & mozzarella)
and the Shrimp Rossini (Sautéed shrimp, capers, a hint of hot pepper & tomato cream sauce, tossed with spaghetti, shaved cheese blend & scallions),
but I totally forgot about the coupon until just after I had paid for it, and they wouldn't entertain honoring the coupon after the fact. Oh well. The pizza was really good though.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
September 27th 2023: More Pizza from Shrewsbury House of Pizza, Shrewsbury
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
September 26th 2023: Wormtown Brewery, Worcester
Today, we decided to check out the Wormtown Brewery in Worcester,
getting the Sealed with a Smile (Summer Shady blend of golden ale and lemon juice.)
and the Sriracha Fries.
Pretty good, although the fries might have been old, but still crispy.Sunday, September 24, 2023
September 24th 2023: Dessert in Marlborough and Northborough
Today, we decided to get some dessert first from the McDonald's in Marlborough,
Later in the day, we decided to check out Oh Wow Frozen Yogurt & Smoothies in Northborough,getting the Cotton Candy and Strawberry flavors in a twist.Not bad for a day of dessert in two towns.
Friday, September 22, 2023
September 23rd 2023: Blue on Highland, Needham
Today, we decided to check out Blue on Highland, a pretty nice bar restaurant in Needham.
We got the Mediterranean Bowl (baby spinach, quinoa, cucumbers, tomatoes, roasted artichokes, chickpeas, kalamata olives avocado, feta, creamy Greek)
and the Short Rib Grilled Cheese (Texas toast, slow braised short rib, American, cheddar, mozzarella cheese, fresh cut fries).
Pretty tasty actually, although the service was slow today and we were late for our next activity.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
September 19th 2023: Redemption Rock Brewing Company, Worcester
Today, we decided to check out the Redemption Rock Brewing Company in Worcester. Pretty hippy area accommodating dog owners.
We got the Edelstein (German style wheat beer with an aroma of citrus and clove)and the House-made Hummus (served with crackers, olives, carrots and olive oil).
Monday, September 18, 2023
September 18th 2023: Korean on a Rainy Night
Today after a whole day of activities, we decided to have dinner at Westborough Korean Restaurant in Westborough, this time getting the Woodong (assorted seafood, vegetables and noodles in clear soup)
and the Tofu Jigae (Spicy tofu and vegetable stew).
Really tasty this time around I must say, especially on a rainy night.
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Recommended Places to Visit: Marlborough
Strange Brew
416 Boston Post Road East
Assabet River Rail Trail
Lincoln Street and Highland Street
Bowling
Apex Entertainment Center
21 Apex Drive
Water Bodies
~300 Lakeside Avenue
Bolton Street near Blaiswood Avenue
~694 Boston Post Road East
200 Concord Road
Marlborough Historical Society
377 Elm Street
Memorial Beach
671 Hosmer Street
Parks
Hiking
Cider Knoll Conservation Land
Stow Road near Simpson Road
Jericho Hill Recreational Area
496 Brigham Street
Tried:
Sheep Falls Brook
End of Sasseville Way
The Grove Conservation Land
Bolton Street near Blaiswood Avenue
Holt's Grove
431 Bolton Street
601 Donald Lynch Boulevard
Main Street and Bolton Street
Brigham Park
West Main Street and Mechanic Street
Centennial Park
South Bolton Street and Grange Boulevard
Large Wooden Praying Mantis
231 Lakeside Road
22 Mechanic Street
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
472 Lincoln Street
Immaculate Conception Parish
11 Prospect Street
Saint Matthias Parish
409 Hemenway Street
Saints Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church
9 Cashman Street
First Church in Marlborough
37 High Street
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
240 Hemenway Street
Sisters of the Good Shepherd Convent
400 Cushing Hill Drive
140 Main Street
Council on Aging
40 New Street
District Court
45 Williams Street
Fire Station 2
98 Pleasant Street
Public Library
35 West Main Street
Fire Department
215 Maple Street
Yawkey Sports Training Center
512 Forest Street
Navin Arena
Commercial Buildings
Marlborough Savings Bank
81 Grange Boulevard
Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel
181 Boston Post Road West
Hilton Garden Inn Marlborough
Dams
Tyler Dam
193 Robin Hill Street
Franklin D. Walker Building
255 Main Street
Old West Meeting House
86 Pleasant Street
Old St. Ann's Church
Lincoln Street and Gibbon Street
Old Victoria Building
277 Main Street
Stephen W. Gersh Insurance Inc
9 Monument Avenue
Thai
Chez Siam
280 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Fish Chowder Thai Style
Coconut Custard
Chez Siam Roast Duck
Thairiffic
128 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Roti Canai
Takoyaki
Soft Shell Crab Mango Avocado Curry
Big Apple Restaurant
331 Boston Post Road East
Recommended Dishes:
Big Apple Melt
Villatoro Cafe and Restaurant
353 Lincoln Street
Recommended Dishes:
Adobo Pork Chops
Hot Chocolate
El Benedicto
Apple Crisp
Fish Restaurant and Bar
29 South Bolton Street
Recommended Dishes:
Crab Cakes
Crispy Duck Breast
Cinnamon Bacon Beignets
Western
200 Concord Road
181 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Portabella Panini
Grilled Salmon Salad
Portabella and Spinach Ravioli
Strawberry Tiramisu
Stephen Anthony's Restaurant
999 Boston Post Road East
Recommended Dishes:
Pan Seared Crab Cakes
Papa's Pesto
Strawberry Shortcake
110 Grill (chain)
115 Apex Drive
Recommended Dishes:
Short Rib Flatbread
Lamb Meatball Sliders
757 Boston Post Road East
Recommended Dishes:
Philly Cheese Steak Eggrolls
Spicy Fried Pickle Chips
Bourbon Steak Tips
Wildwood Steakhouse
189 Boston Post Road East
Recommended Dishes:
Ranch Sirloin Tips
Chill Kitchen and Bar
416 Boston Post Rd E
Recommended Dishes:
Ribeye
Artichoke Fritters
Kennedy's Pub
247 Maple Street
Recommended Dishes:
Pub Popover
Cheesy Tots
139 Lakeside Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Boss Wings
Hot Table Panini (chain)
90D Apex Drive
Recommended Dishes:
Swiss Steak Mushroom Melt
Tandoori Grill (closed)
197 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Kheer
Recommended Dishes:
Miso Soup
128 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Portbella and Spinach
Seafood Risotto
Linguine's Italian Eatery
350 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Roasted Vegetable Ravioli
Ricotta Pie
Allora Ristorante (closed)
139 Lakeside Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Lobster Chowder
Olive Garden (chain)
728 Donald Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Lasagna Fresca with Shrimp
Stuffed Chicken Marsala
Vanilla Panna Cotta with Strawberries
Thai
Ruby Thai Kitchen (chain)
601 Donald Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Pad Thai
An Nam Vietnamese Grill
222 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Banh Mi Lemongrass Pork
Noodle Salad Garlic Chili Grilled Shrimp
Lake Williams Pizza
270 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
X-Tudo Burger
Romeo and Juliet Pizza
Churros
Clockwork Pizza
19 Maple Street
Recommended Dishes:
Hawaiian Special Pizza
Broccoli and Cheese Bites
Classic Pizza II
90 Broad Street
Recommended Dishes:
Portuguese Pizza
Brazilian Pizza
The Plum Tomato
547 Boston Post Road East
Recommended Dishes:
Meat Lovers Pizza
Pesto Chicken Grilled Cheese
Pleasant Pizza
166 Pleasant Street
Recommended Dishes:
Pepperoni Pizza
Ham Pizza
Deli
Nick's Roast Beef and Deli
636 Boston Post Road East
Recommended Dishes:
Roast Beef Sandwich
Church Street Sandwich Company
162 Church Street
Recommended Dishes:
Reuben
Jersey Mike's Subs (chain)
42 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Chipotle Cheese Steak
The Coffee Loft
406 Lincoln Street
Recommended Dishes:
Hawaiian Grilled Cheese
Fruitti Yogurt (chain)
262 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Eurotart
Raspberry
Watermelon
Hawaiian Pineapple
Dunkin' Donuts (chain)
Latin American
Zarape
514 Lincoln Street
Recommended Dishes:
Caldo de Res
La Tapatia Taqueria
388 Boston Post Road
Recommended Dishes:
Tripa Taco
Shrimp Taco
Cueritos Tostado
Shreeded Beef Sope
Pruller Restaurant
33 Maple Street
Recommended Dishes:
Caldo de Res
Brazilian Steak Grill
416 Boston Post Road East
Recommended Dishes:
Buffet
Labaredas Brazilian BBQ
500 Boston Post Road East
Recommended Dishes:
Buffet
Brasileirinho Bakery and Restaurant
168 Boston Post Road East
Breakfast
Jake's Restaurant and Coffee Shop
30 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Hot Chocolate
Jake's Benedict
China Taste
197 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Egg Roll
Pork Fried Rice
General Tso's Chicken
Silk Road Bistro
150 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
General Tso's Chicken
Fried Rice
BBQ Spare Ribs
Friendly's (chain)
Recommended Dishes:
Hand Cut Choice New York Sirloin
ProteinHouse (chain)
90 Apex Drive
Recommended Dishes:
The Sexy
PH Protein Pancake Combo
Spicy Thai Chicken Wrap
Arby's (chain)
601 Donald Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Loaded Curly Fries
Auntie Anne's (chain)
601 Donald Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Mini Pretzel Dogs
Westender Restaurant and Bar
493 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Maryland Lump Crab Cakes
One Pound Little Necks
Bolton Street Tavern
587 Bolton Street
Recommended Dishes:
Potachoes
Crock of Chili Con Carni
Mixed Marinated Grill
Welly's (chain)
153 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Montreal Burger
Sully's First Edition Pub (closed)
11 Florence Street
Recommended Dishes:
Baked Stuffed Scallops
Pit Stop Tavern
21 Apex Drive
Recommended Dishes:
Hawaiian Burger
House Made Potato Chips
Wendy's (chain)
350 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Po' Boy
Indian
Aunty G's Ice Cream and Indian Fusion
72 Hosmer Street
Recommended Dishes:
Gol Gappe
Chicken Chaat
Thandai
Mango Ice Cream
Mirchi Nation
197 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Shahi Paneer
Mushroom 65
Shrimp Masala
Andhra Chicken Curry
Gulab Jamun
Tawa Chicken Tikka
Coconut Pudding
Papad
Biryani Noodles
Goat Dum Biryani
Chicken Tikka Masala
Butter Naan
Vankaya Tomato
Varuval Banana
Murgh Soup
Chicken Pepper Fry
Neyyi Pongal
200 Boston Post Road East
Ginger Garden
200 Boston Post Road East
Recommended Dishes:
Yu Shiang Eggplant
Tatsuta-Age
58 Apex Drive
Recommended Dishes:
Peanut Avocado Roll
Miso Soup
Spicy Escolar Tuna Roll
Japan One
197 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Banana Mania Maki
601 Donald Lynch Boulevard
September 17th 2023: Eating at the Food Court in Solomon Pond Mall, Marlborough
Today we were at the Solomon Pond Mall in Marlborough in search of food, getting an El Pastor Quesadilla (flour tortilla filled with Mecian Blend Cheese and choice of protein, paired with 2 oz pico de gallo, 2 oz sour cream and chips) from El Sombrero Taqueria
and a Mango Smoothie from Pop Tea.Friday, September 15, 2023
September 16th 2023: Second Time at Cafe Mangal, Wellesley
Today, we decided to have lunch at Cafe Mangal in Wellesley, which we visited once over eight years ago.
This time around, we got the Eggplant Dip (Fire roasted eggplant, lemon juice, yogurt, parsley, garlic & evoo),the Grilled VEGETARIAN Sandwich (Sun Dried Tomatoes, Roasted Red Peppers, Muenster Cheese, Roasted Eggplant Basil Mayonnaise on Multi Grain Roll)and the Hazelnut Cake (Alternating layers of hazelnut cake, hazelnut cream and chocolate cream,topped with praline hazelnuts).Another excellent meal here, especially the flavors in the sandwich.Tuesday, September 12, 2023
September 12th 2023: Greater Good Imperial Brewing Company, Worcester
Today, while in Worcester,
Wawecus Road School |
Sky Mark Tower |
United States District Court |
Sunday, September 10, 2023
September 10th 2023: Brunch and Dessert in Worcester, Dinner in Westborough
For brunch today, we decided to check out The Mercantile in Worcester, which I visited once in the recent past for a company function. This time around, we sat on the rooftop area.
We got the Fried Rice Bowl (fried jasmine rice, avocado, sunny egg, honey-sriracha, fried kale),
the Tempura Cauliflower (tahini hot sauce, lemon, cucumber)
and the Chinese Egg Tart (sweet egg custard, lemon curd, berries).The egg tart was terrible, but thankfully, the fried rice sort of made up for it.