Today, we got dessert from The new Lakon Paris Patisserie location in Brookline, the Newton location of which we visited once some time ago. Pretty small here.
We got the Passionfruit Coconut Mousse,the Butter Croissant and Strawberry Shortcake Cube.Pretty good texture for the croissants, with interesting fillings.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.
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
November 29th 2023: Dinner and Dessert in Brookline
Monday, November 20, 2023
November 20th 2023: Eating at Boston Logan Airport
Today, while at the Boston Logan Airport, we decided to get quick bites, first at the Stephanie's location in Terminal E,
the Terminal B location of which I visited before, this time getting the Kid Tenders and Fries,
which was surprisingly tasty for a kid's meal.
We then got more food from Wow Bao nearby, getting the Spicy Mongolian Beef and BBQ Pork buns.
Interesting flavors in a Chinese bun, but nothing special overall. Looking forward to Iceland
Friday, November 17, 2023
November 17th 2023: Yafa Bakery and Cafe, Somerville
Today, after skating at the Founders Memorial Rink in Somerville,
Recommended Places to Visit: Somerville
Aeronaut Brewery
14 Tyler Street
Brooklyn Boulders
12A Tyler Street
Festivals
Once In Valhalla
Independent Film Festival Boston
East Somerville Foodie Crawl
Assembled!
Holiday Arts and Eats at Assembly Row
Porchfest
Somerville Food Truck Festival
Assembly Square Mall
177 Middlesex Avenue
Assembly Row
100 Foley Street
Parks
Sylvester Baxter Waterfront Park
End of Assembly Square Drive behind Assembly Square Mall
Blessing of the Bay Boathouse
32 Shore Drive
Arts Performances
Center for the Arts at the Armory
191 Highland Avenue
Under the White Big Top
201 Assembly Square Drive
Museums
Museum of Modern Renaissance
115 College Avenue
Somerville Museum
1 Westwood Road
Legoland
598 Assembly Row
Tours
Taza Chocolate
561 Windsor Street
Dave's Fresh Pasta
81 Holland Street
Candlepin Bowling
Sacco's Bowling Haven
45 Day Street
Arrow Paper Fire Memorial
111 South Street
Prospect Hill Park
Munroe Street and Prospect Hill Avenue
Nathan Tufts Park
College Avenue and Broadway
Sgt. Henry O. Hansen Park
Medford Street and Partidge Avenue
Powderhouse Square
Warner Street and Broadway
War Memorial
~93 Highland Avenue
Central Hill Park
81 Highland Avenue
Memorial
79 Highland Avenue
Seven Hills Park
Meacham Street and Buena Vista Road
Davis Square
Highland Avenue and College Avenue
Veterans Memorial Cemetery
1330 Broadway
Lego Giraffe
598 Assembly Row
Burger Dive Car
702 Assembly Square Drive
Seventh Day Adventist Church
59 Cross Street
Christ Episcopal Church
66 Fellsway West
Missionary Church of the Haitian Community
100 Temple Street
Evangelical Haitian Church
30 Temple Street
Vida Real Church
404 Broadway
Temple B'nai Brith
201 Central Street
Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church
155 Powder House Boulevard
Mission Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ
130 Highland Avenue
St. Ann Church
50 Thurston Street
First Church Somerville
89 College Avenue
Holy Bible Baptist Church
45 College Avenue
Somerville Community Baptist Church
31 College Avenue
Sion Seventh Day Adventist Church
45 College Avenue
St. Catherine of Genoa Parish
179 Summer Street
St. Anthony of Padua Church
12 Properzi Way
Brazilian Presbyterian Church
212 School Street
St. Benedict's Church
21 Hathorn Street
Schools
Dr. Albert F. Argenziano School
290 Washington Street
Arthur D. Healy School
5 Meacham Street
West Somerville Neighborhood School
177 Powder House Boulevard
Teele Square Fire House
6 Newbury Street
District Court
175 Fellsway
City Hall
93 Highland Avenue
Public Library West Branch
40 College Avenue
Davis Square T- Station
College Avenue near Highland Avenue
Commercial Buildings
Winter Hill Bank
5 Cutter Avenue
Old Prospect Hill Congregational Church
17 Bow Street
Old Community Center
1 Summer Street
Old Police Department
50 Bow Street
Masonic Hall
125 Highland Avenue
Elizabeth Peabody House
275-277 Broadway
Round House
36 Atherton Street
Japanese
Fuji at Assembly (chain)
320 Canal Street
Recommended Dishes:
Korean Spicy Seafood & Beef Tofu Soup
Bruins Roll
Green Tea Tiramisu
Doowee and Rice (closed)
868 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Heart-y Fries
Braised Pork Bao-Baos
Medium Rare Marinated Steak Bao Baos
Caribbean
Some 'Ting Nice Caribbean Restaurant
561 McGrath Highway
Recommended Dishes:
Anse La Raye
Ragga Muffin
Callaloo
Macaroni Pie
Cassava Pone
Bronwyn
255 Washington Street
Recommended Dishes:
Wurst Platter
Giant Wurst Platter
Spaetzle
Jagershnitzel
Kartoffelkase
Bernier Rosti
Giant Haxe
Biernudeln
Knish
Vier
Leberwurst
Reibekuchen
Pierogi
Warm Potato Salad
Blutnudeln
Five Horses Tavern
400 Highland Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Potato Taco
Pork Belly Taco
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Burger Dive
702 Grand Union Boulevard
Recommended dishes:
Brunch Burger
Crispy Onion Petals
East End Grille
118 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Beer Cheese Soup
Poutine
Deep Fried Brie
PEI Mussels
Kirkland Tap and Trotter
425 Washington Street
Recommended Dishes:
Grilled Corn
Duck Fat Brussel Sprouts
Choucroute Garni
Braised Local Skate Wing
Grilled Vadouvan Lamb Ribs
Bergamot
118 Beacon Street
Recommended Dishes:
Heirloom Tomatoes
Smoked Bluefish
Andalusian Gazpacho
Buccatini
Pan Seared Local Hake
Grilled Sirloin Steak
Plum Sorbet
Roasted Banana Custard
Roasted Beats
Pineapple Sorbet
Pork Rillettes
Slow Roasted Grits
Ma Po Tofu
Grilled Mahi Mahi
Hanger Steak
Earl's Kitchen and Bar (chain)
698 Assembly Row
Recommended Dishes:
Truffle Fries
Oven Roasted Moroccan Salmon
Saloon
255 Elm Street
Recommended Dishes:
Gnocchi
Ten Hills Sour
Saloon Chicken Wings
Dakzen
195 Elm Street
Recommended Dishes:
Khao Soi
Yen Ta Fo
Larb Shrimp
Pang Yen
Mediterranean
249 Pearl Street
Recommended Dishes:
Locally Made Yogurt Cheese
Lamb Ribs
Trout Almondine
Tunisian Steak Tartare
Carrot Fritter
Harissa BBQ Duck
Brussel Sprouts Bravas
Grilled Eggplant Salad
Ace Cider
Fairytale Eggplant Fries
Corn Cakes
Scallop Katayifi
Bluefish Falafel
Crab and Red Lentil Kibbeh
Octopus
Rainbow Carrots
Loukamades
Blueberry Cobbler Topping
Fava Bean Pate
Frozen Yogurt
Lime Curd with Blackberries Topping
Sabur
212 Holland Street
Recommended Dishes:
Glazed Apricots
Seared Nantucket Scallops
Latin American
The Painted Burro (chain)
219 Elm Street
Recommended Dishes:
Chile Relleno
Yucatan Meatloaf
Chalupas
El Montanero Superbeasto
Don Julio Restaurant
514 Medford Street
Recommended Dishes:
Carnitas Quesadilla
858 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Tacos De Chapulines
Longaniza
Quesadilla
Nopales Con Cerdo
Chile Relleno En Nogada
La Brasa
124 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Bantam Cider
Greens with Buttermilk Poppyseed Dressing
Pastrami Spiced Roast Pork Loin Sandwich
Fire Roasted Hanger Steak
Harissa Grilled Skirt Steak
Coconut Tapioca Pudding
Duck Egg Dulce de Leche Flan
Affogato
Rudy's Cafe
248 Holland Street
Recommended Dishes:
Crabmeat Quesadilla
Papagayo (chain)
331 Great River Road
Recommended Dishes
Red Sangria
Maine Lobster Guacamole
Carnitas De Lechon Taquizas
Short Ribs
Machu Chicken
25 Union Square
Recommended Dishes:
Anticucho Peruano
Alfajores
Italian
Flatbread Company
45 Day Street
Recommended Dishes:
Veggie Special
Cheese and Herb Pizza
Homemade Sausage Pizza
Prosciutto and Local Peaches Salad
Shiitake Mushroom Pizza
Broccoli Rabe Pizza
Pescatore
158 Boston Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Haddock Cakes
Fettuccine al Salmone Affumicato
Pastiera
West 7 Bistro
1137 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Tiramisu
Polenta Grillia
Steak Pizzaiola
246 Elm Street
Recommended Dishes:
Goat Curry
Mango Lassi
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Soft Indian Kulcha Tacos
Mango Mulba Sundae
Punjabi Kulfi
Vegetarian
True Bistro
1153 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Rooibos Root Tea
Phyllo Purse
Roasted Beets
Cornmeal Crusted Oyster Mushrooms
22 College Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Sriracha Fried Egg
Mr. Crepe
51 Davis Square
Recommended Dishes:
Super Pesto
247 Elm Street
Recommended dishes:
Irish Breakfast
Bangers and Mash
Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant and Music Club
17 Holland Street
Recommended Dishes:
Blintzes and Omelet
Grits and Cheese
Neighborhood Restaurant and Cafe
25 Bow Street
Recommended Dishes:
Linguica
Fried Banana
Orange Juice
Cream of Wheat
Deli
Vinal Bakery
222 Somerville Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
G.O.A.T.
Paul Bakery (chain)
631 Assembly Row
Recommended Dishes:
Plain Napoleon
Sliced Apple Tart
Hazelnut Croissant
Pumpkin Spiced Tea
Pistachio Croissant
Plain Flan
377 Summer Street
Recommended Dishes:
Somerville Cream
Caramel Patisserie (chain)
235 Elm Street
Recommended Dishes:
Walnut Tart
3 Little Figs
278 Highland Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Chai Tea
Lavender Biscuit
Village Sandwich
Spanish
415 Washington Street
Recommended Dishes:
Sangria
Buñuelos de Verdura
Rustic Bread and Herbed Popovers w/ Garbanzo Mushroom Spread
Jamon Serrano
Queso Rebozado con Miel
Filloa de Berenjenas
Alcachofas Rellenas
Vieiras al Azafrán
Faisán a la Alcántara
Chipirones Rellenos
Tried:
Japanese
Sugidama Soba and Izakaya
260 Elm Street
Recommended dishes:
Kamo Seiro
Hotate Yakitori
Green Tea Japanese Cheesecake with Red Bean Ice Cream
Brazilian
Petiscos
Recommended Dishes:
Elote Loco
Shrimp Stew
Enfrijoladas
Sound Bites
Recommended Dishes:
Hot Chocolate
Asparagus, Swiss and Prosciutto Omelette
Juliet
257 Washington Street
Recommended Dishes:
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
House Tea Blend
Avocado and Grapefruit Toast
Grand Breakfast
Recommended Dishes:
Sherri's Piggy Bacon Pancakes
Recommended Dishes:
Hot Chocolate
Asparagus and Prosciutto Eggs Benedict
Vinny's Ristorante
Recommended Dishes:
Rabbit
Pastene Tuna Fish
Ernesto's Pizzeria (chain)
641 Assembly Row
Recommended Dishes:
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Fasika Ethiopian Restaurant
Recommended Dishes:
Combo Special
Yemesir Wot
Yatakilt Kilikil
Gomen Wot
Yebeg Alicha
Gored Gored
Tikil Gomen
Zelzel Wot
Koshari Mama
Blessing Caribbean Restaurant
Highland Creole Cuisine
2 Highland Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Papaya Drink with Milk
Creole Goat
Casey's
Recommended Dishes:
Lobster Bisque
Artichoke Stuffed Rigatoni
Scallops Baked En Casserole
Mike's Food and Spirits
9 Davis Square
Recommended Dishes:
Lobster Scampi over Linguine
The Pub
682 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Buffalo Wings
Steak Tips and Sausage with Fries
Mexican Raviolis
Chilli and Cheese
Tater Tots
Kor Tor Mor
24 College Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Khao Mun Kai
Boat Noodle Soup
Tasty Mo Mo
503 Medford Street
Recommended Dishes:
Beef Chilli Mo Mo
Yak and Yeti
Recommended Dishes:
Khasi Ko Sekuwa
Mango Lassi
Bhedako Tarkari
Kheer Badami
Vegetable Pakora
India Palace
23 Union Square
Recommended Dishes:
Palak Mushroom
Mint Paratha
Lime and Mint Drink
Mango Lassi
Momo N Curry
431 Somerville Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Buffalo Momo
Choila
Masala
1127 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Aloo Taama
Jhingay Macha
Deli
Ola Gifts Cafe
The Shawarma Place
201 Elm Street
Recommended Dishes:
Meat Combo
Cashew Fingers
Maya Sol
Recommended Dishes:
Beef Tongue Taco
Taco Loco Mexican Grill
Los Paisanos
Taqueria Montecristo
El Potro Mexican Bar and Grill
61 Union Square
Recommended Dishes:
Enchiladas Trio
Anna's Taqueria (chain)
236 Elm Street
Recommended Dishes:
Hibiscus Tea
Rincon Mexicano
Recommended Dishes:
Lengua Tacos
Chorizo Tacos
Al Pastor Tacos
307 Somerville Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Ceviche la Pescado
Cau Cau
Choros a la Chalaca
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt (chain)
Lyndell's Bakery
7ate9 Bakery
199 Highland Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Classic Cheesecake Popsicle
Orange Cranberry Mini Cheesecake
Ginger Turmeric Tea
Iyo Cafe
234 Elm Street
December 17th 2023: Moe's Southwest Grill, Westborough
Today, I decided to get a quick bite from the Moe's Southwest Grill in Westborough,
getting The Stack (Served with your choice of protein, beans, shredded cheese, pico de gallo and Moe’s Famous Queso, stacked between two crunchy corn shells wrapped in a grilled tortilla.)
Just alright in my opinion. I feel this place is going down, despite the multiple locations in the state.
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
November 15th 2023: Eating in 3 Towns
Today, we started out with lunch at Xiang Yu China Bistro in Brookline, which used to be Takusan Sushi, which we visited once a long time ago. Decor still looks the same though.
We got the Pickled Vegetable Beef Noodle Soup,the Mapo Tofu with Minced Pork,the Beef Brisket Hot PotPretty good and tasty. Definitely better fare than restaurants before at this location.
Pretty good actually.
Sunday, November 12, 2023
November 12th 2023: Mini Bites Factory, Marlborough
Today, I decided to get a quick bite from Mini Bites Factory, a small Brazilian snack place in Marlborough, with a few other locations across the state.
I got the Coxinha (plain chicken),
which was not bad for 5 bucks for 15 pieces. A little on the salty side though.
Thursday, November 9, 2023
November 10th 2023: Mexican and Dessert in Westborough
Today, we had dinner at the Torito location in Westborough, which still looks faintly like the Not Your Average Joe's it was before.
We got the Agua Fresca (Horchata),
the FISH TACOS (Three soft corn tortillas stuffed with golden breaded fish, onion, cilantro and cabbage. Served with lettuce, tomatoes and special dipping sauce.) and the CAMARONES A LA CREMA (Sauteed shrimp and mushrooms prepared in delicious sour cream sauce and parmesan cheese. Served with white rice and beans, choice of one: refried, black or charro beans. Garnished with lettuce tomato and your choice of flour or corn tortilla.)November 9th 2023: Trying the New Sandwich at Chick-fil-A, Westborough
Today, we had a quick bite from the Chick-fil-A in Westborough, this time getting the Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich (Chick-fil-A filet drizzled with honey, topped with pimento cheese and served on a warm, toasted bun with mild pickled jalapeños.).
My only complaint was that the patty was not crispy enough.Saturday, November 4, 2023
November 4th 2023: Lunches in Norwood and Somerville
Today, we had 2 lunches, first at the 1240 Cafe in Norwood, getting the Mediterranean Vegetables and White Bean Soup and Chicken Fingers,
The Chilli,An alright meal overall. Later, while in Somerville,
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Friday, November 3, 2023
November 3rd: Second Time at Ziti's, Westborough, in over 10 years
Today, we decided to grab dinner at Ziti's Italian Trattoria, an Italian restaurant in Westborough, which I visited once even before I started my explorations. Still looks the same as before.
We got the Black and White Pasta (with calamari, shrimp in a red sauce)and the Roma (chicken, broccoli and garlic).Really tasty, with the not too sour sauce for the pasta and fresh seafood, along with thin crispy crust for the pizza. Glad we came back after so long.