June 30th 2024: Mini-Golf at Trombetta's Farm, Marlborough

 Today, we decided to play some mini-golf at Trombetta's Farm in Marlborough.

which is covered, but still stifling in this heat. As a result, we got some ice cream from the same place, getting the M&Ms flavor. 

Not bad for a short time of fun.

Jun 29th 2024: Spending Time in the Millennium Park Area of Boston

 Today, we decided to have lunch at Banh Mi Oi, a Vietnamese takeout place in the West Roxbury area of Boston,

We got the Cafe Sua Da |Viet Latte (vietnamese coffee beans filtered through the traditional phin, shake with condensed milk, served iced.)

the Banh Mi Lemongrass Steak (Vietnamese baguette sandwich, spread of house made egg yolk aioli, pickled medley, sliced cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno and lemongrass steak.)

and the PHo Well Done Brisket (Rice noodles and welldone brisket served with a strong and aromatic beef broth, garnished with scallions, cilantro with a side of bean sprout, jalapeno, basil, lime and our Pho sauce).

Not bad overall, but pretty small place.

From here, we headed to the Millennium Park area,

Jim Roche Community Arena

going on a hike into the Brook Farm Historic Site area, where the path we took is shown below in pink.

Nothing much to see in this area though.

Need to check out the other water body in this area.

June 28th 2024: Quick Bites in Westborough and Worcester

 Today, after getting a Hamburger Kid's Meal and a McCafé Caramel Frappé with Caramel Drizzle from the McDonald's in Westborough,

I decided to get a bite from The Shack, a takeout place serving Indian food in Worcester,

getting the Lamb Kati Roll.

Not bad for a takeout place.

Recommended Places to Visit: Milford

Recreation

Parks
Plains Park
~60 Cedar Street


Swimming
Goldfish Swim School (chain)
350 East Main Street

Sewing
Maria Sews A Lot
262 Main Street

Biking
Upper Charles Trail (Milford Section)
Cedar Street and Jacobs Lane

Hiking
Recommended:
Wildcat Pond
150 Cedar Street

Clark's Island Bicentennial Park/Milford Pond

20 Dilla Street

Museums

Historical Museum

30 School Street

Water Bodies

Louisa Lake
Dilla Street between Sumner Street and Quinshipaug Road


Architecture

Commercial Buildings

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Milford
11 Beaver Street

Monuments

Draper Memorial Park
Congress Street and Main Street

Tall Mannequin
127 East Main Street

Calzone Park
Main Street and Beach Street

Fountain
196 East Main Street

Irish Round Tower
~70 Cedar Street

Places of Worship

Saint Mary of the Assumption Church
19 Winter Street

Trinity Episcopal Church
17 Congress Street

First Unitarian Universalist Church
23 Pine Street

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
5 East Main Street

First Congregational Church
4 Congress Street

First United Methodist Church
39 Exchange Street

Pine Street Baptist Church
41 Pine Street


Schools
Milford Middle School East
45 Main Street

Stacy Middle School
66 School Street


Town Facilities

Police Headquarters
250 Main Street

Town Hall
52 Main Street

Youth Center
24 Pearl Street


Historical Buildings
Memorial Hall
30 School Street

Old South Main Street Fire Station
~7 South Main Street

Old P Gillon Building
189 Main Street

Restaurants

Highly Recommended:
Thai
Thai Pepper
178 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Fiery Pad Thai
Rama Duck

Chinese
Beijing Dumpling House
163 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Sichuan Wonton
Beijing Fried Spring Roll
Beijing Beef Noodle Soup
Moist Steamed Buns with Crab Meat
Soy Milk
Sesame Pancake
Fried Bread Stick

Western

Truffles Grill and Wine Bar
198 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Lobster Crepes
Wild Mushroom Bisque
Lobster Risotto
Rack of Lamb

Legends Sports Bar and Grille
11 Beaver Street

Recommended Dishes:

Shrimp Scampi

Hot Dog and Fries

The Oasis Patio

11 Beaver Street

Recommended Dishes:

Legends Burger

Prezo Grille + Bar
229 1/2 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Pretzel Chicken Bites
Brady Maki
Salmon and Shrimp Wasabi
Thai Lettuce Wraps

Depot Street Tavern (chain)
45 Depot Street
Recommended Dishes:
Homemade Porketta Ravioli
Porketta Burger

Dessert

Bertie's Creative Creamery (chain)
198 East Main Street

Recommended Dishes:

Chocolate

Tried:
Western

TJ  Cafe and Games

146 South Main Street

Recommended Dishes:

Kid's Grilled Cheese and Fries

Strawberry Ice Cream

Burger King (chain)

22 Beaver Street

Recommended Dishes:

Fiery Chicken Fries

Brazilian

Emporium Brazil (chain)

21 Main Street

Recommended Dishes:

Yucca Cake

Dessert

Starbuck's (chain)
250 Fortune Boulevard

Recommended Dishes:
Almond Protein Blended Cold Brew

Vegetarian

Bread Bowl Cafe

319 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Potato Salad
Broccoli and Cheese Bread Bowl

Italian
Scioli's Pizza Bar
146 South Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Meat Lovers


Breakfast
Marty's Kitchen
178 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Shaved Steak Eggs Benedict
Single French Toast


Japanese

Wanokura
194 West Street
Recommended Dishes:
Tempura Udon

Crazy Maki

Small Green Salad

Miso Soup

Thai
Chim Thai Cafe
196 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Fisherman Soup
Khoa Tom Mud
Pad Thai Country Style

Mango Tree
206 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Thai Fisherman's Soup
Pumpkin Curry

June 26th 2024: Lunch in Northborough, Dinner in Milford

 Today, while in Northborough, we decided to get takeout from Monti's Pizza Plus in Northborough, this time getting the FRESH TOMATO & GARLIC pizza,

a Cheese Pizza,

the Spicy Curley Fries,

the Pastrami and Swiss Panini

the Lasagna

and the CHICKEN & BROCCOLI ALFREDO.

Later, we were in Milford at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston - Milford,

and decided to have dinner at the restaurant here, Legends Sports Bar and Grille. Not sure if it is affiliated with the restaurant of the same name in Fitchburg.

We got the Hot Dog and Fries

and the Shrimp Scampi (sauteed shrimp over fettucine, aged Parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes, fresh baby spinach, lemon, and Garlic white wine broth. Served with Garlic Bread).

Pretty good, and my little one finished the entire hot dog for once without leaving any for me.

June 23rd 2024: Flip Circus, Marlborough

Today, we had tickets for Flip Circus, held on the parking lot of Solomon Pond Mall in Marlborough.

Surprisingly good performances I must say, 

especially the unicyclist.

From here, we headed to Saffron Indian Restaurant and Bar, a new Indian restaurant in town replacing the Westender, which I visited once in the past. Nice decor now.

We got the Onion Kulcha

and the Goat Chetinadu (coconut based sauce cooked with South Indian spices).

Pretty good, if not for the onions in the naan.

June 22nd 2024: A Day of Birthdays

 Today, we started out with a birthday party at Fun and Games, an arcade in Framingham.

Glad my little one had his first Lasertag experience here.

From here, we headed to the SEACMA Asian Festival, 

held at Worcester State University in Worcester.

Some pretty good performances today,

Especially the Tinikling and Binasuan dances by the Filipinos.

Unfortunately, we had to leave early for another birthday party, which ended up in the garage due to the rain. Glad my little one had a fun time though.