Wednesday, December 24, 2025

December 24th 2025: Eating While Stuck at Boston Logan Airport

 While our flight from Boston Logan Airport kept being delayed, we had time to eat, 




We got Fish and Chips (beer battered haddock, French fries, tartar sauce) from Red's Best,
the Sweet and Savory Korean Chicken Noodle Salad (chilled soba noodles with cucumbers, red onion, mesclun, cilantro and shredded carrot) from Bon Me,
the Spicy Shrimp Tempura Roll

and the Tonkotsu Ramen (ramen noodle, bamboo shoot, sweet corn, mushroom, red ginger, green onion, pork)
from Gachi Sushi and Noodles,

and the Mac and Cheese
and Avo Turkey (hand-sliced turkey breast, swiss, fresh-sliced avocado, cucumber)
from Potbelly Sandwich Shop,
and even a French Cruller from Dunkin' Donuts.


I'm just glad our flight did not get cancelled in the end, and we landed in JFK Airport in Queens NY safely.






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Sunday, December 21, 2025

Recommended Places to Visit: Marlborough

Recreation
Beer/Wine Making
Strange Brew
416 Boston Post Road East


Kids
219 Forest Street

21 Apex Drive

Slime Zone (chain)
601 Donald Lynch Boulevard


Biking
Assabet River Rail Trail
Lincoln Street and Highland Street


Bowling
Apex Entertainment Center
21 Apex Drive


Water Bodies
Fort Meadow Reservoir
Bolton Street near Blaiswood Avenue

Hager Pond
~694 Boston Post Road East


Golf
Marlborough Country Club
200 Concord Road


Museums
Marlborough Historical Society
377 Elm Street


Beaches
Memorial Beach
671 Hosmer Street


Parks
Ghiloni Park
239 Concord Road

Artemas Ward Park
57 Orchard Street

45 Jefferson Street


Hiking
Recommended:
Cider Knoll Conservation Land
Stow Road near Simpson Road

Jericho Hill Recreational Area
496 Brigham Street

Williams Lake
45 Williams Street

Tried:
Sheep Falls Brook
End of Sasseville Way

The Grove Conservation Land
Bolton Street near Blaiswood Avenue

Holt's Grove
431 Bolton Street

1126 Concord Road




Flip Circus


Shopping Malls
Solomon Pond Mall
601 Donald Lynch Boulevard


Architecture
Monuments
John Brown Bell
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


Places of Worship

537 Bolton Street


Schools
Goldfish Swim School (chain)
43 Apex Drive

80 Foley Road


Town Facilities
Town Hall
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
451 Bolton Street


Commercial Buildings
Marlborough Savings Bank
81 Grange Boulevard

Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel
181 Boston Post Road West

Hilton Garden Inn Marlborough
170 Forest Street


Dams
Tyler Dam
193 Robin Hill Street


Historical Buildings
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
Restaurants
Highly Recommended:
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

 Up to Me Thai Kitchen
547 Boston Post Road East
Recommended Dishes:
Kapow
Miso Ramen

Breakfast
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


Seafood
Fish Restaurant and Bar
29 South Bolton Street
Recommended Dishes:
Crab Cakes
Crispy Duck Breast
Cinnamon Bacon Beignets
Western
Eastside Grille
200 Concord Road
Recommended Dishes:
Ice Cream Sundae
Chicken Inferno

141 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
The Caniac Combo

170 Forest Street
Recommended Dishes:
BLVD Slaw Burger

All Star Bar and Grill
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

Fanz Sports Grille
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
 
The Fix Burger Bar (chain)
139 Lakeside Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Pistachio Cheesecake
The Spartan
Boss Wings


Deli
Hot Table Panini (chain)
90D Apex Drive
Recommended Dishes:
Swiss Steak Mushroom Melt
187 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Egg Souffle


Indian
Tandoori Grill (closed)
197 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Kheer
Plain Naan
Chicken Masala
Raita
Vegetable Pakora
Papadum
Coconut Soup
Tandoori Chicken
Began Bharta
Chicken Kadai
Mutter Paneer
Chana Masala
Chicken Masala

132 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Unda Biryani
Paneer Tikka Pasta
Bombay Chicken Pizza


Japanese
1009 Boston Post Road East
Recommended Dishes:
Miso Soup
Kirin Ichiban
Any 2 Roll Combo
Shrimp Tempura
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Spicy Salmon Roll
Singapore Noodles
Cherry Blossom Cake

22 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Chicken Katsu Curry Fries
Brothless Ramen
Golden Pork Bao


197 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Takoyaki
Tonkotsu Ramen
Chicken Karaage
Shoyu Ramen
Ducky Ramen
Tan Tan Ramen
Super Hot Lava Ramen
Grilled Salmon Miso Ramen
Miso Ramen
Chashu Rice Bowl

Latin American
Lalo's Mexican Kitchen (chain)
460 Lincoln Street
Recommended Dishes:
Quesadilla

197 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Agave Chimichangas
Elotes Callejeros


Italian
Sorento's Italian Gourmet (closed)
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
Tried:
Thai
Ruby Thai Kitchen (chain)
601 Donald Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Pad Thai


Vietnamese
An Nam Vietnamese Grill
222 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Banh Mi Lemongrass Pork
Noodle Salad Garlic Chili Grilled Shrimp
Tofu Garlic Noodles
An Choi Fries
An Nam Bowl
Dark Brown Sugar Milk Tea
Sea Salt Cream Mousse Iced Coffee


Italian
Lake Williams Pizza
270 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
X-Tudo Burger
Romeo and Juliet Pizza
Churros

J&J Pizza Express (chain)
601 Donald J Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Pepperoni Pizza
Veggie

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

Pizza Hut Express (chain)
649 Boston Post Road East
Recommended Dishes:
Cheeze Pizza
Oven Baked Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Pleasant Pizza
166 Pleasant Street
Recommended Dishes:
Pepperoni Pizza
Ham Pizza

 Evviva Trattoria (chain)
142 Apex Drive
Recommended Dishes:
Mushroom Risotto
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp Scampi Pizza
Roasted Harvest
Sauteed Mussels
Build a Pasta Bowl
Tiramisu
Shrimp, Clam and Mussels Fra Diavolo
Balsamic Braised Short Rib
Italian Street Fries
Cranberry Mule


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


Dessert
Fruitti Yogurt (chain)
262 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Eurotart
Raspberry
Watermelon
Hawaiian Pineapple

601 Donald J Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Italian Chocolate

601 Donald J Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Happiness Cup

187 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Strawberry

199 Lakeside Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Kiwi Watermelon Refresher
French Cruller

Dunkin' Donuts (chain)
601 Donald Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Cranberry Orange Muffin
Hash Browns
Pumpkin Munchkin
Glazed Munchkin
Chocolate Glazed Munchkin

Starbucks (chain)
90 Apex Drive
Recommended Dishes:
Chai Tea Latte
Pineapple Cloud Cake

601 Donald Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Mango Smoothie
Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade

Smoothie King (chain)
197 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Strawberry Bluegurt Blitz


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

601 Donald Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
El Pastor Quesadilla
Burrito Bowl


Brazilian
Pruller Restaurant
33 Maple Street
Recommended Dishes:
Caldo de Res

581 Boston Post Road East

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

67 Mechanic Street
Recommended Dishes:
Coxinha


Breakfast
Jake's Restaurant and Coffee Shop
30 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Hot Chocolate
Jake's Benedict

Main Street Cafe
182 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Steak Tip, Mushroom and Cheese Grapper


Chinese
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


Western
Friendly's (chain)
157 Apex Drive
Recommended Dishes:
Lemon Pepper Fish
Lobster Roll
2 Double Sliders
 Kids Original Fribble® Milk Shake
Banana Split Sundae

601 Donald J Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
The Fredo
Small Fries
Hotdog
Mac and Cheese

Burger King (chain)
601 Donald J Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
6 pc Nuggets

265 Lakeside Avenue
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
Green Monster
Thai Monster
Aloha

Arby's (chain, closed)
601 Donald Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Loaded Curly Fries

Auntie Anne's (chain)
601 Donald Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Mini Pretzel Dogs
Strawberry Smoothie
Original Pretzel Nuggets

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)
176 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Italian Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich

McDonald's (chain)
155 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
4 pc. McNuggets Happy Meal
Bacon McDouble
McFlurry® with M&M'S® Candies
Peanut Butter Crunch McFlurry

Firefly's
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

Saffron Restaurant and Bar
493 Boston Post Road West
Recommended Dishes:
Chetinadu
Onion Kulcha

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

Japanese
Fuji Steak House (closed)
200 Boston Post Road East

Ginger Garden
200 Boston Post Road East
Recommended Dishes:
Yu Shiang Eggplant
Tatsuta-Age

Mosaka
58 Apex Drive
Recommended Dishes:
Signature Roll
Dragon Roll
Stir Fried Yakisoba


Okami (closed)
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

Sarku Japan (chain)
601 Donald Lynch Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Beef and Shrimp Teriyaki
Chicken Bento






























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December 21st 2025: Eating at the Solomon Pond Food Court, Marlborough

 Today, while at the Solomon Pond Mall in Marlborough,

we spent some time at Hey Kiddo's Playtime




Before heading to the food court to get some food and drink. We got the Brazilian and Veggie from J&J Pizza Express,  

The Fredo (The Dogfather's chili and melted cheese), Small Fries (crinkle cut. Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside), Hotdog (ketchup), Mac and Cheese from The Dogfather,
a Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade from Pop Tea,
and Italian Chocolate from Nova Gelato and Bakery.
Alright day for trying out several places at the food court.



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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

November 19th 2025: Company Lunch at Bay State Brewing Company, Worcester

 Today, I had a company lunch at Bay State Brewing Company in Worcester, where we got the Giant Bavarian Pretzel (Bavarian style pretzel served with stone ground mustard and house made beer cheese)

and the Clucking Cow (fried chicken sandwich topped with pastrami, pickle chips and melted smoked gouda) for myself.
Not a fan of pretzels, but my burger was pretty flavorful with crispy chicken to boot.


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Saturday, October 18, 2025

Recommended Places to Visit: Douglas

Recreation
Kids
Breezy Picnic Grounds and Waterslides
520 Northwest Main Street


 Dams
Lower Hunt's Pond Dam
Cottage Street and Main Street


Beaches
Wallum Lake
End of Wallum Lake Road

Water Bodies
Whitin Reservoir
Wallis Street and Northwest Main Street

Badluck Lake
Southwest Main Street near Cedar Street

Mumford River Reservoir
7 Potter Road

Gilboa Pond
99 Gilboa Street

Dudley Pond
10 South Street

Hunt Pond
5 College Street

Weeks Pond
60 Depot Street


Museums
Douglas Historical Society
283 Main Street


Hiking
Recommended:
Douglas State Forest
~130 Wallis Street

 Morse Pond
32 South Street

Chase Pond
~286 South Street

End of Tower Hill Road, Oxford


Architecture
Monuments
Civil War Monument
North Street and Northeast Main Street

Ice Cream Lady
63 Main Street

Town Common
Common Street and Main Street


 Places of Worship
East Douglas United Methodist Church
333 Main Street

St. Denis Church
23 Manchaug Street
Historical Buildings
Mumford River Lodge
Depot Street and Cottage Street

Old Hayward-Schuster Woolen Mill
120 Gilboa Street


Town Facilities
Post Office
331 Main Street

Simon Fairfield Public Library
290 Main Street

Fire Department
64 Main Street


Restaurants
Tried:
Breakfast
The Picket Fence
338 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Egg and Cheese with Pastrami Sandwich


Dessert
Ice Cream Lady
63 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Chocolate Peanut Butter


Deli
Little Coffee Bean
299 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Hot Chocolate
Spinach Garlic Bagel
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Recommended Places to Visit: Sutton

Recreation
Parks
Tricentennial Park
Blackstone Street

Manchaug Falls
Main Street and Manchaug Road

7 Boston Road

5 Hough Road


Camping
Sutton Falls Camping Area/Sutton Pond
90 Manchaug Road
Dams
Lackey Pond
South side of 55 Lackey Pond Road


Beaches
Lake Singletary
End of Tuttle Road
Water Bodies
Manchaug Pond
Torrey Road and Holt Road

Meadow Pond
North side of 55 Lackey Pond Road

Marble Pond
39 Marble Road

Woodbury Pond
96 Boston Road

Welsh Pond
113 West Sutton Road

Number One Pond
198 Town Farm Road

Tucker's Pond
391 Putnam Hill Road

Pigeon Hill Pond
419 Central Turnpike

26 Galaxy Pass

102 Burbank Road

56 Armsby Road

43 8 Lots Road

146 West Sutton Road

236 West Sutton Road

3 Parker Road


Hiking
Recommended:
Waters Farm
End of Waters Road


Sutton Reservoirs
502 Mendon Road


Tried:
Shaw Farm
End of Shaw Lane


Recreation
Historical Buildings
Manchaug Mills
9 Main Street


Monuments
Town Common
Circuit Road and Uxbridge Road


Architecture
First Congregational Church
307 Boston Road

St. Mark's Church
356 Boston Road

First Baptist Church/Legacy Church
659 Central Turnpike

St. John's Episcopal Church
3 Central Street

St. Anne's Church
31 Main Street

3 Pleasant Street


Town Facilities
Town Hall
4 Uxbridge Road

Restaurants
Highly Recommended:
Western
4 Worcester Providence Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Brick Steakhouse Burger

Tried:
Breakfast
K.P.'s Breakfast and Lunch
10 Providence Road
Recommended Dishes:
Corned Beef Hash
1 Egg with Homefries and Toast

 Blackstone's Country Cafe (closed)
4 Worcester Providence Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Meat Signature Burrito
Schultzy's Place
3 Boston Road
Recommended Dishes:
Popeyes


Chinese
Peking Garden
3 Boston Road
Recommended Dishes:
Crispy Beef
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Recommended Places to Visit: Oxford

Recreation
Parks
211 Church Street


Beaches
Carbuncle Pond
497 Main Street


Hiking
Recommended:
Hodges Village Dam
48 Howarth Road

End of Lovett Road

End of Tower Hill Road


Water Bodies
Lowe's Pond
~6 Huguenot Road

McKinstry Pond
Waite Street and Forest Street

Sigourney Pond
20 Clara Barton Road

149 Southbridge Road

300 Sutton Avenue

300 Sutton Avenue

60 Hudson Road


Museums
Huguenot Steamer No 1 Fire Museum
655 Main Street


Architecture
Monuments
Vietnamese War Memorial
Water Street and Main Street

Pig Bus (moved)
Southbridge Road and Leicester Street

227 Main Street

Huguenot Fort Site
Fort Hill Road and Rhonda Rheault Drive


 Places of Worship
St. Ann's Church
652 Main Street

Oxford United Methodist Church
465 Main Street

Grace Episcopal Church
270 Main Street

First Congregational Church
355 Main Street

St. Roch's Church
332 Main Street

Oak Hill Bible Church
40 Sacarrappa Road

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
49 Old Webster Road

First Baptist Church
693 Main Street

Sarva Dev Mandir
6 Main Street


Schools
Oxford High School
495 Main Street

9 Clover Street

Historical Buildings
Old Clara Barton Summer Home
28 Charlton Street

Town Facilities
Town Hall
325 Main Street

Oxford Public Library
339 Main Street


Restaurants
Highly Recommended:
Breakfast
Half Baked and Fully Roasted
578 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
The Crabby Benedict


Western
Oxford's Casual Dining
2 Millbury Boulevard
Recommended Dishes:
Steak Chimichurri


Italian
J. Anthony's Italian Grill
206 Southbridge Road North
Recommended Dishes:
Italian Wedding Soup
Corn Chowder
Pork Cannelloni


Tried:
Deli
Isador's Organics
261 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Demon BBQ Chicken
Chinese
Meiji Asian Cuisine
291 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Eggplant and Tofu in Garlic Sauce


Western
Whistle Stop
291 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Fall Harvest Chicken

 Breakfast
N and J Donuts
315 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Maple Donut

 Big I's (closed)
578 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
The Pirate


Carl's Oxford Diner
291 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Pastrami and Cheese Omelette


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