February 23rd 2025: Last Day of February School Break in Boston

 Today, we were in Boston,

Central Wharf Plaza

Winteractive

Rage Dance Competition Convention

checking out the New England Aquarium in Boston.

From here, we headed to lunch in the Quincy Market area nearby, getting the Original Kong Dog,

the Dumpling (Korean Style Dumpling, beef, with French fries) and Ramen (Korean Style Ramen)

from Kong Dog, and the Shrimp Scampi (sauteed to order in our garlic wine sauce)

from Wicked Lobsta. Pretty good meal, ending with my little one getting face painted by FaceArt Face Painting for free. Pretty good work there for charity.

From here, we decided to check out Sugar Factory nearby for dessert. Pretty fancy place with locations all over the country.

We got The Classic (Giant scoops of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream, covered with hot fudge, and topped with sprinkles, whipped cream, and a gummy cherry on top!),

which unfortunately wasn't as interesting as some of their other offerings here. Might come back again some day. 

With that, a great last day of February School Break spent in Boston. Back to school tomorrow!

Recommended Places to Visit: Northborough

Recreation

Kids

Teamworks

185 Otis Street

Bowling

Sawyer's Bowladrome

13 Blake Street

Events

Applefest

Fruit Picking

Tougas Farm
234 Ball Street
Recommended Dishes:
Apple Cider Donut
Strawberry Cider Donut
Strawberry Turnover
Strawberry Slush
Strawberry Coffee Cake
Strawberry Crumble Muffin
Blueberry Donut
Blueberry Scone
Blueberry Donut Sundae
Blueberry Muffin
Cherry Scone
Blueberry Pie Slice

Strawberry Donut Sundae

Strawberry Smoothie

Apple Dumpling

Strawberry Cheesecake Sundae

Hiking
Recommended:
Mount Pisgah
~21 Smith Road

Cedar Hill
270 Lyman Street, Westborough

Cold Harbor Trail

On West Main Street opposite Davis Street

Little Chauncy Pond
Lyman Street near Talbot Road

Edmund Hill
119 Bearfoot Road

Yellick Conservation Area

257 Hudson Street

Tried:

Jubilee Trail/Carlstrom II Forest

West Main Street near Crawford Street

Stirrup Brook

79 Bartlett Street

Museums

Historical Society

52 Main Street

Shopping Malls
Northborough Crossing

Shops Way

Parks
Assabet Park 
20 Gale Street

Ellsworth McAfee Park

363 South Street

Casey Field

61 East Main Street

Groceries
Davidian's Farm Market 
500 Church Street


Water Bodies
Solomon Pond

Pond View Way and Solomon Pond Road

Smith Pond
~75 Otis Street

Bartlett Pond/Waston Park
~41 Lyman Street

Architecture

Monuments

War Memorials
Pierce Street and Hudson Street

American Legion Post 234
402 West Main Street

Giant Rooster
411 West Main Street

War Memorial
Church Street and Whitney Street

War Memorials
63 Main Street

Northborough Town Common Park
45 West Main Street

Wesson Lion Fountain

4 West Main Street

Historical Buildings

Old Central District School

10 School Street

Places of Worship

St. Rose of Lima Parish
244 West Main Street

Trinity Church
23 Main Street

First Parish Church Unitarian Universalist
40 Church Street

St. Bernadette Parish
266 Main Street

Rice Memorial Baptist Church

85 Lincoln Street

Town Facilities
Senior Center
119 Bearfoot Road

Northborough Free Library

34 Main Street

Commercial Buildings
White Cliffs Function Facilities
167 Main Street

Times Square
299 West Main Street

411 West Main Street

411 West Main Street

Schools
Algonquin Regional High School 

79 Bartlett Street

Cornerstone Academy

5 Oak Avenue

Zeh Elementary School

33 Howard Street

Bridges
Wachusett Aqueduct Bridge

Hudson Street between Allen Street and Vanessa Drive

Restaurants

Highly Recommended:

Indian
Kumar's South Indian Village Cuisine (chain, closed)
8110 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
Kari Dosai
Nannari Sarbath
Meen Kolambu
Paneer Tikka Masala
Garlic Naan

Peppers Indian Cuisine (chain)
8110 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
Garlic Naan

Madras Filter Coffee    

Butter Chicken

Chef's Special Goat Soup

Mutton Roast Boneless

A2B Indian Veg Restaurant (chain)

10004 Shops Way

Recommended Dishes:

Idiyappam

Baby Jackfruit Sukka

Masala Dosai 

Parotta

Lychee Paneer

Chikku Milkshake

Breakfast
Britney's Cafe
291 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Meaty Pancake Breakfast Combo
Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast
Hot Chocolate


C'est La Vie Bistro
30 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Duck Salade
Not Your Classical Clam Chowder
Poor Chanticleer Tartine

Orange Juice
Eggs a la King
Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
Duck Hash Browns
Steak and Eggs
Zinneken Wafel
Gougeres

Mexican
Casa Vallarta (chain)
45 Belmont Street
Recommended Dishes:
Vallarta Molcajete

Seafood Molcajete

Huevos con Machaca

Gambuena

Rancho Corona

290 West Main Street

Recommended Dishes:

Siete Mares

Borrego Don Mutate

Margarita's (chain)
10006 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
Mango Flavored Margarita
Grilled Steak Chimichanga
Mexican Street Corn

Tacos del Mar

SKILLET BAKED ENCHILADAS

Island Coconut Martini


Japanese

Yama Zakura
369 West Main Street

Recommended Dishes:
Seafood Seaweed Salad
Lobster Bomb

Crabby Turtle

Yama Coco Noodle

Sake Sangria

Alligator

Hot Basil Noodle

Yama Nachos

Hanto (chain, closed)
10010 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
Bong Bong Chicken in Hot Chilli Sauce
Ray's Special Soup
Volcano Maki

Mediterranean
Zem Han (closed)

4 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Cheese Borek
Beet Dip
Liver

Fattoush Grill and Bakery

10 Blake Street
Recommended Dishes:
Lentil Soup

Kunafa

Beef Shawarma

Lamb Kabseh

Western
The Neighborhood Tavern

318 Main Street

Recommended Dishes:

Blackened Chicken Alfredo

Red Sangria

Steak Frites

Romaine's

299 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Wood Roasted Duck

Clam and Crab Cakes

Lemon Almond Cake

Burrata Ravioli

Pasta with Marinara Sauce

Sea Dog Steak and Ale Restaurant (closed)
318 Main Street

Recommended Dishes:
Blackened Scallop Salad
Chorizo Crusted Haddock

Applebee's (chain)
10004 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
Buffalo Boneless Wings
Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp
1/2 Rack of Baby Back Ribs
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Broccoli

Italian

Giuseppe's Grille (closed)
35 Solomon Pond Road

Anzio's Brick Oven Pizza
10010 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
Spinaci Pollo

Shrimp Sorrento

Sangria

Wings

Caesar Salad

Cotoletta Alla Bolognese

Tiramisu

Casta Diva Restaurant and Lounge
35 Solomon Pond Road
Recommended Dishes:
Escargot al Limone
Vitello Napolitana
Zuppa del Pollo
Alfredo la Rosa Sauce
Tiramisu
Fried Potatoes

AJ Tomaiolo's
411 West Main Street

Recommended Dishes:

Escarole Soup

12 oz. Sirloin Steak

House Salad

Seafood Calabrese

Tiramisu

Bistro Limoncello (closed)
290 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Chicken Sinatra
Flute Limoncello

Dessert
CocoBeni Confections

Pond View Way and Solomon Pond Road

Brilla Coffee (chain)

17 West Main Street

Recommended Dishes:

Vanilla Milkshake

Blueberry Muffin

Starbucks (chain)
1104 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Strawberry Green Tea
Triple Mocha Frappucino

AggroDolce Coffee Shop

35 Solomon Pond Road

Recommended Dishes:

Butter Croissant

Pink Bottom

Lalajava
290 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Chcocolate Truffle Iced Cocoa

Orange Poppy

Inhouse Coffee (chain, closed)

17 West Main Street

Recommended Dishes:

Green Tea Frappe

Raspberry Pastry

Deli
Festive Breads
299 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Cotswold Croissant

Tropical Smoothie Cafe (chain)
9114 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
Chipotle Chicken Club

Detox Island Green

Thai

Yoong Tong Thai Restaurant
278 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Yoong Tong Duckling
Tom Kha Gai Soup

Pineapple Fried Rice

Pad Thai

Yellow Curry

Beef Noodle Soup

Tried:

Deli
Pickle Haus Deli
276 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Berkeley Panini

Jimmy John's (chain) 
10010 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:

BBQ Ranch Chicken Crunch

Dessert
Trombetta's Farm (chain, closed)

277 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Sherbet Freeze

291 Coffeehouse and Art Studio
291 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Hot Chocolate

Aero Coffee Roasters

318 Main Street

Recommended Dishes:

Iced Coffee

Liege Waffle

Pecan Sticky Bun

Honey Dip Donuts

308 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
French Cruller
Cream Filled Donut

Oh Wow Frozen Yogurt & Smoothies

269 West Main Street

Recommended Dishes:

Strawberry

Cotton Candy

Nicky D's Donuts
253 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Strawberry Donut

Mediterranean
Hillside Grill

73 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Jo's Meatless Pasticcio

Seafood
Clam Box Cafe (closed)
14 East Main Street

Recommended Dishes:
Combo Plate
Clam Chowder

Sammy's Pizza and Seafood (chain)

14 East Main Street

Recommended Dishes:

Fried Calamari

Latin American

QDOBA (chain)
4104 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
QuesaBirria Quesadilla

Breakfast
Chet's Diner

191 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Homemade Corned Beef Hash with 2 Eggs

Tilz Restaurant (closed)
249 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Bacon Cheese Dog

Two Doors Away Cafe (closed)
249 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Two Eggs in a Nest

Jolly Rogers Diner
249 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
1 Slider

Chinese
Shangri-La

259 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Orange Crispy Shrimp

Mandarin Pan Restaurant

292 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
General Gau's Chicken
Crab Rangoon

Japanese
Mikaku Japanese Restaurant

290 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Black Rice Mermaid
Mikaku Special

Italian
Northborough House of Pizza
12 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Meat Lover's Pizza
Clam Strip Plate
Baklava

Mediterranean

Town Center Pizza

245 West Main Street

Recommended Dishes:

Frango Passarinho

Extravaganza

Steak Tip Broccoli Alfredo

Monti's Pizza Plus
369 West Main Street

Recommended Dishes:

Rice Pudding

Pastrami and Swiss

Lasagna
Breakfast Pizza

FRESH TOMATO & GARLIC

CHICKEN & BROCCOLI ALFREDO

Cheese Pizza

Spicy Curley Fries

Pasta with Eggplant

Corned Beef and Cabbage Panini

Vina's Pizza

308 Main Street

Recommended Dishes:

Mediterranean Mista

God Father

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza (chain, closed)
10002 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
Meatballs with Ricotta Cheese

Anthony's Original Coal Fired Roasted Chicken Wings

Pork Ribs with Vinegar Peppers

Western

IHOP (chain)
4102 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
Red Velvet Pancake
Chicken Florentine Crepes
Sirloin Tips and Eggs Combo
Jr. Chicken and Waffles

Ham and Cheese Omelette Combo

Subway (chain)
200 Otis Street
Recommended Dishes:
The Great Garlic

Mooyah (chain)
10010 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
Half and Half
Mooyah Cheeseburger
Avocado Ranch Black Bean Burger
Oreo Milkshake
Texas Chili Cheese Fries
Strawberry Milkshake
Mushroom Swiss Burger

Reese's PB Cups Milkshake

Little Burger

Campfire Burger
Chilli Cheese Dog

Burger King (chain)
1102 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
Original Chicken Sandwich

Hamburger

Rodeo Burger

Spicy Ch'King

Special Teas
10 Church Street
Recommended Dishes:
Mulled Cider
Famous Melt
Tomato Spinach Soup
Spinach Crepe
House Chai Tea
Afternoon Tea

Beezers

277 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Pizza Dog

Cellar Bar and Grille

369 West Main Street

Recommended Dishes:

Filet Mignon

New England Clam Chowder

Asparagus

House Cut Steak Fries

Almond Cake

JJ's Sports Bar and Grill

380 Southwest Cutoff

Texas BBQ Company
309 Main Street

Recommended Dishes:
Corn Chowder
3 Meat Sampler

Market Cafe (chain)
9102 Shops Way
Recommended Dishes:
New England Clam Chowder
Garlic Parmesan Wings
Garlic Parmesan Tilapia with Lemon Butter Sauce
Organic 3 Grain Ginger Salad
Cold Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Red Potatoes

California Spring Roll

Spicy Tuna Volcano Roll

Thai Crispy Chicken

Chocolate Iced Ring with Sprinkles
Seasoned Green Beans
Cold Butternut Squash with Baby Spinach and Craisins

Stir Fry Broccoli and Mushrooms

Danny's Born in Buffalo Medium Chicken Wings

Vegetable Fried Rice

Vegetable Lo Mein
Cold Roasted Brussels Sprouts 

Crunchy Roll Family Pack

Eel Cucumber Roll

CJ's Steakloft (closed)
369 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Beef Stew
Combo Dinner with Prime Rib and Lazy Lobster

Celtic Tavern (chain, closed)
45 Belmont Street
Recommended Dishes:
Stuffed Cheeseburger
Tavern Double Flay Burger
Beer Battered Fish and Chips
Savory Sheppard's Pie

February 19th 2025: The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss, Springfield

 Today, after getting the museum pass from Northborough Free Library in Northborough,

we headed to the Springfield Museums in Springfield to use it. We were able to check out the Springfield Science Museum 

and The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum portions of it this time around.

For lunch, we went to Max's Tavern, a nice bar restaurant in town,

getting the Beer Battered Fish & Chips (tartar sauce, house-made chips, tavern pickles)

and the Shrimp Pasta (farfalle pasta, bacon lardon, asparagus, peas, garlic cream, black truffle).

Pretty good meal, especially the cheese bread starters.

Being right next door, we had to check out the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

Unfortunately my phone ran out of battery, but thankfully I have pictures from the past. A pretty good day spent in Springfield though.