September 6th 2015: Watching a Broadway Show in NYC

 We headed into NYC today,

Bowery Savings Bank Building

Bryant Park

stopping first by Nyonya, a Malaysian restaurant at 199 Grand Street in Manhattan NY, getting the Prawn Mee Soup (egg noodles, shredded pork, shrimp, vegetables, bean sprouts and dried onions in spicy shrimp broth),

the Asam Laksa (Spicy and sour thick rice noodles served in chef's special lemon grass broth with fish flakes and vegetables)

and the ABC (shaved ice with red bean, corn, palm seeds, jelly and red rose syrup).

Not too bad a start to our NYC trip.

Next, we headed to the Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum,

which in my opinion is a tad overrated.

Next, we attended an excellent Broadway performance of Jersey Boys at the August Wilson Theatre,

before checking into the Roosevelt Hotel at 45 East 45th Street,

then heading out to Gaby, a nice French restaurant nearby for dinner.

We got the Baby assorted kale (Assorted baby kale leaves, roasted tomatoes, shaved parmesan, sherry vinaigrette), 

the Foie gras au torchon (Foie gras marinated with Cognac, ginger marmalade, grilled country bread)

the Seared bronzini (Pan seared filet, red quinoa, spinach, yellow pepper coulis)

and the Caramelized Canelé Bordelais (Fig compote, roasted nuts, pistachio ice cream) for dessert.

Excellent meal to end the day.

 

September 5th 2015: Eating in Braintree and Boston

This morning, after visiting Chua Bo De in Braintree for a bit,

we got some dessert from Konditor Meister in town, getting the Strawberry Grand Marnier Square and Tiramisu, which were pretty good,

then walked around South Shore Mall in town for a bit,

Then got a quick bite from Nori Sushi at the food court there,  getting the Nori Roll (Spicy Crabmeat inside, topped with shrimp, avocado).

 Pretty good for food court Sushi.

Lunch was at the mall as well, at the Joe's American Bar and Grill here. I got the Cure (barbecue ribs, chipotle-onion jam, arugula, and crispy onion strings, topped with a sunny-side-up egg).

Really tasty, what with the ribs and the egg. Second time trying this chain, and second time not disappointed.

Dinner today was at Les Zygomates, a pretty upscale French restaurant in Boston.

For appetizers, we got the Lobster and Creamed Leek Stuffed Crepes (Foie Gras Mousse, Truffle, Lobster Sauce)

and the Baked Escargot en Croute (Mushrooms, Maitre D'Hotel Butter).

Both were pretty delicious, especially with the sauce for the crepes and the crispy crust on the escargot.

For entrees, we got the Lightly Smoked Pork Loin Chop (Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Mixed Potato Salad, Figs, Port wine Sauce)

and the Seared Sea Scallops (Cauliflower Purée, Perigord Truffle, Mushrooms & Beurre Blanc).

Once again, simply excellent stuff, the scallops going well with the mushrooms and the pork being perfectly cooked.

To finish everything off, we got the Citrus Tart (Citrus Custard,Lemon Thyme Anglaise, Honey Meringue).

A perfect ending to a perfect dinner, although it could have been better if we had been seated on the side with the live music.

September 4th 2015: Dinner at Masona Grill, Boston

I had dinner with my friend today at Masona Grill in the West Roxbury area of Boston. I was hoping this place would be more upscale,  but it looked more like a bar to me.

For appetizers,  we got the Roasted Beet Salad (sheep's feta cheese,  spinach,  Balsamic,  Olive oil)

And the Lobster Taquitos (Spanish slaw, tomato remoulade).

The salad was good but nothing special,  although the Lobster was really delicious.

For our entrées, we got the Willy's Seafood Stew (local shellfish, Ginger basil lobster broth, Greens)

and the Pan Seared Duck Breast (roasted sweet potatoes, port golden raisin glaze, crispy ginger and haricort verts).

The seafood stew had just the right amount of flavor, as was the duck, although it was a little on the dry side.

Overall, not a bad meal. Minus points for the ambience though.

September 3rd 2015: Takeout from Good Taste, Worcester

Working late again,  I decided to get takeout from Good Taste in Worcester, getting the Honey Chicken with Pork Fried Rice

and Egg Roll.

Not bad for a cheap but filling meal, with leftovers to spare. Tomorrow's lunch it is.

September 2nd 2015: Meals in Worcester, Wakefield and Haverhill

Lunch today was at Dell'ovo's Kitchen, a small hole in the wall Cafe on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, with the Shrimp Fra Diavolo with Ravioli.

Pretty small portion,  and nothing amazing.

After work, before meeting my friend for dinner, I went to get some takeout for tomorrow's lunch in Wakefield, getting the Chicken BBQ Delight Pizza (grilled BBQ chicken, tomato sauce, ham, bacon, turkey, mozzarella cheese)

and the Grilled Pastrami Hot Sub

from Greenwood House of Pizza, which were alright I guess,

and a Junior Beef Sandwich

and Fried S'mores from Billy's Famous Roast Beef and Seafood nearby.

The S'mores were an interesting concept, but the execution wasn't that great, although the roast beef sandwich was delicious.

Dinner itself was at Keon's Restaurant, a small bar restaurant in Haverhill serving tapas style western dishes.

For food, we got the Lamb Lollipop Chops (Grilled lollipop chops are served over baby greens with toasted pine nut gremolatta and aged balsamic),

the Country Short Ribs (Slow braised in red wine, root vegetables and served atop country slaw with port wine reduction)

and the Crab and Lobster Ravioli (Jumbo lobster and crab filled raviolis are tossed with a creamy roasted tomato pan sauce and topped with fresh basil).

Pretty well presented and tasty food, especially the lamb chops. No complaints about this place, although I would give it higher points if it had better ambience.

September 1st 2015: Chinese Takeout from New Chef Ho Restaurant, Worcester

I had to stay late at work today, so Chinese takeout it was for dinner, this time from New Chef Ho Restaurant in Worcester, getting the Pork Fried Rice, Crab Rangoons

and General Tso's Chicken.

The Chicken was absolutely disgusting, the flour being really mealy, while the rice and rangoons were just alright. A definite no no for me.