December 8th 2019: Sama Confections, Boston

After a day of shopping on Newbury Street in Boston, we decided to stop by Sama Confections on the same road for some dessert. We have had some of their offerings from other restaurants like Daikanyama in Newton, but have never visited their actual location. Nice looking cafe to say the least.

For dessert, we got the Beijing Yogurt, which very good, just like their puddings.

December 7th 2019: Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House, Malden

Today, we decided to have lunch at Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House, an offshoot of the Ebisuya Japanese Market in Medford, located in Malden, opposite the Pearl Street Station Restaurant.

Pretty small place, with only a few high chairs for sitting at the counter.

We got the Small Chashu Pork Don (on rice)

and the Miso (soy bean paste) Ramen.

Both dishes were very flavorful, although there was a lack of toppings. Not a bad meal though.

December 1st 2019: Brasileirinho Bakery and Restaurant, Marlborough

After swimming class today, we decided to have lunch at Brasileirinho Bakery and Restaurant, a Brazilian grocery store in Marlborough with a churrascaria section.

We got quite a bit of food on a pay by weight scale,

Pretty good, especially the meats, and for cheap too.

November 30th 2019: Pub 122, Grafton for Breakfast

Today, we decided to have breakfast at Pub 122 in Grafton, which we have visited in the past for dinner. The breakfast area is in a different part of the restaurant though.

For food, we got the Veggie Omelet

and the French Toast.

Nothing special though. I think this place is only worth coming for the Indian food.

November 29th 2019: Breakfast in Revere, Lunch in Saugus, Dinner in Burlington

We had a day of trying new places today, starting with a quick breakfast in Revere at Philly Pretzel Factory, a somewhat fast food sort of place.

I got the Mini Cheesesteak,

which was really bland, and salty in the wrong way. Not a fan of pretzels for sure.

For lunch, we decided to get it from the Boston Market in Saugus,

getting one Rotisserie Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Sweet Corn and Mixed Vegetables. I did not manage to get a picture of the food, but the chicken was actually pretty moist and flavorful.

For dinner, we decided to have it at Chopps American Bar and Grill, a high end steakhouse located within the Boston Marriott Burlington hotel.

Really nice decor to say the least,

with olive oil covered bread for starters.

For food, we got the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes (Apple Jicama Slaw, pickled onions, whole grain mustard aioli),

the PETIT FILET  (With Mashed Potato, & Vegetable), which is actually for kids,

and the Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (spicy cocktail sauce).

The shrimp was good but way too expensive, while the beef was dry, mainly because it was well done, but the crabcakes were simply excellent, as were the sides. Overall, a pretty good dining experience at this place.

November 26th 2019: Teaching My Other Half to Read a Map

Today, due to the nice weather, we decided to go hiking, in a part of the Wachusett Reservoir area which I have never been to before, in the town of Sterling. The path we took to get to Prescott Cove is shown below in pink.

Nice walk, with great views of the reservoir along the way.

November 25th 2019: Table Twelve Kitchen and Bar, West Boylston

Today after work, we decided to have dinner at Table Twelve Kitchen and Bar, a new restaurant in West Boylston. Pretty decent decor.

For food, we decided to get the Stuffed bacon wrapped meatloaf (homemade meatloaf wrapped with bacon and filled with a mozzerella cheese blend and portabella mushrooms, topped with homemade beef gravy served with our homemade red bliss mashed potatoes),

which was actually pretty good, especially with the cheese and mushroom stuffing. Not sure why all the bad reviews.