November 7th 2020: Spencer Property West, Foster RI

 Today, we went on a hike in the town of Foster RI,

North Foster Baptist Church

at Spencer Property West. The path we took here is shown below in pink.

Leaves fallen everywhere, and the pond here was just alright I guess. At least my little one and other half had a good time here.

From here, it was on to look for a place to eat, which we settled for at Zip's Diner, a small town diner in Killingly CT with outdoor seating. For food, we decided to get the Chowder,

the Mac and Cheese,

the Fried Scallops

and the Monte Cristo (two eggs and baked ham topped with cheese between two slices of french toast served with home fries).

The sandwich was really good, but filling, as were the scallops. The soup and macaroni were just so-so though, think they came from a can. Otherwise a pretty good day out this sunny day.

October 31st 2020: Pisa Pizza, Malden

 Today, we decided to get takeout from Pisa Pizza in Malden, getting the Jumbo Wings in Buffalo and Creamy Parm and Garlic flavors,

and the Pesto Veggie pizza (A blend of pesto sauce, artichoke hearts, fresh mozzarella, spinach, tomato, fresh basil, topped with our 3 cheese blend).

The pizza was not bad, although the wings were a little soggy, and the creamy parm sauce was salty. Probably not ever again.

October 24th 2020: HengLay Restaurant, Lowell

 Today, after checking out Bangkok Market in Lowell, we decided to have lunch at HengLay Restaurant, a small Cambodian place in town.

We were served a teapot of hot tea,

and on top of that we got the Durian Shake,

the Phnom Penh Egg Noodle Soup

and the Trey Proma.

Really good noodle soup, with flavorful yet clear broth. The omelette was tasty as well, and the shake was made with real durian. 

Yet another good Cambodian restaurant in Lowell.

 

October 11th 2020: Korean at Sapporo, Westborough

 Craving some Korean food today, we decided to go to Sapporo in the town of Westborough. Sitting outside, we got the JAP CHAE (Thin brown noodles wok-fired with chicken and vegetables. Served with white rice),

 the SPICY PORK BELLY  (Pork belly wok-fired with gochujang, zucchini, and onion)

and the YUK GAE JANG (Spicy beef bone broth with shredded briskets, clear noodles, scallions and mushrooms),

which came with side dishes

and MISO SOUP (Japanese soybean paste soup with tofu, scallions).

The soup was just alright, although the food was pretty good, the pork belly juicy with the fat, the noodles sweet with sauce, and the stew salty with a little spice.

October 4th 2020: Tuscan Kitchen Il Giardino, Boston

 While out in the Seaport area of Boston today, we decided to try out a fully outdoor restaurant, Tuscan Kitchen Il Giardino, which actually has an indoor location nearby, and another location in Burlington. Pretty high end place, though outside.

Pretty expensive menu too. We decided to just get appetizers, getting the Caprese (house made mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, basil oil, aged balsamic) 

and the Calamari Fritti (crispy cherry peppers, lemon-basil aioli).

Really good, very fresh ingredients, and good blending of flavors, especially the sauce for the calamari. Might want to see what the indoor restaurant looks like some day.

October 3rd 2020: Free Burger at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Millbury

 With an award for a free burger, we decided to have lunch at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers in Millbury. For that we got the Pig Out Tavern Double (Two tavern-sized patties topped with brown-sugar-glazed patties topped with hardwood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, bacon crumbles, American cheese and mayo.)

along with the Red's Bold Boneless Wings (Tender and crunchy—all-white chicken breast covered in Island Heat (with grilled pineapple and fresh jalapeño) on a bed of Yukon Kettle Chips).

The chicken was really delicious, especially with the sauce and the chips, and the burger was good as always. Good day to eat out.

October 2nd 2020: Another Day Trip to Manhattan NY

 Today, we had to head into NYC for some administrative business, passing through the Bronx NY,

University Heights Bridge

and heading to Manhattan NY

Golden Swan Garden

Judson Memorial Church

Washington Square Park

New York University

One University Place

37 Washington Square West

29 Washington Square West

Holly Chambers Apartments,
33 Washington Square West

 for breakfast at Amano Cafe,

getting the Avocado Toast (avocado, cherry tomatoes, mozarella).

From here, we continued our exploration of Manhattan NY,

St. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village

Jefferson Market Library

One Christopher Street

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Tower

The Waverly,
136 Waverly Place

Union Square Park

One Union Square South

W New York-Union Square

7 Bryant Park

One Vanderbilt

461 Fifth Avenue

Lefcourt Colonial Building

Farmers' Loan and Trust Building,
475 5th Avenue

Mercantile Building

International Plaza,
750 Lexington Avenue

Scientific American Building,
24 West 40th Street

Heading into Queens NY

Rego Center

and ending the day with lunch at Taste Good, a Malaysian restaurant at 8218 45th Avenue in town, getting complimentary cups of Hot Malaysian Tea,

Singapore Kari Laksa

and Mee Siam (wok fried vermicelli with tofu, shrimp, chives, ground peanuts in chef's special spicy sauce).

Great way to end the day trip to NYC.