July 11th 2021: Aero Coffee Roasters, Northborough

 After checking out the playground at Spring Street Elementary School in Shrewsbury today,

we decided to check out Aero Coffee Roasters, a nice looking cafe in Northborough. 

We got an Iced Coffee, 

a Pecan Sticky Bun,

and a Liege Waffle.

The food and drink were just so-so here, nothing special. Not coming back again.

July 10th 2021: Checking Out the Village of Waban in Newton

 Today, we decided to check out the village of Waban within the city of Newton,

Warren E Lincoln Playground

Angier Elementary School

Waban Common

Strong's Block

Newton Out Doors

Woodland Station Apartments

Richardson Playground

going for breakfast at the Pressed Cafe location in the Newton Upper Falls area. We visited the location in Burlington a while back. This time, we got the Raspberry Cheese Croissant,

the Traditional Acai Bowl (Acai Berries Blended With Strawberries, Blueberries, & Almond Milk. Topped With Bananas, Strawberries, Granola, Almonds & Toasted Coconut)

and the Cilantro-Lime Chicken Panini (Cilantro-Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken, Monterey Jack Cheese, Salsa & Avocado, Pressed On Ciabatta) with Pasta Salad.

The acai and panini were pretty good, although the croissant and pasta salad were just so-so. Overall, a pretty good meal. 

For lunch, we headed to Bonapita, a cafeteria style Mediterranean place in the West Roxbury area of Boston, where we got the Toss It Chopped Salad (with chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and shredded cabbage on a bed of baby arugula, baby spinach and Romaine served with lemon olive oil dressing and tahini sauce) with Italian Balsamic Vinaigrette and Chicken Skewers

the Chicken + Veggie Soup and Plate It (white basmati rice and cooked vegetables, comes with complimentary pita) with Roasted Eggplant and Egg (Sabich).

Pretty fresh ingredients, and the chicken wasn't too dry, although our bowl of soup kept leaking, even after we placed it in a second one. Overall, an okay meal I guess. A nice day out exploring the village of Waban though.

July 6th 2021: Takeout from Pho Sure, Shrewsbury

 Today, we decided to get takeout from Pho Sure in Shrewsbury, this time getting the #4 Combo Bowl: Eye Round and Tripe (Rare eye round * & tripe. Rice noodles topped with thin slices of beef in a traditional aromatic beef broth & garnished with cilantro, scallions & onion. Served with a side of bean sprouts, basil, jalapeno & lime), the #5 Combo Bowl: Flank and Brisket (Flank & brisket. Rice noodles topped with thin slices of beef in a traditional aromatic beef broth & garnished with cilantro, scallions & onion. Served with a side of bean sprouts, basil, jalapeno & lime.), the Vietnamese Sandwich (Stuffed with pickled veggies, jalapenos, cilantro, house-made mayonnaise) with Grilled Chicken

and the Double Fried Chicken Wings (Crispy wings tossed in soy-ginger sauce).

Not bad, although the soup for the pho was a little on the salty side.

July 5th 2021: The Neighborhood Tavern, Northborough

 Today, we decided to have dinner at The Neighborhood Tavern, which has taken over from Tavern in the Square at 318 Main Street in Northborough. Pretty nice decor inside, although we decided to sit outside today. We got the Red Sangria (Cabernet, Svedka Raspberry Vodka, Bacardi Limon, Peach Liqueur, lemon and lime juice, simple syrup, Sprite),

the Steak Frites (marinated steak tips, herb truffle fries, grilled asparagus),

and the Blackened Chicken Alfredo (grilled blackened chicken, roasted tomatoes, alfredo sauce, Swiss chard, fettucine).

The drink was pretty good, and although everything was a tad salty, the food actually was pretty good in my opinion, although my other half would beg to differ. You decide when you go try it.

July 4th 2021: Lunch from 2 Places in Malden

 Today, we decided to have lunch in Malden, first checking the new TsaoCaa location in town. Pretty fancy decor to say the least.

We got the Passionfruit and Lime Green Tea,

the Fried Chicken Wings (Soy Garlic and Secret Spicy)

and the Potato Fries.

Not bad overall, but nothing special really. 

We also got pizza from New York Pizza next door, getting the BBQ Chicken Pizza (Fresh BBQ chicken, bacon, and onions)

and the Chicken Marsala (Marinated chicken sauteed in garlic, butter and cooking wine with mushrooms. Served with garlic bread).

The pasta was a little too alcoholic for my liking, and the pizza was not bad if not for the onions in it. Overall, a pretty filling meal though.

July 3rd 2021: Quick Bites in Melrose

 Today, while out in the town of Melrose, I decided to get some food for the little one, getting the Kids Junior Beef (French Fries)

from the Liberty Bell Roast Beef and Seafood branch here in town, and a Peach Classic Frappe

from Kennedy's Ice Cream Bar next door.

Pretty good meal, although the frappe was a tad sweet with canned peaches.

July 2nd 2021: Framingham Station Brazilian Steakhouse, Framingham

 Today for dinner, we decided to check out Framingham Station in Framingham, which is now a Brazilian steakhouse. Really nice decor inside.

They have square cards on the table, green on one side and red on the other indicating whether you want more meat brought to the table,

and a very diversified salad bar with salads, fruits and other dishes.

We also got the Passion Fruit Mousse for dessert, which was pretty good as well.

 Excellent meats, delicious sides, excellent meal overall in a high end setting.