March 18th 2023: Main Street Pastries and More, Westborough

 Today, after getting breakfast from Burger King in Westborough in the form of the Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Croissan'Wich (Crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, and melted American cheese on a toasted croissant)

the Egg Biscuit and Iced Coffee (Vanilla),

we decided to get some dessert from Main Street Pastries and More, a relatively new and small bakery next door,

getting the Death by Chocolate cupcake.

Not too bad actually.

March 12th 2023: Zaftig's Delicatessen, Natick

 Today, we decided to have brunch at the Natick location of Zaftig's Delicatessen, the Brookline location of which I have visited once in the past. 

This time, we got the Egg Cream (chocolate),

the EMPIRE EGGS (Two poached eggs, spinach and smoked salmon on potato pancakes with hollandaise sauce)

 the CHOPPED LIVER (Chopped Chicken Liver, Marble Rye Toast Points and Pickled Onions)

and the World Famous Homemade Chicken Matzo Ball Soup.

The drink was not bad, and the potato pancakes were cripy, although going with smoked salmon made it a little salty. The liver was not bad with the onions, although the soup was just alright. Overall, just an okay meal in my opinion. Not sure why it's so popular.

March 11th 2023: Breakfast at Wendy's, Westborough

 Today, we decided to have breakfast at Wendy's in Westborough, this time getting the Maple Bacon Chicken Croissant and Seasoned Potatoes.

and the Loaded Nacho Cheeseburger (Nestled between a jalapeño cheddar bun with an unexpected hint of sweet corn, the Loaded Nacho Cheeseburger features a square fresh, never frozen* beef patty generously topped with melty cheese, a tantalizing kick of spicy chipotle sauce and a delightful crunch of tortilla strips and crispy corn).

The sandwich tasted a little weird, although the potato wedges were crisp. The nacho burger was delicious though.

March 10th 2023: BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse, Framingham

 Today, we decided to have an early dinner at BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse in Framingham. Pretty nice bar restaurant.

We got the BJ's Jeremiah Red (An Irish-style ale brewed with a secret blend of five imported specialty malts),

the Kids' Create-Your-Own-Pasta (Choice of pasta and sauce | served with a kids' side and a drink, Alfredo spaghetti with Sweet Potato Fries),

which came with Garlic Parmesan Knot (Garlic bread knots | parmesan cheese | parsley | San Marzano marinara),

the Bone-In Wings (Crispy, bone-in wings | tossed in Lemon Pepper Sesame dry rub | served with celery sticks and ranch for dipping),

The endless Soup and Salad Combo (Bowl of soup or chili | house, caesar, wedge or fresh mozzarella and tomato salad | unlimited refills!), of which I got the Clam Chowder (Creamy clam chowder | fresh parsley | crackers),

the Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad (tomato | fresh mozzarella | arugula | red onions | parmesan cheese | fresh basil | balsamic glaze)

and the Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Creamy broccoli cheddar soup | jack + cheddar cheese | parsley),

and the Kids' Mini Pizookie® (Fresh-baked cookie | served with a scoop of ice cream,Hot Fudge Brownie and Vanilla Ice Cream).

Really good I must say, and somehow we managed to finish everything.

March 5th 2023: Shake Shack, Dedham

 Today, while at Legacy Place in Dedham,

Arula

We decided to have lunch at the Shake Shack there,

getting the White Truffle Burger (Fontina cheeseburger topped with real white truffle sauce made with Regalis organic white truffle oil, and our crispy sweet onions on a toasted potato bun) and 'Shroom Burger (Crisp-fried portobello mushroom filled with melted muenster and cheddar cheeses, topped with lettuce, tomato, and ShackSauce on a toasted potato bun) and Fries (Crispy crinkle cut fries),

the Tiramisu Shake (Hand-spun tiramisu frozen custard with notes of coffee and creamy mascarpone, topped with whipped cream, cocoa and a ladyfinger cookie),

the Pomegranate Sweet Basil Lemonade (Real pomegranate juice, fresh basil, and lemongrass mixed with our house-made lemonade),

and the  10 pcs Chicken Bites (Crispy, whole white-meat bites served with honey mustard or BBQ).

The burgers were excellent in my opinion, especially with their sauces, while the drinks were a little on the sweet side, the tiramisu not having any coffee flavor at all, and no basil in the lemonade. Still good though.

March 3rd 2023: Saxonville Cafe, Framingham

 Today, while in Framingham, we decided to check out the Saxonville Cafe, a cafe located within the Saxonville Mills complex in town.

We got the Chocolate Cake,

the MASALA CHAI TEA LATTE,

and the Soursop Smoothie.

the smoothie was not too bad, although everything else was just so-so. Not worth coming back to in my opinion.

March 1st 2023: The Painted Burro, Waltham

 Today, while in Waltham, we decided to check out the Painted Burro location in town, the Somerville location of which we have visited in the past. Much nicer decor here I must say.

We got the Quesadilla (pork, flour tortilla with cheese and side of sour cream, served with fruit, corn on the cob and pork charro beans) for my little one,

the JUGO TROPICAL (Mango + Pineapple + Sprite),

the CRISPY 'BAJA STYLE' FISH (savoy cabbage + jalapeño slaw, baja mayo, cilantro) and GULF SHRIMP 'DIABLO ROJO' TACO (guacamole, mango + habanero salsa, pickled red onion) tacos,

which came with Pork Charro Beans and Creamy Poblano Rice,

and the Kale and Plantains.

Really delicious, especially, the smoky pork in the quesadilla, the unique flavor of the kale with plantains, and the spicy tanginess of the shrimp in the taco. Excellent meal overall.