January 6th 2019: Cirque du Soleil: Corteo

We went to the DCU Center in Worcester today to watch Cirque du Soleil: Corteo. Pretty interesting stage setup, where we thought only half the stage was being used, but it was revealed during the show that there were people sitting on the other side as well with the lifting of the curtains.

The circus acts were not as spectacular as some of the other Cirque du Soleil performances, but most of them were done without safety harnesses, so I have to applaud them for that. Pretty interesting story though.

January 3rd 2019: Eating at the Commerce Building, Worcester

I went out to lunch in Worcester today at the Commerce Building,

checking out Corey's Famous Hot Dogs, a diner located in the building,

getting the Famous Hot Dog,

and Coffee Time Cafe right next door, which used to be Neighborhood Cafe, but better looking now,

getting a Salted Caramel Cupcake.

The hot dog was nothing to be famous about, although the cupcake was pretty good, though on the sweet side.

Not bad for checking out new places in Worcester, and cheap too.

December 27th 2018: Healthy Lunch at ProteinHouse, Marlborough

After swimming today in Marlborough, we decided to grab lunch from ProteinHouse, a place nearby which serves food targeted at gym goers.

We ordered the Spicy Thai Chicken Wrap (Grilled Hormone-Free, Cage-Free Chicken, Romaine Lettuce, Red Onions, Cucumbers, Carrots, Basil, Mint, Copped Peanuts,Peanut Sauce. Served on Whole Wheat Tortilla and Side of Fruit),

the PH Protein Pancake Combo (Non-GMO Whole Grain Whey Protein Pancakes sandwiched with 6 Egg Whites and topped with one Strawberry)

and the The Sexy (Grilled Sustainable Salmon, Broccoli, Tomatoes, Red Peppers, Mushrooms, Red Onions, Asparagus, Squash, Avocado, Zucchini and Spinach. On a Bed of Quinoa with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette).

Nice presentation, but overall, pretty bland, and expensive to boot. Not coming back again for sure.

December 26th 2018: Checking Out the Whitinsville Social Library, Northbridge

After work today, I decided to head to the town of Northbridge

Whitinsville Post Office

to check out the Northbridge Historical Society. Before that, I decided to grab a bite from Peg's Diner, a small town place close by in town.

I got a Grilled Cheese,

which was not bad, but nothing special. Really cheap though.

From here, it was on to the Whitinsville Social Library,

where the historical society has a room that is open today. Nothing much here though.

December 25th 2018: Japanese Lunch at Hakata Ramen, Waltham

While passing through the town of Waltham today, we decided to stop by the local branch of Hakata Ramen, which happened to be open on Christmas Day.

The menu is somewhat different from the one we had in Quincy, and this time we got the Pyramid Roll (Eel, cooked shrimp and inari, topped with lobster salad, black tobiko and garnished with sesame bonito seasoning),

the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen (chashu, egg, bamboo, bean sprout, dried seaweed,  with spicy sauce)

and the Spicy Miso Ramen (chashu, egg, bamboo, bean sprout, dried seaweed, sweet corn,  with Miso).

The food was actually pretty good, the roll being presented pretty well as well, but I have to say it was a little expensive for the small portions we got. Probably not coming back again.

December 23rd 2018: Quick Bite at Lucky Fast Food, Malden

While at the 99 Asian Supermarket in Malden today, I decided to get some food from Lucky Fast Food, a pretty popular Chinese stall serving noodles and the like, of which I got the Beef Brisket Noodle Soup.

Pretty tasty actually. Can see why this place is popular with the locals.

December 22nd 2018: Lunch at South Shore Mall, Braintree

After visiting the Goldfish Swim School in Braintree today, which was dirtier in my  opinion than the Marlborough location, and with barriers in the water that did not allow me to swim with my little one smoothly, we headed to South Shore Plaza,

where we got Matcha Egg Waffles from Yuciren Egg Waffle,

and the Pork Tonkotsu Ramen

and Pork Steamed Buns

from Noodle Station.

The egg waffles were an interesting take on Chinese egg puffs, while the ramen and buns were actually pretty good. Not a bad day for eating in Braintree, although we were short on time.