November 26th 2020: Thanksgiving Lunch from Boston Market, Medford

Today, we decided to have a Thanksgiving lunch from the Boston Market location in Medford,

getting 2 helpings of the Market Feast for 3, a Thanksgiving special, consisting of Sliced Roasted Turkey Breast and Half Signature Rotisserie Chicken, with Mashed Potatoes And Gravy, Vegetable Stuffing, Sweet Corn and Sweet Potato Casserole, Dinner Rolls, Apple Pie and Pumpkin Pie).

The meal was more than enough for everyone, and really good too. Even the sweet potato casserole and pumpkin pie weren't too strong on cinnamon for me.

November 22nd 2020: A Day Out in Leicester

 Today, we decided to spend the day out in Leicester, 

Towtaid Park

Becker College

Cooper's Hilltop Farm

going for lunch at Barber's Crossing, a bar restaurant which I visited a long time ago. This time we sat in a nicer part of the restaurant.

For food, we got the BBQ Texas Beef Ribs,

the Lobster Roll (5 oz fresh lobster meat with a hint of mayonnaise on a buttered, grilled hot dog roll)

and the Chicken Marsala (Sautéed chicken breast with mushrooms and finished in a Marsala demi-glaze over linguine).

The ribs were a little on the tough side, though still not bad, while the pasta was just alright. There were big chunks of lobster meat in the lobster roll though. Overall, not too bad a meal.

Recommended Places to Visit: Revere

Recreation

Festivals
Revere Beach Sandsculpting Festival
Revere Beach Boulevard

Revere Spring Carnival

Revere Flea Market

Biking

Northern Strand Community Trail
End of Blodgett Street

Museums
Revere Society for Cultural and Historic Preservation
108 Beach Street

Parks

Gibson Park
End of Hayes Avenue

Rowe's Pond
Salem Street and Overlook Ridge Drive

Movies
Showcase Cinema De Lux
565 Squire Road


Beaches
Revere Beach
Revere Beach Boulevard


Architecture

Commercial Buildings
Four Points Boston Logan Airport
407 Squire Road

Comfort Inn and Suites Logan International Airport
85 American Legion Highway


Monuments

VFW Post 6712
150 Bennington Street

Town Common
~281 Broadway

Places of Worship

St. Anthony's Church
250 Revere Street

Immaculate Conception Church
133 Beach Street

First Baptist Church
209 Beach Street

First Congregational Church
94 Central Avenue

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
455 Washington Avenue

Bridges
General Edwards Bridge
General Edwards Bridge near North Shore Road

Christine and John Markey Memorial Pedestrian Bridge
1300 North Shore Road

Schools
Rumney Marsh Academy
140 American Legion Highway

Historical Buildings
Old St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Winthrop Avenue and Webster Street

887 Winthrop Avenue
887 Winthrop Avenue

Walden House
17 Walden Street

Town Facilities
Beachmont T Station
630 Winthrop Avenue

State Police
220 Revere Beach Boulevard

Wonderland T-Station
1300 North Shore Road

Central Fire Station
400 Broadway

Public Library
179 Beach Street

City Hall
281 Broadway

Post Office
300 Broadway

Police Department
400 Revere Beach Parkway

Restaurants

Highly Recommended:
American

Cut 21

21 Revere Beach Boulevard

Recommended Dishes:

Grilled Swordfish

Kids' Chicken Tenders with French Fries

Thai
Maekha Thai
163 Squire Road
Recommended Dishes:
Lime Thai Tea
Avocado Fruit Shake
Rambutan in Syrup on Ice
Curried Apple Pumpkin Soup
Steamed Mussels
Crispy Noodle Pad Thai
Sticky Rice with Thai Custard and Coconut Sauce


Dessert

Mediterranean Cafe
139 Shirley Avenue

Western
Pollo Royal (chain)
529 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Junior Royal

Dryft
500 Ocean Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Pork Chop Milanese
Frutti di Mare
Chopped Salad
Pan Seared Scallops
Swordfish
Gnocchi
Chicken Fusilli

Coconut Panna Cotta with Pineapple Jam

Grilled Octopus

Seafood Platter

CHICKEN “UNDER A BRICK”

Earth Bowl
Sailor's Delight

Italian
Ristorante Ravesi
306 Revere Street
Recommended Dishes:
Antipasto Raffaele
Pollo Frangelico
Bosca Nera


Tried:
Mediterranean
Sabrine Bakery and Cafe
91 Centennial Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Briouat Seafood


Deli
Brewin Cafe
311 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Tiramisu Latte
Everything Bagel
Cream Cheese

Cambodian
Thmor Da
144 Shirley Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Durian Fruit Shake
BBQ
Special Thmor Da Yellow Noodle Soup


Breakfast
B.W.'s Grill

843 Broadway

Recommended Dishes:

Slaminator

Hot Chocolate

Bagel Bin Deli

207 Shirley Avenue

Recommended Dishes:

Onion Bagel with Cream Cheese

Latin American
La Esquina del Sabor
1 Unity Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Maduros
Mondongo

Sabor Salvadoreno

227 Revere Street

Recommended Dishes:

Maranon

Sebada

Montanero

Plato Salvadoreno

Taqueria Y Pupuseria La Familia
341 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Cheese Pupusa

Pork and Cheese Pupusa

Italian
Nonni's Pizza
750 Washington Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Thai Chili Boneless Wings
Cheese Pizza
Garlic Breadsticks

Bridge Pizzeria
800 Washington Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Mediterranean
Broadway
Chicken Wings
Onion Rings

Sebastian's on Broadway

733 Broadway

Recommended Dishes:

Roasted Beet Salad

Salmon

Lobster Ravioli

Japanese
Bisuteki Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
407 Squire Road
Recommended Dishes:
Tuna Amazing Roll
Hotate Hokkaiyaki
Seafood Yaki Soba

Western
Beachmont Roast Beef
629 Winthrop Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Junior Roast Beef Sandwich

Philly Pretzel Factory (chain)
4 Squire Road
Recommended Dishes:
Mini Cheesesteak


Chinese
Yutaka Buffet
339 Squire Road

Flaming Grill and Supreme Buffet
31 Furlong Drive


Dessert

Twist and Shake
82 Revere Beach Boulevard

Starbucks (chain)
36 Furlong Drive
Recommended Dishes:
Ultra Caramel Frappucino

Dunkin' Donuts (chain)

145 Broadway

Recommended Dishes:

Kreme Delight

Lupita Bakery

109 Shirley Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Pastel Leche

Casablanca House of Pastries

80 Shirley Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Lemon Cake

November 21st 2020: Walking to Revere along the Northern Strand Community Trail

 Today, we decided to take a walk along the Northern Strand Community Trail, heading from Malden

into Revere, where the path is still not fully paved, stopping at the Route 1 bridge over the path.

As our little one was tired out by then we decided to head back for home, with me carrying our little one all the way home.

November 17th 2020: Takeout from Chashu Ramen, Worcester

 Today, we decided to get takeout from Chashu Ramen, a new Japanese restaurant in Worcester. We got the Butter Corn  (white miso tare, sesame chicken, shiitake, soft-boiled egg*, charred corn, scallions, black garlic butter, ash onion oil), the spicy red miso (red miso tare, minced pork, shiitake, bamboo, soft-boiled egg*, chashu ball, scallion, sate oil, ash onion oil), the Sweet Soy Glaze Chicken Wings (double fried), and the Aisukurīmu (durian ice cream) for dessert.

The miso soup was a tad salty, although the butter corn soup was pretty good. The chicken was just alright though, but thankfully the ice cream was very smooth and flavorful. Overall, until I see the place for myself, I will not pass judgment on this place yet.

November 14th 2020: A Day Out in Westborough

 Today, we decided to spend the day exploring Westborough,

Hyder Park

Windsor Ridge at Westborough

going for lunch at Thaiminal on their opening day. Really nice decor inside.

For food, we got the Pad Thai Crispy Egg Noodle (fried crispy egg noodle stir fry with egg, bean sprout, scallion, and rushed peanuts), 

the Spicy Tom Yum Fried Rice (fried rice with lime leaf, onion, tomato, scallion, egg and Thai spicy Tom Yum paste)

and the Yen Ta Fo Noodle Soup (steamed wide noodles with fried tofu, fishballs, imitate crab, crispy wonton, squid, scallion, cilantro and bean sprout in Thai red yen ta fo sauce and clear broth).

The pad thai and rice were pretty good, though a little sweet for the noodles and onions in the rice. The noodle soup did not feel that authentic though, just seemingly made of sriracha sauce and a little too spicy for our liking. Overall though, a pretty good meal to end the day, along with a Cranberry Blueberry Muffin from the Red Barn Coffee Roasters across the street.

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.