May 25th 2022: Quick Bites from the Worcester Public Market

Today for lunch, I headed to the Worcester Public Market, getting a Blueberry Cake Doughnut (old fashion blueberry cake, coated in original glaze.) from Doughnut Homies

and a Pabellon Empanada (beef, cheese, black beans, plantain) from Sabrosa Venezuela.

The doughnut was not bad, though nothing special. On the other hand, the empanada looked plain on the outside, but flavorful on the inside, all thanks to the plantain in it. Pretty good stuff.

May 22nd 2022: Second Time at Rail Trail Flatbread Company, Hudson

 After another day of fun at the beach, we decided to check out Rail Trail Flatbread Company for brunch in Hudson, which I visited for dinner a very long time ago. I really don't recall any more what it was like in the past, but it still looks very good inside.

This time around, we got the Frozen Watermelon Cooler (tequila, watermelon, cucumber),

the Nuggets (house-made) with side of Fries,

the lamb jam flatbread (roasted garlic base, confit lamb, caramelized onion, cheese blend, feta, berry beet yogurt, arugula dressed in lemon coriander vinaigrette, garlic crouton),

the short rib benedict (fresh english muffin stacked up with short rib hash and poached eggs topped with tarragon bearnaise sauce),

and the honey beet salad (mixed greens, arugula, beets, opal apple, grape, fried celery root, cardamom almond, dried cranberry, goat cheese, honey chevre vinaigrette).

The drink was not too bad, although it had little watermelon flavor, while the nuggets were interestingly crispy. The salad had good sweet fruity flavors, while the benedict had the right mix of spices. The yogurt on the pizza made it not too bad, though a little stingy on the lamb meat itself. Overall, still a very good meal for everyone involved.

May 21st 2022: Taco Gato, Hudson

 After a day at the beach today, we decided to check out Taco Gato, a Latin American restaurant located within the Medusa Brewing Company. Nice little niche within the entire place.

We got the VARLET (Made with German pilsner and wheat malt and allowed to sour overnight with a lactobacillus culture. A pleasantly tart, light, and refreshing German ale. with raspberry syrup), 

the MADUROS (fried sweet plantains served with housemade chipotle crema),

the BRISKET SUADERO (slow braised brisket, salsa guajillo,  white onion, cilantro), CARNITAS AL OREGANO (slow braised pork shoulder, salsa chile California, pickled onion, cilantro),

the Corn Salad (salad of mixed greens, corn, onion, tomato, avocado, queso fresco, cilantro lime vinaigrette),

the BEEF EMPANADA (flaky & hot hand pies filled with beef, green olive, red pepper. served with housemade chimichurri), which apparently comes from Che! Empanada in Worcester, which I have tied before, 

the BURGER APLASTADO (smashburger beef patty, caramelized onion, guajillo cheddar cheese, lime mayo, housemade pickles) , and SEASONED STEAK FRIES,

and finally the TOSTADA PORK BELLY (pork belly, guacamole, salsa California, pickled onion, cilantro).

The beer was really good and light, and although most of the food was a little underwhelming, the flavorful burger and the crispy tostada somewhat made up for it. Guess I have to be drunk to appreciate it.

May 20th 2022: Cupcake in Millbury, Taco in Worcester, Sushi in Boston

Today, I got a free Celebration Cupcake from the B&N Cafe (renamed from Starbucks) located within the Barnes and Noble in Millbury, 

then a really good Chorizo Vampiro Taco

from The Taco Spot, a hole in the wall place in Worcester which has taken the place of Lonestar Hut Restaurant, which I visited once a long time ago.

Surprisingly good and flavorful, because of the layer of fried cheese on of the taco layer.

For dinner, we headed to Sushi Momento, a new Japanese restaurant located in the 

AC Hotel Boston Cleveland Circle in Boston. Nice decor inside.

We got the Lychee Martini (Vodka, Lychee Liqueur, Lemon & Pineapple Juice),

the Oyster Katsu (Deep Fried Oyster with Wasabi mayo),

the Miso Black Cod, 

the Scallop Kushi Yaki (teriyaki sauce),

the Caterpillar Roll (Eel, cucumber, tobiko, & spicy mayo wrapped with layers of avocado, topped with eel sauce),

and the PORK RAMEN (Creamy Miso Broth Served with Pork, Scallion, Bean Sprout, Marinated Egg, Nori).

The appetizers were pretty small portions, but full of flavor, the oysters and cod being cooked perfectly, while the sushi and ramen were excellent too, the miso broth not being too salty. Deceivingly simply menu with a punch on delivery.

From here, we headed into the Allston area to check out Kimchipapi Korndogs and Pon de Joy, located within the Super 88 food court at 1 Brighton Avenue. 

 We got a Potato Beef Korndog,

and a colorful box of 6 mochi donuts,

consisting of Matcha, Strawberry Milk, Black Sesame, Earl Grey, Hazelnut Chocolate and Blueberry Pie.

Not bad stuff in my opinion, the crispy french fries atop the corndog being an interesting concept. Welcome the new fad of mochi donuts I guess.

16th May 2022: Kelley Square Pizza, Worcester

 Today, I decided to get pizza takeout from Kelley Square Pizza in Worcester,

getting a Buffalo Chicken Pizza, although I thought I ordered BBQ. 

Not bad though, although nothing special.

March 15th 2022: Welly's Restaurant, Hudson

 Today, we decided to have lunch at Welly's Restaurant in Hudson, the Framingham location of which I have been to once a long time ago. Definitely better decor here. We got the Strawberry Pomegranate Mimosa,

the Santa Fe Salad (Spring mix, grilled corn, black beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, scallions, jack cheese, and tortilla chips) with fresh salmon,

the Crispy Chicken Eggs Benedict (Crispy Chicken, Waffle Poached Eggs Finished with our House Made Hollandaise Sauce. Served with Salad Greens.),

the Kid's Fish and Chips (Fried Haddock served with French fries.)

and the Chocolate Lava Cake for dessert.

Unfortunately, all the food was a little on the underwhelming side, not being anything much special. And it rained while we were eating outside. Oh well.

May 14th 2022: Second Time at Old School House Pub, Hudson

 Today, we decided to have lunch at the Old School House Pub and Restaurant in Hudson, which we visited once in the past.

This time around, we got the Octopus Vinaigrette Salad (Salada de Polvo, Cold Octopus with a Tomato, Pepper & Onion Vinaigrette),

the  Iscas de Figado (Liver Bites),

the Littlenecks Bulhão Pato (Amêijoas á Bulhão Pato, Littlenecks Served in a Cilantro Garlic Sauce),

the Small Steak w/ Egg, Fries & Rice (Bitoque com Ovo, Arroz e Batata Frita, Traditional Pan-Seared Portuguese Style Steak),

 and the Fig Cheesecake for dessert.

the Liver was flavored just right, while the sauces for the clams and the rice were excellent as well. The cheesecake had jsut the right texture as well. Needless to say, another excellent meal at this nondescript Portuguese restaurant.