Flatbread is a place that I can always count on to have good pizza and a great draft list. It’s a chain, but no matter which location I dine at, it’s always reliable (I’m trying to go to all of them, including the one in Maui!). The Somerville location is unique since it has a bowling alley attached. They have daily specials for meat and vegetarian pizzas. don’t forget to ask! If you end up loving their dough, they sell it so you can make your own pizza at home.
Category Archives: Eats
Gather
Another great addition to the Seaport restaurant landscape! Gather offers classics like fish and chips with inventive twists like curry tartar sauce. They share a space with Brew Cafe, but Brew is closed after 5pm so I’m not sure what the vibe is like when they’re both open. The draft list isn’t bad, especially for the Seaport area. I wasn’t overly pleased with my cocktail, but with Drink down the street, can you really compete?
Deviled eggs – a nice twist on the classic with a dollop of caviar
Fish and chips -good, but I’d like to try the duck tacos next time
Dates, bleu cheese, and bacon – tasty, maybe more cheese would have been nice
The Biltmore
I don’t have to wander too far to find a pub in my neighborhood, but looking for a change of scenery I found myself at the Biltmore in Newton. Deviled eggs, burgers, and eight televisions – a good football Sunday if you care for that type of thing. They have daily specials, several drafts on rotation, and beer flights for $10 if that tickles your fancy.
Biltmore Burger
Garden at the Cellar
Foie Gras
The Garden at the Cellar, a friendly bar tucked between Harvard and Central Squares, serves up some creative plates. You can order anything from foie gras to tater tots and anyone who keeps an egg sandwich on the menu for dinner is genius in my opinion. The menu is available both upstairs and downstairs (“the Cellar”). Most impressive was the foie gras served up with tender and creamy cider donuts!
Pork Belly Bun
Cellar Burger
A weekend in Newport, RI
Day 1
Off to a tasty start with dinner at The Mooring. The restaurant is huge and packed with patrons on a Friday night. With its waterfront location, I imagine the view is spectacular during summer months. We begin with oysters (amazing), bag of donuts (less exciting than I imagined), and tuna tartare (Asian inspired). For the main course, Surf and Turf with lobster tail and sirloin (steak is a bit tough) and a pear and Stilton salad (overly dressed for bibb lettuce). To finish the night off, we order the bread pudding (pudding is okay, but the sauce and ice cream are great). The service is speedy, with plates coming out of the kitchen as quickly as the order leaves my mouth.
Tuna Tartare
Bag of Donuts
Surf and Turf
Bread Pudding
Day 2
Coffee – Almond milk latte at the Coffee Grinder. In case you’re wondering, they have a small selection of pastries and sandwiches.
Brunch – On our walk we happen upon Stoneacre Pantry; biscuits with butter and blueberry jam (I could have eaten that jam all day) and poached egg with hash (the hash was excellent!). I can’t wait to return for the chicken liver mousse!!
Somewhere between lunch and dinner – snacks at Perro Salado (Guacamole – tortilla chips, tostones, pipians and Padron Chili Empanadas). The restaurant is located in the historic Decatur House and the combo of old New England and Mexican is charming and unique. They also have a sister restaurant called El Perrito (smaller and byob). The lighting is dim and thus, no good photos.
After the delicious margaritas and snacks we’re off to the mansions (Marble House and Elms) all decked out for the holidays with spiked eggnog to boot!
More snacks later on at the Wharf Pub – tater tots. The bar area is cozy, bartender is incredibly nice, and their beer selection is more extensive than one might expect.
Day 3
Breakfast at Empire Tea and Coffee and then we’re heading back home with a small stop at Farmstead for cheese.
Breakfast Sandwich on a Bolo
Estelle’s Boston
Spicy Smoked-Chicken Liver Deviled Eggs & Buffalo Brussel Sprouts with Blue Cheese
It’s late, I’m hungry, and then I see Estelle’s – salvation and salivation! A few reasons to love them: they have a mug club; they put chicken liver in their deviled eggs; and they have Hoodsie cups for dessert. I don’t know if I’ll make it through all the beers, but I’m going to try my hardest!
Cajun Turkey Burger
State Park
Located underneath the Friendly Toast in Kendall Square, State Park is nothing like its sister restaurant Hungry Mother. The kitschy decor, games (arcade, pool, maybe more that I’m unaware of), and cozy booths all make for a laid back vibe. The service is great and the menu is simple. I’ll stress not to expect Hungry Mother caliber food, but the unique atmosphere is worth staying for a few drinks with friends and maybe a round of pool.
Pickled Andouille
Pickled Eggs
Cornmeal Catfish with Hush Puppies
Ward 8
Newly opened Ward 8 is steps away from North Station and I’m relieved since winter has begun in Boston. The cocktails are delightful and the menu is full of great options. We look forward to returning soon (when they’ve had time to settle into the neighborhood).
Local Cheese Board – nothing out of the ordinary here, more crackers please
Lobster “Hole”
Third Rail Coffee – Sullivan Street
We heard good things. Tiny shop (bustling even on a cold Saturday morning), small selection of pastries; I had a black coffee and scone. The coffee was decent, the scone could have been elevated with some jam. My guess is that I would have been better off ordering a drink with espresso.
Meatball Shop – Brooklyn
A small snack of sliders at the Meatball Shop; classic beef with tomato sauce and spicy pork with mushroom sauce paired with Sixpoint Wheatball Ale. I did not indulge in an ice cream sandwich this time around, but they are fantastic!
