Right by South End Formaggio is a charming Mexican spot called El Centro. We popped in for a quick lunch; fresh and delicious!
Category Archives: Eats
Trattoria di Monica
Though Italian may not be my favorite cuisine, Trattoria di Monica is a definite North End gem. The meal was fantastic (great wine specials!), but I’m not sure it was worth the wait (we had a reservation and still had to wait in the cold for twenty minutes, tolerable in the summer, but not winter).
A4 Cafe
A4, another Kendall Square standby. The pizza is delicious. The beer list has a ton of great choices and is constantly rotating. Having never been into their cafe for breakfast, I was excited to try their sticky bun (who can resist a sticky bun?). Forgive me for the missing picture, I was famished and it was delicious. The coffee, from Barrington Coffee Roasting Company, was equally delectable!
Local 149
Local 149 – Darn good food, but the jury is still out on the service.
Pumpkin bread with lamb butter
Deviled eggs
Tuna Tartare Sandwich
Firebrand Saints
Firebrand Saints in Kendall Square is a reliable choice for a quick bite that’s going to leave you satisfied and without regrets. On Halloween night, we were lucky to stop by during a Pretty Things pint night (you get to keep the glass for each Pretty Things beer you order!). The service is always speedy and the food never disappoints!
Lamb & Sirloin Burger: spicy pickles, frisee & harissa aioli
Nuts about Fastachi
If you’re a nut lover, you must stop by Fastachi! After seeing the “salted walnuts in the shell” week after week at my local farmer’s market, I finally bought a bag. I was definitely skeptical, wondering whether or not the salt would get into the shell, but it does and the flavor is fantastic.
Artepicure – Brunch Class
Artepicure is a cooking school in Somerville, MA run by Mark DesLauriers. The classes are small, usually limited to 8 people and it’s BYOB if you please. My first experience at Artepicure was the French couples cooking class. I fell in love with the space immediately, the class was fun, and I left full and happy. The evening classes usually end pretty late (I don’t think I left the French cooking class until 11pm) so I decided to try the brunch class next in order to leave at a reasonable hour.
Course 1: Tomato and goat cheese tart
Course 2: Buttermilk biscuits with chipotle sausage gravy and Spanish frittata
Course 3: Belgian chocolate brownies with caramel sauce
Another awesome class! The biscuits we made were the best I’ve ever had and the secret is a flour with lower gluten content (White Lily makes one). Each time I learn new tips and tricks from Mark and cooking with strangers is always entertaining. Be prepared to cook, mingle, and most importantly EAT! You won’t be disappointed!
Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart
Buttermilk biscuits with chipotle sausage gravy and Spanish frittata
Belgian chocolate brownies with caramel sauce
Mei Mei Street Kitchen – Boston
Today was cold and the slow-cooked rice porridge from Mei Mei Street Kitchen was just what I needed.
Warm and hearty – slow-cooked rice porridge with Smoked Tomato Curried Tofu
Strip T’s – Watertown
Finally got to Strip T’s for dinner and I am excited to return for lunch! Though the food was delicious, the location, venue, and ambiance (I could barely hear my friends during the meal) didn’t match the prices (dinner prices, lunch is a different story).
Wicked Small Caesar – ordered because I heard good things, it was good, but I’d try something else next time
Tako Yaki – yum, definitely order if you go!
Fried Lobster + Miso Stew – great broth, scrumptious lobster, turnips are not my fav
Fried Ripe Plantains – tasty, liked the peanut crunch
Sourdough Brioche Donut – sweet basil on my donut? Mind blown, so delicious!
B.T.’s Smokehouse – Sturbridge
I don’t often visit Sturbridge, MA, but after eating at B.T.’s I might be back every weekend! Good barbecue is tough to come by in Massachusetts so I consider this place a true gem. Two more things that make B.T.’s great are the service (fast and friendly) and it’s b.y.o.b. (note to beer snobs: pack the cooler, the gas station next door has zero selection of brews).
Brisket Reuben – cooked to perfection!
Bison Burger – amazing, the kind of burger you refuse to put down until it’s gone