Garden at the Cellar

Foie Gras

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

Pork Belly Bun

Cellar Burger

Cellar Burger

 

State Park

IMG_1406Located 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 Andouille

Pickled Eggs

Pickled Eggs

Cornmeal Catfish with Hush Puppies

Cornmeal Catfish with Hush Puppies

 

 

Highland Kitchen

Highland Kitchen, always packed to the brim with people, I really wish they would expand or open up a second location (and maybe, just maybe, expand the draft list). I can’t blame anyone though, the food and service never ever disappoints and today was not an exception.

Buffalo Fried Brussel Sprouts

Buffalo Fried Brussel Sprouts

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Left – Black Bean Burger, Right – Catfish Po’ Boy

 

 

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

Lamb & Sirloin Burger: spicy pickles, frisee & harissa aioli

Dutch Boy Burger and Franklin Park – Brooklyn

Beer garden at Franklin Park

Beer garden at Franklin Park

Burgers, beer garden, skee ball, photo booth – it’s a crowd pleaser! Dutch Boy Burger and Franklin Park are connected, allowing guests the options of eating at Dutch Boy (diner decor and seating) or at the bar or beer garden at Franklin Park. With winter just around the corner, we decide to park ourselves at a picnic table in the beer garden.

photo (4)We order a turkey burger, lamb burger, and sweet potato fries. The sweet potato fries with maple mayo are the highlight of the meal. Addictive and not overly sweet, the maple mayo wins me over! The beer list is decent, with plenty of options to please everyone at your table.