May 2013
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Boston Brunchers at The Sinclair in Harvard...
I LOOOOOOVE eating in Harvard Square. It has definitely been one of my favorite stomping grounds over the past, hmmm, oh, two decades that I’ve lived in Boston :)
I definitely have my favorite go-to spots when I’m in the Square. For the best slice of Sicilian pizza, Pinocchio’s for sure. For a cheap but good hipster cheeseburger, Charlie’s Kitchen all the way!...
April 2013
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A Box of Donuts from Union Square Donuts,...
I woke up really early one day about a month ago & for some reason couldn’t get back to sleep. Soooooo…I decided to drive to Somerville to get some donuts…hahaha![[MORE]]
It was my first time going to Union Square Donuts & I had a *mad* hankering for their now famous maple bacon donut, but also decided to try some other tasty treats! While I will always favor salty...
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1st Annual Taste of Columbus Hospitality Group...
On a rainy Tuesday night, I was lucky enough to be invited to a cocktail party hosted by the Taste of Columbus Hospitality Group. I, along with blogger pals, Jen of Boston Bachelorette & Elissa of Style Wire, enjoyed the tasty small bites of restaurants like Mistral, Teatro, Sorellina, Mooo… & L’Andana. I especially liked the sirloin sliders, swordfish kebobs & tuna...
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Healing Our Community - Brunch at Red Lentil,...
I am a resident of Watertown, MA. Up until only 5 days ago, that didn’t mean much to a lot of people. Then, the bombers came & terrorized our sleepy little neighborhood…nay the entire city of Boston & even the nation…for a whole day. Some residents, like me, were very lucky & never even heard the commotion going on just a mile away. Others, like my friend, still...
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My Doppleganger Glazed Donut Sandwich from Dunkin'...
When I read reports of the new Dunkin’ Donuts “donut” breakfast sandwich being beta tested here in MA, *of course* I had to hunt down this monstrosity. My search was futile. I couldn’t find the “official” one - made with bacon, a pepper fried egg on a glazed donut. I was even practically laughed out of a Waltham DD just for asking about it…grrrrr....
March 2013
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Brunch & Donuts at Pies 'N' Thighs in...
PIes ‘N’ Thighs - the most popular brunch spot in Williamsburg for sure after their Triple D coverage…hahaha! I’ll be honest…I’ve had better fried chicken & biscuits & waffles (well, I’ve spent time in the South after all) that might not have been worth the 45-minute wait, but do what we did. We ordered our donuts to go right away, so we got...
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Hong Kong Style Bubble Milk Tea from Kung Fu Tea...
My favorite beverage from the popular bubble or “boba” tea shops that have gained much popularity in the past few years is the traditional iced Hong Kong style milk tea — black tea with very sweet milk (however I like it sans boba). So, when Kung Fu Tea, a New-York based shop, opened their first store here in the Boston area (with a 2nd store planned for Chinatown soon), I had...
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Sake, Pork Bun & Noodle Bowl at HinoMaru Ramen in...
Stop #2 on a chilly, rainy night in NYC? HinoMaru Ramen - the best ramen shop in Astoria, Queens! [[MORE]]
A perfect pork nikuman - a generous slice of roast pork with the fluffiest steam bun.
The HinoMaru Ramen Bowl - with their signature “monkey faced” fish cake & delicious spicy pork “fireball.” I’m still salivating just thinking about it again.
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The Cheesemonger's Choice Plate at Murray's Cheese...
Go to Murray’s Cheese Bar in Greenwich Village in NYC. Order the Cheesemonger’s Choice Plate. Tell the waitress what type of cheeses you either like or don’t like (semi-soft, hard, stinky, etc). Ask for an accompanying glass of wine. You won’t be sorry :)
February 2013
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Rising Sun Tavern Ramen Prix Fixe Night Popup at...
Boston is having quite the ramen moment. First, we went gaga over Guchi Ramen. Then, we gladly waited in the long line outside of Yumewokatare. Now, Rising Sun Tavern (formerly the Staff Meal food truck) is getting in on the noodle game ^_^
Tonight’s prix fixe at District Lounge in the Leather District included a shochu cocktail, Cantonese porchetta steamed buns, tsukemen ramen topped...
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Blue Dragon ~ Ming Tsai's Newest Fort Point...
I’ve been to Blue Ginger many times in the past. I’ve also been to Blue Bamboo in Jacksonville. Granted, it’s not a Ming Tsai property, but it was opened by a former chef of his, hence the “Blue” blessing. Now, I’ve completed the Power of 3 trifecta with this recent visit to Blue Dragon :)[[MORE]]
Chef Ming Tsai’s opening night was a solid hit for...
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Strip T's Southern Fried Chicken - Not A...
Gung Hay Fat Choy! Winter Storm Nemo kind of put the kibosh on my new year plans, so I ended up eating local. The fried chicken, biscuits & gravy plate from Strip T’s may not be what you think of as the traditional Lunar New Year dinner. However, chicken feet is considered a delicacy in Chinese cuisine, so I find it most *auspicious* I get a chicken foot as part of my drumstick...
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Delicious DIY Detox Frozen Green Juice Smoothie...
Know what I like better than a tasty green juice drink? A *frozen* tasty green juice drink that is homemade, super cheap, I can make in batches & reconstitute every morning for the simplest breakfast on the go ^_^[[MORE]]
My friend, Melissa of Shoestring Magazine, posted this *BRILLIANT* recipe for frozen green drink concentrate that sounded astoundingly delicious & ridiculously...
January 2013
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Jasper White's Summer Shack's Famous Pan Roasted...
Was it ironic to go to Jasper White’s *Summer Shack* when we’re right smack dab in the middle of winter? If ironic means “craving some tasty lobster”…then heck YEAH!!![[MORE]]
Pre-dinner treats consisted of Summer Shack’s deliciously cake-like cornbread & impossibly fresh raw oysters…with all its lovely accoutrements of cocktail sauce and fresh...
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Stir It Up Cuisine's Original & Lime Zest Pepper...
I really love receiving food products to try out & review. It would be infinitely more helpful though if I cooked a lot more than I actually do. However, luckily I was able to find a *much* appreciated quick & easy use for the sweet pepper jellies sent to me by locally based, Weymouth’s own Stir It Up Cuisine :) [[MORE]]
One night, I decided to fry up some egg rolls for a...
November 2012
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The Fatty Pork Ramen Bowl at Yume Wo Katare in...
“Ramen” has always been equated with thoughts of ‘cheap eating,’ ‘starving college student’ or ‘sodium & MSG laden nonfood.’ These days in the Boston area, it means long lines & drooling anticipation. What the what???[[MORE]]
Much like my experience with Guchi’s Midnight Ramen, my mealtime started out in front of Yume Wo...
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The 2nd Annual National Sandwich Day Face-Off at...
How often within a week does one get to vote in, not one but *two* elections, that would have such a profound effect on life as we know it??? Not only did I perform my civic duty in the 2012 presidential election, but I fulfilled my “foodie” civic duty as well ^_^[[MORE]]
You see, last Saturday was National Sandwich Day. How else would you celebrate such a momentous occasion...
October 2012
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*The Chicken & Waffles Plate at M3 (Meat 'n 3) in...
When I think of Southern food in Davis Square, my first thought always goes to Redbones. However, must now rearrange the ol’ synaptic pathways. You see, while Redbones *is* a Southern joint, its claim to fame is most definitely its ribs. I had a hankering for a different type of Southern cuisine staple that led me to M3…[[MORE]]
I didn’t even have to peruse the menu for...
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Boston versus New York City 1st Annual Food Truck...
It was a super cold, clear & windy day last week in Boston. The type that you wouldn’t really want to be outdoors all day. However, there was the one thing, THE.ONE.THING that would make me stand outside (for a few hours at least) in the cold…food trucks! Not just food trucks, but also out-of-town FOOD TRUCKS! Let us begin… [[MORE]]
Last Saturday, was the 1st...
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FOUR Burgers ~ Four Kinds of Burgers for All Kinds...
So, I just have to say it. Don’t tell me I’m the only one to wonder about this either. What is *UP* with the new crop of burger joints that have to have a number in the name??? Five Guys Burgers & Fries…Five Napkin Burger…now Four Burgers? I mean, it’s weird right??? So, when I had the opportunity to dine at Four Burgers, I jumped at the chance & I just...
September 2012
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The Shojo Boston Pig Roast ~ A Celebration of All...
I had been food blogging since 2007, but have revamped my writings into this current blog that you read now. I’ve a lot of restaurants & foodstuffs that are already backed up & waiting for their turn to be written up. Sorry guys, even though I’ve already waxed poetic about Shojo, I’m Filipino & we knows us some pork, so I *have* to recap Shojo’s PIG ROAST...
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The Maki-rrito from Avery Provision Company in...
These days, it’s hard to be impressed with any new food ideas that come along. Boston food trucks sell fusion fare that rival any 5-star restaurant. Pop-up restaurants, well, pop up, within other restaurants. *This* however was a delicious (& handy) bit of tasty goodness whose time has come :)[[MORE]]
When I heard about the maki-rrito at Avery Provision Co at the Paramount...
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An Afternoon of Eating My Way Through Boston's...
How one gets all fat & bloaty over a certain final summer holiday weekend…and when I say one, I mean ME!
What I Nommed: A nice Chianti || Eggplant Rollatini over Linguine (La Famiglia Giorgio) || Chocolate Gelato (Gigi Gelateria) || Cannoli (Caffé Vittoria) || Of note, we all know Mike’s Pastry is *the* place in the North End to get cannolis, but it was a 20 minute wait just to...
August 2012
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Shojo ~ A Modern Asian Bistro in the Heart of Old...
I’m in Boston’s Chinatown at least twice a week, sometimes as much as 4-5 times & have been doing it for the past 16 years. So, I’ve seen A LOT of restaurants come & go…
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…which was why I was *very* excited for the opening of Shojo Restaurant. Don’t get me wrong. I love the traditional ideas of “old style” Chinatowns. I like...
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First (& Almost Last) Stop in Knoxville, TN ~ Dead...
Gosh, I’m so behind on documenting my food adventures & the summer is just flying by! Let’s head back down to the South, shall we?[[MORE]]
Our first pit stop in Knoxville, TN was Dead End Barbecue. After reading & hearing many great reviews, we knew this was a place we definitely wanted to hit up! We were in a huge & hungry group of 5, so we ordered the super...
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Manila Meets Acapulco 3-Course Dinner at Olé...
I really hope Andrew Zimmern is right in that Filipino food is the newest & hottest taste sensation! Slowly, but surely some things that I’ve seen so far are pointing this to be true :)[[MORE]]
First off, the Boston-based Staff Meal food truck (and my favorite taco truck) had, for a while, a Bicol Express taco on their constantly rotating menu. Bicol Express is a Filipino pork...
July 2012
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Taking a Break from BBQ ~ Rain Restaurant & Bar,...
From Akasaka and now back to Abingdon again…hahaha!
What I Nommed: A glass of dry Rosé || Iron Skillet Cornbread with Apricot Almond Butter || Buffalo Crawfish with Blue Cheese Crumbles (like my fave app at Redbones!) || Seared Scallops & Roasted Red Pepper Linguine
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Five Year Repost ~ MDH's Birthday Dinner at Ninja...
In honor of MDH’s (my dear husband) birthday…I’m reposting the blog post exactly five years ago that we celebrated with an extraordinary dinner in one of the most extraordinary cities in the world…[[MORE]]
Ninja Akasaka (in Tokyo, Japan) had a choice of three prix fixe meals which were called Surprise (7777 yen), Hanzou (10,000 yen) and Jyubei (15,000 yen). Since there...
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Smoked Ribs at the Historic Parks Mill in...
Our next jaunt through Virginia brought us to a kind of remote & tucked away part of Abingdon…fairly remote with winding uphill streets, gravel roads & everything…but it was well worth it ^_^[[MORE]]
Even though it took a while & maybe even a lost turn here or there due to no GPS signal, we finally found the beautiful & picturesque Parks Mill! Though we were...
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Bone Fire Smoke House in Quaint & Picturesque...
Hello! I’m back from my eventful trip down South & fueled up on plenty of good ol’ Southern BBQ! We first start off in Abingdon, Virginia…[[MORE]]
Our first night, we stopped off in at Bone Fire Smoke House! Of note, the staff there was very accommodating on July 4th at 9:00 at night. Even though they wanted to close at 9 so some of the staff could go see the...
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Soulfire Barbecue in the Heart of the Student...
I find it quite odd that I would crave barbecue just days before my trip down South where I can get REAL down home Southern cooking. Oh wait…I know why. My Groupon was about to expire…tee hee![[MORE]]
Soulfire is a great BBQ place at the intersection of Harvard & Commonwealth Streets in Allston. It certainly fills the need for ribs, pulled pork, fried catfish & fried...
June 2012
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The Phantom Gourmet Barbecue Beach Party on City...
Attending the Phantom Gourmet BBQ beach party last weekend didn’t *really* go as planned. [[MORE]]
First of all, my intention was to go Friday at lunchtime, however the weather wasn’t cooperative at all at a scorching 98 degrees that day on City Hall Plaza with no shade. Then, I planned to go Friday at dinner time. Once again, plans thwarted as a huge monsoon-like thunderstorm...
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Sunny Sunday Afternoon Food Truck Run at SoWa Open...
To be perfectly honest, I had been going to the Sunday open market in the South End of Boston (also known as SoWa Sundays) for over a year now. Have I ever bought anything at the market, however? Hahaha…well, nothing not edible…[[MORE]]
You see, the only reason I go to the SoWa Open Market is to the visit the FOOD TRUCKS! Whatta surprise…hahaha! This gloriously sunny...
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In the Kitchen ~ Tempura Style Deep Fried...
I was at Russo’s the other day & fiddlehead ferns were on sale! I bought some, not quite sure how I was going to prepare them. Taking *another* cue from one of my favorite food trucks, I decided to make an easy finger food of it with a simple batter dip & then a quick swim in the ol’ pot of oil…MMSK style! Like any good & proper Asian, I also had a bottle...
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Food Truck Highlight ~ Seoul Sausage/Great Food...
I sure do loves me with some food trucks! I have been obsessed with them since I believe 2008 when I somehow became fascinated with the Kogi Korean BBQ truck in Los Angeles. Now, not *only* does the City of Boston have its own food trucks, but lookee what “other” LA out-of-towners rolled in this weekend…
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When my Twitter feed literally exploded with news of the...
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In the Kitchen ~ Scallion Pancake Egg Grilled...
Ok, how do you know when you’ve been going to food trucks waaaaaay too much?[[MORE]]
When you start cooking things that come from different food trucks! I had some leftover scallion pancakes & cheese in the fridge…plus I made a good ol’ fried egg. Before I realized it, I had made a combination scallion pancake fried egg grilled cheese sandwich! It’s like menu...
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11 Scoops of Ice Cream at the Jimmy Fund Scooper...
I had a meeting that was canceled. I had 2 hours of free time before I started with my afternoon clients. The rainy, dreary weather had suddenly brightened up & the warm sun made it tolerable to be outside. Hence, I headed on down to City Hall Plaza for Scooper Bowl! Woo hoo!!!
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I won’t go into great detail about the ice cream that I ate. Let’s face it…I...
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Spending the Afternoon with Guchi's Midnight Ramen
I, like dozens of people in the Boston area, had been obsessed with the idea of Guchi’s Midnight Ramen…the idea of a pop up noodle meal that appears at the witching hour at a random unannounced restaurant & then once again, disappears into the night. The brains (& cooks) behind Guchi’s have held 3 or 4 events now, but it’s well known how quickly these tickets sell out once they hit...
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Boston Food Truck Highlight ~ Roxy's Gourmet...
One main reason I wanted to revitalize my food blog (which languished non-updated for almost a year) is that in said year I’ve watched the *one* thing I’ve always wanted to take place in Boston finally happen…the food trucks started rolling in :) The revolution must be documented, even though I’m somewhat late…hahaha![[MORE]]
I had been going to Roxy’s...
May 2012
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Top Desserts with Boston Magazine at the Mandarin...
Strawberry/spring pea macaroons with sweet pea puree & strawberry milk crumble from Eastern Standard.
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Thank you to Boston Magazine for the opportunity to attend the first annual Top Desserts Event at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental Hotel in the Back Bay. I had a great time, got a tummy ache from the sweets overload & now i have to book a dentist appointment really soon ^_^
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