Restaurant Week
Boston 2013

Bistro 5

March 27th, 2013

Malden, MA

Abstract

Bistro 5 became a restaurant week choice in a game of point and click!  Wanting to find another restaurant but tired of putting in the effort of pouring over menus that just weren't meeting our needs as a diverse trio, Nick and Tara tried the "How about THIS!?" and dropped a finger on the scrolling mobile Boston Restaurant Week app.... Who knew that our game of chance would land us on a  menu that looked FANTASTIC right from the get go?! So we got our reservations on OpenTable and off to Malden we went!

 Restaurant Week Boston 2013

Masa

March 12th, 2013

Boston, MA

Abstract

We always hem and haw over where to start on restaurant week. There are always so many great options. Masa has been on our list for a few years now and so, we decided this was the year and made reservations... little did we know it was going to snow! But the three of us made it out there (because we're crazy like that) and boy were we not disappointed!

 Restaurant Week
Boston 2013

29 Newbury

March 22nd, 2013

Boston, MA

Abstract

29 Newbury Street was a backup choice for us but the menu seemed to draw us in and it felt like a good choice to try out during Restaurant Week so we booked for a party of 6 and headed up to Tremont Street after a day at PAX East (a gaming con held in Boston every year.) So you'll see some extra foods in this one that we might have a few words to add to but since it wasn't all ours, you might only be getting our experience (though the overall thought was pretty universal...)

WD-50

A Birthday Excursion

WD~50

August 11, 2012

Manhattan Lower East Side

 Exploring Providence

Pot Au Fue

February 23rd, 2013

Providence, RI

Abstract

We were in Providence for a little fun night, we had talked about what we wanted to do for dinner and our first choice did not have any times.  We then pulled up open table and found a little french restaurant and it sounded pretty good and had the appropriate time slots so we made a reservation.  This is not the end of the story though, about halfway through the movie we were going to we received a call from the owner and he stated that the time on open table was incorrect, and they would not be able to see us for about 45 minutes after our initial reservation. We said okay, still excited about some of the food options.

Montreal Weekend

August 30 - September 1, 2012

Abstract

Tara and Nick travelled to Montreal for a weekend away and did some restaurant exploration both on the way there and while up in Canada.  While there's not a full review of each place, we wanted to share the pictures and at least some details!

Holiday Dinner Party

170 Locust Street

January 7th, 2012

Fall River, MA

Abstract

Dinner parties have always been something that we've enjoyed in our house.  Being foodies and since Stephan spent so much of his time cooking in various levels of food establishments, we've taken pride in being able to bring those foods home and to create new and different types of food to present to our guests.  Together as a group, we worked together on this weekend to pull off a (late) Holiday Dinner Party for some of our friends. There were ELEVEN of us all stowed around the table in my kitchen and living room! 

Feedback from the guests says our efforts were a success! We even spent time discussing what we could do different or better for... next time. Yes! There will be a next time!

Read on!

Asbury Park Adventures

Taka

November 25th, 2012

Asbury Park, NJ

Abstract

Taka came up in a Yelp search during the "pre-visit" research that goes into all of our trips to new or not-frequently-visited areas.  We knew we were going to Asbury Park, New Jersey... we knew nothing about the area. So research yielded a Japanese place rated with 4 out of 5 stars and... sushi is always a win with me so it went on the short list of "places we should check out."

While not exactly the best place we've ever been to, Taka had some interesting items and good food to offer. The service the night we went was a little slow but we had a good time and would probably tell people it's worth a visit if you're in town.

Good Morning Asbury Park!

Frank's Deli & Restaurant

November 25th, 2012

Asbury Park, NJ

Abstract

One of Stephan's favorite meals is breakfast so when we travel we often leave breakfast to Stephan. This trip had him asking the locals for the "best" breakfast spot in their opinion.

Through the opinions of a few people we wandered about a mile from the hotel towards Main Street where we found Frank's.  Upon entering it was much like any other diner; a myriad of tables, shiny metal with leather-topped stools at the bar and a full length of the restaurant server area leading down to the grill area and then an entry off into the "back room" that all diners seem to have behind the bar.  It felt homey and comfortable and we just settled right in and got to the menu.

Groupon Awesomeness

Elephant Walk

November 11th, 2012

Waltham, MA

Abstract

I had never been to Elephant Walk, although Tara had a couple times.  Neither of us had been to this location in Waltham.  We had a party in town later, a Groupon and no reservation.   We ended up sitting and eating at the bar but had a great time.

Elephant walk is Cambodian and French cuisine.  Many dishes may be labeled one or the other but usually the influences cross path.  Our food was great, with amazing flavor usage of fruit and spices.  I get for sure why Tara likes this place.  I felt every dish was well balanced, and if you like south-asian style food this is a must check for you.

Not that we needed it but they have Vegan and Gluten free menu choices as well, about a third of the menu actually.

Our Wintry Burger Trip 

   Plan♦B Burger Bar

    10/29/2011 Simsbury CT

Abstract

Plan B brought us a great atmosphere, genuinely nice and fun wait staff and comfort food that delivered on taste.  We all agreed this would be a return destination for us in the future.  Hopefully next time the weather will be nicer.