Sunday, August 14, 2022
DELICIOUS FAMILY DINING AT BURTONS GRILL & BAR
Sunday, August 14, 2022
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| Burtons in Framingham |
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| The bar offers beer from local breweries like Jack's Abbey. |
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| Kids plate with mac & cheese, fries and veggies |
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| Chicken Piccata |
Framingham, MA
Burtons is one of those places I've been wanting to check out for awhile, and on Friday, my family and I finally STOPPED by for a nice dinner.
Burtons is a great spot for family dining or date night. It features a large bar with all sorts of local beers on tap. There are lots of tasty apps like Philly spring rolls and firecracker shrimp. We LOVED the Bread Service, which comes with a sharable roll with pesto, garlic butter and olive tapenade. It's the perfect thing to munch on while waiting for your food.
The menu features a number of burgers and salads but I really enjoyed their chicken piccata. It's a flavorful, hearty portion. Burtons also has a handful of seafood dishes like crab cakes, lobster shrimp pasta and crab crusted haddock. There are also several steaks to choose from. Burtons also offers an extensive kids menu where the little ones can order one entrée and two sides. We didn't have room for dessert, but I must not that there's crème brulee and key lime pie on the menu.
Burtons has a bunch of locations in Massachusetts, along with one in Nashua, NH and South Windsor, CT.
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
IT'S BLUEBERRY SEASON AT TANGERINI'S
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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| Blueberry bush at Tangerini's |
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| A pint of fresh blueberries. |
Tangerini's also has an ice cream shop, serving a variety of hard flavors. It's the perfect treat after picking blueberries in the hot sun. I'd also recommend one of their root beer floats.
If that wasn't enough, they also serve breakfast and lunch at The Farmer's Porch. Egg sandwiches, blueberry pancakes, donuts, bagels and other pastries fill the breakfast menu. For lunch, there's a blueberry feta salad, flatbread, burgers, wraps, fried chicken sandwich and more. Beer and wine is also served, along with cold drinks like iced coffee and iced tea.
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
MOUTH-WATERING DETROIT PIZZA AT BLUE SQUARE PIZZA
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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| Mushroom Truffle Pizza |
Blue Square Pizza
Hopkinton, MA
There's a new pizza shop that's getting a lot of buzz in Hopkinton. Blue Square Pizza recently opened up on Main Street. It specializes in gourmet Detroit-style pizza with a sourdough crust. Detroit-style pizza is rectangular and has a crispy, mouth-watering crust. There are a bunch of house specialties to choose from like mushroom truffle, summer veggie, sausage and red onion. Blue Square also offers traditional New York-style pizzas, along with salads, wings and breadsticks. But the Detroit pizza is the way to go. It's so good and so popular, that they often sell out early in the afternoon, so place your order early!
Sunday, July 03, 2022
GIGANTIC SANDWICHES AT BUSHEL N PECK
Sunday, July 03, 2022
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| The Jenerator |
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| Bushel N Peck's Grafton location |
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| Tons of drinks, chips and frozen entrees |
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| Mac & cheese, kebobs and lasagna fill one of their showcases. |
Grafton, Clinton, Worcester & Westboro Massachusetts
Bring along a healthy appetite at the Bushel N Peck, a deli with a number of locations across Massachusetts. Eat Up New England visited their Grafton spot and was wowed by the selection.
There are a number of "creative combos" sandwiches to choose from. I ordered the "Jenerator." This large sandwich on half of an Italian bread comes with ham, bacon, swiss cheese, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, mayo and honey mustard. It's fantastic. You can also custom order a sandwich of your own, with a variety of meats, breads, spreads and topping to choose from. There are salads, soups, wraps, vegetarian options and hot sandwiches, including a Pork Belly BLT made with thick cut bacon, melted cheddar, lettuce and tomatoes with Sriracha aioli.
Be sure to check out their showcases which are filled with entrees like meat lasagna, kebobs, mac & cheese, chicken and a number of cold pasta salads. They even had a fried cheesecake when we visited. There's a seemingly endless selection of drinks and chips. You can also get frozen pizzas, pastas and more to go. Another bonus: as prices skyrocket everywhere, I thought Bushel N Peck's prices were very fair.
Saturday, June 25, 2022
DOWNEAST CIDER BLUE SLUSHIE
Saturday, June 25, 2022
Downeast Cider is now making Blue Slushie just in time for the summer. Yes, it’s blue like the real this and taste like it, too. It’s so refreshing especially on a hot summer night light tonight. They are a limited release, so stock up while you can. One of the workers at Vin Bin in Hopkinton, Massachusetts told me these have been selling like crazy.
Saturday, June 18, 2022
SUNDAE SCHOOL: A CAPE COD TRADITION
Saturday, June 18, 2022
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| Famous Sundae |
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| Sundae School on a busy Saturday night. |
SUNDAE SCHOOL
Dennisport, MA
Cape Cod is the place for some of the finest ice cream around. One of the best spots to get it is Sundae School in Dennisport. This place has been making summer memories for as long as I can remember. For so many people, it’s not summer unless you visit Sundae School.
My favorite is their Famous Sundae. Two scoops of ice cream, choose two sauces or toppings, homemade whipped cream and a cherry. The deliciousness of their whipped cream cannot be overstated. It’s sooo good.
Sundae School scoops up all of the classic favorites like Oreo, mint chocolate chip, and cookie dough. There are also fun flavored like Shark’s Tooth, Orange Pineapple and Milky Way. There are also milkshakes, banana splits and a sampler with four different flavors.
Friday, June 03, 2022
CELEBRATE NATIONAL DONUT DAY AT A LOCAL DONUT SHOP
Friday, June 03, 2022
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| Support your local donut shop! |
It’s National Donut Day once again, which means it’s your chance to score a free donut at shops in the area. After talking with a manager at my local Honey Dew, I’d like to encourage you to shop local whenever possible. He told me that a bag of coffee beans usually costs around $100. This week, it cost him $140. He also told me that workers are hard to come by, which is the case in so many industries. So, instead of running on that international chain that’s distancing itself from its donuts, check out Honey Dew or Ma’s Donuts or Heav’nly Donuts or Sip N Dip. You get the picture. Help out the little guy on National Donut Day and everyday.
Sunday, May 29, 2022
MEDITERRANEAN MEETS AMERICAN AT ANGEL'S CAFE
Sunday, May 29, 2022
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| Chicken avocado salad |
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| Angel's Cafe in Sharon, MA |
ANGEL'S CAFE
SHARON, MA
Angel's Café describes itself as "an eclectic bistro café with a Mediterranean flare." This restaurant offers a delicious mix of American dishes, along with many Mediterranean favorites.
There are a bunch of omelets, breakfast sandwiches, a homemade waffle and sweet sticky buns for breakfast. Angel's also offers a variety of hot and iced coffees from hot chai lattes to iced mochas. If you aren't in need of caffeine, be sure to check out their fresh-squeezed orange juice. They have one of those big old machines that squeezes the oranges right in front of you.
For lunch, there are salads, paninis, wraps and sandwiches. I LOVED their chicken avocado salad, which was much larger than salads at most places. Mediterranean favorites include a Mediterranean and falafel salads. There are also cauliflower, sabich and falafel pita pocket sandwiches or go for a beer kebab wrap. There's also a side of 4 falafel balls with tahini. Bored with the store brands of hummus? Angel's sells tubs of their hummus to go.
Angel's Café is open for breakfast and lunch everyday.
Thursday, May 26, 2022
DINING WITH A VIEW AT THE MARINA IN BRATTLEBORO, VT
Thursday, May 26, 2022
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| Marina mac n Cheese |
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| Enjoy indoor and waterfront dining |
The Marina
Brattleboro, VT
It's the perfect time of year to eat outside. The Marina in Brattleboro, Vermont is the perfect place to do just that. Open year round, they do have an indoor dining area, but with the summer approaching, pull up a seat outside and enjoy the water with a view of the mountains. My family and I recently enjoyed lunch al fresco. It was fun seeing people on the water as we ate.
I enjoyed one of their "dockside favorites," their Marina Mac n Cheese. The pasta is baked and topped with crispy panko bread crumbs and the salad is topped with fresh peppers and tomatoes. Other favorites include fried mahi tacos, grilled flat iron steak, fish n chips and grilled salmon. There are also a hand full of burgers to choose from, along with salads. Apps include shrimp skewers, lobster bisque, steamed mussels, clam chowder and nachos. There are lots of Vermont beers on tap including one of my favorites, Von Trap Beer. Cheesecake and a Tollhouse cookie sundae are some of the sweet treats The Marina offers.
The Marina is open for lunch and diner. As of this writing, they are requiring proof of Covid vaccination.
Friday, May 20, 2022
ICE CREAM SHORTAGE JUST IN TIME FOR THE SUMMER
Friday, May 20, 2022
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| There was plenty of cookie dough! |
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| Out of some flavors |
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| Murphy’s is always busy with lines of customers ordering ice cream. |
Thursday, May 19, 2022
GOAT-ADE AND PULLED PORK MAC & CHEESE AT THE HOME OF THE YARD GOATS
Thursday, May 19, 2022
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| Pulled pork mac & cheese |
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| A taste of summer! |
Friday, May 13, 2022
IT'S A PIZZA. IT'S A CUPCAKE. IT'S A PIZZA CUPCAKE!
Friday, May 13, 2022
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| Pepperoni Pizza Cupcakes |
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| $9.99 for a box of 6. |
Friday, April 29, 2022
GORDON RAMSAY BURGER IS COMING TO BOSTON
Friday, April 29, 2022
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| Hell's Kitchen Burger |
The 4,000-square foot restaurant will be in the new Canopy by Hilton hotel which is near Faneuil Hall and the financial District. The Hell's Kitchen host opened Ramsay's Kitchen in the mandarin Oriental earlier this year. It features his signature Beef Wellington, along with twists on local favorites.
Wednesday, April 06, 2022
INSIDE THE NEW DAVE’S HOT CHICKEN IN MASSACHUSETTS
Wednesday, April 06, 2022
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| Daves #2 and Dave's #1 |
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| Dave's #2 |
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| Order your chicken deliciousness here. |
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| The dining room |
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| The only location in New England! |
Newton, MA
Something HOT is coming to Massachusetts. Dave’s Hot Chicken that is. The restaurant is opening its first location in Newton this Friday. Eat Up New England attended a special friends and family event today ahead of the opening.
Dave’s Hot Chicken specializes in chicken, so their menu is limited. Sliders. Tenders. Fries. Cheese fries. Kale slaw. Mac and cheese. Milkshakes. The end.
There are three combos to choose from. Dave’s #1: two tenders and fries. Dave’s #2: two sliders and fries. Dave’s #3: one tender, one slider and fries. These meals are enough for two, so if you don’t want as much, you can order a la carte. Get one slider and say some mac and cheese or get one tender and some kale slaw. The #2 was highly recommended so I ordered the two sliders. Extra cheese. Extra pickles. All of their chicken is drizzled in their highly addictive Dave’s sauce. What. A. Meal.
NOW, if you’re not a fan of spicy food, Dave’s has you covered. Choose your heat for your chicken ranging from No Spice to Reaper. I went right down the middle and enjoyed my chicken with mild sauce.
Dave’s Hot Chicken started in California and has branched out all over the country. How lucky are we that their first New England location is in Massachusetts?!
Monday, April 04, 2022
CHEESY GOODNESS AT THE CHEESY STREET GRILL
Monday, April 04, 2022
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| Grills and tasty toppings are ready to go! |
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| Inside of the Boston Sports Institute |
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| The Big Melt |
Multiple locations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire
The Cheesy Street Grill is the home of elevated grilled cheeses and other cheesy delights. I recently checked out their location in Wellesley, which is a little off the beaten path. It's nestled inside of the Boston Sports institute in Wellesley, Massachusetts and is the perfect spot to grab a quick bite after practice.
You'd be a cheesehead if you didn't try their grilled cheese. Customers can choose from a bunch or toppings like caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, guac, mushrooms, bacon and more. There are also a bunch of their own grilled concoctions. I really enjoyed The Big Melt that's stuffed with ground beef, cheddar cheese, pickles and thousand island dressing. There's also the Get Shorty with beef short ribs and chipotle mac & cheese OR go for the Taco Grilled Cheese with ground beef, sour cream, lettuce, guac, cheddar and jalapeños. How about the Cheddar & The Sea? That's their version of a tuna melt. Or, The Great Hambino, which is made of ham, Swiss cheese and caramelized onions. Is your mouth watering yet?
The Cheesy Street Grill also whips up mac & cheese bowls. Customize them with the same toppings that they use in their grilled cheeses. There are salads for those looking for a healthy alternative. A Caesar, fruit & nut and chipotle chicken salad are all on the menu. And, don't forget the tots! Get 'em plain or loaded with cheese and bacon.
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
BOTTOMS UP AT THE ROCK BOTTOM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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| Chicken carbonara |
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| Check out their bar! |
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| Rock Bottom is just steps away from the Bock Wang Theatre. |
Rock Boston Restaurant & Brewery
Boston, MA
No one saw it coming, but last Saturday families flooded the Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery on Stuart Street. We were all in the city for the Cocomelon show at the Boch Center. After the show ended, it was a mad rush for food. The unsuspecting staff at Rock Bottom did a great job seating all of the parents and kids.
All of the moms and dads, including me, got ordered a beer. I enjoyed a Guinness. Rock Bottom offers many local beers, along with boozy milkshakes, cocktails, margaritas, mules and wine.
For lunch, I LOVED their chicken carbonara. The linguini is covered in a garlic-parmesan cream and is topped with a sunny-side up egg. Other entrees include fish and chips, Cajun fish tacos, grilled salmon and steak & fries. There are several burgers on their menu, along with a fried chicken sandwich, and a Philly cheesesteak. Rock Bottom also serves up a bunch of salads, bowls and flatbreads. For dessert, their beer donut holes covered in caramel sound amazing.
Monday, March 21, 2022
PERFECT PIZZA AT NEWINGTON PIZZA
Monday, March 21, 2022
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| Check out that pie from Newington Pizza! |
Newington, CT
Newington Pizza is one of my favorite small, local pizza shops. It's been in business FOREVER and the pizza has been served the same forever. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
All of their pies are topped with a generous amount of cheese. And check out the cut! Instead of triangles, Newington Pizza cuts their pies into squares, and believe me, the center slices without the crust are delicious. I've been ordering their hamburger and mushroom pizzas since I was a teenager and am happy to say I still enjoy them today.
Newington Pizza also serves hot and cold subs, calzones, sandwiches salads, a bunch of apps and pastas. There is a small dining room, but most of their business is takeout.
Thursday, March 17, 2022
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!
Thursday, March 17, 2022
It’s St. Patrick’s Day, which means the green beer is flowing and Irish-inspired foods are flying out of the kitchen at restaurants everywhere. I stopped by Stone’s Public House in Ashland, MA today for some tasty takeout. I loved this Irish pizza with potatoes, bacon, cheese and scallions. It was nice to see the restaurant filed with customers are two years of pandemic restrictions. Let’s hope the worst of it is over. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Sunday, March 13, 2022
SUPPORT UKRAINE WITH PUTIN PUNCH
Sunday, March 13, 2022
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| Putin Punch at the Stew Leonard's in Newington, CT |
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| The fruit punch is made by Avery's Soda |
Thursday, March 10, 2022
SAMPLING SOME OF NEWTON'S BEST RESTAURANTS
Thursday, March 10, 2022
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| Lemon chicken from Fiorella's |
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| Blueberry muffin from Country Desserts |
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| Caffe Nero across from Star Market |
The first stop was our favorite place, Fiorella's Cucina. I enjoyed my favorite dish, the lemon chicken. It's penne with chicken, kalamata olives and artichokes. We also went back to Paddy's Public House where I LOVED their chicken pot pie with a pint of beer. The pot pie is served in a bread bowl, which I devoured.
For breakfast, we stopped by Country Desserts for some of their delicious muffins. Their cupcakes are also amazing. We also checked out some new local chains like Caffe Nero and Clover Food Lab, which had opened since we moved away.
It was wonderful to see our favorite local spots still thriving all of these years later and after two brutal years of the pandemic. Check them out the next time you're in Newton. You can also read more about Fiorella's, Paddy's Public House and Country Desserts here on Eat Up New England.
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