Wednesday, March 31, 2021
ON THE ROAD AGAIN!
Cue Willie Nelson. Eat Up New England is back on the road again! After months of being stranded in Massachusetts with travel bans, New England is now open for travel. Let's hope it stays that way. Wear your masks. Keep your distance. Get your shots! BEGONE Covid-19.
I was so happy to return to an Eat Up New England favorite, The Rooster Company, in Newington, Connecticut. I once again enjoyed their half chicken with their AMAZING Parmesan sauce. Just look at that bird. So nice to be back!
Thursday, February 25, 2021
GREAT NEWS FOR MASS RESTAURANTS: NO MORE CAPACITY LIMITS STARTING MONDAY!
Igloos are up at many of the restaurants all over the state including Patriot Place in Foxboro, Massachusetts. They are being used in the freezing winter months to help restaurants increase capacity while still following the Covid-19 protocols.
Friday, February 12, 2021
VALENTINE'S DAY DONUTS AT ROCCO'S DONUTS
It's Valentine's Day weekend. Love and the smell of fresh donuts are in the air. I braved the artic air to visit Rocco's Donuts in Westboro, Massachusetts to check out their Valentine's Day flavors. There are many to choose from like Strawberries & Cream, Neapolitan, Chocolate Raspberry and Vanilla Valentine. I took home a box of four which should last into the weekend. Rocco's is also offering a Valentine Doughnut Bouquet this year with six mini donuts.
Friday, January 22, 2021
TAKE-OUT: PANCHO'S TAQUERIA
Pancho's Taqueria
Needham, MA
With Covid-19 raging on and dining limits set on restaurants around New England, there's never been a better time to support our local restaurants.
I was driving through Needham, Massachusetts when I noticed Pancho's Taqueria and decided to give it a try. This is the restaurant's second location, originally opening in Dedham in 2016. Pancho's offers authentic Mexican food accompanied by an impressive list of margaritas. They are also open for breakfast, offering breakfast burritos. Choose from one of their specials or customize your own.
Pancho's offers regular and super-sized burritos for lunch and dinner. I am a big fan of chorizo and was excited to see they have it on their menu. I enjoyed a super-sized chorizo burrito with cheese, salsa and lettuce. I also order a side of chips and cheese. It was all so delicious and kept me comfortably full for a long night shift at work. Other main dishes include nachos, tostadas, salads and tortas.
If you order online, you will get $3 off on your first order AND all of the money goes to Pancho's and not a food delivery app.
Sunday, November 22, 2020
THANKSGIVING ON A HOT DOG
Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 06, 2020
IT'S FREE RED CUP DAY AT STARBUCKS!
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
FIRST & LAST BAKERY & CAFE IN HARTFORD CLOSES
Saturday, October 10, 2020
THE WHOO(PIE) WAGON
Monday, September 07, 2020
COUSINS MAINE LOBSTER
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| Lobster grilled cheese |
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| Lobster tots |
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| Cousins Maine Lobster food truck |
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| Lobster tacos |
One of the highlights of this summer has been the Cousins Maine Lobster pulling up at Weston Nurseries in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. The food truck became a national sensation on Shark Tank when its founders partnered with Barbara Corcoran. Now, Cousins Maine Lobster Trucks (and restaurants) can be found in cities around the country.
All of their food is phenomenal. Of course, there are traditional hot and cold lobster rolls. Those classics can be found everywhere, so I ordered some of the more exotic items. The lobster grilled cheese is fantastic. It's stuffed with cheddar and pepper jack cheeses. The lobster tots are also a favorite. The large portion of tots is topped with warm lobster, pico de gallo and a cilantro lime sauce. Cousins' soft lobster tacos are also a delight and are complimented with a cup of their clam chowder or lobster bisque. Cousins also offers a lobster quesadilla, shrimp tacos and a lobster tail and tots. There are kids meals and whoopie pies for dessert.
Check out their website and social media for where their trucks will appear next.
Thursday, September 03, 2020
THE CORONAVIRUS TAKES ITS TOLL ON MASSACHUSETTS RESTAURANTS
Add Sky Restaurant in Norwood, Massachusetts to the long list of restaurants that has closed permanently because of struggles from the coronavirus. The restaurant was in business for nearly 20 years. It was known for its gigantic Sunday brunch buffet, which always included a chocolate fountain. The owner of Sky also owns 3 Restaurant in Franklin, which has a similar menu. Sky gift cards are also being honored there.
It's been a brutal week for restaurants in and around Boston. The Fours closed its popular location near the TD Garden. LIR on Boylton Street in Boston is closing. Legal Test Kitchen in the Seaport closed after 15 years in business. The Friendly Toast shut down their popular spot in Cambridge. Anna's Taqueria closed down their original location in Brookline after 25 years. In Hopkinton, Carbone's restaurant is closing after 87 years in business. The owners do hope to sell to new owners. And last week, Covid-19 forced Stellina Italian restaurant to close its doors in Watertown after 34 years.
Needless to say, support your favorite restaurants right now.
Monday, August 24, 2020
CAST YOUR VOTE FOR PRESIDENT AT STEW LEONARD'S
The election is still a few months away, but you can voice your choice for the Oval Office right now. This display is up at Stew Leonard's in Newington, Connecticut. Avery's Soda is out with some fun sodas for the election. Buy blue for Joe Biden. Take home a red for Donald Trump. The store is keeping tabs of how many of each are bought and is posting the results.
Stew Leonard's Soda Poll
Friday, August 14, 2020
MEXICALI CANTINA GRILL
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| Mexicali Cantina Grill's Westboro, MA location |
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| Mexicali Chimichanga |
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| Outdoor dining with chips & sangria |
Mexicali Cantina Grill
Westboro, MA (with many other MA & CT locations)
Tuesday, August 04, 2020
A COUPLE OF MASSACHUSETTS MOE'S CLOSE FOR GOOD
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| The Moe's that was in Foxboro. |
Friday, July 31, 2020
TAKIN' IT TO THE STREETS IN HYANNIS
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| Main Street in Hyannis |
Thursday, June 25, 2020
DINING AL FRESCO AT BOURBON'S
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| Bourbon's new outdoor dining area. |
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| Purple Haze |
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| Nachos piled high! |
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| Rangoons |
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| Crispy Brussels |
Thursday, June 11, 2020
OUTDOOR DINING IS BACK!
Saturday, April 25, 2020
TAKE-OUT: START LINE BREWING
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| Start Line's fish and chips |
Hopkinton, Massachusetts
www.startlinebrewing.com
Start Line Brewing is known for its beer, but they are also putting themselves on the map for their food. During the pandemic, they are open for carry out and have some delicious foods to choose from.
Comfort food is king here, so start off with one of their apps like BBQ nachos, Brewhouse Poutine, onion rings or herb parmesan fries. For dinner, there are many sandwiches like a vegetarian-friendly spicy black bean burger. Carnivores may want to try their BBQ puled port sandwich, chicken sandwich or flank steak sandwich. They are also offering a lobster roll and fish & chips. (Check out that portion and those fries! It was so good!) Start Line's menu also includes a few salads like a grilled southwest Caesar salad and a cobb salad. There's also mac & cheese and lobster mac & cheese. Eat Up New England recommends their carrot cake for dessert
Start Line is still brewing, so customers can also pick up beer. Check out their website for beers available and their hours.
TAKE-OUT: AN ITALIAN FEAST FROM ARTURO'S RISTORANTE
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| Arturo's is offering curbside pickup for dinner. |
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| Pappardelle bolognese |
Westborough, MA
www.arturosristorante.com
We are all so lucky that restaurants are still offering take-out and deliveries at this time. There's never been a better time to show your support for your favorite local spots.
We enjoyed a huge Italian dinner from Arturo's this week. Every meal comes with a little bread. Their menu includes favorites like eggplant rollatini, penne chicken and broccoli, shrimp scampi, piccata and linguine and meatballs. There are a bunch of pizzas to choose from or make your own. I loved their large portion of pappardelle bolognese. There was enough for two meals. For dessert, my wife and I split the mouth-watering limoncello mascarpone cake.
Right now, Arturo's is also offering family style to-go dinner, designed to feed a family of four. Choose from chicken parm, penne chicken & broccollli or penne with meatballs. They all come with a salad. Check out their website for more information.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
CELEBRATING ST. PATRICK'S DAY TAKE-OUT STYLE
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| Irish Pizza from Stone's Public House |
Fortunately, many restaurants are still offering delivery and take-out. Eat Up New England ordered a delicious Irish pizza from our local Irish place, Stone's Public House.
Daniel Mulhall, Ireland's Ambassador to the USA, said he's telling everyone that St. Patrick's Day 2021 will be the biggest celebration ever. Let's hope he's right.
THE CORONAVIRUS FORCES RESTAURANTS TO MAKE CHANGES
All of our inboxes are being flooded with emails from restaurants who desperately need our business. Many of them are offering deals. UNO's is open for takeout and is giving customers one free pizza if they buy one. Many restaurants like The First & Last Tavern in Hartford, Connecticut are offering free delivery.
If you can and are comfortable with it, give your local restaurants some take-out or delivery business during these tough times.
