Showing posts with label Appetizers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Appetizers. Show all posts
Sunday, March 12, 2023
TASTY TACOS AND AMERICAN CLASSICS AT THE BUCKLEY KITCHEN & BAR IN FRAMINGHAM
Sunday, March 12, 2023
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| Beef barbacoa tacos |
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| Truffle fries |
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| Lots of live plants create a cozy indoor vibe. |
THE BUCKLEY KITCHEN & BAR
Framingham, MA
thebuckleykitchen.com
Framingham, MA
thebuckleykitchen.com
A new apartment complex called The Buckley went up in Framingham in the middle of the pandemic. Lucky for everyone who lives there, there's also The Buckley Kitchen & Bar, which is the sister restaurant to Mazi in Ashland. This cozy American bar offers modern takes on American classics, with a splash of Greek inspiration.
There is something for whatever you're in the mood for on the menu. Go for one of their pastas like the swordfish piccata with spaghetti or the classic chicken and Broccoli alfredo. There are also a number of flatbreads including a truffled mushroom and the gyro which is topped with rotisserie pork and tzatziki sauce. Sandwiches include a chicken bacon ranch on Texas toast and a hot & sweet chicken sandwich on Texas Toast.
We started or meal with their truffled fries, which were fantastic. There were plenty for our group of six to share. They also have nachos, BBQ meatballs, fried pickle spears, quesadillas and sticky wings. Their bar also has beer from nearby Jack's Abby on tap, along with cocktails and wine. For dinner, I enjoyed one of their "favorites," the beef barbacoa tacos, with tender and flavorful meat topped with guac and tomato. There are also vegan tacos, salads and a veggie bowl, along with a children's menu.
The Buckley Kitchen and Bar also offers Sunday brunch.
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.
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. |
Thursday, June 25, 2020
DINING AL FRESCO AT BOURBON'S
Thursday, June 25, 2020
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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 |
Bourbon's Kitchen & Cocktails
Framingham, Massachusetts
www.bourbonsframingham.com
Bourbon's Kitchen & Cocktails is back at it, serving dinner indoors (limited seating) and outdoors at their dining area. The outdoor spot is wonderful especially on a warm summer night. It's lined with small palm trees and all of the tables are spaced out for social distancing. Like all restaurants, Bourbon's has made a few changed because of the coronavirus. The menu can be found using a QR code. Paying is also done by cell phone. There is also a $1 charge person customer so they can keep things running during the pandemic.
There are a bunch of refreshing summer drinks on their menu right now including mixed berry or grapefruit rose sangria. I enjoyed one of their many beers on tap: a Purple Haze, a raspberry blend from the Abita Brewing Company in Louisiana.
Our family shared a bunch of their amazing appetizers. We loved their tower of nachos with street corn and pepper jack cheese. Everyone seemed to be ordering their crispy brussels. The sprouts are stirred up with truffle aioli and parmesan. Amazing. We also loved their rangoons with onions and cream cheese inside. ALL of these apps are vegetarian, but Bourbon's has plenty of plates for carnivores like their steak tacos, meatballs and candied bacon.
Monday, August 26, 2019
MOUTH-WATERING WINGS AT THE ROOSTER COMPANY
Monday, August 26, 2019
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| Boneless chicken wings |
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| Truffled mac & cheese |
Newington, Connecticut
www.roostercompany.net
The Rooster Company in Newington, Connecticut is one of Eat Up New England's favorites. I've blogged about it before, but I wanted to highlight a few delicious dishes I recently enjoyed there.
The Rooster Company's chicken wings are TO DIE FOR. There are a bunch of different flavors on the menu. I can't rave enough about their Parmesan boneless wings, along with their sweet & sour boneless wings. They are so flavorful and so tender. I also recommend their truffled mac & cheese as a side to any of their dishes. The flavor is fantastic on the pasta that's perfectly al dente.
Saturday, August 17, 2019
CRISPY FLATBREADS AT THE RAIL TRAIL FLATBREAD COMPANY
Saturday, August 17, 2019
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| Zucchini & Tzatziki |
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| Chicken Bacon Ranch flatbread |
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| Half Mexican Street Corn half Farmers' Market |
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| Lindemans Framboise |
Hudson, Massachusetts
www.railtrailflatbread.com
It was a feast for the senses the moment Eat Up New England stepped inside The Rail Trail Flatbread Company. More than a dozen flatbreads with all sorts of tasty toppings were on display, ready to be cooked inside of their wood-fired oven. Staffers donned in different shades of flannel were buzzing around, serving everything from poutine to juicy burgers. All this as the smell of the wood-burning stove filled the air. It felt more like we were in Vermont or Maine, not Hudson, Massachusetts.
The bar boasts 20 taps with a rotating selection of beer, many of them from New England. They were even pouring Sip of Sunshine out of Waitsfield, Vermont. You don't see that at many restaurants outside of Vermont. I was excited to find Lindemans Framboise on their menu. This raspberry-flavored brew is from Belgium and goes down real easy.
Comfort food dominates Rail Trail's menu. Appetizers include mac & cheese, buffalo cauliflower and zucchini & tzatziki. This fried zucchini dish was fantastic, as was the pile of tzatziki that was served with it.
The flatbreads are the star of the show. There are several to choose from or customers can craft their own. Choose a sauce, cheese and toppings. You can also order half of one topping and half of another. I LOVED the chicken, bacon and ranch flatbread. The flavors of the toppings, along with a little caramelized onion and scallion worked so well together.
Rail Trail also serves burgers and salads, but be sure to treat yourself to one of their flatbreads, even if it's just a slice from your friend's pie.
Saturday, August 10, 2019
SIZZLIN' SUMMER SPOTS: POCO'S IN PORTSMOUTH, NH
Saturday, August 10, 2019
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| Bow Street Nachos |
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| Poco's has been delighting Portsmouth's visitors since 1982. |
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| Diners can eat outside by the water. |
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| Classic margarita |
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| Fried Haddock Sandwich |
Portsmouth, NH
pocosbowstreetcantina.com
There's nothing like sipping a cocktail by the water on a hot summer day. Poco's Bow Street Cantina in Portsmouth, New Hampshire offers plenty of outdoor seating on their waterfront deck for customers to do just that.
Poco's menu offers a mix of American and Mexican classics along with some New England seafood dishes. Be sure to order one of their massive margaritas. I loved their Classic Margarita, but customers can also build their own selecting their tequila, liqueur, mix and flavor. They also mix many of their own drinks like the fruity "Poco's Punch" and a refreshing "Limonada." Beer fans will enjoy a selection of bottles and rotating brews on tap. They also serve several wines and sangria, including PITCHERS of sangria.
Do yourself a favor and try their famous nachos. Choose from buffalo chicken, veggie and bbq pork nachos or their Bow Street nachos, which come with cheese and pico de gallo. All of the nachos come in half and full-size and are served with salsa and sour cream. The half is plenty for two people. Other apps include quesadillas, fajitas and enchiladas. Poco's also serves cups and bowls of seafood chowder, chili and several salads.
Entrees include pot roast, sweet potato mac & cheese, chicken and waffles and surf & turf. Poco's also serves many seafood dishes like lobster mac & cheese, New England broiled seafood (choose from haddock, shrimp and scallops) and fried seafood dishes. There's also a lobster roll, build your own burger and cauliflower burger. I devoured their fried haddock sandwich, which is served on a toasted bun with a pile of fries.
Poco's is a fun and tasty place to stop while taking in the sights and sounds of beautiful Portsmouth. Grab a drink and pull up a seat by the water while it's still warm out!
Saturday, September 08, 2018
90'S PUNCH & "OMG" ENTREES AT CONNECTICUT'S WOOD-N-TAP BAR & GRILL
Saturday, September 08, 2018
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| Newington, CT location |
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| 90's Punch |
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| Lobster mac & cheese |
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| Salmon with asparagus & risotto |
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| Spinach-n-Artichoke dip |
Newington, CT (with several other CT locations)
www.woodntap.com
The Wood-N-Tap Bar and Grill is popping up all over Connecticut. With dishes like lobster mac & cheese and drinks like 90's Punch, that's something that Eat Up New England can certainly get behind!
I've stopped by there Newington location several times and am always delighted by the vast selection of options on their menu. Apps include a cheesy skillet of Spinach-n-Artichoke dip (pictured above) with tortilla chips, flatbreads, Sesame Ahi Tuna, Monster Nachos, Maine Crab Dip, Chicken Fingers and Fried Mozz.
The drink menu is quite impressive. Sure, there are plenty of beers and wines, but I enjoy their unique cocktails. Their 90's Punch is a blend of vodka, Hub Punch and juice served in a drink pouch! It's one of their "OMG" options on their menu for creative food & drinks you're aren't going to find anywhere else. Wood-N-Tap also makes their own hard lemonades with flavors like blueberry, peach, raspberry, blackberry and strawberry.
Entrees run the gamut from pasta entrees like Blacked Chicken Pasta to pizzas like their Mac and Cheese Pizza, one of their "OMG" entrees. There are also several salads like their Chop House Steak Salad, along with traditional sandwiches and wraps. Over the summer, Wood-N-Tap offered several lobster apps and entrees. I enjoyed their hearty portion of lobster mac & cheese. Their Atlantic Salmon entree is absolutely fantastic. The fish is served with a cheesy risotto and asparagus. Delicious.
Stop by Monday-Friday between 3-6pm and after 9pm for Tappy Hour. A selection of apps and drinks are served for cheap at their bar.
Tuesday, August 02, 2016
DELICIOUS DISH: MODERN NACHOS AT MET BURGER BAR
Tuesday, August 02, 2016
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The Met Bar & Grill has four locations in Massachusetts. One at Legacy Place in Dedham, along with Boston's Back Bay, Natick and Nantucket.
metbarandgrill.com
Monday, March 14, 2016
ITALIAN AT SCORPIO'S IN ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS
Monday, March 14, 2016
UPDATE: Scorpio's has closed permanently.
Scorpio's in Attleboro, Massachusetts is one of my families' favorite places to gather whenever there's a birthday or celebration. They serve up hearty portions of Italian favorites at an affordable price.
Every meal begins with their delicious homemade bread topped with garlic. You'll want seconds or thirds! We often order their calamari to start. There's enough for two or three people and it's served with marinara for dipping. Other apps include caprese, wings, bruschetta and spinach & artichoke dip.
I enjoyed their gnocchi with meat sauce during my last visit. Scorpio's has many other homemade pasta dishes like chicken marsala, frutti di mare, baked ziti, lasagna and spaghetti alla Carbonara. Other entrees include pizzas, sandwiches, wraps and salads. They also have a full bar with a large selection of beers including Sam Adams, Harpoon IPA, Sierra Nevada, Mayflower, Magic Hat, Revival Brewing, Corona and Guinness. When I was there, they had a bunch of seasonal winter beers and cocktails like their tiramisu martini and a spiced pumpkin martini.
Desserts include tiramisu, cheesecake and gelato.
Scorpio's also holds trivia nights every Thursday starting at 7:30. They also have popular painting nights one Wednesday a month.
www.scorpiospizza.com
Every meal begins with their delicious homemade bread topped with garlic. You'll want seconds or thirds! We often order their calamari to start. There's enough for two or three people and it's served with marinara for dipping. Other apps include caprese, wings, bruschetta and spinach & artichoke dip.
I enjoyed their gnocchi with meat sauce during my last visit. Scorpio's has many other homemade pasta dishes like chicken marsala, frutti di mare, baked ziti, lasagna and spaghetti alla Carbonara. Other entrees include pizzas, sandwiches, wraps and salads. They also have a full bar with a large selection of beers including Sam Adams, Harpoon IPA, Sierra Nevada, Mayflower, Magic Hat, Revival Brewing, Corona and Guinness. When I was there, they had a bunch of seasonal winter beers and cocktails like their tiramisu martini and a spiced pumpkin martini.
Desserts include tiramisu, cheesecake and gelato.
Scorpio's also holds trivia nights every Thursday starting at 7:30. They also have popular painting nights one Wednesday a month.
www.scorpiospizza.com
Tuesday, February 09, 2016
(Closed) BEER BREWED IN HOUSE AT JOHN HARVARD'S RESTAURANT & BREWERY
Tuesday, February 09, 2016
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| Eat Up New England visited John Harvard's Restaurant & Brewery in Framingham for the first time over the week. There are several other locations including one in Harvard Square, Providence and a couple of restaurants in New York. This location has tons of seating. They needed it on this busy Saturday night when they were packed with families and people celebrating birthdays. |
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| As soon as you walk in, you'll notice their brewery and a list of all of the beers on tap. They have everything from pale ales to an espresso stout. They also brew up seasonal favorites like Oktoberfest lager. |
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| Check out those nachos! This is a half place which is perfect for two. Other apps include fried pickles, calamari, kettle chips, wings, chicken tenders and hummus. |
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| Eat Up NE ate healthy, opting for one of John Harvard's salads. This is the Aztec salad with avocado, tomatoes, corn and tortilla strips. I topped it off with some grilled chicken. Tasty and healthy! Other entrees include a variety of pizzas, sandwiches like their "ridiculously good grilled cheese," and a bunch of burgers. They also have Ranch steak strips, chicken parm, backed stuffed cod and a vegetarian stir fry. |
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| We enjoyed this warm apple crisp with vanilla ice cream for dessert. |
UPDATE: the restaurant has closed permanently.
Wednesday, February 03, 2016
CRAFT BEER AND BAR FOOD AT ROCK BOTTOM BOSTON
Wednesday, February 03, 2016
Their menu is full of all of the traditional bar foods, making it the perfect place for a snack after a show. We enjoyed the "Brewery Nachos," which are made vegetarian and served with habanero tomato salsa. The menu is packed with burgers, salads, steaks, pizzas, tacos, sandwiches and entrees like mac 'n chicken and sizzling stuffed peppers. One thing that caught my eye are their mason jar desserts. Treats like key lime pie, pecan pie and raspberry & chocolate mousse are served in mason jars.
www.rockbottom.com
Thursday, December 05, 2013
FRESH FISH AND SEASONAL SPIRITS AT THE BONEFISH GRILL
Thursday, December 05, 2013
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| Winter White Cosmo |
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| Bacon Wrapped Atlantic Sea Scallops |
There are many unique apps on their menu. The waitress said Bonefish is known for its Bang Bang Shrimp, which are tossed in a creamy and spicy sauce. Maybe next time. This visit, I tried the bacon wrapped Atlantic Sea scallops. You get four plump scallops wrapped in crispy bacon. They are served with a mango salsa, which complements the dish perfectly.
Bonefish Grill has a full bar with canned beer, drafts, cocktails and wine. I tried one of their seasonal cocktails, the Winter White Cosmo with Stoli, white cranberry juice and a few fresh cranberries. Delicious!
The dinner menu is packed full of seafood goodness. Grilled fish options include sea scallops, salmon, shrimp, lobster tails, ahi tuna and rainbow trout. Top your fresh fish off with one of their signature sauces including mango, pan Asian and lemon butter. The entrees come with two sides, including a seasonal vegetable. Hand-held dinners include fish & chips, fish tacos and a good ole fashioned hamburger. Other seafood-free options include steak and chicken. For vegetarians, there are some salads on the menu and a side of pumpkin ravioli.
UPDATE: As of spring 2018, all New England locations of the Bonefish Grill have CLOSED.
Friday, May 17, 2013
SAUSAGE STUFFED MUSHROOMS AT FIRST & LAST TAVERN
Friday, May 17, 2013
You're looking at one of the tastiest appetizers I've enjoyed in a long time. These are sausage stuffed mushrooms from the First & Last Tavern in Hartford, CT. They were stuffed full of Italian sausage and couldn't have been any more delicious. A savory twist on an already awesome app. I'll have much more on the First & Last Tavern in future posts. It's one of my favorite restaurants in New England.
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