Laura's Thanksgiving

Brown sugar mustard turkey, stewed green beans with turkey bacon, buttermilk mashed potatoes, mashed maple sweet potatoes, sweet potato pie with a pecan topping, bourbon gravy, mixed greens, cranberry sauce, glazed carrots and cornbread stuffing.

Brunch at Renee's

Renee's Cafe in Somerville was just ok for me. The food was good but I don't think it was good enough to warrant a second trip.


Omelet with home fries and wheat toast


Eggs benedict with home fries


Scrambled eggs with an english muffin and fresh fruit

Zocalo

Zocalo recently came up on my radar.
Super fresh upscale mexican food.


The guacamole and the tuna ceviche were made next to the table.


GUACAMOLE EN MOLCAJETE
Traditional guacamole dip of avocado, tomato, onion and cilantro. Served with crispy corn tortillas.


Chips and salsa


CEVICHE
Tuna, fresh squeezed lime, tomatoes, mango,
fresh avocado, cilantro, onion & extra virgin oil.


QUESADILLA
Flour tortilla with cheese with a side of guacamole & sour cream.

Coppa

Got some apps at Coppa
Everything was delicious as always.



Olive con Finocchio / Mixed olives with fennel


Ostrica / Island Creek oysters with cranberry, prosecco


Arancini / Traditional fried risotto balls with fontina

Soulfire

Fried mac n cheese do I need to say more? Soulfire got it.


Spare ribs and fried mac n cheese


Bbq and hot sauces

Regale Beagle

Had a quick lunch at the Regale Beagle in Brookline.


Veggie Gyro
Grilled pita, tabouli, hummus, baby spinach, olives, feta, red onion, tomato and cucumber

Brunch at Highland Kitchen

I always leave Highland Kitchen
happy and full.
The Bluegrass Brunch is top notch.
Love both the food and the atmosphere.


Beignets


Huevos Rancheros
3 fried eggs, refried black beans,
rice, corn tortillas and quesp fresco


Buttermilk pancakes
with fresh berries and bourbon maple syrup


Side of mac n cheese

Russell House Tavern

Tried out the lunch at Russell House Tavern.


Island Creek and Beach Point oysters


Short Rib Wellington
Slow Braised, carrots, mashed potatoes and onion strings


Salt & Pepper Laughing Bird Shrimp
Tabasco Aioli & Lemony Greens


Chicken and dumplings
With a side salad


Dark chocolate covered chocolate mouse
with wipped cream and pomegranate carmel sauce.

S & S

S & S Restaurant serves breakfast all the time. Love it.


Brunch Eggs
Two eggs, any style; bacon, sausage,
home fries, fresh fruit, bagel and cream cheese



French Eggs
Hot croissant filled with scrambled
eggs, and fresh fruit

Central Kitchen

Stopped by Central Kitchen for a snack before heading upstairs to the Enormous Room.


pepperell, Pei, Wellfleet, New Brunswick, and 6 Pei.
The Pepperell was my favorite.


Goat cheese on smashed potatoes over a frisee salad.


seafood ceviche

Brunch at Harvest

In the spirit of fall I ate a 3 course prefixed brunch with some friends at Harvest in Harvard Sq. Brunch was delicious. I will have to come back and try dinner.

Appetizers


Warm pumpkin soup


Chilled Asparagus Salad
Smoked Salmon, Herb Ricotta, Grebiche & Fried Capers


Seasonal Fruit & Yogurt
Greek Yogurt, Wildflower Honey & Mint

Entrees



Griddled Croque Monsieur
Country Ham, Gruyere Cheese & Dijon on
Griddled Sourdough with Mixed Greens


Steak & Eggs
Potato "Pancakes", Caramelized Onion, Exotic Mushrooms,
Poached Eggs, House-Made Steak Sauce


Huevos Rancheros
Tortilla, Black Beans, Avocado, Scrambled
Eggs, Sour Cream & Grilled Salsa


Desserts



Pumpkin Crème Brulée
Ginger Snaps


Key Lime Semifreddo
Huckleberry Sauce


Cinnamon Caramel Mousse
Whipped Cream & Chocolate Pearls

Nyc - Ruby et Violette

Ruby et Violette has the most amazing cookies I have ever eaten.





The carmel and carrot cake were my favorites.
I need to go back to try them all.

Pastis

Pastis. French done right.
From the subway tile to the miss matched wooden chairs.
Super cute, spacious but yet intimate. Perfect for lunch.


Bread and butter


Onion Soup Gratinée


Oysters on the Half Shell
The one on the right was my favorite.
Wish I knew which one it was.



Pastis Caesar Salad w/Bacon


Mixed Green Salad w/Goat Cheese

Nyc - Eatery

Eatery has a fresh clean cosy vibe. It was a great place to grab lunch.


Rice cakes with black sesame seeds and sugar


Southern Fried Chicken Salad:
Cheddar Cheese, Corn, Red Onion and Pecans with Spicy Buttermilk Dressing and House-Made Barbecue Sauce


Portobello Flatbread with Hummus, Baby Spinach, Jack Cheese and Basil Aioli with Baby Greens Salad with Sherry Vinaigrett

Nyc - Hell's Kitchen

Got to check out some progressive mexican quinine at Hell's Kitchen in Nyc. Everything was delicious. Wish I lived closer so I could go back all the time. Sorry the pics are all so dark.


Black bean dip with chips


Scallops over a pumpkin cream on a tortilla


Hoja Santa Crusted Tuna Tostadas
with Guacamole & Grilled Pineapple


Fish Tacos


Apple pie with dulche de leche and vanilla ice cream