Saturday, May 21, 2011

All Star Sandwich Bar

Been having a lot of lunches lately. All Star Sandwich Bar was somewhat of a disappointment. The food was ok but not sure I enjoyed it enough to go back.


Deviled eggs


St. George Salad
Baby spinach, with candied walnuts, slow roasted grapes, goat cheese and a honey balsamic vinaigrette


Mac and cheese


Muffuletta
Salami, RCapocpa, mortadella, ham, provolone and olive salad on scali

City Girl Cafe

I've walked passed City Girl Cafe a few times and it's always looked super cute. I had to go in and just my luck the soup of the day was tomato. I had to stay for lunch.


Tomato soup and fresh mozzarella & basil, tomato, greens on baguette


sweet italian sausage roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, greens on baguette

Petit Robert Bistro

Lunched at Petit Robert Bistro Express lunch is great an the fresh baked bread is always delicious.


Crispy Poached Eggs on a bed of greens


Annie’s Croque Monsieur
with a side salad and fries

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Mr. Crepe

Something new from Mr. Crepe.


Super Chicken
Smoked chicken, caramelized onions, sun dried tomatoes, fresh spinach and base

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Genki Ya


Got a coupon from Yelp for Genki Ya.
Organic Sushi? Ok, I'll give it a try.



Double Spicy Tuna Roll
Spicy tuna, avocado, flying fish roe


Tri Color Roll
Tuna, salmon, white fish, three kind flying fish roe, avocado, cucumber


Spicy Scallop Roll
Scallops, black flying fish roe, cucumber, radish sprout

The Neighborhood Restaurant & Bakery

Ate breakfast outside on a picnic table under a colorful umbrella and a grape vine roof at The Neighborhood Restaurant & Bakery


Watermelon


3 scrambled eggs with sausage and homefries


French toast-made with sweet white bread


Egg and cheese on an english muffin

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Church

Church recently did an awesome overhaul of their menu. Even though it took a while to get our food it was delicious. I would get the Paella again.



Roasted garlic hummus, grilled pita, feta, cucumber and olives


Coriander seared scallops on a bed of arugula with pickled onions and a champaign vinaigrette


Paella
Pan seared scallops, PEI mussels, Pat's littlenecks, crispy saffron risotto, peas and ancho salsa roja

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Cantina La Mexicana

Something new from Cantina La Mexicana


TORTA
Chicken, refried beans,lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and jalapenos on french bread

Silvertone

Silvertone. Can't keep away. Love your mac n cheese so much.



Spaghetti Bolognese a touch of wine, romano cheese & garlic bread


Macaroni & Cheese topped with buttered bread crumbs with a side of greens

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Ronnarong Thai Tapas Bar



Enjoyed lunch at super cute Ronnarong Thai Tapas Bar in Union Sq.


Vegetable Thai rolls w/peanut dipping sauce
Hot and sour soup w/mushrooms


PINEAPPLE
w/chicken sautéed pepper, baby corns, tomatoes, pineapple and brown rice


PAD THAI
w/tofu rice noodle stir fry, egg, scallion, bean sprouts topped with ground peanut

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Tasty Gourmet

Need a quick lunch and happened to be near Tasty Gourmet. For a little sub shop the food is pretty damn good. I'll go back but I wont be getting the mac and cheese again.


Fresh mozzarella, tomato and pesto
on a toasted french roll
with a side of mac and cheese and a pickle

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Basho



Lunch at Basho was a treat.


Kobe beef skewer


Yaki Udon/Ramen
stir-fried noodle with chicken and vegetables



Selection Lunch Bento
Maki - Spicy Tuna
Main Course - Salmon
With salad, rice and fruit

Douzo



Dinned at Douzo.
The food is good but the techno music they play is a bit much for dinner.


Alaskan Roll
Salmon, avocado and bonito flakes


Coconut Eel Roll
Snow crab, cucumber, wrapped in eel topped with coconut


Spicy Tuna Roll


Crunchy Roll
Cucumber, spicy crumb wrapped with tuna topped with black tobiko and salmon topped with salmon roe

Monday, May 2, 2011

Ten Tables

This evening I enjoyed a vegetarian and vegan tasting menu with some friends Ten Tables in Cambridge. It was my first experience dining at any of their three locations and was happy to discover how cute, cozy and friendly the atmosphere was. The food was fresh, creative and delicious. I will most definitely be returning to indulge myself again soon. (The pics are a bit dark, apologies.)

First

Little gem lettuce with avocado radish, crispy shallots and buttermilk-dill dressing
(Vegetarian)


Ajo blanco gazpacho with red grape, Marcona almonds and crisp bread
(Vegan)

Second

Local spring dug parsnip soup with black petter gastrique, shipped chives, olive oil and Marcona almonds
(Vegetarian)


Herloom bean and english pea ragout with pea flours and a Romesco sauce
(Vegan)

Third

House made rocotta cavatelli with spring vegetables, maitake mushrooms, parmesan and breadcrumbs
(Vegetarian)


Poschiavo spaghetti "olio and aglio" pine nuts, capers, golden rasins and breadcrumbs
(Vegan)

Dessert

Chocolate terrine with sea salt and thai basil ice cream
(Vegetarian)


Arborio rice pudding with pistachios, cardamom and coconut
(Vegetarian)


Traditional spanish oranges with a red wine reduction
(Vegan)

Brunch at Coppa

Coppa keeps me coming back time and time again. The food is just that good.


Caramelized grapefruit


Farro Salad with cucumber, radishes, and lemon

The pizza was made with extra love. The eggs say it all.

White pizza with whipped ricotta, greens and two eggs over easy