Sunday, September 25, 2011

Sunset Cantina

Sunset Cantina has two locations I enjoyed a yummy snack at the location on Comm Ave.



Cantina Quesadilla
with pepper jack cheese, avocado and black bean and corn salsa,


Beer Steamed Burger with sautéed onions and curly fries

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Legal Seafoods

Ate some fish at Legal Seafoods for lunch.


Grilled Mediterranean Salmon
hummus, cucumber yogurt sauce, orzo, pita chips


Anna’s Baked Boston Scrod
topped with crumbs and tomatoes, rice pilaf

Brunch at Foundry on Elm

Wandered into Foundry on Elm on a whim and was pleasantly delighted with the decor and the food. Will be going back to check out their lunch and dinner options.


Foundry Breakfast
scrambled eggs with house made maple sausage, home fries and 7 grain toast


House Made Granola
with blueberry sauce and Greek yogurt

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Posto

Posto always caught my eye as I passed by. I finally got a chance to check it out and I was not disappointed. Everything tasted fresh and delicious.


Rosemary Sea Salt Bread
baked to order


Lemon Arancini
Crisp lemon risotto, mozzarella, fresh herbs, pomodoro & parmesan


Wood Fired Meatball Pizza
San Marzano, Nonna’s meatballs, oregano, fior di latte, asiago, parmesan

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Mija

Mija has the spiciest guacamole I have ever eaten. My mouth was on fire but I couldn't stop eating it. I rather enjoyed the design of the bar and ceiling with its rustic wood.


Appetizer Trio
Chile con queso, guacamole, roasted tomato-jalapeno salsa


Fried Plantains ~ lightly fried, house seasoning


Grilled Fish ~ Mahi-Mahi dijon cilantro, spring mix, pico


Baja Fish ~ ancho yogurt, red cabbage, cilantro


Carnitas ~ slow cooked pork, rajas, Ancho house, cilantro
Braised Short Rib ~ shredded beef, jicama, cilantro, cotija


Pumpkin Cheesecake
graham cracker, spiced caramel
 

Kelly's Diner

Kelly's Diner is always a good spot to hit up for some serious breakfast. But they are only open till 3 so get there early.


#6 French Toast
Thick Sliced Challah Bread with Butter Sprinkled w/Cinnamon


#10 Kelly Super
Two Eggs, Two Pancakes, Bacon , Home Fries and an English Muffin

House of Siam

House of Siamhas my second favorite Tofu Pad Thai ever. The tofu was cooked perfectly and everything tasted fresh and delicious


Beef Paradise
Crispy beef slices marinated with sauces and herbs.


Chicken Pineapple
Sauteed with pineapple chunks, snowpeas, tomatoes, onions & curry powder.


Tofu Pad Thai
Rice noodles pan fried with eggs, tofu wedges, scallions, bean sprouts & ground peanuts.

Blue Ribbon BBQ

Blue Ribbon BBQ is known for their BBQ so the obvious choice was to go straight for dessert.


Apple Cobbler


Key Lime Pie with Wiped Cream

Monday, August 8, 2011

Toraya

Toraya is my favorite place to go for Asian comfort food. In fact I will even put them on my top 10.


Toro


*tekka don
sliced raw tuna over a bed of sushi rice

Ginger Exchange

Tried out some new things at Ginger Exchange


Dragon Ball
Avocado, tuna, white tuna, wasabi roe, special sauce.


Miso-Glazed Salmon
Seared salmon with our miso glaze, served with baby bok choy.


Ina's Bao Bao
Marinated spicy pork stuffed into three fluffy, steamed bao baos with lettuce, served with fries

Precinct

Sat down at the patio at Precinct and my eye was immediately drawn to the grilled cheese and tomato soup. I'm always game for a grilled cheese and tomato soup.


Mini Grilled Cheese Panini – Cream of Tomato Soup


Homemade BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
House Coleslaw and Sweet Potato Fries


Handmade Veggie Burger with Bacon and Fries

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Temazcal Tequila Cantina

Been meaning to get down to the new Boston Waterfront to check out the views and some of the restaurants. Temazcal Tequila Cantina was my first stop.


iPad menu.
Yes an iPad is handed to you as you sit down.
It's also the same menu you can find online.


Guacaole De La Mixteca
Avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, serrano chilies


Tacos De Asador
Marainated grilled skirt steak, roasted onion salsa, napa cabbage, pickled serrano & radish, avocado in a crispy corn tortilla


Tacos De Pescado
Beer battered drado frito, pickled cabbafem watercress, chipotle aioli, pickled red jalapeno & radish in a crispy corn tortilla


Rice and beans

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Shiki


Usually sushi in Brookline means Fugakyu but every once in a while it's good to expand your horizons and try new things. So I gave Shiki a try. The food was decent and authentic but it wasn't as cosy and comforting as I was hoping for.


Agedashi Dofu
Fried tofu served with radish, ginger, scallions, bonito flakes in special sauce


Tuna Natto
Tuna with natto* beans served with raw quail egg


Sanshoku Soba
Cold soba noodles with grated nagaimo*, daikon radish and vegetables.


Caterpillar Roll: Eel, Avocado, Cucumber
Spicy Tuna
Salmon and Avocado


Broiled Salmon
Shioyaki (seasoned with sea salt)

Myers + Chang

Another delicious treat from Myers + Chang.


banh mi sandwiches
vietnamese sub with soy-braised "nirvana" chicken
dressed w/carrot-daikon slaw and sriracha aioli
served with shrimp chips and asian slaw

Fuji


Fuji is the best place to get sushi in Quincy. Its a small, cozy place with great food.


Seaweed Salad


Lunch Bento Box
Salmon teriyaki, with salad, california roll and vegetable tempura


Chef's lunch combo
spicy tuna roll, tuna and salmon


Sweet potato maki