Category: Massachusetts

If you are walking the Freedom Trail in Boston at some point you will pass Union Oyster House. It is a national Historic Landmark and is America’s oldest restaurant. The building it’s located in dates back to before the Revolutionary War. As soon as I walked in I could feel the history. Just knowing that this countries Four Fathers walked these rooms gave me chills.

I wanted to sit at the famous oyster bar but every seat was full and the wait was long. Since I was hungry from my walk, I just sat at one of the booths.

I looked over their menu and my eyes fell upon their grilled oysters. Needless to say I was completely shocked to see oysters prepared this way in the North East; I thought grilled oysters was just a southern thing. I knew I had to try these and see how they prepared theirs compared to the chargrilled oysters from New Orleans and across the south.

The oysters did not have a huge smoky flavor from the grill. What made them taste different was they used a lot more cheese and added spinach to them. They were cooked well done so there was not a lot of juice left in the shell. I was glad to see that they were different from what I am use to.

If you are heading to Boston, Union Oyster House needs to be on your To-Do list. Read all about their history and the history of Boston on their website: www.unionoysterhouse.com

Enjoy!

T

 

There is no shortage of awesome places to try in Boston’s Little Italy located at the North End.

Do you have a sweet tooth? Check out these hot spots.

Mike’s Pastry (www.mikespastry.com)

There are so many options to choose from but since the line is always out the door you will have time to decide.

I have two recommendations:

The Florentine Cannoli (traditional cannoli with chocolate chips)

The Neapolitan

 

Modern Pastry (www.modernpastry.com)

Remember to bring your cash when you visit Modern Pastry. Enjoy some fresh coffee along with their carrot cake.

 

Salumeria Italiana (www.salumeriaitaliana.com)

Get a freshly made Italian sub while you are shopping for some essential cooking ingredients in their shop.

 

Galleria Umberto Rosticceria

Several years ago I stopped by here for a bite to eat. This was the first place I ever had a rice ball (Arancini). I knew when I went back to Boston I had to make time to go back. They are a cash only place and our only open from 10:45am – 2:00pm. When they sell out of something then it is done for the day. So my recommendation is get there early!

These are just a few of the places I got to visit during my weekend is Boston. Check out all the North End has to offer at www.northendboston.com

Enjoy!

T

 

Boston is a city that is rich in history and has an abundant selection of cuisine choices. After spending the day walking on the Freedom Trail, you undeniably will work up an appetite. I found myself in the North End of Boston, which is where you will find Little Italy.

At the corner of the street sits Regina Pizza – it’s neon sign beckoning you to enter. Regina’s has been serving brick oven pizza since 1926 and has been voted one of the best places for pizza in Boston.

When you look at their menu and see three pages of pizzas it is hard not to be overwhelmed. I skimmed the listings a few times and landed on the Puttanesca pizza.

What I liked about this pizza was that it had artichoke hearts, black olives, cheese, and fresh chopped basil. There is something amazing about having fresh basil on pizza; it adds an entirely new level of flavor. The artichoke hearts were nice big chunks so that when you pick up a slice it required two hands to hold it so that nothing falls off. Their homemade sauce was awesome – you could tell it has a long history built into the flavor.

While there are lots of pizza places to visit in Boston, you must make Regina’s the first stop. There’s a reason they have been around for 90 years and their lines out the door proves that.

Check them out at www.reginapizzeria.com

Enjoy!

T