The Yard House at Legacy Place in Dedham
July 29, 2010
Last Friday night, we felt like grabbing a bite out with the 5-yo. I wanted to sit outside, so this limited our choices significantly. We opted to head over to Legacy Place in Dedam, because there are five different outdoor dining options there.
We wanted something the 5-yo would eat and didn’t want to wait for a table long, so we decided to try the Yard House, a chain restaurant known for having a very large number of beers on draft. I figured this place would have plenty of tables available. We immediately realized it would be too hot to eat outside anyway, as their patio faces the setting sun, so we figured we’d just sit inside. Read more
BFW Review of Fresh Catch in West Roxbury
July 7, 2010
About two years ago, a new takeout seafood place opened up on Centre Street in West Roxbury… Fresh Catch To Go. I wondered how they would do, as the location has limited parking and they are strictly takeout. Also, they joined the restaurant business just as the economy tanked. But two years later, and they are still there and seem to be doing okay.
I have no idea why (as I LOVE seafood), but I never got to Fresh Catch until about 3 weeks ago. The place where I get my pedicures is right next door, but the restaurant’s hours are a bit limited (closed on Sun/Mon, 4-9pm on Tue/Sat and 11am-pm on Wed/Fri)… so I guess it just never worked out for me until now.
I went in (of course), after a pedicure. It was early… about 11:30am, so it was quiet (no other customers). I knew what I wanted., so I ordered immediately… my summer addiction: a Lobster Roll. Read more
Tacos El Charro in Jamaica Plain
March 5, 2009
It was a rare Saturday night… we actually had a babysitter and they were FREE (as in — cost us nothing)! Good friends of ours were going out to dinner to celebrate a birthday and we were fortunate enough to not only be invited, but to also partake in their wonderful babysitters — Grandpa Grumpy and Bubby — the 4-yo’s best friend’s grandparents.
The birthday dinner was held at Tacos El Charro… a small, non-descript Mexican restaurant on Centre Street in Jamaica Plain’s Hyde Square. From the outside, Tacos El Charro looks a tiny bit sketchy… and on the inside, not much better. Read more
Change YOU can believe in…
January 19, 2009
So here we are on the eve of Change. Change in the form of a new president and change in the form of our first African American president. With each new year comes personal change as well… usually in the form of New Year’s Resolutions. You see it at the gym — beginning on January 2nd the place swells to maximum capacity and by the end of the month or maybe sometime in February, things start settling down a bit. We all start to fail at keeping our resolutions. Why is it that we try to set goals for ourselves that are impossible to keep? Do we enjoy setting ourselves up for failure? Or do we conveniently forget the promises we’ve made?
I think this phenomenon is a combination of both factors. We really want to change the things we dislike about our current life, body, income, habits etc… but if those things were easy to change, we would have already conquered them. We also have intentions to remember these resolutions, but as the weeks, months and the year progresses, those great ideas we vowed to keep on the 1st fall to the wayside and are easily forgotten.
So what’s the solution? Well… for this particular year, I decided to tackle my New Year’s Resolutions in a different fashion… with public awareness and humiliation if I fail. I came up with 10 things I would like to improve during 2009. I wrote a blog post about them. I decided this wasn’t good enough… because in a matter of a week, that post will be at the bottom of the page and I’ll have totally forgotten that I even wrote it. So I also posted the 10 items in a permanent place on my blog – at the top-left of the page. Each day when I log on now, those suckers are staring right at me. We are only 20 days into the new year, but I’m happy to say I’ve been more successful with keeping my resolutions to date than I have in the past.
Open House at Children’s Happy Day School
December 6, 2008
Children’s Happy Day School invites you and your family to an OPEN HOUSE today — Saturday, December 6th, 2008 from 10am to 2pm.
Located at 5 Charles Park Road in West Roxbury (you know… the road that leads back to Millennium Park), my child has been attending CHDS for the last two years and I cannot say enough great things about this school.
They have been enriching minds and nurturing the spirits of children since 1987. They have flexible program options, offering morning, half day and full day schedules. They offer excellent, curriculum-based pre-school and pre-kindergarten programs. The teachers are knowledgeable, experienced, caring and certified and the Director of the school, Ms. Helen, is one of the most amazing women I know.
Student enrollment begins at age 2.9 and can go up to age 6. I would be happy to personally answer any one’s questions about this school and will be at the open house today from 11am to 12pm. You can also visit their website at www.childrenshappyday.com or call them at 617-325-0606.
I hope to you see you there!
How can I — a lover of food — have a tremendously picky eater???
November 13, 2008
I’m not really sure how it happened. I tried to eat all kinds of exotic and ethnic foods while I was pregnant and I continued to do the same while I nursed my son — despite the fact that I could not have any dairy because he had an allergy. I gave him all kinds of “cool” foods during his initial food experiences early on (like avocado, spicy things, olives and other strongly-flavored items) – which he gobbled right up. And now? Now that he is 4 years old, I have the world’s pickiest eater on my hands. Literally. If I didn’t know better, I would bet my bottom dollar that he’s been on a dedicated fast since he was about 2 years old.
Did I create a monster somehow? Is it because I don’t eat red meat and I didn’t give him any meat at all until he was about 3 years old? Or is it because I did the unthinkable and caved-in to the idea of not sitting at the dinner table together every night — but rather, cooked a separate meal (to his liking) each night? OR… is it as the pediatrician said? “Some kids are just picky eaters… and, if by the time they are 3 they are still not expanding their food horizon, than chances are you will have a picky eater on your hands until the child is 6 or 7.” Gulp.
Townsend’s Economic Relief Fund Program
October 21, 2008
Last week, my husband and I ate at Townsend’s (in Hyde Park) with my visiting parents and had a great meal. I know the Table Critic just recently posted her review of this restaurant; however, I wanted to make you aware of a dinner special they are offering. While chatting with the owner, Michael Tallon, I found out that in order to encourage more folks to eat out during these tough economic times — Townsend’s is offering a special “Economic Relief Fund Program” Monday through Friday, from 5pm to 7pm (last seating at 6:45). This special package allows you to dine out, eat great food and still not put a huge dent in your weekly allowance.The 2-course meal goes for $15 and includes your choice of one appetizer and one entree. For another $15, you can add a bottle of the red or white wine selection of the week. This is a great deal!
Continue on to see their yummy-sounding offerings: Read more
Goodnight Moon — At Bella Luna in JP
October 14, 2008
Last Tuesday night, my Husband and I had the distinct pleasure of attending “Goodnight Moon” – a themed press dinner celebrating the launch of the new Fall menu at Bella Luna restaurant in Jamaica Plain.
The (complimentary) event included music, food, cocktails and a media-only candlepin bowling competition — downstairs in the Milkyway Lounge afterwards. We had a great time!
It was a cocktail reception setting and the music was provided by DJ Ghostdad — a Boston DJ and mix-master of Crunk, Death Metal and Disco House.
The executive chef, Jacob Zachow, offered a sampling of many of the appetizers, entrees and desserts you can expect to see on their new fall menu starting now.
We met up with a fellow food blogger — Pam, of Cave Cibum, and started our evening with a few martinis. Read more
We’ve been tightening our belts lately…
September 26, 2008
And therefore, haven’t eaten out in ages. So here I sit, pondering what to write about — when I don’t have any restaurant recommendations or food news to give you. I’m guessing we’re all in the a same boat… feeling the crunch of the current state of our economy and in response, keeping our meals closer to home. I’ve already written about various local food movements and resources… so what else is left?
Well, it’s cold and rainy outside… and the Fall fruit and vegetable crops have started to trickle in (pun intended). So how about some feel-good, comfort-food recipes to help warm the soul? I’m sure we could all use a little comforting… and what better way to do so, than by stuffing our faces with dishes that taste delicious?
I went to Allandale farm yesterday to scope out the seasonal goods — and picked up some locally grown apples, corn and figs. They also had an abundance of late summer squash, onions, eggplant and the last dwindling of tomatoes. If you’ve been to any grocery store this week, you know as I do that the pumpkins and large varieties of squash have hit the shelves as well.
So, with that in mind, here is some inspiration for you… the recipes that I am drooling over this month.
My Staycation
September 16, 2008
Well, it looks like the Bellevue Hillbilly was thinking the same thing as me this weekend — how about a post on what I did over my vacation? I guess great minds think alike… 
As most of you know, my family and I spent the last two weeks of August on Martha’s Vineyard (as documented on my blog by a series of photos and quirky comments).
In addition to the daily photo updates I provided, I thought it might be nice to include a summary of what we consider “The Best of Martha’s Vineyard – Year 1“. I say Year 1 because we hope to go back again (next year)… but even more so — because even though we spent two full weeks on the island, we didn’t even come close to visiting or seeing all the places and things we wanted to. Read more
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