Okay here’s some of the places where we had lunch, dinner, coffee or dessert while in Boston and Cape Cod … the good and the bad … our opinions. I've already written about the Mom and Pop Pizza place, Santarpio's Pizza (a Must), The Black Rose, Warren Tavern (another Must) and the Union Oyster House in previous blogs about Boston so I won't include any of those again here. Some of these are definitely a Must!!!
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Oh gosh ... who doesn't recognize this sign? If you are a Starbucks fan ... they are everywhere in downtown Boston. |
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This place "The Daily Catch Seaport" was recommended by our server at Santarpio's Pizza and boy he nailed it ... it was delicious! There is another location in Little Italy but our server said you would probably come out smelling like garlic though the food is just as delicious. A MUST if you love seafood and pasta! |
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Here's the view while you dine!!! Be a-u-ti-ful! |
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I had the Shrimp, Scallops & Broccoli in a White Sauce and served in the pan they cooked it in. The pasta is homemade and it was obvious ... so so so good that I ate it all, seriously! |
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Had to have at least one glass of vino with my pasta so I ordered this drink ... I do not remember name but it consisted of Prosecco, Pellegrino and a sprig of Rosemary! Oh my goodness ... never thought of Rosemary in my vino but it was a perfect touch ... I will definitely do this at home! |
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This place is a MUST if you love fresh Italian pastries ... though they also had
French and American pastries as well.
It's located in Little Italy in the North End on Hanover Street. Can you tell we went more then once? Cash Only, as is a lot of places in Boston, so be prepared! |
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Streets in Little Italy ... do not try to drive in Boston, traffic is heavy and little to no parking plus parking is expensive ... its a walking town. |
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Hubby's Brownie ... it was ginormous!!! |
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My White Chocolate Cashew Caramel (brought a couple of these home). Sorry but no pic of my Traditional Cannoli as I had eaten it before I realized I didn't take a pic. It was BEST I've had in a long while! Actually craving one right now! |
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You cannot tell from this pic but depending on day of week (Saturday's seemed to the be worst)
the lines for this place and Mike's across the street can extent way down the block.
Worth the wait!!! |
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Okay this place is just across the street from Modern Pastry and down a bit and we did try it and it was good but we all preferred Modern Pastry. Again ... Cash Only! |
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Found this place somewhere in Cape Cod, the people were friendly, food was good and there's a cute little souvenier shop next door with reasonable prices! |
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Inside decor. |
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This place is on Martha's Vineyard in Vineyard Haven, literally a whole in the wall. You go inside, order and sit at one of the two picnic tables outside ~ thank goodness it was a beautiful day! I had one of their own unique salads and it was very good. Hubby had an Italian sandwich which he loved. Definitely recommend! |
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This place is a treasure and we found it by accident on our last day in Boston. So glad we did but we wish we had found it sooner. |
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Its located in Little Italy on Hanover Street and down a little grocer's alley. |
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We literally followed the smell of fresh baked bread!!! |
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Sandwiches are made to order and they are quick ...
fresh bread, handmade cheese and freshly cut meats ... oh and they are huge, Hubby and I shared one. |
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They had all kinds of Italian foods for purchase ... from anti-pastas to freshly baked breads, to homemade (and imported) pastas, fresh Italian meats, fresh tomatoes, homemade sauces ... the list goes on ... it was a tiny Italian grocery store. A definite Must!!! |
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Fresh Artichokes |
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Their Homemade jarred Red Sauces. |
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Stuffed Italian Peppers. |
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Look at all that fresh homemade Pasta ... the blue boxes are imported Pasta, same brand "DeCecco" we always buy ... very good. |
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Fresh Octopus in Olive Oil ... not so sure I could do that but this Italian man saw me eyeing it and said (in his very heavy Italian accent) "very good ... octopus with a bit of fresh bread and a glass of vino, perfect meal" |
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This place is a Must ... you have to look for it though. Again ... its in Little Italy on Hanover Street and down a grocer's alley! |
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And obviously its won many great reviews! |
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Here's what it looks like from the street! Look for it and go!!! |
We loved Boston and had lots of great eats!!!