The BF has been working Boston over the past year but hasn’t really had a chance to explore the city. I flew down with him for a quick weekend trip of eating between tourist stops.
These were my top 5 eats from this trip:
- Lobster Roll @ Neptune Oyster: 63 Salem St
- The hot butter lobster roll was out of this world, we ate a lot of lobster that weekend and I still have dreams about this
- No reservations, there will be a line, there will be a wait, there is only 37 seats inside
- Show up before they open (11am) and walk around the nearby Quincy market after leaving your name and number
- Lobster Roe Noodles @ Island Creek Oyster Bar: 500 Commonwealth Ave
- Amazing, creamy, flavourful sauce with house-made pasta
- The lobster roe is in the pasta itself and then topped with braised short ribs and more lobster
- Fresh Oysters @ Island Creek Oyster Bar: 500 Commonwealth Ave
- Great selection of Massachusetts and Maine oysters
- Try the Gypsy Juice!
- Fire Grilled Lobster @ Barking Crab: 88 Sleeper St
- Well themed, on the wharf, great view
- First time having lobster cooked this way and loved the smokey flavour
- Great daily specials (we ate 4lbs of crab legs in addition to this lobster…)
- Chocolate Cannoli @ Maria’s Pastry Shop: 48 Cross St
- Each cannoli is filled on order, choice of chocolate, vanilla or sweetened ricotta cheese
- Flaky, crunchy, rich and just the right amount of sweetness
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