New England Lobster Rolls

Although I had heard of them, I really had no idea what a lobster roll was until my recent trip to Boston....

After a tour of the Sam Adams brewery, a trolley shuttled us to Doyle's Cafe - a "bah" with the best "lahbstah" rolls in town, according to the driver. I'd trust that driver any day, because this was one of the best things I've ever tasted.

Some research back at home led me to realize that this tasty delight is available across the country. A Bon Appétit article (click here), highlighted six of the best lobster rolls available in the US, from Santa Monica to Rhode Island.

This Esquire article (click here) has a recipe for "The Perfect Lobster Roll". Maybe someday...

Mike & Patty's

I love a dish that sticks with you... in the figurative sense. After having this breakfast sandwich at Mike & Patty's in Boston, I woke up craving it days later.

It was the "North South Classic - fried egg, american cheese, peameal bacon, collards on an english muffin". This article from Boston Magazine shows it on a sub roll. Hmmmm.... maybe next visit.

I'm pretty sure there must have also been a secret (highly addictive) ingredient added, because it made me want to do backflips.

Vino Volo

At the end of a recent trip to Boston, my fellow travelers and I stopped at Vino Volo in Logan airport for a quick sip and bite.

Everything was delicious. I was envious of my coworkers' marcona almonds... perfectly sweet, salty, and seasoned with rosemary. But when my food arrived, the envy quickly dissolved into food bliss.

The chickpea & chorizo chili was mouthwatering, and the brie & prosciutto sandwich with fig jam made me feel like I had taken a quick jaunt to wine country. I think I could recreate the sandwich fairly easily, not so sure about the chili... but maybe with a little practice.