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Trini's Taco's - mediocre at best
Oh yes....those all sound much better! Thank you. I just ordered one of the lunch menu options and yeah, it came with the hard shells. I should know better but I was in a hurry and just ordered quickly. Will definitely give them another chance.
Trini's Taco's - mediocre at best
I just had the most mediocre tacos at Trini's in the Arsenal Mall. The destination should have given it away but I thought I heard something good about it recently and had somewhat higher hopes.
Grilled chicken, hard shell. No seasoning in the chicken or heat in the salsa really. If there is one or more menu items that are better, would love to know…just don't have many "good" choices in the Watertown/Arsenal area.
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Trini's Mexican Grill
485 Arsenal St Ste 96, Watertown, MA 02472
*July 2009 COTM* SPICE: Oregano, Summer Savory, Sage, Rosemary, & Thyme
Fried Green Tomato Parmesan (pg 287 )
Prepared this with Mr. Palmito last week and we both give it the thumbs up!
This recipe is made with the Tomato Sauce of another dish (see Grilled Skirt Steak pg 26) We made the Tomato Sauce the night before—big time saver. Main ingredients of the sauce; diced tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, s+p, and caramelized butter, all pureed in a blender until smooth. The addition of the caramelized butter was a bonus.
Note: This only made about 1 1/4 cups total but the Fried Green Tomato recipe calls for 2 cups of sauce so be sure to factor that in.
The unripe tomatoes were a bit hard to find but we have access to a good market in Boston and I just had to ask the produce guys to search in the back. We also had to use about 8 small tomatoes (the recipe calls for 4 large). The result was a rich, bubbly dish with varying levels of creaminess (sauce and cheese) and crunch (light, Panko crust). We ate it as the main course with some salad greens but recommend it as a side instead.
Where to buy tortilla shells?
I also just saw the Cinco de Mayo brand at Russo's in Watertown today at lunch.
July COTM voting thread -- VOTE BY June 16 please
SPICE: FLAVORS OF THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN by Ana Sortun
Gluten-Free Friendly Dinner Tonight
Elephant Walk and Legal Seafoods have gluten-free menus.
White Truffle Oil-Where to buy other than Whole Foods?
Russo's in Watertown also has it. Not cheap. I think I paid about $20 for White Truffle Oil.
hungry mother suggestions
Hungry Mother's No. 53 is my favorite cocktail in the city right now; sailor jerry rum, yellow chartreuse, lemon juice. Very smooth. Not too boozy. No. 42 was a hit with Mr. P; gin, dry vermouth, bitters and honey syrup. And all the dishes we had were terrific. Only complaint – they were out of the Trout I so desired.
Dave's Fresh Pasta expanding
Also be sure to get on their email list and check out some of their tastings. They offer a good variety and fill up fast.
**April COTM 2009** suggestion thread! NOMINATE UNTIL March 13
I just bought Ana Sortun's Spice (based on a recommendation from Rubee) so I, too, would love to make some dishes from her book.
