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Where to buy good hardwood charcoal (Belmont/Arlington/Watertown vicinity)
Thanks for the Via Latina heads up - they had a bunch of Royal Oak 17 lb bags for about $13 (marked as a special). Russo's did have some spendy stuff, around $10 for a 8.5 lb bag - it was stacked up in a corner outside under the canopy.
parkside scallops, yum!
Ditto on the scallop dish, it was just tremendous. And as much as I enjoyed the Wednesday special on the oysters and prosecco, the highlight of the meal for me was the fluke with almonds and lime - perfection. The only mild gripe I had about the meal was that the waiter was a little too chatty - I appreciate getting recommendations (he pushed the fluke, and I'm glad he did), but there comes a time when it's time to leave the diners to themselves.
Best Tacos Al Pastor in Austin
Just back from a visit (our first) to Austin, and am happy to have made it to El Meson (thanks to the many Chowhounders who recommended that place) on the way back to the airport. We'd hoped to get the migas there, but missed out on breakfast by about 20 minutes and had to settle for the lunch menu. The al pastor plate is with pineapple (I like that), chewy, almost crispy pork, and the best tortillas I've ever had.
