El Guapo's Profile
ISO ballpark sausage
Agreed, but for what its worth, they usually have plenty of the boxes of sausages. The boxes are 5 lbs. each. I bought one sweet pork and one chicken a few months ago. Be warned (keeping in mind the old rule about not watching sausage being made) that you walk right into the butcher area to get to the little office where they sell retail. I did a few double takes. Also, you can sometimes find the boxes at Stop & Shop.
No City Hall Plaza food trucks this morning . . .
. . . anyone know why? Weather? Phantom Gourmet event? I had an itch for a clover sandwich and popover which I was unable to itch.
Don Ricardo's (Peruvian) in the South End
For what its worth, knowing nothing of the quality at DRs, tallarines en salsa verde, usually served with a breaded piece of steak or chicken, is a traditional Peruvian dish.
Clover breakfast sandwich
The rain couldn't get in the way of my hunger this morning so I went a little out of my way and stopped at the Clover truck at City Hall Plaza for a breakfast sandwich. First customer of the day. They were unbelievably friendly. Anyway, $3 got me a breakfast sandwich which was far and away better than any other I could get in the area. Cheddar cheese, tomato, and a soft boiled egg done perfectly - solid white and runny yolk. Not messy either as they serve it in a little pocket bread. I'll be back.
Food Trucks @ City Hall
Isn't that where the Karo chicken cart (I believe Armenian) is located?
jumbo bun
Left the house early enough today to take a detour into Chinatown. Headed over to Great Taste to get a jumbo bun and they were out with no idea when more would be ready. Any other bakeries that serve a similar item (egg, sausage, etc).
Dog Friendly Apple Picking
Wondering about the same. Here is the only place I have found so far.
http://www.drewfarms.com/
Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken
In the same vein (a Central American roast chicken joint) is Rosticeria Cancun in Maverick square. They have a newer, larger establishment closer to Central Square on Meridian Street, but I still love the hole in the wall (literally) feel of the original. Anyway, its been a while since I had their chicken, but I used to love it. Came with rice, beans, salad and tortillas.
Lay it on me, hounds--best dining on Outer Cape
We've had wonderful meals at Mac's Shack in Wellfleet and the Red Inn in PTown. Go early to the Red inn and have a drink on the deck.
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Red Inn & Restaurant
15 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657
Fried clams on The Cape
To each their own, of course, but our meals at Sam's were far from gross. The clams were sweet, not too big or small, and my haddock was fresh and flaky. The fries were just ok, but most of the time I can pass on the fries anyway. As for Capt. Frosty's, I don't find their prices so high that its a rip off.
Scup's for brunch on Sunday
It is very dog friendly at the outside tables. We always bring both of our dogs and there are usually others there. Note that Piers Park does not allow dogs. We have greatly enjoyed the food and drinks everytime we have been. The owners and other diners have always been incredibly friendly.
Fried clams on The Cape
Captain Frosty's in Dennis or Seafood Sam's in Sandwich. We just ate at both last week and were very satisifed with the fry job. Sam's is also surprisingly reasonably priced.
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Seafood Sam's
6 Coast Guard Rd, Sandwich, MA 02563
Rincon Limeno: What a fry job!
Two of us split it a few weeks ago and were stuffed for the rest of the day. I like dipping the fried seafood in the ceviche marinade.
ISO comprehensive Latin market west/north of Boston
There must be places in Lawrence - its over 50% Latino.
Lunching in Lynn?
In addition to all of the other places mentioned, I would also suggest heading to 3 Yolks on Western Ave. They also serve lunch and when we were there last week the specials looked tempting enough that some of us seriously considered hanging out until lunch. Basic diner/comfort food.
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3 Yolks
1103 Western Ave, Lynn, MA 01905
Cambridge Common - Wow, what a terrible hamburger.
I haven't eaten there in years, so the menu has probably changed, but when I used to go more often, they had a regular burger and a "black angus" burger, and there was a huge difference in quality.
Sonic
It amazes me that people are surprised by the quality of the food from a place that offers an item that consists of chil and frito wrapped in a tortilla. Its called lowered expectations. With that in mind, when I went to one in Maryland, I did not order a sandwich (my DC did and was disappointed). Instead, I ordered the tots with chili and cheese, and found them enjoyable. My daughter got the popcorn chicken, and I thought they were fine. The drinks, everyone got a lime rickey of some sort, were good.
time to kill in East Boston?
I second the Peaches and Cream rec, which is also a Peruvian restaurant, Betos. Check to see if they have the "mil hojas", which is many alternating layers of a thin pastry and dulce de leche (manjar blanco in Peru). If not, get the alfajores, shortbread and manjar blanco, which I think are the best ones in the area. On the bakery tip, also check out Lolly's on Bennington, between Central and Day squares. Used to be an Italian bakery but is now latin mainly serving breads and pastries. For a more traditional Italian bakery, its not that far to Torretta's in Beachmont.
Scups on the Harbor - Breakfast! and now dinner, too
You were allowed to bring the chowpup inside?
Where to buy good tamales?
I have a vague recollection of a post from a few years ago talking about a store on Shirley Ave in Revere (near Floating Rock) where they were selling homemade tamales on the weekends. There are only 2-3 Latino stores on that stretch.
Mama Blanca's in Orient Heights (east boston)
How was the one in Maverick and where in Maverick was it?
Desperately seeking cheap Mexican *in* Boston...that's not Anna's etc.
There is no more Tacos Lupita on Shirley Ave in Revere. I drove by and it appears to be another Central American restaurant. Mrs. Guapo and I have yet to try it.
Buy of the day: Skirt steak for $3/lb at PriceRite in Lynn
Its been a few months since I was in Lynn ( I used to work there) but I don't remember any Cambodian restaurants on Union. There was a Vietnamese place, across from Caruso's Pizza, and the Banh Mi place further up. There are some Cambodian markets on Essex. Also, don't forget Mi Guatemala bakery on Union, a few doors down from La Fe. I miss stopping there on my way to work for some warm rolls.
Rincon Limeno - Eastie
It was a solely Peruvian place for about a month, back in May. They never changed the sign, but put a Peruvian flag up in the window. Never got to try anything beyond the tamales and chicharron sandwich one Sunday for breakfast. Both were very good. The owners were very nice. The husband was from Pisco, about 2 hours south of Lima. The wife, who was the main cook, was willing to go off the menu, which had my father very excited. Interestingly, the son told me that they used to have dinners in their basement on Sundays, but that someone called the health department. He said that they own the house next door to Frio Rico and that they rent that space to Frio Rico's owner. Its a shame the place didn't last. That location is an absolute restaurant graveyard.
BBQ Supplies in Boston
Hey Ruprecht,
When did you get the Egg? What size? Have you had a chance to use it yet. Last I heard you had the big Weber with the attached table and gas lighter.
Guapo
BBQ Supplies in Boston
The problem with Cowboy is that you get too many small and thin pieces that burn too fast.
Best italian sub in the area
The drive from Chelsea to East Boston can be a pain on a weekday, and they're only open til 2 or so, so you'd probably have to go on a Saturday, but my favorite Italian is the Roy's special from Roy's on Marion Street. Good roll with excellent cold cuts which have been sliced paper thin.
