Burgers + Boston
Howdy. How are you?
You know it’s bad when you take two Tylenol PM and still can’t sleep. Talk about a zombie. Now I know why Michael Jackson kept upping his dose. Miraculously, I felt a billion times better when I woke up and got to work today. I’m really plowing through my to-do list and I will meet all my deadlines very soon! T minus 3 weeks to go!!!
After work, Matt helped me throw together a fabulous summer dinner!
Best of Boston
Boston is truly an amazing city filled with great restaurants, unique bars, and beautiful sights…
Ladies and gentlemen, I bring you the my Best of Boston! I apologize that I don’t have links to all of the recommendations – I visited some of these places before I started blogging.
Obviously, most of my categories are food related, starting with the best…
Places to Eat Pizza
Places for a Cocktail
Places to Drink Beer
Upscale Restaurants
Casual Restaurants
- Grafton St. Pub
- The Otherside Cafe (vegan and vegetarian friendly)
- Parish Cafe
- Amrheins (you MUST get the pumpkin risotto in the fall!!!)
Patios
- The Intercontinental Hotel
- Hamersley’s Bistro
- Cambridge Brewing Co.
- The Rattlesnake roof deck
- Tavern on the Water
Mexican Food
- The Border Cafe (get the crawfish quesadillas)
- Lolita
Places to Eat Dessert
- Mike’s Pastry
- Top of Hub (cookie sampler)
- Max Brenner (‘the works’ dessert pizza)
Places for Live Music
- The Beehive – make a late reservation for a seat in “the pit” and you’ll most likely hear a funky jazz band
- The Burren – I’ve only been here once and the live music was great (much more alternative then the typical stuff at the Faneuill Hall bars below)
- Faneuil Hall Bars – a bunch of them actually have fun live/dancing bands, but be prepared for lines. I’ve liked bands at the Bell in Hand, Hennessey’s, and Ned Divine’s
Burger
- Russell House Tavern
- Boston Burger Company (get the caramel sweet potato fries too!)
Ethnic Food
- Mela
- Addis Red Sea
- Myers + Chang
- Toro
- Teranga
Things To Do
- Have a picnic on the Esplanade
- Visit the Museum of Fine Arts
- Visit Boston’s breweries (Harpoon and Sam Adams; Harpoon has a more generous tasting)
- Tour an old house in the Back Bay
- Take the MBTA ferry over to Charlestown and see the USS Constitution and grab a beer at Tavern on the Water
Out and About
Today was wonderful; just how I wish every day could be. I went to spinning before work, rolled into the office around 9:30, left around 1:30 and enjoyed the rest of my afternoon running errands and strolling around Boston.
There was nothing going on in the office, so I just left! I went straight to the Teriyaki house on my way home to get Chinese food for one of my counseling cases (since tomorrow will be our last session and it was his final request) Then, I cleaned out my closet and took a bunch of dresses and skirts to the consignment shop. It was beautiful out today, so I threw on a halter dress for the first time this year and I felt naked! It’s been a while since I’ve strolled around with my shoulders out and I think they enjoyed the sun, which felt super bright today. I could barely stand to be out there for more than 30 minutes. I mozied down Newbury Street, taking in the sights and looking at antique rings in windows… It’s days like this that I absolutely adore living in a city.
I also stopped at Boston Olive Oil Co. one last time and decided to purchase a little souvenir for myself since I won’t be buying many groceries this week. I’ve purchased balsamic at this shop for my sister, but I’ve never had any of my own. I just went with the traditional balsamic, which is extra sweet and very thick. Can’t wait to have a salad with it tomorrow!
Hot sun = cold beer.
Matt and I split this guy. He was pretty typical, but refreshing nonetheless.
Dinner was simple three bean quesadillas with the leftovers from Tuesday’s bean dip. They were filling, but a bit bland since we ran out of peach salsa. I don’t think I’m a big fan of kidney beans either. Dinners are about to get weird next week…
What’s your favorite thing to do on a nice summer afternoon?
Read MoreArt & Beer
I mentioned yesterday that my Sunday afternoon involved visiting a museum and drinking some of the good stuff. The family I babysit for managed to score two free tickets to Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, and since I’ve never been, I figured I should go before I leave.
What I didn’t know was that there was a breathtaking exhibit of Chihuly’s blown glass creations on display. What a treat! I’m honestly not a big fan of those 1800′s paintings of plump naked women (though it does build my self-confidence:)), but I love modern paintings, photography, and sculpture. This was right up my alley. In fact, I think I’m obsessed!
Take a look for yourself!
Isn’t it amazing? It’s also cool that he’s an American artist and his work can be found all over the U.S., especially on the west coast near his gallery in Seattle.
What took place after the museum was also a big treat. We were in the neighborhood of one of my all time favorite bars in Boston (the Mission), and I knew we needed to go one last time before we move. I started with a half pint of a Sixpoint Sweet Action, a cream ale brewed with peach. It was light and hoppy and very unique. As you know, I’m very influenced by the weather, and since it was 50 and rainy, I think it was just a bit too summery for the moment. So, my second beer was dark. I got the Delirium Nocturnum – a perfect Belgian beer that somehow tasted light and crisp, despite the color.
Graduation Gallery
Yesterday was absolutely perfect all because of amazing friends and family. Thank you:)
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I've created this blog because I'm in a bit of a quarter life crisis. Since graduating from college in 2008 and earning an advanced degree in school psychology in May, I still don't know what career path to follow. All I know is that time is moving way too fast and I find myself living only for the weekends. Bear with me as I attempt to reclaim my twenties by finding pleasure and balance in the work week and incorporating my passions of food, fashion, fitness, and fun into everyday life. 
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