I hold a special place in my heart for diners. There’s just something about them that reminds me of home and more importantly, comfort food. Some of my favorite childhood memories involved going to late-night diners (mainly Waffle House) with … Continued
What is time? Another year gone and another year ahead. But one thing is sure to stay constant – my appetite. For my 25th birthday, Selma took me to a little all-you-can-eat sushi place right down the street called Yamato. … Continued
A few weekends back, Selma and I set out on our annual trip to the wonderland that is Ikea. By now, everyone has probably heard of Ikea. They are best known for their inexpensive/easy to assemble furniture and their Swedish … Continued
Brunch is quite possibly my favorite meal of the day. I’m never usually hungry around breakfast but I’m always starving right before lunch, so naturally brunch is my ideal meal. And because Selma and I rarely have time to enjoy … Continued
Don’t feel like waiting until Tuesday for a good food deal in Allston? Then stop by The Draft on Sunday’s and Monday’s for 35¢ wings! You may have thought it couldn’t get any better than $6.99 Burger + Beer night but … Continued
Ah yes…The OG. You are probably asking yourself why on earth we would ever go to Olive Garden when we have the historical North End right here in Boston where you can find authentic Italian cuisine around every corner. Answer: … Continued
When Selma and I lived in Allston, the only redeeming quality of residing in that area was the food. Because we lived right next door to The Draft, we would always go for their food deals on weeknights. Specifically, we … Continued
Last Friday, Selma and I had dinner with some friends at a place called Seoul Soulongtang in Allston. This is probably going to be my quickest blog post because I have no idea what any of this is. I can … Continued
A few weekends ago, we finally made it back to Audubon for dinner with friends. Audubon has recently undergone new management and we haven’t been back until now. However, even if you didn’t know that the restaurant had changed owners, … Continued
This past weekend was commencement weekend in Boston. And with that brought old friends back from out of town who we haven’t seen in forever. We decided to meet up for dinner at OTTO Pizza in Coolidge Corner because it’s awesome and … Continued
After my sprint tri, I was famished. It had been a long day and I was just looking to intake as many calories as possible at once. On my drive back, I passed Shake Shack and I immediately started craving … Continued
Oh yes, we’re back….again. Why? 1/2 priced food, that’s why! You may recall our previous adventures to The Pour House for brunch and their 1/2 priced chicken sandwich night. Both are great reasons to visit this fine establishment. However, last weekend after … Continued
Nothing puts a smile on my face quite like a dumpling. These little bundles of hot, savory goodness bring me unfathomable joy. So whenever the opportunity arises to sample some manna from heaven, I simply can’t resist. On this particular … Continued
Let me start off by saying that I rarely find food hard to eat. People often compare me to a garbage dumpster because I happily eat anything and everything in sight. Nevertheless, everyone has their limits. We met up with … Continued
Flour Bakery + Cafe is a very dangerous place for your bank account. I used to eat here at least 3 times a week but it was well worth the financial strain. They have several locations across town spanning from … Continued
It’s finally spring and love is in the air… Love for Fajitas & ‘Rita’s that is! We have heard so many good things about this place from friends so we were dying to try it out. Situated right next to … Continued
Lulu’s Sweet Shoppe isn’t as well known as the other big name cupcakeries out there but they can definitely hold their own with the best of them. Located right in Boston’s North End, they offer some of the best looking/tasting … Continued
There are very few restaurants that I truly crave on a daily basis. Sure, there are countless delicious establishments in Boston that are more deserving of my time and money. But when it comes to authentic Asian food, no one … Continued
I have to be honest, I was a little skeptical coming here after reading some of the negative reviews about the food on Yelp. The place received amazing reviews for their drinks but people were not a fan of their … Continued
The Pour House comes through again with their awesome Wednesday night (tonight) 1/2 priced Chicken Sandwich Special from 6-10pm. The thing I really like about The Pour House is their prices. Even on normal days, their food is already ridiculously … Continued
Brownstone – home of the $5 breakfast. And for Boston, that’s saying something. Selma and I met some friends here for brunch last weekend and this place certainly did not disappoint. Situated in the heart of back bay bordering the … Continued
If you ever happen to find yourself hungry in Allston with only a few bucks to spare, look no further than Super 88. Now, there are plenty of notable establishments in this food court but I’m only here to talk … Continued
I pass Pizzeria Dante every day on my way to work and I’ve never thought to stop in. Selma and I don’t eat pizza often so I guess it’s never really on our list of places to try. But one … Continued
I don’t come to Chinatown often. But when I do, I prefer Dumpling Cafe. Mike and I decided to come one night during the week for a bro-date. It’s been awhile since I’ve been to Chinatown so this was a … Continued
Bonjour! Once again, Groupon has come through with another one of our favorite deals. This time, it was at the Paris Creperie in Coolidge Corner (they also have a food truck). We like this place because it’s in a super convenient … Continued
Oh yes. We are back. But this time with our own Groupon! Last weekend, we had a really odd meal schedule (we went to Lower Depths at around 4pm because we’re animals) and didn’t feel like making a full dinner so we … Continued
A few weeks ago, I started my new job in Kendall Square which meant that there was going to be a whole new list of places to try and blog about! Around the same time, I got a Gilt City … Continued
Oh how the mighty have fallen…. Sunset Cantina will always hold a special place in my heart, no matter how ridiculous and overpriced it has become over the years. For those of you unfamiliar with Sunset Cantina, this is the … Continued
Hot damn. Thats all I have to say about this place. I honestly don’t know why it’s taken us so long to make our way over to Deep Ellum but I’m extremely happy we finally did. Our friend Samir came back … Continued
Judging by the name, you would think this is a place that I would enjoy. However, based on our last dinner experience, we don’t know if we will be back. We met up with our good friend Neha a few … Continued
A few weekends back, we stopped by the Coolidge Corner Clubhouse for some brunch. I had only ever come here for drinks but I always see Groupon’s for this establishment and really wanted to try out the food. Luckily that … Continued
While traveling back to the homestead for the holidays, I had a short (or so i thought) layover in Missouri. Little did I know that there was a huge snow storm passing through delaying all the flights like an asshole. … Continued
Selma always talks about The Pour House Brunch and their amazing pumpkin pie pancakes whenever we walk past it and for some reason we’ve never been. One of our friends recently moved into an apartment right above the place so we decided … Continued
One of my all time favorite meals is Chipotle’s Burrito Bowl. I have been eating Chipotle for the better part of 10+ years now and I have yet to get sick of it. There have even been weeks where all … Continued
Say what you will about McDonalds but they will always have a special place in my heart – specifically the twisty cones. I’ve been eating these as far back as I can remember and they never get old. The smooth … Continued
This past Friday night, we had ourselves a little date night. We decided on Sweet Cheeks BBQ by Fenway because we’ve been here before for drinks but never a meal. I was craving some good BBQ so this was a … Continued
Awhile back, Selma and I got a Groupon for a PaintNite event at Clery’s. PaintNite is essentially a painting class for adults. It’s held at a local bar and everything you need is included in the price (except drinks). You choose … Continued
To celebrate the day of my birth, Selma took me out for a lovely dinner at Stephanie’s on Newbury! Best of all, because we went on a Sunday night, we got a 1000 point table from OpenTable.com! Double win. If you … Continued
After searching far and wide for the best pho in Boston, I think we’ve finally found a winner. When it comes to pho, Le’s in Allston is hands down the best in town. For those of you who are not … Continued
Our good friend Mr. Bernard was in town on business so we met up with him for some dinner and drinks. I suggested we go to a restaurant called Parish Cafe that I haven’t been to in awhile because I … Continued
Martin’s Coffee Shop is one of my favorite breakfast destinations in all of Boston. This is your typical hole-in-the-wall diner that serves up the usuals at at very affordable price. However, just because they serve ordinary diner food does not … Continued
We were starving one night and wanted to grab a quick and easy dinner so we hit up Bertucci’s because we haven’t been there in forever. Bertucci’s is essentially the northeast’s version of an Olive Garden. They are known for their … Continued
Remember that day I went to meet The Maker and Selma couldn’t join because she wanted to be a kind and loving person and surprise her sister with Whole Food’s pastries for her birthday? Turns out that her sister wasn’t … Continued
Whenever Im feeling homesick, I hit up Jo Jo Taipei in Allston. They serve up mouth-watering Taiwanese dishes that remind me of my childhood. In addition to the usual favorites, they serve more authentic dishes such as stinky tofu and … Continued
This weekend we went to a comedy show at The Comedy Studio (which we would highly recommend! It was hilarious) with a co-worker and some of his friends in Harvard Square. Naturally, we had to dine at Border Cafe. This … Continued
