Restaurant: Finder's Pub
Location: Route 12, West Boylston, MA
Meal: Dinner, after a hike
There were three of us for dinner at Finder's. We got a good tall table in the back bar, even though the place was packed. After much debate, we decided on the basket of onion rings as an appetizer. (you'll also find the rings on the sides menu - a much smaller portion.)
Beer: Cold, Bud Light draft, a bargain at $1.90/pint
Other: Tomato juice for the guy on the wagon. It was pretty good. $1.25
Entrees: Lobster Roll - we can't say enough about the lobster roll. it's chock full of big chunks of lobster meat; none of that shredded up lobster salad that you pay $16 for on the Cape. It's $10 and comes with a cup of clam chowder. Tips Carbonara and Garden Salad - delicious, cooked perfectly, plenty for 2 meals. salad was huge and fresh. iceberg lettuce, canned olives (I never eat them), cherry tomatoes, cukes, red onions, and good italian dressing.
Buffalo Girl really wanted to get the Saturday special: $9.95 for Prime Rib, potato and veg. It was not even 6 pm and they were out!! So, she got the London Broil, medium, with the same sides. It was pretty good, pretty tender. But, she was sort of full from the apps. Did I mention we also got a basket of french fries? mmmm delicious. The plan is to make steak and eggs on Sunday morning with the lefties.
Total cost for 3: $41.something plus tip.
Service was really good.
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Friday, September 29, 2006
Linguine's
Restaurant: Linguine's
Location: Route 20, Marlboro, MA
Meal: Lunch
I had the mozzarella, tomato, and basil sub. it's delicious and cheap: $4.95. be sure to add some salt and pepper.
Get there early if you're going to lunch, to beat the rush. The specials run out fast too.
Location: Route 20, Marlboro, MA
Meal: Lunch
I had the mozzarella, tomato, and basil sub. it's delicious and cheap: $4.95. be sure to add some salt and pepper.
Get there early if you're going to lunch, to beat the rush. The specials run out fast too.
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Bertucci's
Restaurant: Bertucci's
Location: Marlboro, MA, Solomon Pond Mall
Meal: Dinner, weeknight
Chicken Pesto Primavera: It was good, but I really don't think the sauce was pesto cream sauce, like the menu says.
Salad was good. Fresh, and good dressing.
Rolls were piping hot and awesome with the olive oil dipping sauce.
I'd go back. But I'd get the pizza.
Location: Marlboro, MA, Solomon Pond Mall
Meal: Dinner, weeknight
Chicken Pesto Primavera: It was good, but I really don't think the sauce was pesto cream sauce, like the menu says.
Salad was good. Fresh, and good dressing.
Rolls were piping hot and awesome with the olive oil dipping sauce.
I'd go back. But I'd get the pizza.
Wendy's
Restaurant: Wendy's
Location: Route 20, Marlboro
Meal: Weekday lunch
Ok, not the healthiest of meals, but a coworker and I had to get out of the office for a while. I got the Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger, small lemonade, and small fries. All off the dollar menu, so frugal. Total cost: $3.12. Nutrition info: 820 calories, 35 grams of fat.
It was okay. I've had better burgers but I liked that there was lettuce and a slice of tomato. The funniest part was actually dining in. The 2 person tables are really small - it almost feels like being in a miniature restaurant.
Location: Route 20, Marlboro
Meal: Weekday lunch
Ok, not the healthiest of meals, but a coworker and I had to get out of the office for a while. I got the Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger, small lemonade, and small fries. All off the dollar menu, so frugal. Total cost: $3.12. Nutrition info: 820 calories, 35 grams of fat.
It was okay. I've had better burgers but I liked that there was lettuce and a slice of tomato. The funniest part was actually dining in. The 2 person tables are really small - it almost feels like being in a miniature restaurant.
Thursday, September 21, 2006
1790 Restaurant
Restaurant: 1790 Restaurant
Location: Route 9, Westboro
Meal: Dinner
Day of week: Tuesday
The event was a work dinner. We were a group of 11, and we had a private room. The tables were set up in a U-shape, which was nice, and allowed the whole group to talk together, and for smaller group conversations. The waitress was very nice, and attentive.
What I liked
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Great blue cheese/walnut/cranberry salad with balsamic dressing. The lettuce was really fresh, and there was an abundance of blue cheese. The blue cheese was really mild, so it wasn't overwhelming. The walnuts and cranberries were a nice touch. I ate the whole thing.
Green beans as a vegetable side were good - bright green, fresh.
What I didn't like
They were out of the filet, and nothing else on the menu was appealing, so I ordered the surf and turf with the pepper-encrusted sirloin substituted for the petit filet. There is no substitution for petit filet, at least not last Tuesday. The sirloin was fatty, tough, and cooked much more than medium, which was my request. The stuffed jumbo shrimp were pretty stuffed, but it wasn't very flavorful.
The music was awful. I would have expected some classical, or jazz, but instead, there was a poor substitute for WSRS meets MIKE FM. There were some awkward silences where the music was just completely offensive.
I'd go back but I'd probably get the pork. Another one in the group got it and loved it. The lamb also got rave reviews.
Prices are really high, but since work was paying for it, it didn't matter. Check the menu online before you go so you're not surprised.
Location: Route 9, Westboro
Meal: Dinner
Day of week: Tuesday
The event was a work dinner. We were a group of 11, and we had a private room. The tables were set up in a U-shape, which was nice, and allowed the whole group to talk together, and for smaller group conversations. The waitress was very nice, and attentive.
What I liked
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Great blue cheese/walnut/cranberry salad with balsamic dressing. The lettuce was really fresh, and there was an abundance of blue cheese. The blue cheese was really mild, so it wasn't overwhelming. The walnuts and cranberries were a nice touch. I ate the whole thing.
Green beans as a vegetable side were good - bright green, fresh.
What I didn't like
They were out of the filet, and nothing else on the menu was appealing, so I ordered the surf and turf with the pepper-encrusted sirloin substituted for the petit filet. There is no substitution for petit filet, at least not last Tuesday. The sirloin was fatty, tough, and cooked much more than medium, which was my request. The stuffed jumbo shrimp were pretty stuffed, but it wasn't very flavorful.
The music was awful. I would have expected some classical, or jazz, but instead, there was a poor substitute for WSRS meets MIKE FM. There were some awkward silences where the music was just completely offensive.
I'd go back but I'd probably get the pork. Another one in the group got it and loved it. The lamb also got rave reviews.
Prices are really high, but since work was paying for it, it didn't matter. Check the menu online before you go so you're not surprised.
Monday, September 18, 2006
Junior's Pizza Grille
Restaurant: Junior's Pizza Grille
Location: Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA
Meal: Dinner
Day of week: Sunday night
After a long day of church (!), fun family lunch, and a great time at the Start of the Street festival, we were hungry, and really didn't feel like cooking. Sunday nights in Worcester are sort of a dead zone when it comes to dining out, unless you want fast food, chain food, or bad food. It was a beautiful night and we really wanted to spend some time outside, so we decided to go to Junior's. They had plenty of tables outside, and even though it was a little cool, we decided to go for it.
"Please seat yourself," the sign said by the door. Past experience taught us that this often means a lengthy wait for service. We weren't wrong this time, but once we were able to get some table service (about 10 minutes), everything was prompt and pleasant.
We started with 2 beers: I can't remember what kind at this point, but what I do remember is that it was ice cold. There's not much better than an ice cold beer.
We shared the the antipasto and delicious chicken pesto pizza.
Antipasto: romaine, olives, red peppers, rolled up cheese and italian meats, marinated mushrooms, and italian dressing. I would not get it again. The cheese in the meat rolls was kind of dry, there wasn't enough of topping, and too much lettuce.
The pizza was delicious. Only problem: so much garlic and pesto, it made me bloated for days. Leftovers are great with red sauce, though.
Would I go again? Yes, but I wouldn't get the antipasto.
One last thing: It was a cool night after a while and they have these awesome heaters that make the patio a great place to sit.
Location: Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA
Meal: Dinner
Day of week: Sunday night
After a long day of church (!), fun family lunch, and a great time at the Start of the Street festival, we were hungry, and really didn't feel like cooking. Sunday nights in Worcester are sort of a dead zone when it comes to dining out, unless you want fast food, chain food, or bad food. It was a beautiful night and we really wanted to spend some time outside, so we decided to go to Junior's. They had plenty of tables outside, and even though it was a little cool, we decided to go for it.
"Please seat yourself," the sign said by the door. Past experience taught us that this often means a lengthy wait for service. We weren't wrong this time, but once we were able to get some table service (about 10 minutes), everything was prompt and pleasant.
We started with 2 beers: I can't remember what kind at this point, but what I do remember is that it was ice cold. There's not much better than an ice cold beer.
We shared the the antipasto and delicious chicken pesto pizza.
Antipasto: romaine, olives, red peppers, rolled up cheese and italian meats, marinated mushrooms, and italian dressing. I would not get it again. The cheese in the meat rolls was kind of dry, there wasn't enough of topping, and too much lettuce.
The pizza was delicious. Only problem: so much garlic and pesto, it made me bloated for days. Leftovers are great with red sauce, though.
Would I go again? Yes, but I wouldn't get the antipasto.
One last thing: It was a cool night after a while and they have these awesome heaters that make the patio a great place to sit.
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