We went to the Gondola Restaurant in Leominster - it wasn't too bad. The service was somewhat slow, but the food was pretty good. I had eggplant gondola - it was eggplant wrapped around cheese, kind of like manicotti. The boy obviously had ravioli, what else?
Tonight I made cajun catfish, homemade french fries, and garlic bread. yum!
Showing posts with label restaurants. Show all posts
Showing posts with label restaurants. Show all posts
Monday, February 16, 2009
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Dinner and a Movie
Saturday date night! Woohoo!
We went to eat at Hooligan's Bar and Grille off rt. 20 in Marlborough. It was a so-so restaurant. Not too bad for a bar. I don't know if I would go back.
After we ate, we went to see National Treasure 2. I thought it was really good. A lot of adventure-packed fun! :-) I would definitely recommend seeing it!
We went to eat at Hooligan's Bar and Grille off rt. 20 in Marlborough. It was a so-so restaurant. Not too bad for a bar. I don't know if I would go back.
After we ate, we went to see National Treasure 2. I thought it was really good. A lot of adventure-packed fun! :-) I would definitely recommend seeing it!
Saturday, December 29, 2007
sooooo good
My new favorite restaurant might just have to be TGI Fridays!!
New on their menu...
DESSERT MINIS!
Large-sized shotglasses full of mousse. I had the peanut butter cup.
SOOOO good!
:-)
Friday, December 14, 2007
Fine Food & WHAT???
I WISH I HAD MY CAMERA!!!
The Rat Pack in Framingham on Rt 9 had a large neon sign boasting of its "Fine Food & Cock". The "tails" part of the sign was out.
Middle school humor at its best...
We were out that way to go to Legal Seafood, since we've been holding onto this gift card for a while now, but there was over an hour wait. We didn't think to make reservations.
We turned around, and headed back west, where we decided to stop and check out Ken's Steak House, home of the famous and delicious salad dressings. REALLY YUMMY FOOD! It was a little on the pricey side, but it was good. They brought a bread basket to the table, which had cornbread, onion foccacia type rolls, and italian bread. We got salads, mine was a house, and his was a caesar. I had a steak gorgonzola - the kind of steak that is cut real thin and melts in your mouth. It came with rice pilaf and mixed veggies. The boy ordered lobster bisque and lobster ravioli. I tried some of both...and BOY was it good! We split a slice of banana creme pie for dessert. It was a delicious meal. The building itself is large, and there are a couple of rooms. I would definitely recommend, and go again.
The Rat Pack in Framingham on Rt 9 had a large neon sign boasting of its "Fine Food & Cock". The "tails" part of the sign was out.
Middle school humor at its best...
We were out that way to go to Legal Seafood, since we've been holding onto this gift card for a while now, but there was over an hour wait. We didn't think to make reservations.
We turned around, and headed back west, where we decided to stop and check out Ken's Steak House, home of the famous and delicious salad dressings. REALLY YUMMY FOOD! It was a little on the pricey side, but it was good. They brought a bread basket to the table, which had cornbread, onion foccacia type rolls, and italian bread. We got salads, mine was a house, and his was a caesar. I had a steak gorgonzola - the kind of steak that is cut real thin and melts in your mouth. It came with rice pilaf and mixed veggies. The boy ordered lobster bisque and lobster ravioli. I tried some of both...and BOY was it good! We split a slice of banana creme pie for dessert. It was a delicious meal. The building itself is large, and there are a couple of rooms. I would definitely recommend, and go again.
Monday, June 04, 2007
ugh....
ok...it's been a while...let's play catch up!!
**Memorial Day weekend was a busy one! Thursday night the boy and I drove out to Newburgh, NY to the Day's Inn to meet up with family for my brother's graduation from West Point Academy. Friday morning was a big parade, we spent the rest of the day resting, and eating and hanging out. Saturday was the graduation ceremony with Dick Cheney speaking for a looooong time. It was fun though. We hung out at the 1949ers club for the afternoon with a couple of other families. Then we went out to dinner at a Japanese restaurant, where they make the food on the hibachi in front of you. We drove back on Sunday, and the boy and I went out to Piccolino's in Shirley for yummy food. Monday was spent with the NVCB for the concert in Harvard.
**The week after that was a long one. Meetings, lessons, students, rehearsals, concert, and classes.
**Friday afternoon my aunt came by with a band of family. She was dropped off with me to check out the quilt shop in Boxborough, and then we went to the farm stand down the street. We spent the rest of the afternoon hanging out at the apartment catching up with each other. Some more family stopped by on the way up to York and picked her up. Then I headed to my mom's house where I spent the weekend. Saturday was my other brother's graduation from high school. It was very long and very sunny, and I am very sunburnt. We spent the afternoon with family at my mom's, which was a lot of fun to do. We all caught up with each other's lives, which is hard to do, since we're all so busy. I got to play with my cousin's babies. I swam with Tyler in the pool...his diaper swelled up to the size of a small elephant. The boy joined us , and all of us cousins went out to the movies to see "Knocked Up". HILARIOUS!!! YOU HAVE TO GO SEE IT!!!!! I cried I was laughing so hard. Sunday was my grandfather's memorial service, which was VERY hard for everybody, but it was nice.
**Today was the last day of the rotation for my classes. The students put together some great projects. (of course there are some who didn't, but there always are) We had an extra jazz band rehearsal (at the students' request - isn't it great??) and I bought the students pizza since we only have one more rehearsal until the concert next week.
There...I think that catches us up. Eventually, some day, I will post pictures of the various graduations. I am in the process of editing the video from the West Point graduation. This time of year is VERY busy!!!
**Memorial Day weekend was a busy one! Thursday night the boy and I drove out to Newburgh, NY to the Day's Inn to meet up with family for my brother's graduation from West Point Academy. Friday morning was a big parade, we spent the rest of the day resting, and eating and hanging out. Saturday was the graduation ceremony with Dick Cheney speaking for a looooong time. It was fun though. We hung out at the 1949ers club for the afternoon with a couple of other families. Then we went out to dinner at a Japanese restaurant, where they make the food on the hibachi in front of you. We drove back on Sunday, and the boy and I went out to Piccolino's in Shirley for yummy food. Monday was spent with the NVCB for the concert in Harvard.
**The week after that was a long one. Meetings, lessons, students, rehearsals, concert, and classes.
**Friday afternoon my aunt came by with a band of family. She was dropped off with me to check out the quilt shop in Boxborough, and then we went to the farm stand down the street. We spent the rest of the afternoon hanging out at the apartment catching up with each other. Some more family stopped by on the way up to York and picked her up. Then I headed to my mom's house where I spent the weekend. Saturday was my other brother's graduation from high school. It was very long and very sunny, and I am very sunburnt. We spent the afternoon with family at my mom's, which was a lot of fun to do. We all caught up with each other's lives, which is hard to do, since we're all so busy. I got to play with my cousin's babies. I swam with Tyler in the pool...his diaper swelled up to the size of a small elephant. The boy joined us , and all of us cousins went out to the movies to see "Knocked Up". HILARIOUS!!! YOU HAVE TO GO SEE IT!!!!! I cried I was laughing so hard. Sunday was my grandfather's memorial service, which was VERY hard for everybody, but it was nice.
**Today was the last day of the rotation for my classes. The students put together some great projects. (of course there are some who didn't, but there always are) We had an extra jazz band rehearsal (at the students' request - isn't it great??) and I bought the students pizza since we only have one more rehearsal until the concert next week.
There...I think that catches us up. Eventually, some day, I will post pictures of the various graduations. I am in the process of editing the video from the West Point graduation. This time of year is VERY busy!!!
Monday, April 23, 2007
one of my favorite restaurants
We were having fun playing with the camera while we went out to eat last night at Ken's American Cafe in Littleton Commons. For the first time this season, we were able to eat outside on the patio. It was a GREAT meal, and we had a blast.
We got to watch the cars go by (Grampy would have loved it...everyone was out in their fancy cars enjoying the weather, more than likely heading to Kimball's Farms).
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Today's lunch
and by the way...
I found a Long John Silver's in Massachusetts....so I had to eat at it today!
I found a Long John Silver's in Massachusetts....so I had to eat at it today!
Monday, April 16, 2007
Saturday fun
Jenn and I spent the day walking around Boston on Saturday. We went to Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, walked around to many stores, around Fenway Park (didn't get into the game though), Copley Place, and the Pru. We shopped A LOT!! We stopped to listen to many street performers, some of whom were musicians, and others were entertainers.
Things I bought while out on Saturday:
-a pair of sunglasses
-a barette for my hair for my wedding day
-an ENORMOUS duffle bag at REI (way cool store) to put our tent into, since we can't get it back into the bag it came with
-envelopes for bridal shower invitations (I bought the invites for real cheap at a flea market, but they didn't come with envelopes)
-a Bridal Shower Game book
-2 pairs of gym pants (one of which was only $2.99 - yay clearance racks)
-a bottle of bloody mary mix for the boy that I bought at Cheers
-a new laptop bag, since my old one barely holds my laptop and cord, forget anything else
-and a few other various items that I can't quite seem to remember right now
Things I ate on Saturday:
-Dunks for breakfast
-Indian for lunch
-Cold Stone Creamery for a snack
We were gone for 12 hours. It was great. :-)
Things I bought while out on Saturday:
-a pair of sunglasses
-a barette for my hair for my wedding day
-an ENORMOUS duffle bag at REI (way cool store) to put our tent into, since we can't get it back into the bag it came with
-envelopes for bridal shower invitations (I bought the invites for real cheap at a flea market, but they didn't come with envelopes)
-a Bridal Shower Game book
-2 pairs of gym pants (one of which was only $2.99 - yay clearance racks)
-a bottle of bloody mary mix for the boy that I bought at Cheers
-a new laptop bag, since my old one barely holds my laptop and cord, forget anything else
-and a few other various items that I can't quite seem to remember right now
Things I ate on Saturday:
-Dunks for breakfast
-Indian for lunch
-Cold Stone Creamery for a snack
We were gone for 12 hours. It was great. :-)
Friday, March 09, 2007
Craving fulfilled...
Sorry guys, but I had a better offer...
As I was leaving school this afternoon, planning on heading over to the usual Friday afternoon hangout, I noticed I had a voicemail. It was the boy. He told me he was playing hooky from work, and wanted to know if I was up for The Outback for dinner tonight.
Hmmm.....Devens Grill vs. THE BLOOMING ONION!!!!!!
Guess what won....
leftovers....
yummy
As I was leaving school this afternoon, planning on heading over to the usual Friday afternoon hangout, I noticed I had a voicemail. It was the boy. He told me he was playing hooky from work, and wanted to know if I was up for The Outback for dinner tonight.
Hmmm.....Devens Grill vs. THE BLOOMING ONION!!!!!!
Guess what won....
leftovers....
yummy
Sunday, February 25, 2007
ugh....
SOOOO MUCH LAUNDRY!!!
So much, in fact, we went to a laundromat. It was seriously 10 washing machine loads of laundry. We wore dirty socks today, since we had no more. Surprisingly, we apparently have enough underwear to last us 10 loads worth and still have a clean pair....at least I know my underwear were clean....
Seriously....one hamper, two laundry baskets, and three pillowcases full of clothes....
It was a ridiculous amount....matched only by the ridiculous amount of quarters pumped into the machines...
We did make the most of it though! We played poker and walked to the Wok n' Roll next door to get take-out, which we ate inside the laundromat. So, if you ignore the giant piles of laundry and the hideously loud washers, and the one particular machine that decided to rock back and forth while beeping hysterically that the load was unbalanced, no matter how many times we fixed it and rearranged the clothes inside...........it wasn't so bad!
So much, in fact, we went to a laundromat. It was seriously 10 washing machine loads of laundry. We wore dirty socks today, since we had no more. Surprisingly, we apparently have enough underwear to last us 10 loads worth and still have a clean pair....at least I know my underwear were clean....
Seriously....one hamper, two laundry baskets, and three pillowcases full of clothes....
It was a ridiculous amount....matched only by the ridiculous amount of quarters pumped into the machines...
We did make the most of it though! We played poker and walked to the Wok n' Roll next door to get take-out, which we ate inside the laundromat. So, if you ignore the giant piles of laundry and the hideously loud washers, and the one particular machine that decided to rock back and forth while beeping hysterically that the load was unbalanced, no matter how many times we fixed it and rearranged the clothes inside...........it wasn't so bad!
Monday, February 19, 2007
Chili's Adventures, Round 2
Ok...this one had to be separate, because the onion deserved an entire post to itself.
After our onion fiasco, we decided we were still hungry. The waitress informed us the soup of the day was a baked potato soup. We decided that sounded really yummy, so we each ordered a cup.
The soup arrived, and it looked an awful lot like this:
which at least to us, did not appear to resemble baked potato soup, which we thought should look more like this:
And, after tasting the soup, our suspicions were confirmed.... instead of baked potato soup....we were eating CHEDDAR AND BROCCOLI SOUP!!!! President Bush beware!!!
It's all good though...we like Broccoli cheddar soup anyways...
I guess it was just not meant to be....
Met up with my college roomie in Lowell today. She lives in Nashua, so it is a pretty good halfway point. Anyways...
We wanted to go to the Outback to eat a Bloomin' Onion. It was a yummy idea, but apparently the Outback doesn't open until 4 pm, and we were there at 2.
So, we ended up at Chili's instead, where we ordered an Awesome Blossom, a cheap rip-off of the Bloomin' Onion. However...because of the recent frigid temperatures in California, there is a shortage of giant onions...
...so they have to make something that resembles a plate of onion fries. There seems to be less on the plate, and it's just not the same...
Sadness...
We wanted to go to the Outback to eat a Bloomin' Onion. It was a yummy idea, but apparently the Outback doesn't open until 4 pm, and we were there at 2.
So, we ended up at Chili's instead, where we ordered an Awesome Blossom, a cheap rip-off of the Bloomin' Onion. However...because of the recent frigid temperatures in California, there is a shortage of giant onions...
...so they have to make something that resembles a plate of onion fries. There seems to be less on the plate, and it's just not the same...
Sadness...
Sunday, February 18, 2007
oh the joy...
Being the first "weeknight" of February vacation....I am basking in the joy of not having to wake up at the butt-crack of dawn tomorrow morning!
Tonight was a rehearsal of the YDDB...of which there hasn't been in many months...
I haven't looked at this music in a while...and I am ashamed to say I was underpracticed...but I still had a lot of fun. Both Steve and myself had arranged some songs for the group to play which we took a look at tonight. I think both went well. He arranged "Just A Closer Walk with Thee", and I arranged "Clarinet Marmalade" (talk about opposite ends of the musical spectrum).
The boy came along and listened (I think he was bored to tears for most of the rehearsal...I told him to bring along his trumpet). However, we both had a lot of fun at the end of rehearsal. John's homemade brew was DELICIOUS!!! We imbibed in many a glass...nut brown ale and New Castle....mmmmm.....(Peter would be proud)
I have learned that it was not just in my imagination....there is a certain member of the group who seems to look at me more often than not. I didn't mention anything before or after rehearsal to the boy, and as a matter of fact, he actually mentioned it to me first. In a way I am glad to know it's not just in my head, but I am also skeeved out to find out that it's not just in my head at the same time... (the guy is old enough to be my father...and then some...)
eeeew
Yesterday was Yangtze River buffet night...mmmmmmmmmm......
Today was lunch/dinner (linner? lupper?) with the boy's family, whom we met up with in Braintree for a lovely meal at JJ something-or-others. I had a personal pizza (2 slices left for tomorrow, woohoo!), with peppers and pineapple (they ran out of ham....who runs out of ham???). I also had some Blue Moon....yummy!!!
Anyhow...I am looking forward to the week's vacation, and I assure you that I will have more entries in the blog too keep you apprised of all the details.
Tonight was a rehearsal of the YDDB...of which there hasn't been in many months...
I haven't looked at this music in a while...and I am ashamed to say I was underpracticed...but I still had a lot of fun. Both Steve and myself had arranged some songs for the group to play which we took a look at tonight. I think both went well. He arranged "Just A Closer Walk with Thee", and I arranged "Clarinet Marmalade" (talk about opposite ends of the musical spectrum).
The boy came along and listened (I think he was bored to tears for most of the rehearsal...I told him to bring along his trumpet). However, we both had a lot of fun at the end of rehearsal. John's homemade brew was DELICIOUS!!! We imbibed in many a glass...nut brown ale and New Castle....mmmmm.....(Peter would be proud)
I have learned that it was not just in my imagination....there is a certain member of the group who seems to look at me more often than not. I didn't mention anything before or after rehearsal to the boy, and as a matter of fact, he actually mentioned it to me first. In a way I am glad to know it's not just in my head, but I am also skeeved out to find out that it's not just in my head at the same time... (the guy is old enough to be my father...and then some...)
eeeew
Yesterday was Yangtze River buffet night...mmmmmmmmmm......
Today was lunch/dinner (linner? lupper?) with the boy's family, whom we met up with in Braintree for a lovely meal at JJ something-or-others. I had a personal pizza (2 slices left for tomorrow, woohoo!), with peppers and pineapple (they ran out of ham....who runs out of ham???). I also had some Blue Moon....yummy!!!
Anyhow...I am looking forward to the week's vacation, and I assure you that I will have more entries in the blog too keep you apprised of all the details.
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Only my family...
Brunch with the family was great this morning, but I have to say that the highlight of the morning was my Grampy.
Before leaving, my grandfather went to use the restroom. We waited for him outside the door. He came out and immediately says "I need some tissues" and turns around and re-enters the restroom. He comes back out...
...with the entire box.
And hands them to my aunt, instructing her to take them to his car.
...the entire box...
...from a COUNTRY CLUB...
...we might not be allowed back inside...
Before leaving, my grandfather went to use the restroom. We waited for him outside the door. He came out and immediately says "I need some tissues" and turns around and re-enters the restroom. He comes back out...
...with the entire box.
And hands them to my aunt, instructing her to take them to his car.
...the entire box...
...from a COUNTRY CLUB...
...we might not be allowed back inside...
food
We are food junkies, we admit it...
Saturday, we had it in our heads to go to the Outback. We drive to Leominster, only to find out that everyone else had the same idea. It was going to be a 65 minute wait! We decided to go somewhere else.
We end up at Chili's, where there was only a 20 minute wait. We order yummy drinks and appetizers, and our meal....WAY too much food. We brought our main courses home.
Saturday afternoon I made a Boston Creme Pie (don't get too excited, it was a box mix - I made it in the Bake and Fill pan). I had the intentions of having dessert after we came back from dinner, but we were stuffed to the gills.
This morning we met Grampy, Debbie, my parents and Steve at the Portsmouth Country Club for a brunch buffet. Again...WAY too much food. And mimosas...mmmmm
We came home and had a slice of the cake in the afternoon. It was good.
Food is good.
Saturday, we had it in our heads to go to the Outback. We drive to Leominster, only to find out that everyone else had the same idea. It was going to be a 65 minute wait! We decided to go somewhere else.
We end up at Chili's, where there was only a 20 minute wait. We order yummy drinks and appetizers, and our meal....WAY too much food. We brought our main courses home.
Saturday afternoon I made a Boston Creme Pie (don't get too excited, it was a box mix - I made it in the Bake and Fill pan). I had the intentions of having dessert after we came back from dinner, but we were stuffed to the gills.
This morning we met Grampy, Debbie, my parents and Steve at the Portsmouth Country Club for a brunch buffet. Again...WAY too much food. And mimosas...mmmmm
We came home and had a slice of the cake in the afternoon. It was good.
Food is good.
Sunday, January 07, 2007
I feel so sophisticated
Since the boy won his fantasy footballl league, he treated me to a VERY nice dinner tonight!!
We went to Papa Razzi in Concord. We've never been there before, and although it is a little pricey, it was VERY good!!
I had the RAVIOLI AL POMODORO stuffed with spinach and ricotta in a light basil-tomato sauce.
He had the PETTI DI POLLO boneless, skinless chicken breast grilled with fresh lemon and virgin olive oil.
We split a Caesar salad and some breadsticks. We had a yummy bottle of Pinot Grigio. Also, we split an AWESOME dessert. It didn't have chocolate in it, which means I know some of you wouldn't consider it a dessert, but it was good. A scoop of vanilla gelato covered in fruit sauteed in a brown sugar sauce....sort of like bananas foster with other fruit. VERY YUMMY
Great way to end a weekend..........stuffed to the gills........
We went to Papa Razzi in Concord. We've never been there before, and although it is a little pricey, it was VERY good!!
I had the RAVIOLI AL POMODORO stuffed with spinach and ricotta in a light basil-tomato sauce.
He had the PETTI DI POLLO boneless, skinless chicken breast grilled with fresh lemon and virgin olive oil.
We split a Caesar salad and some breadsticks. We had a yummy bottle of Pinot Grigio. Also, we split an AWESOME dessert. It didn't have chocolate in it, which means I know some of you wouldn't consider it a dessert, but it was good. A scoop of vanilla gelato covered in fruit sauteed in a brown sugar sauce....sort of like bananas foster with other fruit. VERY YUMMY
Great way to end a weekend..........stuffed to the gills........
Sunday, November 26, 2006
As promised...
Thanksgiving Pictures!!
My cousin and his girlfriend at Foster's Clam Bake on Saturday. That's a 2.6 pound lobster baby!!! (or was)
My brother licking the mashed potato bowl clean on Turkey day!
My cousin and his girlfriend at Foster's Clam Bake on Saturday. That's a 2.6 pound lobster baby!!! (or was)
My brother licking the mashed potato bowl clean on Turkey day!
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Saturday Movie
Saturday we went to Lowell to see "Stranger than Fiction". First, we went to Chili's then took a walk along the river. The movie was pretty good, it was cute. I don't think I will run out to buy the DVD when it comes out, but it was a cute movie. We had a lot of fun. :-)
Monday, October 23, 2006
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest pics to come later....
I had a GREAT time yesterday with my boy and his parents at the Nashoba Valley Winery's Oktoberfest. We weren't, however, expecting the crowd!!! There were HUNDREDS of people there!!
We went apple picking (or should I say HUNTING). It took us a long time to find enough apples to fill our two bags, the trees were picked clean.
We were looking forward to some German grub, but because of the crowds, there wasn't any left!! We decided to go out to find some instead.
We drove by Bose to show the parents where their boy works, not that they could see much more than a brick building, but at least they got the idea.
We went to Beef n' Ale in Stow. I've never been there before, and I liked it. It had pub food, and REALLY GOOD FRIED ICE CREAM!!!!
Mike liked Mr. Beefie...
I had a GREAT time yesterday with my boy and his parents at the Nashoba Valley Winery's Oktoberfest. We weren't, however, expecting the crowd!!! There were HUNDREDS of people there!!
We went apple picking (or should I say HUNTING). It took us a long time to find enough apples to fill our two bags, the trees were picked clean.
We were looking forward to some German grub, but because of the crowds, there wasn't any left!! We decided to go out to find some instead.
We drove by Bose to show the parents where their boy works, not that they could see much more than a brick building, but at least they got the idea.
We went to Beef n' Ale in Stow. I've never been there before, and I liked it. It had pub food, and REALLY GOOD FRIED ICE CREAM!!!!
Mike liked Mr. Beefie...
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Rock Bottom Brewery
Mike and I met his parents and brother for dinner at the Rock Bottom Brewery in Braintree tonight for dinner. I had a lot of fun, even with Bill's alcohol abuse (knocking a completely full beer onto the floor...Mike was tempted to ask for a straw so none would be wasted!) and Mike and Dave's talk of a certain Saved by the Bell star's sex tape (including the talk of what might be on it...and now that it was explained to me.....EEEW!!!) Jan and I put up with a lot from our boys!!! :-)
By the way, I didn't have this beer...but I liked the name. :-) I tried the Lumpy Dog Light Ale (very good, the name is scary) and the Cranberry Wheat Ale which was not fruity at all, very good.
Other than that, it was a pretty uneventful day....hanging around the house, and relaxing. Presently watching the Sox game (why, I DON'T know...no point)
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