Where: South Freeport, ME
Meal: Lunch, Dinner
Food Type: Seafood
For Who: they don't even serve a hamburger (lol)
Far and away the best fried clams I have had in the state of Maine. An entire pint of either breaded or battered clams is served in a paper container with wax paper. Order either a whole pint or the basket that comes with french fries and cole slaw. No tartar sauce is required for these babies. Their steamers are also excellent as are their steamed mussels.
Harraseeket Lunch & Lobster is also a lobster pound so you can order lobster however you want it. The fish and clam chowder are also amazing. Local Maine ice cream is sold for dessert. Try Harraseeket at an off time to miss the crowds.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Lido Kosher Deli
Where: Long Beach, NY
Meal: Dinner
Food Type: Deli
For Who: Those who love a real deli
The Lido Kosher Deli serves up brisket, pastrami and corned beef sandwiches anyway you like them (I take mine plain on rye - the meat is so juicy no mustard is needed, although the gravy goes particularly well with the brisket and the russian dressing with the pastrami.) The kasha varnishka, the barley and mushrooms and the knishes are all spectacular as is the matzoh ball soup.
The Lido Kosher Deli puts Carnegie Deli, Katz, the former 2nd Avenue Deli and Sam La Grassa's here in Boston to shame. I do have a bit of a bias towards Katz Deli (the place from "When Harry Met Sally," orgasm in a restaurant scene, you know the one). Katz is truly remarkable and I have never tasted anything like a hand carved pastrami sandwich from Katz.
Katz aside, my favorite deli sandwich in the universe is without a doubt Lido Kosher Deli. This place is unbelievable and if you are ever going to Jones Beach for a concert or for the sun, I steer you a short drive into Long Beach to find The Lido Kosher Deli to try a sandwich. Phenomenal. Make sure you order extra pickles, you will be happy you did.
Meal: Dinner
Food Type: Deli
For Who: Those who love a real deli
The Lido Kosher Deli serves up brisket, pastrami and corned beef sandwiches anyway you like them (I take mine plain on rye - the meat is so juicy no mustard is needed, although the gravy goes particularly well with the brisket and the russian dressing with the pastrami.) The kasha varnishka, the barley and mushrooms and the knishes are all spectacular as is the matzoh ball soup.
The Lido Kosher Deli puts Carnegie Deli, Katz, the former 2nd Avenue Deli and Sam La Grassa's here in Boston to shame. I do have a bit of a bias towards Katz Deli (the place from "When Harry Met Sally," orgasm in a restaurant scene, you know the one). Katz is truly remarkable and I have never tasted anything like a hand carved pastrami sandwich from Katz.
Katz aside, my favorite deli sandwich in the universe is without a doubt Lido Kosher Deli. This place is unbelievable and if you are ever going to Jones Beach for a concert or for the sun, I steer you a short drive into Long Beach to find The Lido Kosher Deli to try a sandwich. Phenomenal. Make sure you order extra pickles, you will be happy you did.
The Landing
Where: Head of the lake, South China, ME
Meal: Dinner
Food Type: Take Out, Ice Cream
For Who: Everyone
My friend and I went a bit out of our way to pick up his girlfriend at her parents home in South China. In order to make the trip worth our while, she promised to call ahead and order us a chicken tender baskets to take with us in the car. Save for my mothers' roast chicken, I very infrequently consider ordering chicken in a restaurant or anywhere else unless it is coq-au-vin. I was skeptical but I figured why not, free food for a free ride back to Boston, sounds great to me.
We pick up my buddy's girlfriend and drive a short distance to The Landing. As promised, the food is ready and we order some soda in paper cups to go. Instead of leaving, we decide to sit at picnic table in the hot August afternoon and watch the wind whip across China Lake while we eat our --- chicken.
I bite into the first nugget/tender. It is the most delicious piece of chicken I have eve had the favor of tasting. Breaded and deep fried, it is not too crispy, it is not dry, perfectly seasoned. I do not know how to describe the petite morsels of chicken the Landing serves, complete with coal slaw, french fries and a home made biscuit drenched in butter. If you ever have the opportunity to be in the Augusta area not too far from Rte 202 and a bit up Rte 9 (I had never heard of Rte 9 before but it is there for a reason), I highly recommend you search out The Landing. This place is maybe the most beautiful take out/ice cream stand in the world and the food is phenomenal. Go go go!!!
Meal: Dinner
Food Type: Take Out, Ice Cream
For Who: Everyone
My friend and I went a bit out of our way to pick up his girlfriend at her parents home in South China. In order to make the trip worth our while, she promised to call ahead and order us a chicken tender baskets to take with us in the car. Save for my mothers' roast chicken, I very infrequently consider ordering chicken in a restaurant or anywhere else unless it is coq-au-vin. I was skeptical but I figured why not, free food for a free ride back to Boston, sounds great to me.
We pick up my buddy's girlfriend and drive a short distance to The Landing. As promised, the food is ready and we order some soda in paper cups to go. Instead of leaving, we decide to sit at picnic table in the hot August afternoon and watch the wind whip across China Lake while we eat our --- chicken.
I bite into the first nugget/tender. It is the most delicious piece of chicken I have eve had the favor of tasting. Breaded and deep fried, it is not too crispy, it is not dry, perfectly seasoned. I do not know how to describe the petite morsels of chicken the Landing serves, complete with coal slaw, french fries and a home made biscuit drenched in butter. If you ever have the opportunity to be in the Augusta area not too far from Rte 202 and a bit up Rte 9 (I had never heard of Rte 9 before but it is there for a reason), I highly recommend you search out The Landing. This place is maybe the most beautiful take out/ice cream stand in the world and the food is phenomenal. Go go go!!!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Fisherman's Catch Restaurant
Where: 111 Bayside Drive Point Lookout, NY 11569
Meal: Dinner
Food Type: Seafood
For Who: everyone
Ok Folks, I am not usually prone to denigrating a restaurant, but, this was the most unbelievably bad service and food I have ever not had the pleasure of enduring. Our server was annoyed with our table from the moment that we did not have our drink order handy despite the fact that we had only been seated for less than two minutes. When she did finally get our drink order, she was equally annoyed with the fact that she could not seem to find room on the table to place the beverages (a delicious martini - grey goose, a bottle of sauvignon blanc from marlboro new zealand and four brooklyn lagers.) For me, her dilemma was peculiar considering that there was no food on the table which was certainly large enough to accommodate the six of us. Never the less, we ordered our appetizers - and delicious, I must say. I was ready to have a wonderful meal at this point.
Appetizers done, plates not cleared - the salads arrive. Ok, we can move on.
Entrees arrive and neither the salads nor appetizers are cleared. All of the entrees arrive with the exception of one order. A member of our party kindly asks if the food is on the way after our server had delivered five entrees and said nothing about the sixth. She snaps back that she already said it was on its' way. Another member asks about the sauvignon blanc by the glass - the server is unsure whether it is served by the glass but refuses to check - so we order another bottle.
The food up until the entrees was actually decent. However, my local flounder with a basil sauce and spiced crumb topping is beyond dry and completely tasteless. I hear the same from the three other members who ordered the same dish. The seafood bake was the best - 1 1/4lb lobster, steamers, clams, quahogs, corn, potatoes corn bread. The steak order was overdone. At this point, the server seems to know that she has bent over backwards to ruin our meal and begins to work for the tip (no takers thankfully). We next order desert. So so. Nothing to write home about.
In conclusion, the manager of the restaurant was equally as indifferent to the fact that our server was obviously meant to have a different kind of job in life and blamed our table stating simply that he has never had a problem with her before. This was the single worst instance of service I have ever had. Frankly, I can usually forgive mediocre food if it is compensated with reasonable service because I am pretty happy once I have sustenance in my stomach. Unfortunately, Fisherman's Catch Restaurant is almost not worth writing about here - however, I fear that if I do not mention its' shortcomings, some poor soul may once again fall prey to its' quaint setting by the water and authentic visage. Poor, do not waste your money.
Meal: Dinner
Food Type: Seafood
For Who: everyone
Ok Folks, I am not usually prone to denigrating a restaurant, but, this was the most unbelievably bad service and food I have ever not had the pleasure of enduring. Our server was annoyed with our table from the moment that we did not have our drink order handy despite the fact that we had only been seated for less than two minutes. When she did finally get our drink order, she was equally annoyed with the fact that she could not seem to find room on the table to place the beverages (a delicious martini - grey goose, a bottle of sauvignon blanc from marlboro new zealand and four brooklyn lagers.) For me, her dilemma was peculiar considering that there was no food on the table which was certainly large enough to accommodate the six of us. Never the less, we ordered our appetizers - and delicious, I must say. I was ready to have a wonderful meal at this point.
Appetizers done, plates not cleared - the salads arrive. Ok, we can move on.
Entrees arrive and neither the salads nor appetizers are cleared. All of the entrees arrive with the exception of one order. A member of our party kindly asks if the food is on the way after our server had delivered five entrees and said nothing about the sixth. She snaps back that she already said it was on its' way. Another member asks about the sauvignon blanc by the glass - the server is unsure whether it is served by the glass but refuses to check - so we order another bottle.
The food up until the entrees was actually decent. However, my local flounder with a basil sauce and spiced crumb topping is beyond dry and completely tasteless. I hear the same from the three other members who ordered the same dish. The seafood bake was the best - 1 1/4lb lobster, steamers, clams, quahogs, corn, potatoes corn bread. The steak order was overdone. At this point, the server seems to know that she has bent over backwards to ruin our meal and begins to work for the tip (no takers thankfully). We next order desert. So so. Nothing to write home about.
In conclusion, the manager of the restaurant was equally as indifferent to the fact that our server was obviously meant to have a different kind of job in life and blamed our table stating simply that he has never had a problem with her before. This was the single worst instance of service I have ever had. Frankly, I can usually forgive mediocre food if it is compensated with reasonable service because I am pretty happy once I have sustenance in my stomach. Unfortunately, Fisherman's Catch Restaurant is almost not worth writing about here - however, I fear that if I do not mention its' shortcomings, some poor soul may once again fall prey to its' quaint setting by the water and authentic visage. Poor, do not waste your money.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Blue Ribbon BBQ
Where: 908 Massachusetts Ave Arlington MA
Meal: Dinner
Food Type: BBQ
For Who: any and all, even those who prefer not to eat the meat
I stopped in on the way home from work on a sultry Thursday evening. I arrived at Blue Ribbon around 630pm and scanned the menu and was asked what I would like to order. I ordered a full slab of their memphis style dry rubbed pork ribs with two sides - a corn jalapeno relish and my favorite, collard greens.
I waited almost one half hour before my number was called, however, I was not alone as this seems to be the SOP for Blue Ribbon - folks were waiting patiently for their food despite the oppressive heat and limited seating area. I ordered to go since it was extremely humid and no air conditioning was available so I thought the confines of my apartment would be deal to indulge in a very large slab of ribs. I was right!!!
The ribs were cooked perfectly and the hot sauce provided on the side was actually spicy, a nice surprise. The sides were excellent and I can not wait to return to try their other entrees. Their system of calling out orders when complete leaves something to be desired but due to the quality of the food, this can be easily overlooked. Definitely recommend if you are in the mood for some serious BBQ.
Meal: Dinner
Food Type: BBQ
For Who: any and all, even those who prefer not to eat the meat
I stopped in on the way home from work on a sultry Thursday evening. I arrived at Blue Ribbon around 630pm and scanned the menu and was asked what I would like to order. I ordered a full slab of their memphis style dry rubbed pork ribs with two sides - a corn jalapeno relish and my favorite, collard greens.
I waited almost one half hour before my number was called, however, I was not alone as this seems to be the SOP for Blue Ribbon - folks were waiting patiently for their food despite the oppressive heat and limited seating area. I ordered to go since it was extremely humid and no air conditioning was available so I thought the confines of my apartment would be deal to indulge in a very large slab of ribs. I was right!!!
The ribs were cooked perfectly and the hot sauce provided on the side was actually spicy, a nice surprise. The sides were excellent and I can not wait to return to try their other entrees. Their system of calling out orders when complete leaves something to be desired but due to the quality of the food, this can be easily overlooked. Definitely recommend if you are in the mood for some serious BBQ.
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