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Pho Pasteur
📍 Address: 682 Washington St, Boston
⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (3.5)
This was one of my first tastes of good Vietnamese food and remains one of my favorite spots. All dishes I've tried are delicious and compare favorably with food in Vietnam, though I would particularly recommend the spicy bun bo hue. Vietnamese coffee (hot or iced) with condensed milk is also a personal favorite. Prices are quite reasonable (most entrees under $10), though perhaps slightly higher than other Chinatown standards. Service and atmosphere are efficient and acceptable, but nothing to write home about. Great place for a simple, delicious bowl of pho.
Neptune Oyster
📍 Address: 63 Salem St, Boston
⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5)
Neptune Oyster opens at 11.30 on the weekends. My friend and I were here at 11.15 and there was already a line. They do not make reservations, so if you want to dine here for lunch on a weekend, get here early!!! We ordered about 11 different kinds of oysters and clams. I'm not a big fan of raw clams apparently, but I loved all of the oysters except for the one that has a hint of cucumber taste. The thing that "made" this restaurant was their warm lobster roll. It was to die for and quite orgasmic!!! Also, keep in mind that I went into this restaurant not liking lobster AT ALL!! I usually find it very tough and chewy and have a horrible after taste in my mouth. This definitely changed my opinion of lobster. It was super soft and tender and you hardly have to chew the lobster meat. Also, I was expecting a little bit of meat on a lot of bread, but it was quite the opposite. The sandwich was literally overflowing with lobster meat!!! I want to go again and order my own lobster roll, as I had to share it with a friend. :( Next time...
Flour Bakery + Café
📍 Address: 131 Clarendon St, Boston
⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4)
A definite stop for a quick snack, to satisfy a sweet craving, or to have a healthy light meal. Great place to meet for coffee or one of their house made italian sodas. Shared some real, meal type foods. Very tasty. But what honestly stands out to me when I think of Flour are the cookies and deliciousness that ensues with their baked goods. So delicious. Mind-blowingly delicious. One time we picked up a loaf of bread that was excellent and quite affordable, especially after looking at some locally baked breads at the super market. You really can't go wrong here unless you decide to ignore any food allergies you may have and just say F*** it, because it's so tasty. I don't recommend that, especially since they pretty much specialize in catering to all diet needs and types. I try not to stop in very often because otherwise I'd be eating ALL THE COOKIES which just isn't very healthy, no matter how tempting!
La Empanada
📍 Address: 325 S Orlando Ave, Ste 1-1, Winter Park
⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5)
WOW! This truck was inside the Orlando Calling festival and wow, I'm sure happy I ran into it. I ordered 3 cauliflower and curry empanadas. I was extremelyn satisfied with 3 and probably could have eaten 10 more :). They gave me some hot sauce and it fit perfectly (I love anything with hot sauce). My boyfriend got 2 bbq chicken and 1 mac and cheese. He loved them both but said the mac and cheese was one of the best things he has ever had. It was pricely, (3 for 12) but most fesitval foods are. It was worth EVERY PENNY. I can't wait to have more today :)
Little Bird Bistro
📍 Address: 215 SW 6th Ave, Portland
⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4)
We are from out of town but adore French cooking when done right. We found this restaurant from a local street map, wondered by, and took a chance. From the first bite of the crusty baguette, to the charcuterie, to the soup, and entrees, everything was excellent. We had wine by the glass and every choice paired well. The service was great. The pot de creme was bland but the peach tarte tartan was excellent. We wish we had a place back home in NC like this.
Portland City Grill
📍 Address: 111 SW 5th Ave, Fl 30, Portland
⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4)
The views will always make a meal here enjoyable. We were in a private room for a birthday party and had a three course meal with three choices of entree's. I had a filet steak and my wife had a stuffed chicken breast. They were good and well seasoned but for 60 bucks I would sure hope for a bigger portion. Wine was Columbia Crest reserve which was ok. Not my favorite though for such a fancy place