Boston , September 13th The Warren Tavern http://www.warrentavern.com/
Full of history and atmosphere. Good, filling "pub grub". Very cool neighborhood:
Charleston, where ,btw, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Bacon and Ryan Gosling were filming
(all we saw were the trucks, though)
Boston, September 14th: Union Oyster House
http://www.unionoysterhouse.com/
Chowder, crab cakes, fresh lobster in tanks (which we didn't have, this time). They have a special booth that was JFK's favorite. I guess he was a regular.
In Faneuil Hall --oldest continuously operating restaurant in the United States
Thursday, September 15:
North end: Italian night! Can't remember the name of the restaurant, but I know I had eggplant parmesean and it was so good. Great night out. Balmy and lively.Friday, September 16th Newport Rhode Island
Clarke Cook House
http://www.bannistersnewport.com/clarke_cooke_house.html
Wedding Day, September 16th
Cotton Farm
Pomfret Connecticut
Cotton Farm
Pomfret Connecticut
Barbeque Ribs, Skirt Steak, King Salmon
All made with love and care by Scott and
Campbell
All made with love and care by Scott and
Campbell
New York:September 17: Hell's Kitchen
Delightful find:http://menupages.com/restaurants/il-melograno/
Family run Italian with fresh whole wheat pasta and beautiful salads.
Small, quiet and friendly service.
Il Melegrano
Monday, September 18th:Lunch with Margaret Kelly at Ivy Bistro
http://ivysbistro.com/
Dinner in Soho just down the street from Rachel's new apartment:
Jean Claude---Lovely french restaurant with delightful service
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/3/30663/restaurant/Soho/Jean-Claude-New-York
Tuesday, September 20:Lunch after the Met Serafina
http://www.serafinarestaurant.com/serafina/pizza.html
Upper east side, Italian....wood fired pizza, game hen, salads.They
have a retractable roof, but it was closed the day we were there.
Tuesday Night;;Very special Lobster night in midtown at Oceana.
http://www.oceanarestaurant.com/http://www.oceanarestaurant.com/
High end, impeccable service, raw bar, well prepared lobster . Very elegant setting along with high prices.
Definitely for a special night, which it was.
Wednesday Brunch in Brooklyn at Bubby's http://bubbys.com/
Large Brooklyn Restaurant in Dumbo........gorgeous views of Manhattan Bridge and the Brooklyn Bridge.Mimosas, and delicious menu items. They also specialize in homemade pies.
Wednesday dinner: Fabulous Arepas at Caracas
http://www.caracasarepabar.com/manhattan.php
Very tiny, very noisy, very fun. Absolutely delicious arepas, Not too expensive. we shared a sample plate and it was plenty of food and scrumptious.
Thursday dinner:
Las Ramblas Tapas: West Village with Lianna http://lasramblasnyc.com/Very good tapas, nice wine. Service was arrogant, but I guess it part of the schtick.
Breakfast: Friday September 23rd: The Iris Cafe
highlight: avocado toast--not on menu but will prepare if you ask for it
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/3/1494206/restaurant/New-York/Brooklyn-Heights/Iris-Cafe-Brooklyn#all_reviews
Friday dinner:Boqueria :Spanish Tapas
with Margaret,Neil,Marcia and Rocky in the Flatiron Disrict. http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/Boqueria/
Since there was 6 of us, the chef made us a "chef's choice" menu. Huge variety and delicious. White Sangria to drink.
Saturday Brunch; September 24th Pastis:
http://www.pastisny.com/
in the Meatpacking District
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