Out and About

Happy Monday! Did you have a good weekend?I feel like they keep getting faster and faster. We have had some gorgeous summer weekends, and we have been spending as much time as possible outside. This includes boating, drinks and dining on patios, and pool time at our friends’ new house. When Sunday night rolls around I am seriously bummed, so it’s always nice to sit back and reflect on all the good things we’ve experienced.

Over the past couple of weeks we have had a number of great meals. Below I have included a few favorite bites and sips from our wanders out and about.

What bites and sips have you loved lately?

Leisurely brunch is on of the best ways to spend a Sunday morning, and this weekend after a charity paddling race, we went to Bistro du Midi. Their small patio is perfect for people watching, and their House Cured Salmon Benedict is to die for. I have always been a fan of Bistro du Midi, so it was nice to return.

On our way out to Tanglewood on July 4th, we stopped for lunch in Worcester at Armsby Abbey. It was pouring and chilly, and a pub lunch with an endless selection of brews was perfect. I had the  Kimchee Grilled Cheese with Pulled Pork Soup. The food was so delicious! I thought Pulled Pork Soup sounded both amazing and odd, and it was a bit of both. Mostly it was a spicy, rich pork soup, perfect with a salty, tangy grilled cheese dipped in. I wish Armsby Abbey was closer to Boston. I would visit often!

Cocktails and dollar oysters at Smith & Wollensky Castle on a Friday night. . . perfection. I love the old Boston look and feel and history of this Smith & Wollensky location. The cocktails are fun (and strong), the staff is great, and the oysters were flowing. This is a perfect place to kick off a night out.

Over the 4th of July weekend, we enjoyed some cocktails with friends in Newton. Sycamore is their go-to, and it has become a fast favorite of ours. The food is always amazing, and the Old Cuban cocktails are my favorite in the city.

Boston patios are one of my favorite places to spend a summer night, and the patio at Precinct is fabulous. Beautiful faerie lights, great drinks, and friendly service make Precinct a perfect place for people watching and spending a long night out with friends. I look forward to returning for food!