Monday, April 19, 2010

[Boston, MA] Neptune Oyster




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A foodie's visit to New England area can be very confusing when it comes to "New England Clam Chowder" and "Lobster roll". There are famous tourists spots like Legal seafood but if you are on a venturous side and/or not lucky enough to know locals who can take you secret spots, Neptune Oyster will be one of those choices you won't regret. Their clam chowder is very elegant and succint with less 'rouxy' broth. Their signature lobster roll is in fact the main act with crispier french fries. A cost is a little bit uptown but what isn't pricy in the heart of hisotric downtown Boston area?


Clam chowder - reminds me of another light (of course not in a bad way) chowder at Hog Island Oyster Company' inside the Ferry building in SF.



Baby Octopos Santorini - everything Santorini but the blue color? Well, can't remember this after 6 months but do I have to?


And the Oscar goes to .... Lobster Roll. See those chunks of the lobster meat? You can choose between 'hot with butter' and 'cold with mayo'. I had the hot one and loved it; lobster meat was dancing to the smooth groove of melted butter and crispy/soft toasted roll.




What about Oysters? To be honest, the freshest oysters with the best price, if you don't care about the spieces, are at Portland (not ME, here in OR!!) Farmer's market. So, won't comment anything about Neptune's oysters.

BTW, pluto is really no longer a planet? And it was deterimed by a vote? I wouldn't worry about this location becoming extinct as long as Neptune maintains its planetary status.


SOS Summary
SC: Definitely worth a visit if you happen to be in the Boston Area.

[Los Angeles, CA] Pink's Hotdog



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Thanks to so much fuss about this place, our wait was ~2hours. Any food/travel/discovery channel fans can't miss this place. Was the food up to the expectation? Don't know. BUT once in a blue moon (or full moon?), I have this sudden craving for their lethal, heart-stopping, CPR-necessary hotdogs with melted cheddar and onion rings. Some say their burgers are better but never tried it.


SOS summary
SC: Maybe during less busier hours?

Helser's on Alberta







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American + European breakfast fest! Love their crisply scotch eggs and savory German pancakes. Especially their breakfast special is a deal not to miss (sorry that they don't do that on Sat/Sun anymore). One of the MUST spots in PDX breakfast scenes.







SOS summary

SC: Definitely go there again