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Boston: Neptune Oyster

Ashli Michelle October 10, 2012 3 Comments
People were lined up for what seemed like miles. It didn’t matter how long it took. We all knew the deal and were in this together. Neptune Oyster may be super small, but sometimes being a squished eater is necessary. Two-tops sat at four-tops with other two-top strangers, while being shoulder to shoulder with other seafood eaters. Word on the streets of Boston state this is the place to be if...

Boston: Ned Devine’s

Ashli Michelle October 8, 2012 1 Comment
We are in Boston searching for fabulous lobster rolls. Listen: No one is being a Boston lobster roll hater. Girl Scouts honor. I take full responsibility for total lobster roll failure at Ned's. It's my fault for not following the research driven lobster roll list sitting in the notes section of my iPhone. Just because the guy I'm with is wearing a boot (because of a torn Achilles tendon) does...

Philippe Restaurant + Lounge ~ Signature Cocktail Series

Ashli Michelle October 4, 2012 0 Comments
Our Signature Cocktail Series continues with award winning sommelier and beverage director ~ Vanessa Trevino Boyd. With the help of Bartender Lori, we experienced the creation of Philippe's signature cocktail--- Rosemary & Riesling. Ingredients used in bringing this drink into existence are homemade infused Plymouth gin with rosemary, homemade riesling liqueur, orange flour water, and fresh...

XXI Annual Caesar Salad Competition

Ashli Michelle October 2, 2012 2 Comments
We woke up bright and early this past Sunday to purchase tickets to the 21st Annual Caesar Salad Competition in Dallas. This event is hosted by The American Institute of Wine and Food and benefits Days of Taste. People occasionally have a choice in status when choosing tickets online. One must purchase VIP to reach a level above regular. The VIP option has the ability to make average explode into...

East Hampton Sandwich Company

Ashli Michelle October 1, 2012 1 Comment
Eaters everywhere maintain East Hampton Sandwich Company’s lobster roll (knuckle & claw meat, split lobster tail) is better than Rex’s Seafood Market. While waiting for this highly anticipated lobster roll to arrive, smoke began rising from beneath the bar. A manager rushed over to calm the cashiers. “It’s just butter. The butter smells like it is burning and the smoke is just a part...