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Pammy’s restaurant – Number 29

Pammy’s restaurant is a recommendation from a local who we happened to meet in Costa Rica last Christmas. We are promised local ingredients with inspiration coming from Italy.  Having just returned from a trip to Italy, I was quick to tell… Continue Reading…


Grill 23 & Bar – Number 30

We’re in America and it’s time for a steak at Grill 23 & Bar.  I still believe nobody can do steak quite like the USA.  Grill 23 & Bar is apparently an institution in the Boston restaurant scene, having been… Continue Reading…


The Backroom at Moody’s – Number 31

We’re driving to a restaurant.  Not because we’re feeling lazy and can’t be bothered with the underground or walking, but because The Backroom at Moody’s is in Waltham, a 30 minute drive from downtown Boston.  It’s not putting us off,… Continue Reading…


Neptune Oyster – Number 33

This was our third attempt to dine at Neptune Oyster, a small and very popular restaurant.  The first time there was a large queue outside the restaurant, the second time we were told the wait was an hour and a… Continue Reading…


Myers and Chang- Number 34

At Myers and Chang we’re back in Asia, and after Shojo last week, I checked the menu before we went.  Myers and Chang is definitely Asian food, no fusion.  The restaurant was very busy, so I’m glad we booked, and… Continue Reading…


Hope for the Huaorani and the Ecuadorian Rainforest.

I once listened to a man telling a story.  We were in the middle of the jungle, the air heavy with moisture, surrounded by the luscious green of palm leaves and ancient trees.  Around us was the sound of cicadas,… Continue Reading…


Shojo – Number 35

Shojo

We ventured into Chinatown for the restaurant Shojo, described as modern Asian cuisine.  First impressions from the wall graffitied outside is that this is definitely a modern and fun looking restaurant.  Open the doors and Wow!  It’s like walking into a… Continue Reading…


Costa Rica Wildlife – Where we’ve been and what we’ve seen.

We have been to Costa Rica three times and will definitely go again.  The main reason?  The wildlife. If you’ve looked at the previous Costa Rica post and the amazing wildlife pictures in the photography section, you can see why we… Continue Reading…


Deuxave – Number 36

Lamb loin

At restaurant Deuxave, there is a chef we know at last, from (binge) watching the latest season of ‘Top Chef’ (this is like Masterchef for chefs who are the next up and coming stars in the USA).  Chef Adrienne Mosier… Continue Reading…