At first glance, Boston seems to be a city ‘on the go’. On a
working day, as you stand in front of a subway station, you can see a steady of
stream of people emerging from the station with their
daily caffeine fix in one hand and burgers, sandwiches and doughnuts
in the other.
It’s a picture of life and breakfast on the go!
But while the city of Boston is
literally dotted with Au Bon Pain, Starbucks, Pizzerias, Dunkin Doughnuts and
range of fast food options to cater to the quick food fix needs; it also
equally boasts of a wide choice of dining options and cuisine from countries
across the world. 5 of my best picks are mentioned below. And the best part is,
most of these are quite affordable, given the large student population in the
city.
1. Regina Pizzeria
Boston's famous North end is
one of its well-known historical neighbourhoods that boasts of a host of
Italian restaurants and cafes, narrow streets and old houses including the
house of Paul Revere (famous for his midnight ride to warn people against the
onset of the British troops in 1775).
Regina Pizzeria, one of
Boston's original brick oven pizza restaurants can be spotted miles away due to
the snaking queues in front of it on a weekend.
Once you finally enter the
premises, you immediately feel a part of the crowded, happy atmosphere with the
posters on the wall that talk about its history dating back to 1926. You realize
that you are here not just for the food. The pizza is of course great, the portions
are huge, but the warm ambience is probably what keeps bringing people back.
After all, one can have more exotic thin crust pizzas in road side cafes of
Italy.
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| Outside Regina Pizzeria |
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| The last slice, anyone? |
2. Mike’s Pastry
Still at North End after the pizza lunch, if you are in the mood
for a sweet treat, one can head to Mike’s Pastry. Long lines can be seen here again
as people pick and choose from an awe inspiring array of desserts from the
local favourite Boston Cream Pie to Biscotti, Cakes, Fruit Squares, Marzipan,
Cookies, Gelato and the works. There is something sweet here for everyone’s
tastes and we found people packing huge boxes and children standing patiently
with their parents and choosing their own picks. Another Boston tradition this
one.
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| Entering Mike's Pastry |
3. Penang, China Town
In quite a different corner of Boston, the ubiquitous China Town
beckons foodies and shoppers alike. While one can feast on a range of dumplings
here, we tried our luck at a Malaysian restaurant called Penang.
On a Sunday afternoon, it was packed to capacity with busy waiters
running around the tables carrying orders and wearing warm, welcoming smiles.
While in Penang, I would definitely recommend the Roti Telur, a
dish which a friend of mine introduced me to.
Bengalis, who might be missing the ‘Mughlai Porota’ of our old
Calcutta days, would find Roti Telur quite close to it and quite delicious too.
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| Roti Telur in Penang |
4. P.F. Changs
If you are in the mood for Chinese, but not close to Chinatown, PF
Chang’s might be a good choice. The richly decorated interiors usher you inside
to an inviting aura of subtle aromas and attentive service.
Food here is vibrant, bold and tasty, with plenty of choices, quite
a sure hit for Chinese food lovers.
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| Inside P.F. Chang |
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| Quick, a photograph before, we finish the last yummy piece of chicken |
5. Legal Sea Food
When in Boston, of course, you cannot escape seafood. And the flagship
restaurant of Legal Seafood with its majestic view of the Boston Waterfront is a
perfect way to experience seafood in Boston. This one is not very cheap, but
for sea food lovers, it is worth the splurge. From Clam Chowder, to Crab Cakes
to Fisherman’s Platter, this restaurant has an amazing variety of fresh sea
food on offer.
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| the view of the waterfront from Legal Seafood |
So, if you have a leisurely weekend in Boston where life need not
be on the go, hopefully you can experience the amazing variety of food that
Boston has to offer, rather than settling for another sandwich or burger. The
list is just a sample, there is much more to discover from Mexican to Korean to
‘so called’ Indian food that foodies in Boston can enjoy.
Happy eating!
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