The Blarney Stone

Ok, so this place is among my favorite restaurants in the city of Boston.  My friend and I had dinner there last Sunday and it was magnificent.  They change up their menu every so often so there is a variety occasionally.

  Mac & Cheese Cupcakes

 

They consisted of sweet peas, sun dried tomatoes, basil and a three cheese sauce.  These were delicious.  I must say that this was the best, most creative appetizer I have had in a long long time. For $1 more you can add crispy bacon bits.

I know this is an appetizer and only meant to curb hunger until the main dish arrives, but I wished there were more than four, they were just so so so GOOOOOD.

Next,

Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Lemon Zest Ravioli in a creamy Pomodoro Sauce with roasted tomatoes and topped with Basil and Parmesan cheese.

This is a vegetarian meal and it was very tasty.  Usually I don't eat or order ravioli but this seemed different and I was interested in trying it, I thought this was an exceptional meal and I do recommend it to those who are open to the vegetarian option.

Haddock Picatta served with Rice Pilaf and Garlicy Wilted Spinach.

 

I love LOVE LOVE anything picatta....well, mostly chicken picatta.  Haddock (or chicken) picatta is prepared in a white wine lemon butter sauce with capers.

Finally,

Apple Crostata served with Vanilla Ice Cream.

This was delicious.  It was warm and when cut into warm, tender apples await.  There is so much to this dessert that cannot be described.  I suggest you try it for yourself.  If you like warm apple desserts like me then this is the dessert to try.

In Sum, the Blarney Stone is a great restaurant and it is HIGHLY recommended by yours truly.

They are open for Lunch and Dinner and there are flat screens EVERYWHERE and a bar to write home about.  Did I mention they serve Brunch on Sunday's?  The Blarney Stone has been open for over 35 years.  Now you know they're doing something right.

Check them out!!

The Blarney Stone is located on Dorchester Avenue in Fields Corner. 

Winter Restaurant Week at Kingfish Hall

This was a 3-course meal that I had at Kingfish Hall.  My first course was Grilled Jumbo Shrimp with Asian Slaw and sticky rice.

Before

There was no sticky rice (disappointing) but the shrimp were truly JUMBO, however, the heads were still on which can be intimidating if you are not accustomed to that kind of thing.  I personally do not want to know that my food had a soul, nevertheless, this course was delicious.  The shrimp were grilled perfectly and although there were only two the size was large enough to keep any shrimp lover satisfied.  The Asian slaw consisted of greens that were on the bitter side but still very tasty and there were some thinly sliced apple to garnish.

After

It was good....

My second course was the Swordfish.  This was my first time having swordfish (that I can remember).  It was pretty good.  If you have never had swordfish I must inform you that the texture is like chicken but tenderer.  This entree had an arugula and red onion salad on the side and diced tomatoes in a cream based sauce.  The salad was bitter but the tomato concoction evened out the bitterness.  The swordfish was not cook all the way through; I am accustomed to my meat being cooked thoroughly so eating raw fish does not appeal to me, however, I believe this is the way that swordfish (and other types of fish) are prepared.  I hate overcooked food (especially fish) so the experience was not awful.  Overall, the second course was not my favorite, I would not order it again but it was good.

The third and final course was my favorite course.  I had the "T.E. Style" Boston Creme Pie.  It was DIVINE.  I would go back to Kingfish Hall just for this desert.  As you can see it was cut in to a square and it had many layers.  Served warm atop of what appeared to be chocolate painted on the plate, this dessert was the best I have had in a long time.

  

In sum, I enjoyed my visit to Kingfish Hall.  I do recommend this restaurant to seafood lovers.  Kingfish Hall is located in Faneuil Hall.



This is The Wasabi Crusted Tuna that my friend ordered.  It looked good but he said it didn't taste too good.  I can't say whether it was good or not because I do not eat raw fish.

Excellent presentation though!

From the Boston Burger Company

This burger is from the Boston Burger Company and it's called the Killer Bee.  It was topped with beer battered onion rings, bacon, barbecue sauce and American cheese.  Their burgers are usually served with homemade potato chips that are pretty good and your choice of cole slaw or baked beans (I suggest the slaw).

This burger was soooo great.  It had flavor and it wasn't dry forcing me to search for a drink nor was it doused with barbecue sauce creating a mess that would surely cause embarrassment.

The Boston Burger Company is located in Davis Square right next JP Licks.  They offer an assortment of burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads and french fries.  Check them out!