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beat-brasserie-1So you’re probably familiar with Beat Brasserie in Harvard Square – they have a great brunch and live music Thursday – Sunday nights. But what you might not know is that in June they started serving lunch on the weekdays from 11am-3pm. If the weather is nice, you can grab a seat on the patio, or you can sit inside – I love the decor here.

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Just look at those chandeliers!

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We started off with the crab cake deviled eggs. These are not your grandmother’s deviled eggs!

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We also had the buffalo cauliflower with blue cheese yogurt dipping sauce ($11) which was just the right amount of spicy.

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You won’t find this on their regular menu, it was a special the day we were there – but it was too good not to share. A brat on a pretzel bun with sauerkraut and dijon mustard served with a side of house made potato salad and a second kind of sauerkraut. Perfect for a fall day!

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Beat Brasserie is known for their bowls, natural grain and salad bowls, with your choice of toppings. We went with the bowl azteca ($14.50) adobo spiced quinoa, tomatillo salsa, corn, squash, green beans, avocado and baby spinach. You can add a protein on, we chose the slow cooked pork shoulder (+$3) but you have a choice of artichoke falafel, roasted free range chicken, seared all natural shrimp, seared salmon, grilled skirt steak of seared za’atar spiced ahi tuna.

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I wasn’t so sure about the artichoke falafel, but our waiter said that they were delicious, and we HAD to try them. Great recommendation on his part.The flavor was very subtle and really, the artichoke was put in the food processor, so it just added some moisture to the falafel.

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How can you pass up a burger that sounds this good? “Prime natural beef hamburger ($18) with port wine aioli, crispy fried onions, and served with a side of fries”. We added on some cheddar and bacon for $1 each more. The bun was buttery and delicious and the burger had all the right  textures and flavors. The fries were crispy and sprinkled with just the right amount of salt.

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Desserts are my thing. I love a good apple crisp and this one did not disappoint – served warm in a cast iron skillet, topped with vanilla ice cream and a nice oat crust, I gobbled up the majority of this even though we were ‘sharing’.

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Generally I don’t waste my time with anything chocolate at a restaurant, let alone a mousse, but this one was excellent – I may have even liked it better than the apple crisp. It was light as air and the perfect texture so that it melted the second it hit your tongue. It was just the right amount of sweetness and you never wanted it to end.

Disclaimer: I was invited to Beat Brasserie to try their new lunch menu. My meal was provided complimentary. All opinions are my own.

Beat Brasserie

13 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA

http://www.beatbrasserie.com

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Just in time for the last SOWA of the season, Sunday the 30th, I wanted to post about The Galley ice cream. It’s made locally in Cambridge by Kelly Williamson. She whips up small batch artisan ice cream in flavors like cold brew coffee, salted dark honey, malted vanilla bean and honey vanilla horchata. You can find cups (pictured above) and pints at SOWA on Sunday – don’t forget to bring your cooler! Can’t make it to SOWA this weekend? Catch the SOWA winter festival on December 2-4 or Motherbrook fall open studios on November 13th. Pictured above, the cold brew coffee – this is not the coffee ice cream your grandmother loves kids, this is the newer, more sophisticated coffee ice cream 😉

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The nutella and oreo was probably my favorite out of the trio, combining two of my loves…the ice cream is creamy and smooth with bold flavors. Can’t make it to any of the events that The Galley will be at? Good news, they deliver within 10 miles of Malden (with a minimum order of 2 pints). Did I mention that they cater and can work with you to create your dream flavor. I’m thinking that it’s high time one of my friends decided to have a grown up ice cream party…hint hint.

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The lemon curd ice cream was good, not what I had expected, but tasty none the less. I think I was hoping for a bolder, tarter taste. Note that this didn’t stop me from inhaling the whole cup in one short sitting.

Want more information about The Galley ice cream? Check out their website.

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I don’t know about you, but when I was working down on State Street, every time I went to lunch it would be at least $15, whether it be a salad, soup, a sandwich, burrito, food truck, whatever. For just a few dollars more you can have a seriously gourmet lunch over at Ocean Prime in the Seaport. The “power lunch” is making a come back and Ocean Prime is offering a three course prix fixe lunch that is 10 times more delicious then that sad deli sandwich you just ordered.

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The interior is beautiful. You walk in to this amazing bar – just check out that light fixture!! There’s a mixture of tables depending on what your lunch calls for – booths for that cozy feel or round tables for that business meeting with your team.

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They have some pretty amazing private rooms as well. Again, great for a private business presentation or even your company holiday party! The three rooms can accommodate a variety of different sized parties depending on your needs.

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OK, so let’s get down to the important stuff, the food. Don’t pass up this bread basket! They had me at pretzel roll…

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So Monday – Friday from 11:30 to 4pm you can order off of Ocean Prime’s “Prime lunch” menu. Here’s what’s on the menu: (pictured above is the teriyaki salmon with shiitake sticky rice and soy butter sauce, the clam chowder and the petite filet)

First CoursePoint Judith Calamari, Creamy Clam Chowder or Ocean Prime House Salad

Entrée: Parmesan Crusted Chicken CaesarTeriyaki Salmon served with Shiitake Sticky Rice and Soy Butter Sauce or Petite Filet served with Whipped Potatoes, Haricots Verts and Cabernet Jus

Dessert “Indulgences”: Chef’s Selection of Hand Spun Sorbet or Five Layer Carrot Cake 

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The desserts at steak houses don’t usually wow me, I mean, after a huge meal, who can fit anything else in. But Ocean Prime is a scratch kitchen and they make everything in house. The carrot cake was delicious, really light!

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Let’s talk about their other menus. Their “young adult” menu will make you wish you were still one: buttered noodles ($5), mac and cheese ($6), crispy chicken ($7), Ocean Prime burger ($8), 5 oz. petite filet ($11), broiled salmon ($8) or a Maryland crab cake ($9). All meals come with Golden Delicious apple sauce and your choice of mashed potatoes, hand cut fries, green beans, salad, broccoli or buttered corn. The regular lunch menu has something for everyone: sushi, steak, seafood, I wanted one of everything! I’m already planning what I want to get when I go back! Check out how enormous those shrimp are! (and they were cooked perfectly!)

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The surf and turf appetizer definitely caught my eye, perfectly cooked sea scallops with slow braised short rib served over creamy mashed potatoes ($18). Everything just melted in my mouth, I would come back here just for this appetizer.

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Goat cheese normally isn’t my jam, but these Sonoma goat cheese raviolis with golden oak mushrooms were delicious, not too goat-y if you know what I mean.

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In addition to their great bar menu, Ocean Prime also offers delicious “zero proof” options like this, the rhubarb soda ($5) with house made grenadine and lemon juice.

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Now, what you have all been waiting for, what is the steak like? Here is the 16 oz. rib eye steak – how beautiful is that?!? You have options like béarnaise sauce ($5), black truffle butter ($6), Maytag blue cheese crust ($5) or garlic shrimp scampi ($14), but I always like to have steaks plain, to showcase the prime cuts of meat. This did not disappoint – it came out sizzling, cooked perfectly medium with a pink center. There was a nice crust and just the right amount of fat for flavoring. It was tender and juicy, everything you want a $49 steak to be.

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The sides all sounded amazing: jalapeño au gratin ($12), roasted garlic mashed potatoes ($10), Parmesan truffle fries ($10), creamy whipped potatoes ($9), black truffle mac and cheese ($16), asparagus and hollandaise ($11), steamed broccoli ($11), sautéed button mushrooms ($12) or creamed spinach ($13). Pictured above is the roasted Brussels sprouts ($12) that were quite tasty.

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The desserts all sounded appealing: a 10 layer carrot cake ($11), blueberry lemon cheesecake ($9), creme brûlée ($10), baked alaska ($13), chocolate cake ($11) and sorbet ($8). But what sounded the most delicious (and came recommended by our server, Jason M.) was the peanut butter pie ($11). A light peanut butter mousse with a bitter sweet chocolate ganache and an Oreo cookie crust. I have no words it was so delicious. I love me some Oreo cookie crust and just about anything that involved chocolate and peanut butter, and this dessert was light enough that anyone can have room for dessert 😉

Disclaimer: I was invited to Ocean Prime to sample their new lunch menu. My meal was provided complimentary. All opinions are my own.

Ocean Prime

140 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA

www.ocean-prime.com

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A couple of years ago I did a short post on NOLA’s salsa, and how much I really liked their product. So this time around, I wanted to do something a little different. Sure their salsa is great served with chips, but I wanted to see what else it could do. So I decided to hit the kitchen and do some cooking. I used their salsa fresca to make Mexican stuffed shells. I adapted the recipe from food.com, see the original recipe here. These were super easy to make and it was a hit with my family! Side note, I love the Taste of Mexico spice set from Penzey’s Spices, I use it all the time (it has the chili powder, chipotle and adobo seasoning I used in it) – now that it’s getting cooler, I’m looking forward to making some chili with it!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chipotle
  • 1/2 tsp adobo seasoning
  • 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 14 -16 large  pasta shells
  • 1 cup  NOLA salsa fresca
  • 1 cup taco sauce (NOT enchilada sauce)
  • 1 cup  cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup  monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 3 green onions, chopped

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°.

In a frying pan cook ground chicken; add seasoning. Add cream cheese, cover and simmer until cheese is melted. Blend well. Set aside and cool completely.

While the ground chicken is cooking, cook the pasta shells according to directions; drain. Set shells out individually on baking sheet so that they don’t stick together.

Pour salsa on bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Stuff each shell with the chicken mixture placing shells in dish open side up. Cover shells with taco sauce. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, add shredded cheese and crushed tortilla chips; bake for 10-15 more minutes, with the foil removed. Top with green onions and serve with more salsa.

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Now meatloaf isn’t very photogenic by nature…I wish you could smell the one I made when it came out of the oven, because it was heavenly. So even though we eat with our eyes, give this one a shot, it’s delicious. I used NOLA’s fire roasted corn and black bean salsa for this easy salsa meatloaf recipe. After making it, I think I would have added some additional corn to punch this up a notch. See the original recipe here.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 lbs  lean ground beef
  • 1 cup plain dry bread crumb
  • 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chipotle
  • 1/2 tsp adobo seasoning
  • 1 1⁄2 cups  water
  • 1 cup  NOLA’s fire roasted corn and black bean salsa
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 egg

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 425°.

In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, water and salsa and set aside for 10 minutes.

In a large bowl, add onions, garlic, beef, egg and when it’s ready, the water/breadcrumb mixture.

Using your clean hands, mix together.

Shape into a loaf shape in a large pan. (I actually used to smaller pans)

Bake for 60 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before slicing.

What is your favorite recipe you use salsa in?

Disclaimer: I was provided complimentary samples of NOLA’s salsas. All opinions are my own.

 

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I decided to take a trip into suburbia, Lexington to be exact, to try out the crepes at Très Petite Crêperie. They’re a little hard to find if you aren’t familiar with the area, as they are down a little side alley that isn’t picked up by navigation all the time. There is parking just outside their front door at meters, so don’t forget your quarters.

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The menu gives you a great selection of both sweet and savory crepes.

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Seating inside is cute, albeit a little tight if it’s a full house.

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The crepes are buckwheat and they are now gluten free! I started with the savory gruyere crepe which was pretty delicious (I mean, how could you go wrong).

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I was pumped to try their poutine, that is made with tater tots, cheese curds and gravy. The tots were a bit soggy and it came out not piping hot, so in all, it wasn’t the best choice of the afternoon 🙁 .

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The good news is that I finished the afternoon up with a sweet crepe and it was delicious.

Here is their menu:

Sweet Crepes

Classics
Lemon & Sugar
Plain Jane
Nutella
Melba
Starwberry & creme

Specialties
Citron
Smores
Cookies & Creme
L’Americana

Savory Crepes

Classics
Jambon (Ham & Cheese)
Spinach & Mushroom
Ratatouille
Gruyere & Gruyere
Chicken & Spinanch

Specialites
The Ultimate
B.L.T
Salmon
Hummas & Roasted Red Peppers
(new Fall Flavor) Sage & Courge

Other Eats
(new) Sandwiches on Iggy’s Brioche Roll
Chicken Cordon bleu
Steak au Poivre
caprese

Poutine
Our Poutine is made out
of Tater tots- a US twist

Classic Poutine -cheese curds and beef gravy
Bacon Poutine

Plats du Jour
Beef Bourguignon
Chicken Coq Au Vin
(new) Quiche Du Jour with mixed greens

Salads
Mixed Greens, Goat Cheese, Cranberries & Walnut
(new)Masion
Salad Nicoise

Soupe
French Onion
Soup Du Jour

 

Très Petite Crêperie

1707 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA (rear off Edison Way)

Closed Mondays

www.trespetitecreperie.com

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under-30-summit-4It’s a wrap for the third annual Forbes Under 30 Summit here in Boston. The city was filled with celebrities, amazing young talent and yes, a cranberry bog.

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On the second night of the summit, I attended the Under 30 Food Festival at the State House. Chefs traveled from all over the world to compete for the title of world’s best chef. Here is the list of participants:

  • Alexandra Clark, Founding Chocolatier, Bon Bon Bon (Detroit)
  • John Lasater, Executive Chef, Hattie B’s Hot Chicken (Nashville)
  • Tyler Malek, Head Ice Cream Maker, Salt & Straw Ice Cream (Portland, OR)
  • Aditi Malhotra, Founder and Chocolatier, Tache Artisan Chocolate (New York)
  • Laura Meyer, Head Chef and Pizzaiola, Tony’s Pizza Napoletana (San Francisco)
  • Jonah Miller, Chef and Owner, Huertas (New York)
  • Jesse Schenker, Chef and Restaurateur, The Gander (New York)
  • Kevin Fernandez, Strand Bistro @ Pulse Marriot Vacation Club (New York)
  • Pooja Dhingra, Chef, Le15 Patisserie (Mumbai)
  • Toni Toivanen, Chef, sandlådan (Denmark)
  • Vinesh Johnny, Co-Founder/Chef, Founder of Lavonne Academy of Baking Science & Pastry Arts (India)
  • Yasuhiro Fujio, Chef, La Cime (Osaka, Japan)

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Laura Meyer of Tony’s Pizza Napoletana made a 5 grain autumnal focaccia with cranberries, thyme, bacon, and honey.

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My favorite savory dish of the night was the Hattie B’s Hot Chicken by John Lasater. My lips might still be tingling!

 

Winner of the judges choice was the beef and truffle donut by Henry Herbert of the UK’s Hobbs House Bakery. The line to get one of these was at least 30 people long!

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Pooka Dhingra from Le15 Patisserie in Mumbia made chai hazelnut macarons topped with lemongrass foam.

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We just missed Chrissy Teigen and husband John Legend as we got to Aditi Malhotra’s table. She owns Tache chocolate in lower Manhattan and made these delicious chocolate covered coco puffs (right) which Chrissy just loved (she loved them smooch she took a container home with her!)

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My favorite thing of the night was Ritz cracker mock apple pie that was paired with candied apples and toasted walnut ice cream and Parmesan. It won the judges choice award for the sweets category. Now I just need to get myself to  Portland to head over to Tyler Malek’s Salt and Straw.

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Alexandra Clark’s Bon Bon Bon won the people’s choice in the sweet category for the chocolate shot with a milk chaser (not shown).  I got to bring a few samples home with me for a late night snack. Top right and going clockwise: #25 Mustachio Moscato wine caramel, pistachio gianduja, #11 Bumpy Chocolate cake cream, buttercream frosting, #15 Better Butter Crunch Detroit’s favorite potato chips, milk chocolate, sea salt.

For a recap of the summit, check out the Forbes website here.

Disclaimer: I was given a press pass to cover the Forbes Under 30 Summit.

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Juice and smoothie bars seem to be be all the rage these days, they’re popping up on every corner. We decided to check out Energize Juice Bar in Brighton, located just across the street from the local YMCA.

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The space is light and inviting with fresh fruit everywhere!

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Most of the people who were coming in were grabbing juices to go, but they have a great seating area if you want to enjoy your juice or light bite at the shop.

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How cute are the succulents on the tables?

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The smoothies come in 2 sizes, 16oz and 24oz, and run anywhere from $5.85 to $14. I had the “longevity” which was homemade cashew milk, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, banana, goji berry powder, bee pollen and  raw agave. Super delicious! In addition to smoothies they make juice to order, have customized salads and have tasty looking acai bowls.

Here’s their smoothie list:

Healthy Heaven – $8.50/$10.25

Hemp Milk, Banana, Apple, Dates, Ginger, Maca, Honey, Almond Butter, Maca,

Longevity – $7.50/$9.25

Homemade Cashew Milk, Raspberries, Blueberries, Strawberries, Banana, Goji Berry Powder, Bee Pollen, Raw Agave

Superfood Bomb – $9.25/$10.50

Avocado, Pear, Kale, Cayenne Pepper, Goji Berry Powder, Acai, Maca, Camu, Maple Syrup

Coffee Lover – $6.25/$8.00

Coconut Milk, Coffee, Almond Butter, Banana, LivWell Protein, Cacao, Honey

Fuel – $6.50/$8.25

Homemade Almond Milk, Kiwi, Banana, Almond Butter, Mint, Agave

Super Nutrition – $14.00 (24oz) 

Fresh Squeezed: Kale, Celery Cucumber and Lime.

Blended with: Banana, Date, Chia Seeds, Coconut Oil, Bee Pollen, Hemp Powder and Vegan Protein

The Green Monster – $7.25/$9.00

Hemp Milk, Avocado, Spinach, Spirulina,  Raw Agave, Turmeric, Cayenne Peppper

Comfort Food – $6.25 (bottled)

Homemade Cashew Milk, Maple Syrup, Cinnamon, Raw Agave, Vanilla

Caribbean Sea – $7.25/$9.50

Homemade Almond Milk, Pineapple, Mango, Cinnamon, Coconut Oil

Happiness – $5.85/$7.25

Homemade Almond Milk, Banana, Strawberries, Maple Syrup

Friendship – $5.85/$7.25

Homemade Almond Milk, Blueberries, Banana, Lemon, Raw Agave

Chocolate Joy – $6.50/$8.50

Homemade Almond Milk, Chia Seeds, Banana, Almond Butter, Cacao, Maca and Agave

 

Their juices come in 12oz and 16oz sizes. Here is what they offer:

Vitality – $6.50/$8.00

Red Apple, Carrot, Lemon and Cayenne Pepper

Green Clean – $6.85/$8.50

Cucumber, Pear, Lime, Mint

The Green Mile – $7.25/$9.00

Kiwi, Celery, Cucumber, Green Apple, Lime

Florida – $5.95/$7.25

Orange, Pineapple, Lemon

Wellness – $6.25/$7.75

Beets, Carrots,Lemon, Ginger, Turmeric

 Energize – $7.25/$8.50

Kale, Celery, Cucumber, Green Apple

Hydrate – $6.50/$8.00

Cucumber, Pear, Lemon, Aloe Vera, Coconut water

Mass Health – $6.50/$7.75

Carrots, Beets, Pineapple, Orange, Lemon

 

Energize Juice Bar

618 Washington Street, Brighton, MA

http://energizeboston.com

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I’ve been unconsciously on a Mediterranean kick lately. Met a friend at Dates and Olives in Brighton for lunch one day. We were the only other people there except for the photo shoot that was going on that day. The space is cute inside, with a few tables (but no high chairs for those of you who may have young kids) and a great window in front to let all the natural light in. Pictured above is the muhamara ($5.50), which is a roasted red pepper dip with walnuts, pomegranates, herbs and lemon (it comes with a side of pita). It was so rich in flavor, we gobbled it up!

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You order at the counter, picking appetizers and salads from their menu, or building your own custom meal: a rice bowl, a salad bowl or a pita. I chose a rice bowl with chicken ($8.25) that was grilled with Moroccan spices. It came with a choice of 4 toppings and sauces, of which I chose the carrot raisin salad, the eggplant dip, the lettuce and the feta cheese. Really delicious and there was plenty of food to take home with me for my lunch the next day! The chicken was so tender and flavorful and carrot raisin salad is my weakness.

Here’s a list of other toppings they offer:

HummusEggplant DipLettuceOlivesFeta CheeseCarrot Rasin SaladRed Cabbage SlawMillet TabboulehPickled TurnipsYogurt Mint SauceHot Zhoug SauceTahini Sauce

Dates and Olives

160 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton, MA

Closed on Mondays

www.datesandolives.com

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I grew up going to The Villa as a kid. My grandfather would take me out to lunch or dinner here and we would have our meal and then “split” a dish of vanilla ice cream. I recently popped back in and not much as changed. They slapped on a fresh coat of paint outside, but for the most part, it is the same as it was 20 years ago.

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The family friendly menu has a little something for everyone. The food is mainly Italian with additional options such as burgers and club sandwiches. The food isn’t gourmet, but there aren’t many options in this area of town. I went for the nostalgia, not necessarily the food…

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The Villa serves lunch and dinner 7 days a week and offers early bird specials and catering. Pictured above is their “famous antipasto salad”, with iceberg and romaine lettuce, sealegs, salami, provolone cheese, green pepper, roasted red peppers, red onions, tomatoes, black olives and jumbo shrimp. The petite goes for $8.99 and antipasto for 2 is $13.99.

I recommend sticking with the pizza…

The Villa

124 East Plain Street, Wayland, MA

www.villarestaurantwayland.com

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I was invited to check out the Paper Store one evening a few weeks ago to check out the latest fall fashion.

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Yup, you read that right. That store that you know and love for greeting cards, invitations, and all things party also has a great selection of clothes, jewelry and accessories.

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So next time you’re in for that new Lily Pulitzer organizer that you’ve had your eye on, head over to the clothing section and check things out.

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A few of the buyers for the store were on hand to tell us what they were finding popular this season. Not a surprise, rich tones like burgundy were popular. All of their clothes are at an affordable price point, even their faux shearling jackets were priced under $100.

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Booties are hot again this season as well as flats and athleisure wear. According to one estimate, the athleisure market, including footwear, was worth $270 billion in 2016, and was estimated to grow by 30% by the year 2020.

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When looking at accessories, and especially cold weather accessories, fur seems to be a trend. Knit hats with pom poms, and even these cute clutches can be accessorized with a fur pom charm. (For a more indulgent product, check out my friend Pamela’s company, Petite Mort, that sells what I call “accidental” fur.)

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As far as jewelry is concerned, stacks are back! It’s a fun way to show your personal style, as each bracelet can tell a story. Check out these fun bracelets from Dune jewelry, that have sand from beaches around the world. You can also go on their website and see on a map all the places they have sand from (and a sample of what it looks like)! Pick out a few to remember some of those great vacations you’ve taken.

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The Paper Store has a huge selection of Alex and Ani bracelets – they’re my obsession! Check out their new Flying Kites bangle, their charity by design, which gives a portion of its proceeds directly to the organization from now until the end of the year. For more information about Flying Kites, check out their website. Shown above is a piece from their 2016 Rio Olympics, Team USA collection.

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Layers also go for necklaces – I loved these dainty ones by Kitsch.

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Blues are a favorite year after year, but early feedback says that purple is also a popular color this season. Mixed metals are also big this season, so don’t be afraid to put your silver, gold and rose gold all in the same stack.

I went to the Paper Store in Framingham, but they have locations all over the north east.

Disclaimer: I was invited to a private event at The Paper Store. I was provided with a discount for shopping at the event that evening. All opinions are my own.

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