Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Pica's Pub and Grill Methuen

Pica's Pub and Grill in Methuen opened in 1939 and is now run by Pappy's great-grandson, Shane. It was fully renovated about 4 years ago. I have seen tons of great reviews about this place.


There is parking in the plaza with some interesting spots available.


There is a long bar and hightops at the windows and the dining room. I got the hightop you can see in the picture and had to take my sweater off since the sun was really out today.


Appetizer Poutine ($12.00). "A canadian classic, real cheddar cheese curds and our house beef gravy melted over our crispy house fries". Only in America is an appetizer big enough for lunch. The fries were crispy, and the gravy was tasty, but the curds were not melted but stone cold. The ones on the bottom did melt. It was still a very tasty dish.

Grilled Reuben ($15.00). "Black pastrami smoked in house, sauerkraut, swiss cheese and 1000 Island dressing on marble rye." I discussed this with the owner, who insisted it was corned beef, and much confusion ensued. He was here during my lunch today and said that they buy corned beef brisket, and then put on a pastrami rub, and smoke that. It was tasty and tender, but it was also very thinly sliced and lacked texture. The meat could have been anything. The bread was fresh, and it was a large sandwich. The fries were delicious. Some extra dressing was quickly produced.

Brisket Shepherds Pie ($17.00). "Our version of one of the best comfort foods known to man... Slow house smoked brisket, onions, corn and our house mashed potatoes with shredded cheese broiled till golden brown and bubbling served with a side salad." Bubbling, it was not since there was no liquid present. The mash was real. The brisket was tender but had absolutely no smoke flavor and no seasoning, so it was bland. I tried it cold, and it then had a hint of smoke but warmed up, none. The best thing was the Caesar salad, which had a nice dressing with a few (hard) croutons.

I was going to try the Brisket Grilled Cheese, but I'll pass due to the bland brisket.

Their burgers got raves on FB, and the rumor is that they cook it to your liking. Unfortunately, that was not true. I ordered the burger medium rare, and it came out well done, apart from the right corner, so it's medium well on a good day. Still a failure. The patty was also dense, maybe overworked? It was also unseasoned. The fried egg was undercooked on top, so all the egg whites were snotty and runny. The bacon was cooked perfectly. The fries are excellent.

I was going to try the Cuban, but after reading the description, I'll pass. The only thing this thing has in common with an authentic Cuban is the pickle. "pulled pork, hot capicola, pickles and honey mustard on pressed sourdough."

Address: 10 Ayers Village Rd, Methuen, MA 01844 Phone: (978) 683-4353

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Feast of Freebies: Indulging in Birthday Month Delights!

Many places will give you something for your birthday if you sign up for their newsletter/club membership, etc. I'm a big fan of free stuff, so here's what happened during January.

The Serenitee group will give you a free entree and dessert for the whole month, with no limitations.


Maggie's Farm had a Seafood Casserole on the specials menu. "Lobster, shrimp, scallops and haddock. Served with roasted potatoes and asparagus". This was delicious, even if the lobster was mainly the claws and the scallops were the small bay scallops, but it was tasty. The thin asparagus was delightful. I even liked the roasted potatoes and ate the skins since they were different from the soggy skins you usually get.


Chocolate Torte Cake is also from the specials menu. I was going to take this home, but when I started on the cake, I couldn't stop, it was so good. All gone.


Fogo de Chao Gives you a $25 gift card good for two weeks around your birthday for lunch or dinner Churrasco experience. I had to contact them this year to get it. I'll pass on this this year. The lunch is now up to 45.50, so even after the discount, it's a $30 lunch with a good tip. I also am very selective with what I pick, so it's really a pain in a** to get the cuts I want. Hanger steak comes around frequently and is one of the best meats around. Lamb, rare, the same. Tenderloin and lamb chops, and rib eye, rarely. I must admit that when they figure out what I want, I'll get it, it's just a hassle to get there. I much prefer the Market Table, even if it's up to $18. Any place that gives me unlimited smoked salmon and prosciutto I'm happy with.


Millers Tavern $20 off during your birthday month. This year, I picked the Seafood Alfredo. "Made from scratch! Locally made fettuccine pasta and our rich house-made Alfredo sauce, tossed with scallops and shrimp". This was excellent, with plenty of big scallops and big shrimps. The Alfredo could have been a lot cheesier. The grilled bread was excellent and very fresh. A delightful dish.


Not Your Average Joe's $15 off. I visited the Peabody location since the Burlington location could be better.
Chef Bryan's Jambalaya. "Packed with flavor! Chicken, shrimp, andouille sausage and veggies simmered in a cajun broth with seasoned rice". The broth was seasoned nicely but was very tomatoey. I could have used more broth. Lots of protein. All good, but the chicken was dry, as was the sliced sausage. The rice was very nice. The base for a Jambalaya is onion, celery, and green bell peppers, simmered down. There was no celery but bits of peppers and onions and lots of tomatoes. The warm cold focaccia and the dipping oil were on point. My server was excellent and friendly.


Tavern In the Square gives you a free appetizer during your birthday month. Appetizer BBQ Chicken Pizza. "BBQ sauce, sharp provolone, fire roasted corn, bacon, caramelized onions." This was a pleasant pizza with a nice thin crust and appetizing toppings. The pizza was tasty, with an excellent crust. Putting BBQ sauce on chicken doesn't really make it BBQ, does it?


Buffalo Wild Wings gives you 6 free wings. If you want all flats, it is +$1; if you want all drums, it is also +$1. Here is my mixed lot with Jamaican Jerk sauce, which is excellent. You get carrots and celery and blue cheese dressing. The dressing seriously lacks blue cheese. The drums were really dry, and the flats were marginally dry. The BYGO deal is now buy one and get one half off. They have threatened to do this for years.


Fiorella's Free Entre. Good for a month. HADDOCK PICCATA. "Haddock filet seared in a lemony-caper sauce, served with roasted potatoes and broccolini". Since the roasted potatoes had the skin (thick) left on, I got some linguini instead. The pasta was cooked well but was unsalted. The haddock was cooked really nicely but was unseasoned. The promised sauce was just a smidgen on the bottom.


Rosa Mexicana gives you $25 Off, which is good for your birthday month. I picked the LAS CAZUELAS with DUCK LEG CARNITAS. "Cast Iron Cazuela filled with your choice of our slow-cooked fillings for our housemade tortillas. Served with Mexican rice, black beans, guacamole, crema, pico de gallo and salsa verde cruda". I managed to get flour tortillas instead of corn. They are homemade and delicious, even if they are a tad thick and smallish. There was a heap of tender duck carnitas. The salsa verde was excellent. Refills of the tortillas were not a problem. Sorry for the potato-quality picture, I forgot my phone and had to use the tablet. And now they are permanently closed. Too bad, I would have paid full price for this dish.


Newtowne $5 Off. Good for January. They have an excellent M&C, and the $2 upcharge for adding Buffalo Chicken is the best deal ever. You get so much crispy chicken that you wouldn't believe it until you have experienced it. Who can resist Garlic Bread‽ Takeout because it started snowing like crazy.


Code 1 BBQ $5 Off. Good for January. M&C with brisket (L). I asked for extra Cheese sauce, and I think they went slightly overboard with that. On my last dine-in, I just got a small container with extra cheese sauce, and that was enough. The pasta doesn't travel well. Their brisket is excellent and stands up well against the other real BBQ places. Carolina Gold sauce since that is simply the best. I could eat it with a spoon.


Texas Road House gives you a free app with an entree. Good for two weeks. Rattlesnake Bites this time. "Diced jalapenos and jack cheese, lightly fried and served with Cajun sauce for dipping". These were really enjoyable. A little bit of heat, a lot of cheese, and some crunch. Delicious! Visiting here is also a good reason for having the twin pork chops since they are one of the few places that will cook them medium. The success rate of getting them medium varies. They also have one of the best loaded baked potatoes around.

That's it for this year!

Jersey Mike's 72 Points added for a free small sub. I'll pass on this for now. I'm was not impressed with my previous visit.
Red Heat Tavern Free Dessert Pass
Chick-fil-A Free Cookie Good for a month Pass
Blaze Free Dessert Pass
Burtons Appetizer with an entree. Pass. No lunch menu, and too expensive.


Did I miss anyone?


Is not life a hundred times too short for us to bore ourselves?

-- Friedrich Nietzsche

Thursday, January 18, 2024

My lunches at Tashan in Bedford. Part 2 of 2.

I have been very please with my lunches at Tashan. The chef usually comes out and checks on the tables. When i complimented him on the dishes, he said: We got lucky! Ha! A very experienced crew in the kitchen and they are not dumbing down the food. Part1 can be found HERE.


There is plenty of parking, and while it's in Bedford, it's located just over the border from Burlington. 

Express Plates

Mumbiachi Grilled Sandwich (13). "Amul Cheese, Potatoes, Spices, French Fries". It was tasty, and the bread was nicely crisped up. It was very light on the spices. It wasn't a whole lot of FF, but they were OK. A nice light lunch.

Desi Fish & Chips (17). "Catfish, Egg, Flour, Breadcrumbs, Indian Spices, French Fries". The fish was cooked perfectly, and the crispy seasoned batter was excellent. Fried fish doesn't get better than this. The fries were delicious and had a light seasoning added. The ketchup looked streaky, so I had to try it. It has some hot sauce stirred in, which was a pleasant surprise. I never have ketchup with my fries, except this time. The chef consistently tours the dining room and checks in with everyone. 

Masaladar Keema Pav (17). "Minced Lamb, Butter, Red Onions, Cilantro, Tomato, Pav". Neither the tomato nor the cilantro made it. This is street food made fancy. The super fresh buttered bun was nicely toasted. The ground lamb was tasty. I had a hard time figuring out how to eat this, I ended up putting 1/2 bun on a plate and loading it up with lamb and peas, sprinkling some onion on top, and using the knife and fork. The chilis stuck in the onions was fiercely hot. Another enjoyable lunch.

Another Thali (Prix Fixe Lunch Menu) (17). Today's offering was Chicken Vindaloo, Peas and Potatoes, and the dal was Dal Makhani, one of my favorites. The Naan was excellent, thin, and crispy. It is too crispy to be used as an eating implement. The Vindaloo had a hint of vinegar, as it should. Otherwise, it's just a chicken curry. The chicken was dry, and the dish lacked heat, so I got a small bowl of something that was fiercely spicy. The potatoes and peas were bland. The dal was excellent. The rice was fine, as was the little undressed salad after I pushed 90% of the raw onions to the side.

Lunch BIRYANI (19). "Extra Lean Lamb, Dum Cooked Basmati Rice, Aromatic Spices, Desi Ghee, Raita". This was an outstanding Biryani, really well seasoned, and it had a bit of heat. Plenty of tender lamb. The rice was, of course, perfect. The raita was excellent, there was a hint of mint in there. Dum just means really slow-cooked rice.

Address: 213 Burlington Rd, Bedford, MA 01730 Phone: (781) 538-5100

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

In search of the best Orecchiette dish.

I love my pasta!

Here we go with another lengthy write-up of a dish that I find exciting and very tasty.

The name of this dish refers to the shape of the pasta. The traditional dish from Apulia is orecchiette alle cime di rapa, a dish of orecchiette and rapini, also called turnip tops. Generally, in this area, it’s made with sausage broccoli rabe and might or might not include beans. I have found that it’s generally a delicious dish. All dishes are from the lunch menu unless otherwise noted.

ORECCHIETTE (19) from Daniella's Cafe in Danvers. "sausage, broccoli rabe, white bean".  The food was piping hot with plenty of lovely and well-seasoned sauce. I quickly mixed the toasted breadcrumbs with the sauce, thickening it slightly. The Italian sausage was really well seasoned, and the pasta was cooked correctly. This was a delightful lunch with enough leftovers for dinner. This is a lovely place with excellent service.


Orecchiette ($18.99 $20.99) from Luna Rossa in Tewksbury. “Pasta ears with sausage, broccoli rabe and sundried tomato, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and red pepper flakes”. The pasta was a tad too al dente, and the sauce was very bland. They forgot the pepper flakes. Plenty of sausages. I'm not sure what the sundried tomatoes are doing here. I have always been pleased with my lunches here, but this was below par. The service was courteous and friendly. The pasta is the wrong shape.


Orecchiette (small $16.50) from Evviva Trattoria in Stoneham. "Bianco & Sons Sausage, Broccolini, Lemon, Red Pepper Flakes, White Wine Reduction, Parmigiano".
It was delicious with the pasta cooked al dente properly. The sausage was tasty, as was the broth. Apart from being a small dish, I was happy with the dish. The bread was being baked and arrived a bit later, but it was excellent with a very lovely dipping oil. The service was excellent. Spoon left for scale.


Da Vinci in Waltham tempted me with Orecchiette on their dinner menu. I ordered the Orecchiette Sausage Broccoli ($22): “Orecchiette pasta in sausage and broccoli rabe white wine sauce.” The pasta was cooked well, and the sausage and sauce were tasty. However, some pasta disks clung together, too al dente for my liking. The serving seemed small for the price. Sitting at a hightop, I couldn’t cross my legs—chair or table height issue.



Osteria Nino in Burlington. Dinner Orecchiette ($19). “italian sausage, chopped broccolini, red onion, crushed red pepper flakes”. The pasta was the wrong shape and overcooked. The broccolini was undercooked, but I really didn’t mind. It was cut very fine and added a nice texture. The sausage was delicious, as was the broth. There was a good amount of both, and I liked that. The bread and dipping oil were excellent. The service in the bar was friendly and polite.


Nappi in Medford. They do make an Orecchiette, but they use fusilli as the pasta ($18.95). The fresh fusilli could have been more al dente. The house-made sausage is excellent and very tasty, with a nice texture. I would have liked some broth, but what do I know? I also got the pepper flakes shaker, and she said it goes well with the dish. Indeed, it does. This was a tasty and enjoyable dish in this delightful restaurant.




Wood + Fire in Melrose. No lunch menu. Another place that opens at 12. “Orecchiette & Sausage Rabe garlic white wine sauce ($22). This was one of the better ones that I have encountered. The correct shape of pasta cooked al dente. Plenty of tasty sausage and rabe. Delicious sauce and there was plenty of it. In fact, I got myself a spoon to enjoy it. It was a generous serving. Delightful service. I also got a high top next to the windows and enjoyed the views.



Tony C’s in Burlington. Orecchiette (17.50). “Italian sausage, broccoli, spinach, garlic, parmesan cheese”. Much to my surprise, it arrived with broccoli! That’s also what the menu says, I didn’t catch that it said broccoli instead of broccolini, my bad. It quickly got relocated to my spare extra plate. The pasta was the correct shape, cooked al dente. The sausage was a bit spicy, the excellent and plentiful sauce was tasty, with pepper flakes included. If it wasn’t for the broccoli, this would have been a highly-rated version.



The best of the bunch was Daniella’s Cafe and Wood + Fire. I’ll be back to both places when I have an Orecchiette craving. All places manage to spell the name of the dish correctly.

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

My lunches at Tashan Bedford Part 1 of 2.

Tashan in Bedford opened about a year ago but was only open for dinner. Later, they opened for lunch but with the dinner menu. Now that they have a proper lunch menu, it was time for a visit. From the start, I have only heard good things about their food, so I was looking forward to this. Would it be a single visit, or would I go back?

They are next to Panera, with plenty of parking.


The inside is modern, pleasant, and bright, with comfortable chairs. I got a high-top in the bar area. This is how it looked when I arrived for lunch and when I left. Some takeouts were going out the door. On subsequent visits, it was busier.


They have a Prix Fixe Lunch Menu (17). As you can see from the picture, it turned out to be a Thali, and I was happy with that. The dal, veggie, and chicken dishes change weekly. I didn't get the names of the dishes since my waiter was mumbling. Or my hearing might be going. All of the items were tasty and really well seasoned, with the chicken having a little kick to it. The Naan was light and very good. The basmati rice was, of course, cooked perfectly, with each grain separated. Linen napkins and good quality cutlery. They are closed on Mondays, so I guess my Monday Indian lunches will move to Tuesdays for a while.

LUNCH PLATES (Served with Rice & Kachumber Salad).

Murg Tikka Masala (15). "Tandoori Chicken, Cream-Tomato Sauce, Fenugreek Leaves". The chicken was tender, and I give a big thumbs up to the kitchen for using thighs as they should. The sauce was tasty and creamy. I will not mention the perfectly cooked rice again, I promise. The little salad was delicious but had a lot of raw red onions that I know Indians like, so it's OK with me. 
Did you know that this Indian dish was invented in Glasgow? There are claims that a Pakistani chef, Ali Ahmed Aslam, proprietor of the Shish Mahal restaurant on Park Road in the city of Glasgow, was the inventor of this dish. 

Aloo Pyaz Subzi (13). "Potatoes, Onions, Ginger-Garlic, Indian Spices". This was a delicious dish, well seasoned, but the potatoes had the skins left on, and I'm not a fan of that. The skin was very thin, but peeling ensured. I'm not complaining, if that is how they do it, I'm okay with that. There were a lot of onions in various stages of cooking.

Murgh Saagwala (15). "Boneless Chicken, Fresh Spinach, Ginger, Garlic, Tomatoes, Khara Masala". This was the best saagwala I have ever had, and I have had quite a few since this is one of my favorite dishes. It was really well-seasoned and rich with a creamy consistency. The chicken was cooked really well. The salad was back to onions with tomatoes and cucumbers. I did ask the chef if the unopened crispy chile on top was for decoration only? An unopened chile doesn't really have any purpose. He said that customs vary so much on the Indian content that this is a compromise. The chile had been crisped up so that it was edible, and you could just bite off a chunk, which I did. Delicious! Did I mention that was the best-seasoned saag I have had?

Bhuna Gosht (19). "Marinated Lamb, Pan-Roasted, Bell Peppers, Onion-Garlic Masala, Fresh Cilantro". This was a delicious dish with super tender lamb. The rice was a bit watery and overcooked. It's usually spot on. The little salad today was better with cucumbers and tomatoes with onions and not the other way around. I like my raw onions but in moderation.

Address: 213 Burlington Rd, Bedford, MA 01730 Phone: (781) 538-5100

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Code 1 BBQ Wilmington

Code 1 BBQ in Wilmington opened in the former La Rosa's space. Plenty of parking in the plaza. Opens at 11:30 and is open until 7 or until they run out.


It's a small place, and much to my surprise, they can have a smoker in the kitchen. THE TAKEOUT WAS FLYING OUT THE DOOR when I was here at noon on a Saturday. They must have also been busy yesterday since they had run out of pork belly. Their prices are on par with other BBQ places. 


The tables are a relatively new and welcome addition. They are not the most stable tables, but at least they have them. Order at the counter and your food will be brought to the table. They do something I have never encountered in another BBQ place; if you order brisket, they ask you what cut you want. I always had to ask for a cut from the fatty end since that tends to be the juiciest cut.


Since it was my first time here, ribs and brisket it was with Gold Carolina sauce. M&C and collared greens are my two sides. M&C, since they had run out of the mash yesterday. The mash doesn't have the skins left on. They are doing everything right here. The ribs had a smoke ring and peppery bark. The meat was not fall off the bones but had a little tug, as a proper BBQ should. The meat was tender and succulent. The brisket also had a smoke ring and a proper bark. It was tender and juicy. The M&C was cooked properly, but the cheese sauce was a bit thin, so you had to rotate the bottom part to the top. The collared greens were perfect and had bacon in them. I wouldn't have minded getting some of the cooking liquor with them. Two meats with two generous sides were $28.99, and a couple weeks later, $29.99.


I wanted to try the pork belly on my next visit, but it was a bit elusive. On one Saturday, it sold out Friday. Tried on a Friday, nope. After calling and verifying the availability, I finally got to try it. They have small bowls (8oz) for $9.99 and large (16oz) for $16.99. I went with the large, as you can see. Four slices of pork belly that had a nice crust and was delicious. Plenty of creamy M&C. The smaller would have been enough for lunch. As of 09/07/23, they are open for breakfast on Fridays and Saturdays. The breakfast items are posted on the door. Update: Breakfast is not available during the winter.


Breakfast Egg and Potato Bowl with Brisket ($10.50). "Egg, pepper and onion omelet with home-fried potatoes, cheese sauce and choice of meat". The home fries had the skins left on, so I went with Garlic Mashed Potatoes instead. The mashed was the real deal, so I was happy with it. Could have used more garlic. Cooking an omelet on a flattop gives you a very thin omelet. However, it wasn't dry and tasted good. If I get brisket that's tender and smokey, I'm happy. Some gold sauce on the side was perfect. This was actually good value for the money.

Address: 211 Main St, Wilmington, MA 01887 Phone: (978) 248-8185

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Tatte Bakery & Cafe Arlington

I visited the newly opened Tatte Bakery & Cafe in Arlington for lunch. They took over the space formerly occupied by NYAJ. 


The interior was, of course, completely redone. You order at one of the three registers and get a number, and then the hunt for a table is on. After my successful visit at 12:30 with no line, everybody had the same idea. Left Sunday at 12:30. Right Sunday at 1:00.

On my first visit, I had the Lamb Meatball  Shakshuka ($15). "Tomato and bell pepper sauce, eggs, lamb meatballs, and peppadew peppers, topped with spicy labneh and parsley. Served with housemade challah". This was a surprisingly large serving. The eggs were VERY runny, but mixing them into the piping hot sauce fixed that. The meatballs were well-seasoned and tender. The sauce was also really well seasoned. The red peppers on top were the spicy ones. Three gigantic slices of bread on the side. I just cut the peppers into smaller pieces and mixed them in for my leftovers. This was a fantastic lunch (and dinner), and I'll be back for more dishes. 

I grudgingly paid for parking. The next visit will be on a Sunday. I rarely go to downtown Arlington since they installed the parking meters. Luckily, the American Legion is outside the metered area.

LAMB HASH ($15). "Our version of hash. Lamb cooked in warm spices sautéed with potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, and pickled red cabbage, topped with a poached egg and green dressing. Served with roasted garlic labneh, tomato salad, and housemade challah". I asked if it was made to order? Yes. Can you substitute the sweet potatoes with regular potatoes? Much confusion was ensured, and finally, someone said, "It would destroy the integrity of the disk". Bull, it's premade. The tomato salad wasn't; it was just tomatoes with one piece of onion and no dressing. The labneh didn't make it. The potatoes had the skins left on, so peeling ensued. The sweet potatoes ended up on the side. After all that, it was a pretty decent dish, even if I didn't expect ground lamb in a hash.

LAMB KEBAB PLATE ($13.75). "Lamb kebab, baba ganoush, chickpea purée, pickled red cabbage, carrots, and cauliflower served with toasted za'atar pita, labneh, and parsley". I must admit that I expected the kebabs to be chunks of lamb, not ground meat. But since nothing was specified in the description, it's on me. This time, everything that was supposed to be on the plate was. I had to Google about what the labneh was used for. Usually, it's put on bread, but with so much else to put on the bread, I passed on it. The bread was fantastic, by the way. The pickled carrots, cauliflower, and cabbage were all excellent. The baba ganoush and the chickpea purée I really liked. The lamb kebab was tender and seasoned. There should really have been leftovers, but I ate everything apart from the labneh. An excellent lunch.


So, on my next visit, I didn't look at the menu and just ordered the Grilled Cheese, expecting the dish below, but I got GRILLED CHEESE ($11). "Fontina, VT cheddar, Parmesan, sundried tomato, roasted garlic, capers, Dijon mustard, parsley and thyme spread on housemade sourdough". This was a delicious sandwich on super fresh bread, and I finished the whole thing. This should really have been a $7 sandwich. No salad, no nothing. If you go on a Sunday for lunch, get here at 12:30.

SHORTRIB GRILLED CHEESE ($13). "Housemade braised short rib, aged cheddar, and horseradish beet relish, on housemade challah". Took my own advice and got here at 12:30; it worked last week, not this week. This sandwich had only three ingredients, so why was the relish just a blob in the middle? If I have to rearrange the inside, I'm not happy. The short rib was very bland, and there was very little cheese. It is a grilled cheese, so there should be an abundance of cheese. The relish could have been more flavorful, too. This should have been a $9 sandwich at the most.


Brunch Smoked Salmon, Avocado & Egg Sandwich ($12.50). "Smoked salmon, avocado, red onion, capers, alfalfa sprouts, & creamy scrambled eggs, served on a housemade challah roll, with a green herbed dressing". Perfectly smoked salmon, plenty of avocado, warm scrambled eggs, and lots of briny capers made this an eggcellent lunch. Doesn't get better than this, and if I want to treat myself to something good, I'll get this again. It might be a good idea to rearrange everything and make two sandwiches out of it. Update: I did get it again and made two sandwiches out of it. Still eggcelent!

645 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476 Phone: 781-583-6046

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