Fall 2009

The Fall Season 2009 has been filled with many wonderful events including weddings, tailgates, delicious meals, and wonderful times with friends and family. Here is a recap of some of the highlights.........

Lets start with The Burger. After a year of strong effort on the wedding diet, one of my favorite foods has made its way back into my regular schedule.

This masterpiece pictured above was consumed at Stephanie's on Tremont in the South End. After a long afternoon of strolling through the hood on the South End House Tour, my wife and I were treated to a delicious lunch by my father at this Boston main stay's second location. The picture speaks for its self. 100% Perfection.

Just a few weeks prior, at Howard L's tailgate located at Silver Hair Towers, we made the healthy choice to consume Buffalo Burgers. Although Buffalo is much leaner than Cow, this burger below did NOT sacrifice taste. Moist, juicy and tender, these were consumed in approximately 3 minutes with help from IM Parks, Nichols, Bobby T and Dr. Joel Levy. L, made the good call on the Swiss.

After a few beverages, some of us had fun with the leftovers and decided to make the DE-CONSTRUCTED "MATURE" Buffalo Burger....

The next picture does not need any introduction. On a trip to the West Coast to celebrate the wedding of dear friends Lizzie and Matt, I drove the rent a car from the airport directly to IN & OUT and ordered the one and only.....DOUBLE DOUBLE ANIMAL STYLE.....


Switching to Breakfast, a meal I normally do not consume, I was delighted to partake in two wonderful "Brunches" in Palm Springs. On a hungover Saturday, we headed to Cheekey's located in Downtown Palm Springs and dove into some truly delectable delights.

I had the Chile Verde Pork over a bed of soft Polenta. A GREAT START TO THE DAY! It was much better than what the picture looks like....trust me.....

Allison had the best order however. She got the Eggs Benedict, Southern California Style. Take a look at this....and do not drool over the keyboard....

Teves had the Corn Pancakes and was turned off by the pieces of corn in the actual pancake but was delighted by the cute syrup container...You GO POOOM!
**It should be noted here that The Fellow Dickensonian (not pictured here) had an Acadiai Berry Cooler, whatever that is.......**


On Sunday, we were treated to a wonderful brunch at Norma's located within The Parker Hotel. I had the light choice. The Banana Nut Pancakes.....It was like eating Birthday Cake for breakfast.....

Back from the West Coast, I decided it was time to start eating better...so on a double date night with The G's (other G's) we went to Emma's Pizza in Cambridge. HANDS DOWN the best pizza in Boston. YES Upper Crust, I said it. Best Pizza in Boston. I had the personal pie pictured below. Sweet Sausage, Spicy Rosemary Sauce, Hot Cherry Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella & Broccoli Rabe & Caramelized Onions. WOW! The whole table was jealous of my creative concoction.
On Thursday of this past week I had a business lunch with Dr. Joel and Howard L. at Sam La Grassa's....The place where men meet other men for sandwiches. I got the Chipolte Pastrami. Again, the picture speaks 1,000 words. Complete coma after but worth it.

Looking forward to future updates...... which will include a massive tailgate at the Pats/Jets Game on 11/22. Be ready.
Eat well,

Grill Master Goat