DannyNoonan

Just visited Boston and wanted to post a couple of things on a couple dining experiences and otherwise we had up there: 1. The Bleacher Bar behind the Green Monster on Lansdowne St is a must visit for a Red Sox fan. It has a giant, floor to ceiling view of left field from the ground level. You look thru a screen onto the field. it's great for watching batting practice or seeing the players close up in pre-game. Beer selection, ambiance, etc is pretty much standard Boston watering hole but the view onto the field is really cool. 2. Euno - Italian restaurant in the North End. Tiny, family-run place on Salem St among myriad other Italian places up there. Very friendly service, good food but not great. I was surprised that they had no hard liquor license but did offer several "martinis" as drink specials. Maybe because the cocktails all had wine in them? Anyway, wine list was less Italian than I would have guessed or preferred but I did manage to find a good Riesling that went nicely with the calamari appetizer we had and the penne with pesto i had for entree. The calamari came two ways - fried and in a cold salad with diced peppers and olive oil. Both very nicely done. I would definitely order again. My penne was ok, the pesto was a bit bland and not as redolent of basil as I expected. Not bad but not great either. My wife's pomodoro was quite nice though. Pastas cooked very well. Very nice service as well. Staff member personally called us a cab and gave me a glass of grappa on the house as we waited. 3. Kashmir - Indian restaurant in Back Bay. We have been to this place numerous times in the past several years and have always been impressed. It is high quality, simple Indian fare that never fails to impress. We ordered vegetable samosas, dal makhani, channa dal, tandoori salmon, and plain naan. Samosas were pleasantly crunchy outside, soft inside. Nicely seasoned and tasty, especially when dipped into the spicy mint sauce. The chickpeas and lentils epitomized how simple and satisfying Indian cooking can be. They could have been a bit spicier, though we did admittedly ask for mild to accomodate our 2yr old's palate. But otherwise, they offered the melange of flavors and textures, when paired with basmati rice, that you look for in these dishes. The salmon was exceptional as well. Perfectly cooked, lightly seasoned with an assortment of spices, and served with a silky/spicy sauce it was fantastic. Oh yea, and the naan was the best I have ever had. Light in texture, but still pleasantly chewy. Just perfect. If you are in Boston and want Indian food, eat here. 4. Beacon Hill Bistro - Charles St right off Boston Common. We ate breakfast here every morning. Vanilla pancakes, Belgian waffles with berries, muesli with yogurt, home fried potatoes - all nicely executed, tasty dishes. Friendly service in a quaint neighborhood setting. Good coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice. Nice place to start your day.

My wife and I have been regulars at Guajillo for years. We appreciate it both for what it is and what it is not: It is: Locally owned, friendly establishment with uncomplicated, unpretentious food and friendly service It is not: A chain, serving generic, mass-produced slop in a cheesy South of the Border-type atmosphere Guajillo doesn't strive to be a fine dining establishment and thus doesn't achieve such heights. It does serve good drinks (sangria, margaritas, & cold Pacifico) and simply prepared Mexican staples (excellent salsa, good tortillas). I have ordered the fish tacos there probably fifty times and can rarely complain. The cabbage and fish are crisp, the crema is flavorful - all they need is a spritz of lime. Nothing complicated but really good. Guajillo deserves better than to be considered a lounge for Hell Burger (I feel badly that it is seen as such). I'll continue to eat there and hope more people will do the same.

Sorry for the delayed response, but Rocks characterized my viewpoint correctly. I am perfectly willing to pay for the craftmanship and quality of ingredients that go into creating cocktails of this quality and expect to re-visit this establishment again in the near future. Rocks said it right, they are "just drinks" after all, and though you are right that the Gibson's price level is about equal to that of other fine establishments in the area, that just means that you pay alot for drinks everywhere. Please don't take it as griping. I'm fully aware of how much I spend on drinks and if I really wanted to spend less, I could drink less but that's hard to do when perusing a drink menu at a place like The Gibson. Thanks, Rocks for clarifying on my behalf.

The Harrison St location of Pie-Tanza is right in my neighborhood so I have had the occasion to eat there numerous times. We were less than impressed on an initial visit when the place first opened (canned olives, bland sauce) but have warmed to the place on several visits since. The white bean soup is my wife's favorite lunch order. Nothing complicated, just a hearty flavorful soup. Pizzas are still not overwhelming but above average for the neighborhood. Paired with either the pie-tanza salad (good oregano vinaigrette) or the mediterranean salad, it makes a decent meal. Service is ok at the Arlington location, though can be harried when the place is busy, so we usually order carryout. They are very accomodating of youngsters though which explains the proliferation of such in evening hours. Overall, a decent pizza place where convenience and neighborhood feel make up for food that is sometimes just ok. When I or my family is in the mood for pizza and dont want to travel far, this is where we go. But, if we're on the fence, we'll more often gravitate toward one of the other dining spots in the same strip mall (Taqueria or Elevation or Sushi Zen) as Pie Tanza's not quite good enough to sway the vote yet.

Delhi Club is great. My wife and I have been getting carryout from here almost every Thursday for probably the last 5 years. We don't eat meat but don't miss it at all when ordering the samosas, aloo gobhi, chana masala, and dal makhani with naan. All delicious. We have been there for the weekend lunch buffets as well where we tried the spinach pakoda too. The staff here is very friendly and accomodating. This is a nice neighborhood place that serves very good Indian food in an unpretentious, friendly setting. I'd love to see it more crowded.

Dined at 2 Amy's Sat night and once again this place proved why it is one of my favorite places to eat. I can't refute complaints read here and elsewhere about the lack of ambiance, the Romper Room type atmosphere that pervades at times, the cacaphonous noise level, and the uneven pacing of meals. But I find those things matter little when I am eating transcendent fresh buffalo burrata and simple yet perfect margarherita pizza, washed down with a cold Moretti. This place is awesome and i'll never stop coming back.

Dined at Cafe du Parc Sat night with my wife and 2yr old daughter. Beautiful night outside so were happy to grab a table outside, a rare treat dining al fresco without humidity. We were greeted and seated by a friendly hostess, who was happy to procure a highchair for my daughter. Our server was equally friendly, fetching me a nicely prepared sidecar which was the perfect tonic to enjoy on an evening outdoors. We both started with the salade du Parc, a dish that shows good food need not be complicated. It's a simple combination of mache, gruyere cubes, hard boiled eggs, and avocado on a bed of butter lettuce. All bathed in a light vinaigrette that enhanced but didn't overwhelm the main ingredients. A nice way to start a summer meal. I ordered the olive crusted rockfish as my entree. Served with confit tomatoes, the fish was well cooked and the olive crust added a nice briny texture to the dish. A couple glasses on a nice Sancerre paired perfectly with my meal. My wife ordered the Wellington Farms chicken breast which was a perfectly cooked, juicy, flavorful portion of chicken. Paired with a side order of their extra crispy fries, this was a great meal. The fries here are exquisite. Served in a mini cast iron vessel, they are worth the calories. My side order of sauteed vegetables was not quite as exciting as the fries but again a simple, well executed side made with good ingredients. It was refreshing as well to see the chicken breast and vegetables that we ordered for my daughter from the kid's menu was of similar quality as my wife's entree and was equally well received. My wife ordered profiteroles for dessert. Based on the fact that she didn't speak at all while eating them and didn't offer me any, i'd say she thought they were good. I ordered the strawberry tart, which was good though the strawberries weren't as fresh tasting or sweet as I know fresh strawberries can be this time of year. Not a bad effort though. My daughter plowed through a bowl of chocolate ice cream. This is a good restaurant. It seems to be under the radar somewhat but it's a real find. Good service, nice setting (esp. outside), and good quality food prepared well.

Sorry, correction to post above - it was a Cono Sur viognier, not verdejo.

Just back from Corolla yesterday. Dined, as always, several times at Bad Bean Taqueria. We love this place. I have never been impressed with the dining out options in the northern beaches so was glad to happen into Bad Bean a few years ago. I have always found their food to be unpretentious, nicely prepared, and full of good ingredients. It doesn't strive to be more than it is - a burrito place in a strip mall at the beach - but they could have settled for something far worse and matched their peers down there. As it stands, they try harder and it shows. My wife and I always get the fish tacos and shrimp tacos with guacamole and rice & beans on the side, washed down by several margaritas. Not cheap for a taco place but well worth the trip if you're down there. Also tried Fin & Claw, which is a new place I believe. It's in the Tim Buck 2 shopping center where another restaurant used to be (Groupers maybe?). Focus on fresh seafood as well as seasonal and local produce. That's a refreshing approach from what seafood buffet type restaurants down there that seem content with shoveling vast amounts of low quality ingredients in front of customers that don't seem to mind. I have always minded and that's why we didn't eat out much down there. Fin & Claw was encouraging though. We started with calamari appetizer, which was nicely fried and served with grilled peppers, onion, and pepper purees. Not overwhelming but solid and a nice way to start. I had the grilled fresh catch, which was mahi. Served with sauteed mushrooms and some kind of shrimp dumplings. I liked the fish, it was nicely cooked and the mushrooms but didn't care for the dumplings. My wife had sea scallops served with sweet corn and asparagus. Her entree was quite good. Nicely prepared scallops that matched well with the accompaniments. Service was excellent as well. The waiter was very accomodating of our 2yr old - offering a smaller portion of a number of things on the main menu. Nice to have more than chicken fingers or grilled cheese to choose from. He also helpful in recommending a nice Cono Sur verdejo that was refreshing and paired well with our entrees. I hope these two places mark a trend in the direction of dining in the Outer Banks away from all-you-can-eat formerly frozen seafood places with fishing paraphenalia on the walls and toward more thoughtful cuisine that takes advantage of the bountiful seafood and produce the area has to offer.

Stopped in The Gibson for a few drinks last night with a colleague. Tried to get a reservation for a table to be on the safe side but was told by the gentleman on the phone that the time to make reservations was 12-5pm daily. I noted that it was exactly 5pm as we spoke but he insisted, in a nice tone, that I was indeed too late but that I could try to walk in. I figured it was a Tues so wouldnt be too crowded so we showed up and were shown immediately given a table in the back. So not being given a reservation was not a problem but just kinda weird. Anyway, the drinks were fantastic. The menu offers a great variety of cocktails with carefully chosen and unique ingredients. I stuck with the Gin section of the menu, as is my tendency, sampling both The Improved Gin Cocktail and The Meridian. Both were smooth, balanced, thoughtfully served and deceptively strong. The former was my favorite of the two, as evidenced by my ordering two of them. Not sure if it was the maraschino liqueur or the ale bitters that provided the nuance but I detected a subtle background flavor that was totally unique in this drink and I'm not sure what it was. It shows that alot of thought went into creating these drinks though. My colleague had the Horses Neck, which he said was a tad sweet, The Meridian, which he liked, and the Rites of Spring. I like this place. The ambiance is low key, music isn't too loud, and the decor makes you feel like you are secreted away some place. I'll be back at some point. Maybe not every other night, as $10-12 per drink is a bit steep, but overall I enjoyed my visit here and will return. I'm curious to see how the drink menu changes as the seasons change.

My wife, daughter, and I happened to be in the strip mall where Cafe Parisien is located at lunchtime on Sunday so decided to stop in for a bite. We liked the ambiance and its quaint neighborhood feel and my daughter loved the pictures of Paris. Our food was pretty good too, especially the bread. I had a spinach quiche, which i actually liked alot. My wife and daughter had scrambled eggs and potatoes, which i thought were nicely done. The eggs were cooked nicely, not overdone at all, and the potatoes were a tad bland but overall not bad. I like the feel of this place. It's not trying to be anything it can't be. It's a neighborhood place that tries to make you feel like you're in Paris. It seems like they can do a decent job on the simple stuff. I'll stop in again at some point and see if my first impression is correct.

Another weeknight dinner TP in Arlington last night. I ordered my usual Pacifico, shrimp tacos al carbon and my wife had fish taco & shrimp taco with side of refried beans. Our 2yr old had guacamole and cheese quesadilla. As usual, the food was quite good, service was friendly & attentive. The guacamole could use a little more punch - maybe lime or jalapeno but overall it's a nice effort. Fish tacos and shrimp tacos are very good. Nice soft tortillas, good fillings. Overall, nice neighborhood place that we are fortunate to have nearby.

I have always a been a fan of Harry's Tap Room in Clarendon. Maybe it is because I like the gyst of what they're trying to offer - thoughtfully sourced, simple prepared food in an unpretentioius neighborhood setting. Admittedly, the execution of their plan has been lacking at times but my wife and I have been semi-regular patrons since the place opened. I can honestly say we have never eaten a bad meal there. True, we have never eaten a great meal either but given the focus on local food and semi-healthy preparations, we have regularly given them our business. Our last visit this past Sat, however, made me think that Harry's maybe isn't headed in the right direction. Service was uneven at best, my wife and daughter's food was served cold, my fries were omitted altogether, and the service staff exuded a vibe of discontent and disorganization. I have never mistaken this place for more than a neighborhood place so I never ask anything extraordinary of the bartenders - I just order from their decent beer list or a glass of wine - and I don't expect haute cuisine when the food comes out. But, I do expect food served at the right temperature, not a cold bowl of "pasta with soy sauce dumped on it" as my wife described her dinner. My turkey burger was pretty good, though the meat could use some serious zip and a more assertive garnish than the cranberry chutney it comes with (maybe chipotle barbecue sauce or something). The fries were the lone high point, I must admit. They make a nice, crunchy, salty french fry here. And, I know my kid is only 2 years old, but she deserves warm penne with her grilled chicken too and not what she was served. The bread basket is quite good, as several have previously noted. Salads were ok, I had the chopped salad and it was ok but the dressing was overapplied and too mustardy. My wife's house salad was fine, though now a smaller portion and also overdressed with viniagrette. Service overall was fairly poor. Lots of people running around but few of them helpful at all Anyway, we'll be back for the reasons I cited in the beginning. And I can only hope that this was an anomaly and not a sign of deterioration at Harry's. The menu has changed, not sure if the chef has, but they need to tighten up execution here or people will avail themselves of the numerous high quality competitors of Harry's in the immediate vicinity. This place meets my criteria of places I would like to see succeed (local owners, local food, thoughtful menu) but I fear for its future given my recent experiences.

My wife and I have actually been fans of Austin Grill in Old Town for years now. We aren't regulars but do stop in on occasion when we're in the area and want Tex/Mex food. Having been there numerous times over numerous years, I must admit to detecting a downward slide at this location in terms of food quality, service, and overall experience. Last night was a case in point. We arrived without reservations on Mother's Day and told our party of 5 would have to wait for a table, which we did gladly at the bar for about 20 min. Checking back with the hostess, she told me our table had been ready for some time and that we could go upstairs. Not sure, absent mental telepathy, how we could have divined this fact but regardless we adjourned upstairs to find 5-6 empty booths that could have easily accommodated our party earlier. A minor gripe as sitting at the bar wasn't unpleasant but a service issue that tends to detract from the experience. Despite the inauspicious start, the food was decent and service was pretty good. Seems like the waitstaff was trying very hard but may have been spread a little thin. I must give kudos to our waiter for being especially accomodating of our 2.5 yr old daughter. We ordered a variety of burritos and tacos, finding them agreeable overall, though I do remember the rice tasting a bit fresher and flavorful in the past. The beans served on the side seemed a bit tired too, maybe too much time under the heat lamp. I do remember being more impressed with the salsa served with the chips in the past as well. Seems more watery now, less punch. But the shrimp tacos, bean burrito, guacamole, and bean & cheese tacos were better than average. So, overall not an unpleasant experience, but not great either. The food is ok for a neighborhood place. It's not worth driving across town for but if you're walking by, it's worth stopping in. The beer is cold, chips are warm (though frequently broken into bits), and the food is ok. Something about the ambiance seems a little tired though. The upstairs dining room seems disheveled and rundown, it's a bit depressing in the back room upstairs especially. A revamp of the upstairs decor would go a long way to improving the dining experience up there. I hope something good happens to this location because as it stands, the trend is not moving in a favorable direction.

Dinner at Central with my wife on Saturday night. Overall, an exceedingly pleasant experience.The evening got off to an auspicious start when I ordered a sidecar from the bar and was served a perfectly sublime cocktail, tart with citrus and nary a trace of sour mix. Seated in the middle of the restaurant, we found ourselves a bit closer to our neighbors than maybe would have been ideal but that gripe is true for most restaurants these days so hardly worth mentioning anymore. My wife ordered the gazpacho starter and I the iceberg & bleu cheese salad. The gazpacho was outstanding - perfect seasoning, vegetables with a bit of crunch, and lovely presentation. My salad was a simple concoction of walnuts, bleu cheese dressing, and iceberg. I was surprised by the substantial portioning, and while not overwhelmed by the dish, I found it well-made and pleasant in its simplicity. For entrees, my wife ordered the roast chicken and potatoes and I the lobster burger. The chicken was superb. Very juicy and simply prepared to allow the chicken's substantial flavor to shine - seems like they used a high quality chicken for this dish. The potatoes were tasty, though they could have been a bit more crisp on the outside. My lobster burger and fries were everything I expected. The fries were as perfect fries should be - salty, crispy, soft in the middle. The burger was chock full of lobster meat and had a subtle taste of the sea. Paired with a glass of the New Zealand sauvignon blanc (name escapes me), this was a near ideal meal. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate bar and were blown away. This is one dessert that feels like it's worth the calories. Simply outstanding. If you haven't tried it, please do. Service was quite nice throughout. Our server was helpful in answering questions, quick to attend to our needs, and always available without hovering. In my mind, this evening at Central cemented this restaurant's place as one of the best meals for the money in the DC area. You get top quality ingredients, expertly prepared, in a vibrant setting without spending as much money as you might have feared.

Dined at Restaurant Eve last Sat evening for my wife's birthday and had a wonderful experience start to finish. We arrived early for our 9pm reservation and found the bar crowded but not packed. Settled in with a near perfect sidecar, which I have found to be a good indicator for how good or bad a bartender is, so that seemed to be a good omen for the rest of my drink orders. Tried one of the signature gin & tonics next with the housemade tonic. While interesting, it was certainly refined and subtle, i couldnt help but miss the usual tang of a traditional gin & tonic - maybe a bit more lime or a splash more gin. Anyway, those are minor complaints about what was a overall a very nice drink made with much care. We moved onto the Bistro and both remarked favorably about the crisp, clean mouth-feel of their house filtered water. My wife ordered a scallop appetizer and i ordered the fried sardines. Both were exquisite. The sardines tasted like the sea, not a hint of off-fishy flavor at all, and were fried to perfection. The scallop was cooked perfectly of course. We ordered Dover sole, sea trout, and side of fingerling potatoes for the main course and were equally impressed. The Dover sole was the entire fish, which was a sizable portion, cooked with the bones in but deboned before plating. Cooked perfectly, minimally dressed, and outstanding. I had never eaten sea trout before so was surprised it was so salmon-like in appearance, texture, and taste. It too was fantastic. Dessert was a miniature birthday cake which was perfectly sized and quite tasty, especially when washed down with a nice glass of Madeira. Overall, the experience was everything we had hoped for. The ambiance was refined but not stuffy, the menus thoughtful and unique but not daunting, and the service attentive but not obtrusive. This restaurant to me is the perfect destination for a special occasion and, given how thoughtfully the Armstrongs run their business, is the kind of establishment we should be supporting. It's a locally owned establishment that takes great care in their work and is equally mindful of how their enterprise fits into the bigger picture. I'm happy to support any chef that takes the time and effort to maintain a garden on the premises, composts his scraps, and filters his own water. It's nice to see such a sense of responsibility coupled with a such a high level of cooking.

Another thoroughly enjoyable visit to Liberty Tavern last night. We went with our 2yr old for my wife's birthday and found the whole experience as solid as ever. Nice crowd for a Monday night at 6:30 - bar was pretty packed and dining room pretty much full. I have always been impressed with their cocktails, especially The Masonic, and expected to order one before dinner last night but was pleasantly surprised to see a gin & tonic cocktail special featuring Hendricks gin and Fever Tree tonic water. Nice to see Fever Tree becoming more mainstream because it is far & away superior to any of the usual tonics out there. I dont usually favor Hendricks for use with tonic but found the drink overall quite refreshing (on a sidenote, I was at Restaurant Eve on Sat night and tried one of their signature G&Ts with Mr. Thrasher's housemade tonic water and actually enjoyed the Liberty version more. The Eve drink was exceptionally smooth and refined but it lacked the bite I look for in a more traditional gin & tonic). On to appetizers, my wife ordered the Tavern salad, which was as good as expected, and I tried the housesmoked char. I wasnt sure what to expect with the char but found it overall quite satisfying. The blini maintained a bit of crunch, offset by the sour cream and not overpowering smoked fish. A nice effort overall. My wife ordered the Amish chicken entree, as usual, and found it as exceptional as ever. Perfectly cooked chicken, homey mashed potatoes, and broccolini on the side. I had the John Dory special, which was quite good as well. Maybe the fish was cooked a tad longer than ideal but overall a nice dish, with the brown butter sauce and capers mixing nicely with the wilted greens and fingerling potatoes. The verdejo offered by the glass was a nice complement for the dish as well. Even my daughter's pizza was more sophisticated than usual kid's menu fare. We found the service to be top notch too. I had arranged to have a piece of chocolate cake brought out with a candle after dinner for my wife's birthday but given the proximity to our little girl's bedtime we ended up short on time. Both our waiter and the floor manager went out of their way to make sure we got our cake to go, including candle, and our check processed in short order. Overall, a very positive experience reinforcing our belief that Liberty is a top notch, locally owned neighborhood destination that deserves our patronage. We'll no doubt be back.

Dined at Inox yesterday evening with some work colleagues. Overall, the experience was quite enjoyable with only minor quibbles. We met at the bar for a drink, where the bartender impressed the group by preparing me a proper Sazerac, even making ithe preparation a bit of a show. The drink was fantastic and made a nice segue into Lent. They seated our party of 8 at a long table in the mostly empty dining room, which was understandable given it was 6pm on a Tues in the middle of a recession. Minor complaint about the table itself is that it doesn't allow diners to extend their legs at all without kicking the bottom of the table. Otherwise, they accomodated our party with aplomb. House filtered water was a nice touch, as was helpful advice from the sommelier. Bread was very nice and the amuse bouche of local pheasant on braised cabbage was well received. Appetizers and entrees likewise. I can't speak for my companions, though they generally seemed pleased, but my appetizer (artichoke soup with diver scallop) and entree (red snapper with kohlrabi and okra in a mild yellow curry) were fantastic. The soup was silky smooth, flavorful, and a perfect accompaniment to the perfectly cooked scallop. There was something (maybe diced daikon) to lend some crunch as well. The snapper was perfectly cooked and went well with the crunch of the veggies. The curry was subtle enough to not overpower the other ingredients but had a deep flavor that made the whole dish. We drank two very nice wines - a New Zealand sauvignon blanc (name i can't recall) and I believe a Daedalus merlot. Overall a great meal. Only other minor complaint, and nothing the restaurant can remedy, is the feeling that you are dining in an overgrown office park (which you are). it's hard to escape the lack of ambiance associated with dining in a PWC building in Tyson's, though like I said, that's a minor quibble that is easily overshadowed by the kitchen's skills.

Dinner last Sat evening at Spider's with my wife and our 2 yr old daughter. Not seemingly an ideal spot for dinner with a kid, a bit bar-like, but the decibel level actually helped in that regard. Service was friendly and prompt, not overly intrusive. We ordered chicken noodle soup and house salad for appetizers. The soup was outstanding, very flavorful broth, though the salad was boring. The dressing and goat cheese were bland and the greens were uninspired, making the whole thing not bad but underwhelming, despite the enormous size. Entrees were po'boy and 3 day chicken, as well as order of fries, mac & cheese, and grilled veggies for sides. Shrimp on the po'boy were fine, bread was very good. Overall, a decent sandwich. Chicken was quite good, juicy and flavorful. Sides were all good, esp the fries. Overall, a fine experience. Not bowled over by the food but certainly a good effort, nice service, and a decent neighborhood place worth supporting.

I live in the neighborhood and have now visited T&V twice. I want very badly to love the place given it's proximity to my house and kid-friendly nature but so far I am only in love with the beer list. The food is fine, which is ok given the affordable prices, but I really want it go be great. I haven't yet been wowed though everything is at least solid. I will keep trying, low prices and close proximity are a great sell for me, and keep hoping that the food comes up the curve a bit. This is the kind of place that we hope succeed - locally owned, non-chain, neighborhood location, and pretty unique concept.

Anybody tried Fever Tree Tonic Water? Any idea where to get it? I tried the BevMo chain in CA and they have it but it was $15 to ship $11 worth of tonic water. Any ideas?

Hello everyone. I am an Arlington resident, where i live with my wife, daughter and dog. We try our best to eat responsibly, using our brains as much as our appetites in deciding where and what to eat. We buy as much as we can at the Courthouse farmer's mkt, are trying out a CSA for the first time this summer, maintain a veggie and herb garden spring thru fall, and compost as much as we can. We enjoy a night out for a well prepared and thoughtful meal, though those evenings happen less now with a daughter on board. I am new to this site but seems like a great source of info that i am looking forward to exploring.