Last weekend we hit up Trina's Starlite Lounge...shocking huh? This place is becoming our go to restaurant in the neighborhood. We almost went there for a dinner earlier this week after seeing a picture of the blue plate special on Facebook. I love everything about this restaurant. I especially love that we've been going there so often that the waitstaff recognizes us and gives us the "neighborhood" treatment.
It snowed all day Saturday, which I wasn't too thrilled about. We did enjoy watching people slip and slide on the snowy sidewalk. Luckily, the snow didn't prevent our friend's birthday festivities that night. We started at Woodward at the Ames Hotel. My good friend and I started our "Day of Fun" last year by having lunch on the patio here. I do have a certain affinity for hotel bars so I was glad my friend decided to start the evening here. I would say it's a cross between the Last Hurrah and the Bar at 9 Zero. It was very quiet and relaxed, which I enjoyed. The decor was a bit too black, brown, and white for me but other than that no complaints. I loved the view out the windows. It's certainly a place to go back too. I was surprised at how few people were there, but maybe that had to do with the weather.
After drinks we headed over to Anthem in Faneuil Hall. We had gone here last summer for another friend's birthday and it had been a really fun evening so I was looking forward to a return trip. I love that this place has none of the "young, ridiculousness" of most Faneuil Hall destinations. The decor and lighting set the mood for a fun, sophisticated evening. I have to say I have two favorites here- the appetizers and the champagne cocktail. The appetizers are so amazing. The crab cake is out of this world. Even the arugala salad on that plate was mouthwatering. We also had the tacos and homemade chips and both were super! The champagne cocktail is probably my favorite in the city. I don't know what their secret.
Of course, when the evening was over I was lucky enough to just have to jump in a cab and head across the river. I am really so lucky to live in Cambridge, so close to so many things.
On Sunday we decided to meet up with friends at their apartment in Boston to watch the Patriots game (we're going to the Ship!) I was in what I call an "Erghhy!" mood. Between the snow and a nightmare trip to the grocery store I was just grumpy. We were debating about how to get to our friends' place since parking can be tough in their neighborhood. In the end we decided to walk there which didn't do much to change my mood, or so I thought. By the end of the game I was pretty happy and not just because of the outcome. I felt so liberated that I could walk into Boston, hang out with amazing friends that 5 years ago I didn't even know, and take in the great view from the Mass Ave. bridge.
I am truly lucky to live in Cambridge! And yes, you read that right! I am lucky!!! I consider it a privilege and I'm not about to waste it!
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