Will work for food

A couple of weeks ago I went to the lovely city of Boston for work. Besides my Dunkin' Donuts ice coffee (and sometimes a doughnut) every single day, I have to say I had some pretty amazing food while I was there. It helps a lot to have friends that love to eat, and I can say i'm lucky to have plenty of those :)

As soon as I got there — starving from the long flight with NO food — my friend Lynne had me over for dinner and made this amazing pork loin with mashed sweet potatoes and apple compote. It totally hit the spot and was perfect with a glass of red wine and some VMAs for entertainment.

One night, Lynne took me and the girls from the office to this great Italian restaurant called ERBALUCE. I can't describe how amazing the food was. We all ordered something different and the chef (Charles Draghi) was nice enough to send us a few little extra things. You can check out some of his videos here, specially the Chocolate & Caramelized Orange Tarts, I had it and it tastes as good as it looks!

Beautiful Summer Soup with edible flowers

Jessie's Crab Risotto on the shell | shrimps w/corn salsa

raviolis w/something delicious inside (can't remember what)

Lynne's bunny—I mean rabbit—with strawberries

Dreamy chocolate & caramelized orange tart

Other good spots I went to this time around:

SONSIE on Newbury street, great for drinks and people watching.

OLECITO on Inman Square, great fish taco & chips & salsa for lunch.

CENTRAL KITCHEN on central sq, always amazing. Everything is good.

STEPHANIES on Newubury, a bit pricey but the salads are really great.

JP LICKS, one of my fav ice cream places — had the oreo cake batter! dayum!

PHO PASTEUR on Chinatown, great soups after a shopping spree downtown.

Meal at SONSIE with Suru: Gnocci w/ tomato sauce | Butternut Squash & Sage pizza

Amazing beef soup from Pho Pasteur

Overall I had the best time in Boston, tons of work but tons of play as well. Thanks to all the friends who shared meals with me. Oh, and I also shot a cooking video which I will post soon!