B&G Oysters ROCKS!

Being a native of Bostonian, I am extremely picky about my lobster.  If it hasn't come from the cold cold waters of Maine or Massachussetts, then it probably isn't going to be sweet and tender enough for me.  I had heard that the lobster roll at BandG Oysters in the South End was the best in town, so I went to see for myself.

The rumors are true.  They are amazing!  The key to a great lobster roll is that it should have tons of lobster meat (it did), very light mayo so as not to overpower the taste of the lobster (check), and the lobster itself should be tender and sweet (it was - SO SWEET).

I was tempted to get the lobster BLT, but I wanted to check out the original before going for the twist.  I couldn't have been happier.  I even ate the hot dog bun, which I never do because they are normally not very good.  Not this one!  It was a scrumptious brioche bread bun.  All buttery and delicious.  Yum!

BandG Oyster (as you would expect from the name) also has some of the most fantastic fresh oysters anywhere.  They change daily and they have a pretty large selection which includes both East and West Coast oysters.

I sat at the bar where there is lots of room to eat.  There are several tables as well, but the restaurant is fairly small and cozy.  For me, sitting at the bar is great because you actually get to see them making all the food.  I saw so much that I have to go back and try.  The staff is extremely knowledgeable and really friendly.  They will also help you pair wine with your food if you like.  If you like seafood and are in the Boston area, you owe it to yourself to go to BandG Oyster.  You will feel like you are eating the catch of the day right out of the net.
BandG Oysters 550 Trement Street
617-423-0550

Gaslight in Boston is a winner!

If you want to feel as though you have just arrived in the best French bistro in Paris with the most charming atmosphere, then Gaslight in the South End is for you.  It also happens to be where the opening scene of “Knight and Day” with Cameron Diaz and Tom Cruise is shot.  Start off by going to the bar and enjoying one of the magnificent cocktails that are as lively as the canary yellow dress Cameron Diaz wore. 

I had the Pierrot (Vodka, Aperol, St. Germain, & Lemon Juice, served in a martini glass).  I feel like it just might be the new Cosmo.  


Sadly, I forgot my camera, so there is no photographic representation of the amazing meal I enjoyed.  However, I have managed to get some pictures from the restaurant so you will get a good idea of how amazing the food looks.  Chris Robins is the chef there and I can tell you from having worked at and eaten at some of the top restaurants in New York City, he is cream of the crop.  Top Chef or Iron Chef or whatever other chef shows there are need to have him on it!


For starters, I am truly obsessed with the French onion soup.  It is the BEST French onion soup I ever had.  I am still kind of dreaming about it and will certainly go back for more next time I am in Boston.  I will assume that part of why it is so good is because it is prepared with braised beef short ribs and truffles.  It was RIDICULOUS!  After that I had some of the freshest seared scallops I can remember having since I was in Cape Cod last summer. 

 I assume they were wild because they melted in my mouth and had that fresh off the boat taste.  It was served with a celery root puree, mushrooms and truffle vinaigrette.  I was between that and the Organic Salmon, but opted to go for something I don’t normally eat.  (The server told me that the salmon they serve is the only organic salmon in the world.  It comes from Scotland where they have farm-raised fish that is fed wild shrimp – which is what they eat – there is no dye added, they are merely recreating the wild atmosphere without tampering with the fish, so therefore it is organic.  Who knew?).  My friend had the cassoulet that was so good it would have had Julia Childs begging for the recipe.  We finished the meal with the coconut cake served with mint-simple syrup that was to die for.
I love Paris and French Bistros, but if I can’t be in Paris, it is good to know that I can eat at Gaslight!