So to soothe the blackhole called my stomach, I called up my dearest friend David to grab dinner. Little did he know what was about to ensue... actually, I lie. I called him up because everytime we hang out, we manage to demolish about 10 people's worth of food. It's very consistent and amazing to watch.
We started out at a lovely Venezuelan restaurant called Orinoco in Brookline. It brought back memories of my 18th birthday at a delicious Spanish tapas place so I was automatically in love with this place. The wait staff was wonderful and the decor was warm and charming. The food was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. We started with their Maracuchitos to share, sweet plantains stuffed with paisa cheese that was absolutely heavenly (or we were just that hungry? just kidding). For the main course, I had Cordero Tradicional which was pistachio-panela-plantain crusted lamb chops that tasted wonderful. The pistachio was a unique touch that combined well with the strong lamb taste. My friend had a bbq ribs in a sweet tangy sauce that was part of their special menu. The ribs were cooked to perfection, falling off the bone easily while still retaining its juice and flavor. However the sauce was overpowering in its tanginess and left me reaching for my water glass. Dessert was flan and molton chocolate cake that was average and ended the meal on a less than spectacular note. Overall, I enjoyed the food and atmosphere of this place. It's perfect for friends or a date and I would come back just to sample their cocktail menu and imported Venezuelan cheese if nothing else. I would suggest satisfying your sweet tooth at other lovely dessert places in the area. 3.5 stars!
After dinner #1, we were pretty content.. but not satisfied! We speculated that we could fit another meal in our bellies so we headed over to the Super 88 in Brookline to sample the famous foodcourt. First stop? The korean shop for the bimbimbap. YUM. We've got a winner folks. A hole in the wall shop that offers food at low, low prices. How does it taste? Considering the amount of varied ingredients found in the sizzling stone pot and seasoned to fit your personal taste with their homemade hot sauce, I can't imagine how it can get much better. From the first bite to the last kernel of rice we pried from the bottom of the bowl it was delicious.
Next stop was duck buns. No, that's not a typo. Although it's more widely known as Peking duck wraps, a corner stall at the food court served duck buns amongst 100s of other dishes they offered. Verdict? Meh. My friend liked it well enough but it is a far cry from the real thing. For the price though, you can't really complain. And it's tasty!
Last stop was Lollicup for bubble tea but unfortunately, at that time of the night, they were out of bubbles. Oh well, next time! Instead, I'll be rolling off to bed dreaming of the next food adventure. Good night!
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