David Crowley's blog

Taipei Tokyo Cafe Review

October 26, 2009 by David Crowley

In another nod to the changing times, sushi and Chinese cuisine are now enjoyed where Woburnites once enjoyed a slice from the old Woburn House of Pizza. It's taken me two visits to get a chance to write up this fairly new addition to Downtown Woburn; I think I was really just looking for an excuse for a return visit to sample their tasty fare and chat with Woburnite.com's founder Fel Medeiros.

Thank you, Mr. Grill!

July 25, 2009 by David Crowley

Toward the end of last summer, my grill quit on me.  I thought it might just need a fresh tank of propane, but that didn't do the trick.  Have had it nearly 3 years, so thought perhaps a more thorough cleaning than what I was able to do might do the track.  There wasn't too much incentive to deal with it during the rainy June we had, but some real grilling weather finally rolled in and I wanted to do something about it.

New Wine Club at Cafe Escadrille

June 6, 2009 by David Crowley

Cafe Escadrille recently launched a new Tuesday Night Wine Club, and we couldn't pass up the chance to be at the first dinner.  The promise of a four course meal with excellent wine pairings for just $45 was an easy sell.

 

Town Sees Value of Local Bakery

May 30, 2009 by David Crowley

I found this recent story from the Boston Globe to be an interesting example of how people value locally owned businesses, both for the product they provide as well as the space they provide to connect with their fellow community members.  The town of Colebrook, NH, came together to keep open this bakery, Le Rendez Vous, when its owner couldn't get his Visa renewed initially.  The town had suffered their share of recent economic hardships, with plant closings and the like, but decided to make a stand on behalf of the bakery.  

Sushi Cafe - Woburn

May 23, 2009 by David Crowley

 I didn't grow up eating seafood, so it has been a gradually acquired taste in adulthood.  I have come to enjoy many types now, salmon and scallops being among my favorites.  Yet I've still been a bit reticent about the raw fish--sorry, sushi--thing.  

Lanna Thai Diner - Woburn

May 5, 2009 by David Crowley

From the outside, the silver metal cylinder looks like a classic diner.  Opening the door, though, the fresh aromatic curry smell quickly tells me this is not my father's diner.

Masa Southwest Bar and Grill Review - Woburn

February 15, 2009 by David Crowley

Earlier this winter we visited and enjoyed the new Masa Southwest Bar and Grill in Woburn.  Somehow this review was the victim of a very busy stretch at work and remained stuck in draft format.  But I was back for lunch yesterday and that reminded me to post this!  It's a nice spot for lunch as well as dinner, in fact.  For about $7, I had a bowl of Southwest Onion Soup and a sampling of 5 tapas, a good way to get a variety of tastes.

 

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