thing #78

potatoes, etc.

yankee fries from byline

This past week thanks to some particularly generous benefactors (my roommate and her mom for hosting me at their lovely home in CT; my cousin for the baseball tickets; my big for her foodie expertise) I’ve been eating like there’s no tomorrow. My stomach and wallet have decided to expand thanks to a bit of sunshine and I’m completely unshackled to dine to my heart’s content. Tried lots of new sips and snacks last week:

Black sesame matcha from Soft Swerve - don’t get me started on all these mother****ers who have just discovered frozen yogurt for the first time. Real ones were at the Truly’s in Wellesley, Massachusetts through a pipeline straight to Tasti D Lite¹. But for something new, loved the funky flavors of this soft serve fix without a 45-minute rage bait wait.

Niçoise salad - A special treat: potatoes, olives, tomatoes, green beans, onions, homemade tuna steak and a drinkable vinaigrette. The type of dish that makes me feel like a real adult because I used to scoff at that order on the Nordstrom bistro menu as a kid.

Pimms Cup - I’m not a big drinker, but when my British pal insisted upon a Pimms cup I had to oblige a sipski for the whole of England.

Suero - Discovered at Time Again (one of my fave spots for a bev and card game combo), this “Mexican gatorade” of mineral water, lime and a salt rim quenched my parched throat after yapping for hours. Certain repeat order for this summer.

Banchan from Sunns - This array of Korean small plates was a perfect spread of savory delights as a vehicle for gossip with the gals. Highlights included creamy potato and pear salad, marinated tofu and eggplant, kimchi and a spicy tuna special.

Barefoot Contessa Potato Salad - speaking of potato salad, my personal contribution to the MDW BBQ. A favorite from my mom’s recipe book, soft potatoes meet a lemony dressing without any mayo to make for a light accoutrement to the steak and sausages of the day.

Old Bay fries - speaking of potatoes, I crossed into enemy territory as a Bostonian at Yankee Stadium. I did wear a Patriots hat and get cussed at. I was asking for it. Regardless, a glorious summer evening, and a heaping pile of seasoned fries was the cherry on top.

Lemony Lemon cake from By the Way Bakery - Somehow this cake surpasses the barrier of my 19382910 allergies and is probably the best lemon cake I’ve ever had. It’s the lemon curd of it all. Have you ever curd of this bakery? I instantly regret that joke.

If you want to go out for a treat, message me! I love potatoes, sugar and stimulating conversation. Bonus points if you feel like paying.

1. My favorite Tasti D detail is that the sign plastered across the front advertises their “froyo” as 70 calories. This is called delusion at work. Obviously, I get a large tart with Oreos, chocolate chips, and peanut butter sauce and it’s only 70 calories. Isn’t math cool?