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#SundayFunday – Give Me Waffles or Give Me Death

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We know it sounds dramatic, “give me waffles or give me death.” But, after a visit to Zinneken’s, the phrase will resonate with you too. Named after the Zenne River, a river running through the center of Brussels, Zinneken’s brings the flavors of Belgium to Boston with its Liège waffle. And with the slogan, “Best Belgian waffles made by actual Belgians,” we had to see for ourselves.

Winner of the 2017 Best Bakery in Boston award by WGBH and the 2012 Boston’s Best Waffles award from CBS Boston and a lengthy list of other awards, Zinneken’s Belgian Waffle is a certified #SundayFunday destination.

Unlike most “Belgian waffles” sold in other eateries in Boston, Zinneken’s is made from a dense dough encrusted with imported pearl sugar directly from Belgium. This authentic Liège waffle pays tribute to the multiculturalism of its originating Belgian city and brings the ingredients of Europe to life-in-the-streets of Boston. Whether you are choosing from the warm, soft and chewy waffle or the light and crispy waffle, also known as the Brussels waffle, ordering waffles at Zinneken’s speak to our inner child with over ten topping options. The Berries Insanity – a waffle topped with strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries – and the Gourmand – a waffle topped with bananas, whipped cream, and caramel – are among the local favorites but nothing tops the official Zinneken’s waffle: The Zinneken’s (appropriately named, of course). The Zinneken’s is the true Belgian tribute topped with whipped cream, Belgian chocolate, and speculoos – a type of spiced shortcrust biscuit, traditionally baked for consumption on or just before St. Nicholas’s day in the Netherlands and Belgium.

From their impeccable waffles to their European styled coffees including the espresso macchiato and the café mocha, taking a drive to Cambridge and walking down Massachusetts Ave with a warm, crispy waffle from Zinneken’s will leave you full on a Sunday afternoon.

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#SundayFunday – Party Like it’s 2018

Bull Mansion's beverage program boasts wine, beer, and kombucha. (Photo by Scott Erb and Donna Dufault for Mass Foodies)

Between the lively cities and snug towns, Central Massachusetts provides the perfect backdrop for ringing in the New Year. But, the scenery of snow-swept mountains and small-town charm, are nothing compared to the magic happening in the kitchens of some of the most admired places in downtown Worcester.

New Year’s Eve is all about starting a new resolution and if you must start one in 2018, include celebrating #SundayFunday with us and we won’t disappoint. Say goodbye to the last Sunday of 2017 by eating your way into 2018. Here are a few great spots to start your foodie resolution:

New Year’s Eve with Niche

Ringing in 2018 with chef specials and prix fixe menus is easy with the Niche Hospitality Group. The hardest part is selecting from one of their nine locations. From the Chef Specials and Experience for Two at Bocado Wellesley – a New Year’s Eve night celebrating tapas, platos and dessert a la carte or as a packaged dining experience – to the Four Course Prix Fixe Dinner at the People’s Kitchen of the Citizen – a menu filled with artisan cheese, filet mignon and Belgian chocolate tasting – there is dish to satisfy any foodie.

Full Listing of New Year’s Eve with Niche events

Small Plates at Lock 50

Start the New Year with a menu that gives you options – a lot of options. Lock 50 celebrates adventurous eaters with its Chef’s Tastings, a 5 or 7 course designed by the chef, Tim Russo.  Accompanying the tastings with wine pairings, selected by their house Sommelier, will set the tone for an impressionable 2018. If a chef tasting is a bit too adventurous, order a la carte and taste some of Lock 50’s best dishes like the Potato Gnocchi, the Crispy Pork Rings and Cape Cod Oysters and the Lobster Polenta.

Full Menu Listing for Lock 50

New Year’s Eve with Bull Mansion

Kick off 2018 with live music, world cuisine, specialty cocktails, performance artists and a champagne toast. Dinner seating will be throughout the first and second floors from 6 pm to 9:30 pm with international food stations celebrating American, Italian, Indian, Chinese and Jamaican cuisine. But the party doesn’t end with your last bite. After dinner, the Bull Mansion Ballroom will launch their musical performances to provide a great atmosphere to celebrate an epic #SundayFunday. Live music and international food…what else do you need to ring in the new year?

Full Ticket Information for New Year’s Eve with Bull Mansion   

New Year’s Eve Dinner – deadhorse hill

Ring in 2018 at the bay state house! Celebrating the new year in a historic setting is the best of both worlds. Join Chef Jared Forman and his team for a throwback menu celebrating fancy things. With a 4-course meal, deadhorse hill is ready to serve you a memorable night.

Reservation Details for New Year’s Eve Dinner at deadhorse hill