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Sweet Clams at the Boynton

Sweet Steamed Clams at the Boynton on Highland Street in Worcester, MA

Sweet Steamed Clams at the Boynton on Highland Street in Worcester, MA

The Boynton always has a busy family feel to the place. This location is very large and can accommodate a lot of people. And even though they are busy every night of the week the staff always does a nice job of welcoming us all. There is a TV on every wall and if it is showing something you don’t want to watch – just ask and they will change the channel to another show for you.

I’ve eaten here a lot and I like that there is a very extensive menu. What ever you are in the mood for they are likely to have something to satiate you. Tonight, I was feeling like having some seafood. They have tuna, salmon, shrimp, scallops, and other seafood items on the menu. There was a steamers special that caught my eye and so I went for it. Once again the Boynton did a nice job, the steamers came out hot and clean, served with generous sides of broth and butter. Every steamer meal I have indulged in has had a bit of grit or an unopened clam or or two in the mix. That was not the case here. They were clean and sweet. And everyone single one of them was open and edible. I love the larger clams and there were plenty of them. I was full by the time I waded through them all.

Our waitress was exceptional. She got all the drinks correct, the apps out quickly, and was on top of everything that night. Including the checks for everyone, it was all accurate and she was friendly and kind.

We will be back again and again. Great place to watch a game, hang out with friends over a good meal, or sit at the bar and have a few drinks. The food’s always been yummy and the place is warm and cozy for such a large location.

Atmosphere: Liked

Food: Liked

Service: Liked

Overall: Liked

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Linguini with white clam sauce

Linguini with white clam sauce from La Scala on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA

Linguini with white clam sauce from La Scala on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA
La Scala is an Italian themed restaurant tucked away into a small space on Shrewsbury Street with a small area outside for dining. The interior is quite small and I found it very loud inside.  Along the far wall inside you can see brick poking out giving this small intimate space a cozy neighborhood feel.

The wait staff greeted me as soon as I entered and were friendly.

I started off with a Caesar salad and my request to have anchovies added was happily able to be filled.

I ordered off the menu and went with the Linguini with white clam sauce. It was a large portion with the pasta being cooked exactly the way I like it. “Al Dente'” The clams seemed to be just the strips which are the least flavorful. In past white clam sauces, I expected a thick and cheesy sauce, unfortunately, the sauce used in this dish was very watery and bland; I found myself reaching for the Parmesan cheese and the salt and pepper many times through out my meal in an attempt to add more flavor to my dish. I can’t speak for the red sauce, but I would not order the Linguini and clams if I do make it back to La Scala. -RL