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Fish Tacos from Boynton

Fish Tacos from Boynton on Highland Street in Worcester, MA

Fish Tacos from Boynton on Highland Street in Worcester, MA

The Boynton, located on Highland Street is a very popular spot in Worcester. I have been to The Boynton several times, mostly for lunch, so I was looking forward to trying dinner.

The menu is diverse and literally offers something for everyone. In addition to the food, they always have a great beer selection.

Each time I have been to The Boynton, it is always super busy. I enjoy the lively, comfortable atmosphere here. The service has always been great and our server did an excellent job with our large party.

For my appetizer I ordered the Tuna Sashimi – cajun seared sushi grade tuna, thinly sliced, and placed over a bed of Asian coleslaw with pickled ginger, wasabi, and lite soy sauce. Tuna at the Boynton I thought? Well, this was one of the best tuna appetizers I think I have ever had. The tuna was cooked to perfection; the flavors of the Asian coleslaw were a perfect accompaniment. Several of us ordered the tuna and everyone was raving about it. Highly recommend! In addition, a fellow Foodie ordered the fried Brussel sprouts – crispy fried fresh Brussel sprouts, truffle seasoned and served with a spicy dipping sauce. I was happy she was so kind to share, as these were magnificent! So good in fact that my neighbor and I decided to order some for us to share with our meal.

For my entrée, I decided to go with one of my favorite, a dinner special, Fish Tacos – grilled fish, cabbage, avocado, salsa, and cheese tucked into three soft shell tacos. The fish was seasoned and cooked perfectly, these tacos were delicious!

My experience at the Boynton was eye opening; I can now appreciate and understand why so many people say, “I love The Boynton.” I will definitely be back!

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Three Soft Shell Tacos from Livia’s Dish

Three Soft Shell Tacos from Livia's Dish on Main Street in Worcester, MA

Three Soft Shell Tacos from Livia's Dish on Main Street in Worcester, MA

Many of my friends had been talking about Livia’s Dish and the great meals that they enjoyed there with their family and friends.  Friends have been posting about their $5 Wednesday burger night or their Sunday Brunch. So I knew this months foodie night was not to be missed. Tucked away on the outskirts of Worcester, Livia’s Dish is a quaint house sitting right on Rte 9. Walking into the restaurant I felt like I was entering a friends home – such a welcome casual feel all around.

While we were there on a Wednesday night I thought about the burger but really was in the mood for something a little different. Though after seeing the burgers and the homemade rolls I might need to check them out on my next visit. They have a diverse menu but what caught my eye was something off of the bar plate menu – Three Soft Shell Tacos. While it was on the bar plate menu this was a good sized dinner portion of lightly crisped haddock. Loved the light crisp as it allows you to really enjoy the fish and enjoy a light meal without feeling too full.  The three tacos came on a stand that allowed me to easily grab each to enjoy without losing all of the fillings on the plate.  What makes fish tacos are the generous accompaniments – in this case a nice spicy chipotle aioli and spicy cilantro slaw.  I really enjoy spicy spicy foods so if that isn’t something you enjoy, no worries these were light on the spicy side, could have been a tad spicier for my taste.  Overall, great dinner, service and atmosphere.  The question isn’t when I will be back but what Sunday brunch will I be at. Enjoy!