Rain in New York

Okay, this week, it's actually been snow and biting, cold wind.

The Rain I'm talking about is a great restaurant we went to yesterday. Our VP of Publishing Solutions and resident New York expert, consistently provides us with excellent dining recommendations when we are in the Big City.

Rain was no exception. It's an Asian Fusion restaurant with a great atmosphere, and great food. Website is here: http://rainrestaurant.com[Orange Beef Spicy Fried Rice]

Check it out!

He's also taken us to a great Cuban restaurant (named, "Cuba"), though I don't remember the location...[Mojitos!]

Another great recommendation is Jerry's: http://www.jerrysnyc.com. [Brick Roasted Chicken]

Tonight, I went by myself to the Brooklyn Diner on West 43rd. [Chicken Soup]

My lovely wife is flying in tomorrow, since I have to stay over for meetings next week as well and it's our 11th Anniversary! Can't wait to show her the sites!

Dining at Concord's Colonial Inn

Ahh, another successful outing in the Boston area!

This evening, we found Concord's Colonial Inn, an establishment that's been around since 1716. I love exploring historical sites, and this one was a treat! Several Presidents and Hollywood stars have dined there, including John Wayne! They also had a Wanted poster for John Wilkes Booth for $100,000.

For dinner, I had a lovely McWilliams Shiraz from Australia, along with a very good Yankee Pot Roast.

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Tales of a Wayside Inn

I'm in the Boston/Marlborough area this week on business, and found a really great place for dinner this evening: The Wayside Inn.

I didn't really know much about it, but stumbled across it on the web. It's a National Historic Landmark, and very interesting! In fact, there is a marker about George Washington passing through on his way to take command of the Colonial Army! It opened in 1716 as Howe's Tavern, along the old Boston Post Road. Later it became the Red Horse Tavern, and now Longfellow's Wayside Inn. It's named thusly because in 1862, poet Henry Longfellow visited the tavern and later published a book of poems entitled "Tales of a Wayside Inn." I need to take more time on my next visit to explore the extensive grounds. The working Grist Mill is quite picturesque.

For dinner, they have an excellent Bawstan Clam Chowda (NE accent added...). I also tried the London Broil and the Baked Indian Pudding for dessert.

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