Richard Auffrey

Boston

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Food/Wine/Sake/Spirits writer in Boston area. Sake Educator/Consultant For Hire. Author of Tipsy Sensei supernatural thriller series

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Portuguese Lunch at Adega in Woburn: First Impressions

1 week ago | passionatefoodie.blogspot.com | Richard Auffrey

On Main Street in Woburn, nestled within a small complex of stores, including a laundromat, cleaner's and hair salon, is an unassuming sign, Adega. Unless you were specifically looking for it, you might drive by without giving it any attention. You might not even realize it was a restaurant. Yet it has existed in that location for 10+ years.
Rant: Older Restaurants Deserve Respect Too

1 week ago | passionatefoodie.blogspot.com | Richard Auffrey

Last month, I provided my initial impressions of Casa Romero, a Mexican restaurant in Boston which has existed for 50+ years. And later this week, I'll be providing some initial impressions of the Adega Restaurant & Bar, a Portuguese restaurant in Woburn which has existed for 10+ years. I believe that these restaurants, and many others, don't seem to get sufficient attention from the press. On social media, they are infrequently mentioned. Why is that so?
Thursday Sips & Nibbles

2 weeks ago | passionatefoodie.blogspot.com | Richard Auffrey

I'm back again with a new edition of Sips & Nibbles, my regular column where I highlight some interesting, upcoming food and drink events. I hope everyone dines out safely, tips well and are nice to their servers. ******************************************************1) Big Grin, by Chef John Fraser, a fast casual burger joint at The Lineup in the Winthrop Center in Downtown Boston is celebrating National Hamburger Day with a tasty giveaway.
Rant: Once Again, I Must State "Eat More Seafood!"

2 weeks ago | passionatefoodie.blogspot.com | Richard Auffrey

Eat More Seafood! Eat More Seafood! Eat More Seafood!As summer approaches, local clam shacks will become more popular, more lobster rolls will be consumed, and salmon will be grilled in backyards. It's great to know people will be eating more seafood, but the vast majority of people still need to eat even more seafood. As I've said repeatedly before, seafood consumption will significantly lessen your chances of dying from the leading cause of death in the U.S.: Heart Disease.
Thursday Sips & Nibbles

3 weeks ago | passionatefoodie.blogspot.com | Richard Auffrey

I'm back again with a new edition of Sips & Nibbles, my regular column where I highlight some interesting, upcoming food and drink events. I hope everyone dines out safely, tips well and are nice to their servers. ******************************************************1) ZURiTO, the Basque-inspired pintxo bar in Beacon Hill from BCB3 Hospitality Group (led by Chef Jamie Bissonnette and celebrated restaurateurs Andy Cartin and Babak Bina) has launched its new outdoor seating.
The Skinny Pancake: First Impressions

3 weeks ago | passionatefoodie.blogspot.com | Richard Auffrey

A new location of the Skinny Pancake has recently opened at the Northshore Mall in Peabody, and I stopped there last Friday for breakfast. Overall, I was very pleased with the food, service, and vibe, and will return again soon to check out more of their menu. However, I probably will order their Poutine again as it was so delicious. The first Skinny Pancake had its origins back to 2003, when its owners, Jonny & Benjy Adler, worked out of a make-shift cart.
Rant: Desserts--To Share Or Not To Share?

1 month ago | passionatefoodie.blogspot.com | Richard Auffrey

Are you willing to share dessert with your dining companions? Or do you want your own individual dessert whenever you dine out? Last week, I had lunch at the Pellana Prime Steakhouse in Peabody, one of my favorite restaurants. The three of us enjoyed a delicious meal, from the complementary Popovers & breads to the Clams Casino, from the Filet Mignon with Seared Scallops & Lobster Risotto to the Seared Swordfish. To top off the lunch, we also opted for a couple desserts.
Thursday Sips & Nibbles

1 month ago | passionatefoodie.blogspot.com | Richard Auffrey

I'm back again with a new edition of Sips & Nibbles, my regular column where I highlight some interesting, upcoming food and drink events. I hope everyone dines out safely, tips well and are nice to their servers. ******************************************************1) XOXO Sushi Bar will host a dual-celebration of its One-Year Anniversary and Mother’s Day in Chestnut Hill on Sunday, May 11, from 12pm-10pm.
Rant: Wine Travel For The Summer

1 month ago | passionatefoodie.blogspot.com | Richard Auffrey

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”--St. Augustine As summer approaches, and you begin to make vacation plans, don't just make plans to visit the beach, to lay in the sun, relax and get a tan. Instead, why not visit a wine region, and immerse yourself in vineyards, grapes, fermentation, barrel rooms and wine tastings. When you return from a vacation of lying on a beach, you probably don't have many interesting stories to share.
Alto Canto: Natural Tequila With A Philosophical Foundation

1 month ago | passionatefoodie.blogspot.com | Richard Auffrey

I recently attended a media dinner, at Casa Romero, hosted by Daday Suarez, the CEO and founder of Alto Canto Tequila. Alto Canto was just launched last year in New York City, and now it was being launched in Boston as well. I was thoroughly impressed, on multiple levels, by the three tequilas from Alto Canto and they earn my strongest recommendation. And Daday was fascinating, passionate and personable, a fine spokesperson for his tequila.