Today I spent the afternoon in Watertown, MA. Now, if you're from the Boston area, you're probably thinking, "Watertown, woo hoo, lucky you" (cue New England sarcasm). I know, I know, the Arsenal Mall isn't exactly the hottest mall around, and the Watertown Mall is at least a hundred times worse. If you're in the area, it's probably to go to Target or maybe the less cool than Boston's version of Filene's Basement. However, I'm telling you right now, Watertown has some definite perks.
First of all, where have I been hiding for the last 3 years that I've never heard of Russo's? That is, until I heard about it 3 times in one day (no joke) a couple weeks ago, which is when I realized I had to go. So after a trip to Target, Sara took me on a tour of Watertown and was more than excited to bring me to Russo's.
After our Russo's excursion, Sara took me to Fordee's, a little Middle Eastern sandwich shop in Coolidge Sqare (note: not Coolidge Corner). Their falafel wrap with tahbouli was out of this world and huge! But really, everything sounded good and the pita chips were a definite yes. Also, everyone who worked behind the counter was extremely friendly. We had already stocked up on Hommus at Russo's and were stuffed from our lunch, but according to Sara, there are tons of great Middle Eastern specialty shops in the area also.
So thanks to Sara for introducing me to the joys of Watertown. Even though she's from Connecticut and live in Beacon Hill, she somehow always seems to know more about the surrounding area than I ever have. If you're in the Boston area and haven't already, definitely go spend some time in Watertown!
6 comments:
exploring is legit my favorite pastime, especially nowadays! we'll go again, but next time with a shopping list!
Oh yay, this post is fantastic. Where is russo located? I'm in watertown occaisionally(mostly when I don't want to brave the crowds at the South Bay Target, fear). But I always sort of thought of it as "blech Watertown". Having damn nearly moved there out of insanity I have avoided it since. Thanks for the new take on a town I thought of as boring! And might I say what a charming blog you have.
Sara: We clearly need to schedule ourselves appropriately the next time I am in the neighborhood/ Susie's living room. My guess is that we would get along.
Sues: I am so hungry right now and Ive been SOOO good this week but now I just want a giant sandwich from Greek Corner. And can we please go to Russo's next time? I'll hijack Brother's car. This is where I became a TOTAL foodie in college:
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Oh I'm so glad you've been introduced to Russo's joys! I worked near it for 2.5 years and it was a regular lunch stop. :) Love, love, love it. Still get to go occasionally when I stay with my friends who live in Belmont. :)
Sara- I agree...cannot wait to go back! Need more yogurt ASAP. Let's research where else we can get it.
Ace- Russo's is at 560 Pleasant St...I have no sense of direction in Watertown, but I want to say it's near Coolidge Square? I agree about the "blech Watertown," but I'm happy there are actually some good parts to it!
TKTC- Def. going the next time you're here. Or you could just move here and we could all the time for the awesome meals we'd make!
Stacey- If I worked/lived near Russo's, I'd be in it every day!! I'm so glad I know about it now :)
I recommend taking a trip out to Lexington's Wilsons Farm if you are ever up for it. It's a great market!
~Raquelle~
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