The McGwire turkey…

The McGwire turkey…

Thanksgiving is one of the best holidays of the year in my opinion. It’s got three elements that every Dot Rat loves….food, booze and football. In my case there is a fourth one, cooking. I’m one of those people that likes making a massive feast 

The scorpion bowl effect…

The scorpion bowl effect…

Most of us can barely remember walking out of the Hong Kong on any given night….never mind walking out with a fiance. Bostonian’s think of it more as a meat market than a place that would associated with romance. But, I suppose there is some romance 

PS Gourmet- Buy 1 get 1 today…

PS Gourmet- Buy 1 get 1 today…

So the good folks down at PS in Adams Village are offering buy 1 get 1 free coffee all day today. Its customer appreciation day….nice gesture on their part. Place is rocking this morning. Welcome to Dot!

King of the packies…

King of the packies…

The title goes to Morrissey Boulevard  Wine & Liquors. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt7a4j4_u5g] Based on our poll…this is the best packie in Dorchester. I asked you to pick based on price, selection and cleanliness and I couldn’t agree more…they run a tight ship. The store will receive an 

Wendy’s Karate…

Wendy’s Karate…

Do you get a discount when you order a Baconator then throw a spinning back kick? Well this middle aged Shaolin Monk disguised as a lobbyist decided to show all his styles at Wendy’s in Boston recently…..I think it was worth a free Frosty. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6uSZ583YMI] 

Crack Pastrami at Alba Deli…

Crack Pastrami at Alba Deli…

Alba Deli has to be one of the best breakfast/sandwich shops around in my book. From what I understand the owner is related to the fine dining spot in Quincy Center that carries the same name. Everything I have tried on the menu has been 

UFO over the Prudential…

UFO over the Prudential…

You gotta love these vids. I’m not one of those people that doesn’t believe in life on other planets. If life could manifest itself here….it could certainly happen elsewhere. But why do people always pick a flying saucer or a grouping of lights? I mean 

The beer of the weekend…

The beer of the weekend…

This weekend it’s going to be all about Narragansett. Summer doesn’t last very long in these parts so I’m hoping to be drunk all weekend…responsibly of course*. Anyway I absolutely love the story of Narragansett and their plans to build another brewery here in New 

LA Burdick Chocolate @ Back Bay Boston, MA

LA Burdick Chocolate @ Back Bay Boston, MA

I don’t know about you…but after reading this review…I want some friggin chocolate. LA Burdick Chocolate @ Back Bay Boston, MA.

Double D’s and the cruller dilemma…

Double D’s and the cruller dilemma…

First off…I don’t eat doughnuts that often. But when I do, I prefer crullers. I walk into into a Dunks today and was jonesing for a donut….it’s been about 4 months since my last one (sounds like penance…I know)   After ordering the typical sh*tty