Considering the city’s location it is no surprise that seafood is a favourite here in Boston, particularly lobster. Usually boiled, lobster is commonly served with a cracking tool and narrow fork to help prise out the delicate white meat from its shell. It might be a little bit of hard work but it’s definitely well worth it. Alternatively, why not dig into a creamy clam chowder. Pronounced chowda’ by the native Bostonians, this traditional soup-like dish is ideal for warm winter days.
Besides fish and shellfish Boston is also famous for a number of other dishes including Baked Beans. In fact, this dish is so popular that Boston has been given the nickname ‘Beantown.’ Dried beans are baked slowly for six to eight hours in a heavy based pot with molasses and salt pork to create a very hearty meal.
And why not wash it all down with a delicious glass of apple cider. Served either hot or cold, this tasty non-alcoholic beverage is much cloudier than conventional apple juice. For those who want something a little stronger, make yours applejack. This alcoholic version will certainly give you a kick.
Just like other big cities, Boston’s multicultural populace brings a variety of international flavours to the area. Boston’s Chinatown is home to a host of Thai, Vietnamese and other Asian restaurants, while ‘Little Italy’ in North End is bursting with traditional Italian cafès, bakeries, pastry shops and delicatessens.
