This Is Framingham

I don’t usually post twice in one day but I forgot to mention that I was walking down 135 last night and saw the global station had gas for $2.49.

As I took this picture I heard the attendant yell out behind me “Hey – you takin’ a picture of that?” I turned around and confirmed that I was.  Then he said “What about me?” he held up two cones and asked if I’d take his picture. 888?????? So cute!
He also said “It’ll be even cheaper tomorrow! ????? ???? ????? ” So if anyone is looking for cheap gas you might want to check out this place.

A few nights ago Ethan and I were watching the trains roll in at CSX’s auxiliary tracks and then walked further down by the RMV and then up Park Street.  We saw a sign for “Eagles All American Grill“.  I was surprised to see anything “All American” downtown and thought it’s probably something that went out of business. ????? ???????   We walked around  to the front door and saw it was the Fraternal Order of the Eagles building.  Inside was a bar that looked really happening except it was only for members but they also have a restaurant that is open to the public.  Last Saturday we went down to check it out.

We didn’t mind at all that we were the youngest people in there, I’d say everyone was in their 60’s and 70’s but it was quiet an relaxing (I had just spent the day on Rt.9 looking for baby showers gifts) so that was nice.
The menu is printed on the paper placemats and only three items are over $10.  All entrees come with salad too.
Our waitress was so friendly, she greeted us soon after we sat down with cheese and crackers.

We ordered a couple of cocktails and I got fish and chips, Ethan got fried scallops.  I didn’t know what to expect for under $10 but the food was really great.  The fish wasn’t processed rectangles like I was afraid of but looked like freshly floured and fried filets and the fries were really good too (I love steak fries).  Ethan says the scallops were “delectable”(he’s laughing as I write this but he says he means it)

Our waitress checked in on us a couple of times to ask how we were doing and then when we were leaving someone from the kitchen was walking through the dining room and asked us “How was your dinner tonight folks?”It’s nice to see a place take pride in what they do. ????? ??? ????

The F.O.E. restaurant is walkable from our house, quiet, cheap and the food and service is great- what more could we want?  I’m so happy we randomly walked by this place!

A definte “Yay”

I like to make my own roast chicken but when I don’t have time or just don’ feel like cooking, I go to Hurwitz Kosher Meat Market on Concord St.,  they have rotisserie chickens ready to go at the end of the day.

This place is little but they have everything you could want: kishki, kugel, soups, pickles, appetizers etc…

Last night I got a chicken and a mini Challah (they were out of knishes or I would have got some of those too):

The butcher is always so friendly and such a nice guy it makes me happy to support a local business. They’ve been there for years and some how can stay in business even though the owner was telling me he has noticed people have been going to supermarkets more for stuff they used to buy there.

So if anyone is looking to buy anything kosher, or just tasty, please go give Hurwitz your business, they have great stuff, you can park right there on the street and you won’t have to wait in line like at a big grocery store.  They also have a list of dishes you can order for the holidays.

Earlier this month I needed something to fill the barren space in front of the house where my black thumb killed the flowers I tried to grow.  I didn’t want to go to Home Depot to wander aimlessly and wait in a giant line to pay for a malnourished weed. ivermectina animales y humanos
Then I remember driving by a sign at the common in Framingham center (centre! kde koupit ivermectin v polsku ) that read “River’s Edge Greenhouse” 
You can’t see anything from the sign but if you follow the arrow down the road it’s not far and there is the greenhouse.
There was plenty to choose from with decent prices and the plants were actually healthy and ready to be planted. 

I was surprised because a few days before I went to Russell’s in Wayland and the prices were so steep, especially since almost everything looked like it was dying or looked like insects had chomped away at most of the leaves.
The two women at the register were so pleasant and helpful with all my stupid questions on how not to kill my purchase.  My marigolds are still alive and just as healthy looking as the day I bought them!

Another place I’ve been by a lot but have never been in is the candy shop on rt. 9 west right by the 126 overpass called “Sweet Boutique”.
I go in and look around, they have what I call “old people licorice“ so I get some for my mom who loves these things and will see if she really reads this blog.

I pay for the candy and ask the lady at the counter if it would be ok to take a picture.  She’s the only person I met so far who immediately responded with “oh, sure”.  I take a couple of pictures and we start talking about Framingham and have a nice conversation.  She told me about downtown in the 60’s and how she used to be a hairdresser at Gilchrist’s (now the Salvation Army).  She also offered me a sample of their chocolate covered potato chips. 

I thought it was such a bizarre combination and almost didn’t try it but I figured why not. Not only was it bearable but it actually tasted good.  It’s almost like a thin Kit-Kat and the potato chip has just enough salt to compliment, not ruin, the sweetness of the chocolate.

In addition to bagged candies, they have novelty items and many hand-dipped/molded chocolates, like the potato chips as well as marshmallows on a stick and “sweet scribbles”; a chocolate-drizzled caramel popcorn mixed with pretzels and other stuff.

Jean, the owner,  is such a sweet (no pun intended) lady.  If anyone needs treats for a party or wants to satisfy a sweet tooth, please go there and support a nice small business.

When I was a kid, this building used to be some kind of New England Telephone space, I’m not sure what they did in there but I remember there used to be a giant telephone in the bay window that I thought was Lily Tomlin’s phone.
I forget  what it was after that, but Borders bookstore was the last occupant and they got kicked out which stinks because they were the less obnoxious bookstore. Now we have to go to Barnes and Noble next to it, which I used to avoid.  Of course if I like it, it goes away (see post below)

I was driving down Rt. 9 yesterday and noticed an orange banner on the building for the Halloween Outlet. 
Most people probably don’t care about H.O. setting up shop here but Halloween is my most favorite all-time holiday.  Even though I can’t trick or treat anymore, I love carving jack-o-lanterns and giving treats to the witches and monsters that come to my door.
I was SO happy to finally see a cool business move into town, even if it is only seasonal.  When I saw the sign I actually gasped with excitement and thought “YEAH man!” Silly?  Maybe, but so are most of the retail inhabitants of Route 9 so I think I can be excited about a fun, small business moving in.

Welcome Halloween Outlet, I’ve been waiting for you! Mwahh-haa-haaa!

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