What The Shuck!

It's no secret that I love oysters. Which is why this book is right up my alley. Erin Byers gave up her primo job as the Boston editor of DailyCandy.com to spend a year working on the Island Creek oyster farm.

To say I admire Erin would be an understatement. This chick is living the dream! That's not to say her year at Island Creek was a walk in the park (intense physical labor in harsh Boston winters...ouch.) but if her blog is any indication, the world is her oyster! (har har har...) Can't wait to get my hands on this book. It's the ultimate beach read!

P.S. If you find yourself in Boston, don't miss the Island Creek Oyster Company. A restaurant so good, I'd be willing to brave a Boston winter to live close by.

TripNotes: Beantown Blues

Boston, Mass.

Another installment of Tripnotes is here! This time, we’re visiting Beantown.

First of all, we stayed at the brand new Fairmont on Battery Wharf – which means that we got to take a water taxi directly from the airport to our hotel. Very James Bond!

Oh, What up Hottie?

The hotel is located within walking distance to the North End (full of yummy Italian options) and was really beautiful. The Fairmont is also running a Friends and Family promotion through Facebook right now so book up!!

If you do one thing in this world, you must go to Mike’s Pastry – The line can be kind of overwhelming but the Pizzelle cookies are crack. They’re so great for a little something sweet

after dinner. Just a lil nibble.

We did drinks at The Sevens. I have to say…If you find yourself in the Beacon Hill area avoid this bar!! The bartender had major Boston ‘tude and we ended up leaving. It was wicked weird.

Lame place. Cool pic.

The next morning we awoke slightly groggy, enjoyed the in-room Nespresso machines (obsessed) and ventured into the Boston chill to forage for food. Um. Brr.

Paul Revere – blurry to simulate motion.

We were blown away by Neptune Oyster (mentioned in our handy guide-book). This place is a MUST-EAT! Not only do they have an amazing raw-bar selection – complete with notes on the flavor of each oyster – the have a Lobster Roll worth killing your lover for (which almost happened after stupidly deciding to share one). Do yourself a favor and get a lil’ spendy at Neptune Oyster – you’ll thank me when you’re older.

Drool.

Bye Boston! We’ll be back in February!! Stay delicious.