Joe's American Bar And Grill, Waterfront

The very refreshing (and strong) sangria at Joe's.

 

We stopped by Joe's American Bar And Grill at the waterfront on a recent weekend and had a quick lunch before heading to an event on the harbor. 

It was a late afternoon and although the entire area around Columbus Park was teeming with thousands of people, half of which seemed to be tourists based upon the languages spoken, being seated right away was not a problem.  It was admittedly more of a wait if you wanted an outside table to watch the world, and the boats, go by but time was at a premium for us.  It always is.

I had the Clam Roll.   On a soft bun and served up with great shoestring fries and fresh slaw, it was quite good.

My dining companion enjoyed the Black And Blue from the burger menu.  With cajun seasoning, smoked blue cheese and caramelized onions I was told the burger was fine and the Sweet Potato Fries were also good. 

This is casual food at a reasonable price considering the fact that this is an area heavily visited by tourists during the summer months.  The tab was about $60 for two, including the $15 sangrias.  And Joe's tends to be pretty consistent and reliable past on past experiences.

Of course there is always that very instagrammable shot of the trellis at Christopher Columbus Park that draws you in, too.  I only wish we had more time to hang out in the area!

Joe's American Bar And Grill, Waterfront
100 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA 02110
Telephone:  617.367.8700

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Taste Of Back Bay 2018

Mariano, José and Ernestos,  all Berklee College Of Music students who performed at the recent Taste Of The Back Bay held at the Prudential Skywalk.

We braved a dreary night to climb our way up to the Prudential Skywalk for the annual Taste Of The Back Bay soiree held by The Neighborhood Association Of The Back Bay.  Eventually, the mist and clouds lifted revealing our sparkling city as we noshed on delights and sipped adult beverages from the most popular dining spots in the area.

Chef Jody Adams was there serving up Beef And Pork Meatballs from Porto.

Maraina Raimer and Jacob Glodde were pouring out those Sangria sips from Joe's American Bar And Grill.  I think it was the most popular drink of the night!

Deviled Egg and shrimp, just one of the many tastes sampled.

And, of course, live music from those Berklee students is always a big draw for this event.  Just look at the fog we were shrouded in when the evening began.

And last but not least these colorful cupcakes from Joanne Chang and Flour Bakeries.

A very fun night for all with much of the proceeds going to Women's Lunch Place, a day center for women in need where dignity is everything.  Congratulations all.

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We attended this event at the invite of Back Bay Neighborhood Association as members of the media.

Brunch At Joe's Newbury Street

It's the holidays.  More than likely you'll be having at least one brunch out with friends or family.  We always get asked for good brunch locations so when Joe's on Newbury Street invited us to a recent get-together we couldn't say no.

First, the place is on Boston's most fashionable street, Newbury Street, and second, it's a stone's throw from Copley and Prudential Center, the two others. 

It's a nice crowd that runs the gamut from frat boys to families with plenty of room for everyone.

We began with Bellinis and appetizers like the Pork Sliders, Tuna Tartare and Deviled Eggs, which were a surprising hit.  It always amazes me how this retro plate is popular with everyone no matter where one goes.

My main was the Lobster Fritatta which was very good and the perfect texture.

Also good was the Eggs Benedict with potatoes that were excellent. 

Although I did not sample the Bagels And Lox myself, the salmon looked very good and I liked the way you are left to construct the plate your own way. 

And, of course, this being a blogger event there were tons of pictures to be had. 

 

And then more pictures, always the food writer's dilemma:  do you make every photo the best it can be or jump into the food before it starts to get cold?

The other thing I like about Joe's on Newbury is that it literally never closes.  They are open 365 days a year including holidays.  They are also now open for breakfast.  In fact, we were told by the Chef that most of the staff lives nearby so that even in snowstorms and blizzards you can be pretty certain they will be open when no one else is.  So don't be snowed in and stir crazy.  That's often one of the best times to go!

Joe's American Grill
181 Newbury Street
Boston, MA  02116
Telephone:  617.536.4200

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