Time to make reservations, if you plan to treat Dad to a meal out on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15, 2014.
Would your Dad love to get his hands on some great Island Creek Oysters at Row 34?
For Father's Day dining ideas, here are two excellent lists of restaurant suggestions.
Open Table always does a great job guiding you to the right reservation. What's more, you can just click through and reserve from this list.
Boston Chef's has a special list from their members.
Updates:
06.05.14- Chowhound conversation: Outdoor lunch, Father's Day, Metro West
Our Picks:
Row 34 in the Fort Point Neighborhood. Wouldn't Dad love to slurp a few Island Creeks or Row 34 oysters? And, match those beauties with the perfect brew from one of the taps or the current cask beer?
Here's more on what we enjoyed at Row 34.
Sweet Cheeks Q in the Fenway may seem to be just for the meat lovers in the clan, but they put out some great veggies and a tray of hot and cold scoops (as they call them) with a remarkable farm salad that will put a smile on any one with a preference for vegetarian fare. And, remember to order the crazy-good biscuits. (You may want to treat Dad to a doggie bag of them for the rest of the week!) Check out our Sweet Cheeks posts:
Sweet Cheeks BBQ: A First Look
Sweet Cheeks Q- Great Northern Brisket
Salt & Pepper Potatoes at Sweet Cheeks Q
Bourbon Beer? at Sweet Cheeks
How about simple Italian-American food in a very comfortable setting. We suggest Artu in the North End or on Charles Street in Beacon Hill. Here's one of our favorite menu items.
If you'd like to treat Dad to something really special, consider the ultimate hamburger at the Bristol Lounge at the Four Season's Hotel. Lunch there for just the two of you, some quiet afternoon, could be a great IOU if you can't be together on the 15th. Here's what we wrote about that burger.
Another great spot to share a meal, any day of the week, is Coppa in the South End. You can even top off your meal with a quick shopping trip to South End Formaggio across the street. We always do! And, that will let you create a super take-home gift that Dad can help select. Need more convincing? Take a look at:
Friday Lunch at Coppa, an Italian Seduction
Coppa Italian Grinder: A Best Bite
Coppa- A First Look
And, if you're thinking of an adventure in the South End, how about a guided tour of the food trucks gathered at the SOWA Open Market each Sunday. No resevations needed! Check out:
SOWA Market: Where to Find Food Trucks!
Photo of Evelyn's Drive-In, Tiverton Rhode Island courtesty of that great resouce for finding all the dining traditions Boston has to offer, Hidden Boston.
Our final suggestion is a trip down memory lane. Take Dad someplace where he used to take you if you have an old favorite that survives to this day. For Penny, this might be Evelyn's Drive-In. For Ed, The Bubbling Brook in Westwood. This day would be about remembering and laughing as much as about the food.
And, for the best gift, let Dad choose something from his Wish List. Get an Amazon gift card
! You can send it by email or print it out to tuck into a greeting card. And, if he doesn't shop online, offer to sit with your Dad and take him on an Amazon shopping trip.
Details:
Writers: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2014 Penny Cherubino and Evelyn's courtesy of Hidden Boston.
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