Category: Food

How To Impress Your Date Without Breaking The Bank (Just Denting It) – Western Mass

Trying to impress a first date? Tired of the same old date night spots? Well, we have some fresh locations that offer killer vibes, amazing food, and prices that won’t break the bank. Baba Sushi Baba Sushi founder Wilson Wang has received enough awards… Continue Reading “How To Impress Your Date Without Breaking The Bank (Just Denting It) – Western Mass”

Burrito & Taco Guide Pt. 4 – Boston

**If you missed any of the previous installments in our Boston burrito & taco guide, check out part 1, part 2, and part 3 as well! Taqueria Jalisco Another East Boston staple, Taqueria Jalisco is serving up dank burritos with a SoCal vibe. Enjoy… Continue Reading “Burrito & Taco Guide Pt. 4 – Boston”

A Conversation with Destiny’s Sweet Treats

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All of us knew that person in elementary school who loved to bake and brought in treats for everyone in the class. All of the kids loved it, and the teachers probably hated it (We can’t blame them for not wanting to deal with… Continue Reading “A Conversation with Destiny’s Sweet Treats”

A Conversation with The Taco King of Boston – Tacos El Barbon

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Tacos El Barbon is bringing authentic Jalisco street food to a city that is in dire need of real-deal Mexican. Recently, we sat down with Ramon– the big beard behind El Barbon! COVID-19 has been a death sentence for many in the restaurant industry,… Continue Reading “A Conversation with The Taco King of Boston – Tacos El Barbon”

“Off The Beaten Path” Mexican Food Guide

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Here at NearU we LOVE the classics that are served at our local Meixcan joints. You know– the tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. However, when it comes to Mexican cuisine there are so many more mouthwatering options to enjoy! Below are three of our favorite… Continue Reading ““Off The Beaten Path” Mexican Food Guide”

Soup Guide – Boston

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Winter is coming, and the best way to stay warm is with some blazing hot soup! Today we are going to share our favorite spots to warm up when the temperature starts dropping in Boston. Soup Shack The name says it all. Soup Shack… Continue Reading “Soup Guide – Boston”

A Beginner’s Guide To Ceviche

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Do you like sushi? Do you like citrus? If the answer to both of these are yes, then ceviche is the food for you! This delicious Peruvian dish is a marriage of the two. Ceviche at its core is raw fish that is cured… Continue Reading “A Beginner’s Guide To Ceviche”

A Beginner’s Guide to Pho

In this installment of “What’s That?” we are going to take a dive into the chicken noodle soup of South East Asia: Pho. What is it? How do you pronounce it? What do you do with all the sides? All of these questions and… Continue Reading “A Beginner’s Guide to Pho”

Japantown Guide – San Francisco

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San Francisco’s Japantown is a world of its own. Visiting Japantown is a unique experience that you won’t find in any other U.S. city. When you visit, you never know what will be happening. From massive anime festivals to the cherry blossom celebration, there… Continue Reading “Japantown Guide – San Francisco”

Day Trips – Salem, MA – Boston

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With witches in every direction, Salem, Massachusetts during Halloween turns into a real life Tim Burton movie. Even when it is not Halloween-time, you will still see your fair share of witches. But as the old saying goes, “The more witches, the more lines.”… Continue Reading “Day Trips – Salem, MA – Boston”