http://foodiechick.comQuick BlogcastFri, 10 Feb 2012 20:38:46 GMThttp://foodiechick.com/2008/07/27/a-cambridge-breakfast-doubleheader-sarahs-market--cafe-and-high-rise-bread-company.aspx#comment-2759534CafeBritt.comThanks for nice post...http://foodiechick.com/2008/07/27/a-cambridge-breakfast-doubleheader-sarahs-market--cafe-and-high-rise-bread-company.aspx#comment-2759534Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:32:04 GMThttp://foodiechick.com/2009/08/12/rocca-kitchen-and-bar-a-vegetarians-delight-in-sowa.aspx#comment-2529732KimbersAs one of Foodie Chick’s “untouchable” friends (doesn’t that photo remind you of a scene from The Untouchables? -- <a href="http://theboxset.com/images/reviewcaptures/1298capture_untouchables02.jpg">http://theboxset.com/images/reviewcaptures/1298capture_untouchables02.jpg</a> ), I’d like to add my two cents. This review is spot on, but I’d like to give an extra shout out to the stellar service of the staff (especially the bartender and the two adorable Brazilian servers who waited our table). Everyone was attentive and friendly. Of course it’s probably easy to be in great spirits when you work at a place that produces delicious and innovative food.<br /><br />Foodie Chick has made Boston Restaurant Week a bi-annual event for us. I have to admit that the Rocca Kitchen & Bar experience rates at the top with my favorite restaurant week experience at Blu (<a href="http://foodiechick.com/2007/03/29/blu-at-the-sports-clubla.aspx">http://foodiechick.com/2007/03/29/blu-at-the-sports-clubla.aspx</a>). Rocca gave us so many options to choose from that I was glad we were able to order different items to share.<br /><br />For the first course, I enjoyed the Sauteed Shrimp Scampi. Although I don’t normally like my food staring at me (oh those beady Shrimp eyes), it did bring back fond memories of Spain. I wholeheartedly agree that Foodie Chick’s handmade vegetable gnocchi was the standout appetizer. It was so hearty and satisfying that it could have been served as an entrée. I have to mention the Farinata, however, as being the surprise. It looks simple, but it was so delicious that when I return to Rocca, I will order it.<br /><br />When entrees came to our table, I soon discovered that I won the food lottery. Of course I had the Braised Short Rib. I had no interest in tasting anyone else’s dishes because I was so thrilled with mine, but I did. They were all great, but the Short Rib was the Rock Star of the evening.<br /><br />Although dessert was good and adequate (I had the Torta Santa Monica), I wasn’t blown away with it (or the Prosecco Float)as I was with the first two courses. That being said, I’d go back to Rocca in a heartbeat. I loved the ambiance, the service, the food, and of course, the company! ☺<br /><br />P.S. It's a birthday SEASON, not a month, my dear Foodie Chick. LOLhttp://foodiechick.com/2009/08/12/rocca-kitchen-and-bar-a-vegetarians-delight-in-sowa.aspx#comment-2529732Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:41:54 GMThttp://foodiechick.com/2009/05/14/good-boston-friday-lunch-options.aspx#comment-2520720vino biodinamicoThat’s great, I never thought about Steakhouse Friday Lunch like that before.http://foodiechick.com/2009/05/14/good-boston-friday-lunch-options.aspx#comment-2520720Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:35:01 GMThttp://foodiechick.com/2008/12/03/why-restaurant-service-in-the-us-sucks.aspx#comment-1978086Jenn AKA The Leftover QueenWe recently came back from Italy too, and I have to agree based on that trip, that US food is severely lacking...http://foodiechick.com/2008/12/03/why-restaurant-service-in-the-us-sucks.aspx#comment-1978086Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:36:39 GMThttp://foodiechick.com/2009/04/03/foodie-chick-rates-taste-of-the-nation-foods.aspx#comment-1964277FC GroupiesYour website is irresistible...pepto-bismol is optional. After seeing the Burger King "promo" all we can say is "Gimme back my filet-o-fish, gimme that fish, OOOOOO" more veggies please!!! We see a new soap opera in the works - "As the stomach turns"....<br />Keep up the good works guys...http://foodiechick.com/2009/04/03/foodie-chick-rates-taste-of-the-nation-foods.aspx#comment-1964277Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:18:02 GMThttp://foodiechick.com/2009/04/03/foodie-chick-rates-taste-of-the-nation-foods.aspx#comment-1957922FCThank you so much, everyone, for the kind words and the encouragement! We had a lot of fun with it, in case you couldn't tell. We're looking forward to doing many more. I just have to get used to the camera by then! :)http://foodiechick.com/2009/04/03/foodie-chick-rates-taste-of-the-nation-foods.aspx#comment-1957922Sun, 05 Apr 2009 02:35:56 GMThttp://foodiechick.com/2009/04/03/foodie-chick-rates-taste-of-the-nation-foods.aspx#comment-1957371CarolGreat video! You Foodie people are amazing! This is very inviting...this could be the next feature show on the Food Network! Too bad pork is big this year...that will mean we're getting skinny: but we do love desserts, so not too skinny! The pasta dish looked awesome! Thanks for making us hungry...we're going out to dinner!!http://foodiechick.com/2009/04/03/foodie-chick-rates-taste-of-the-nation-foods.aspx#comment-1957371Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:05:55 GMThttp://foodiechick.com/2009/04/03/foodie-chick-rates-taste-of-the-nation-foods.aspx#comment-1957292MiamiFoodielove the video!!! keep it coming!!http://foodiechick.com/2009/04/03/foodie-chick-rates-taste-of-the-nation-foods.aspx#comment-1957292Sat, 04 Apr 2009 20:05:25 GMThttp://foodiechick.com/2009/04/03/foodie-chick-rates-taste-of-the-nation-foods.aspx#comment-1956150LindaNow that was a fine food review from Foodie Chick & her man Foodie Guy! And the proof is in the pudding... you made very hungry! You guys keep this up and you'll be the talk of Boston! :)<br /><br />123ilymhttp://foodiechick.com/2009/04/03/foodie-chick-rates-taste-of-the-nation-foods.aspx#comment-1956150Sat, 04 Apr 2009 03:16:15 GMThttp://foodiechick.com/2009/03/26/la-voile-boston-benefits-from-cannes-in-this-charming-brasseriemeetsbistro.aspx#comment-1944862FCHi Nina,<br /><br />That sounds delicious! I'm actually hoping to go to the event if my weekend plans change. I'd love to share the recipe in any event. Thanks!<br /><br />FC (foodie.chick@yahoo.com)http://foodiechick.com/2009/03/26/la-voile-boston-benefits-from-cannes-in-this-charming-brasseriemeetsbistro.aspx#comment-1944862Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:58:49 GMT