The Chubby Chickpea does Middle Eastern food with a refreshing focus on a healthy but hearty menu, fast service, and lunch delivery. Mediterranean food is typically healthy to begin with as it's based mostly on vegetables. But The Chubby Chickpea takes this a step further by offering meals rich in protein and vegetables with no trans fats! Handmade falafels are its specialty and frequent customers will tell you to try the rotisserie Shawarma. The Chubby Chickpea's seasonings are as healthy as the vegetables in its wraps, with all the spice and crisp flavor you'd expect from Middle Eastern food. The delivery service runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. This place is hard to miss — with its big chickpea logo outside — and the interior is a great place to eat a sandwich and head off for the day. Give The Chubby Chickpea a try and you'll be back for more in no time!
The Chubby Chickpea
588 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-6868
Located just minutes from the stop and go traffic of downtown Boston, the Blue Hills Reservation offers a lush green sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of urban living. There are over 125 miles of hiking trails alone at this family-friendly destination, with 7,000 acres of greenery open to the public. The Great Blue Hill's summit is at 635 feet, a beautiful way for an experienced hiker to spend the day. But it's not all hiking. Camping reservations can be made at the Appalachian Mountain Club cabins on Ponkapoag Pond. Depending on the season, swimming, skiing, and pond fishing are great choices for activities at the Blue Hills Reservation. Mountain biking is allowed in designated areas, and there are many varieties of wildlife to enjoy while taking in the scenery. There are picnic areas with charcoal grills just waiting for you to finish off your day in the Blue Hills.
The Blue Hills Reservation
695 Hillside Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 698-1802
Since opening in 1963, the Dairy Freeze has been a haven of tasty treats for residents of the South Shore. The menu features a wide selection of snacks and meals at great prices. The onion rings and fries are incredible and, like a lot at the Dairy Freeze, come in very generous portions. Fried scallops and clams are also available, and the grill serves up burgers, hot dogs, and other classic goodies. Let’s not forget the ice cream, either. There’s an impressive selection hard ice cream on display and huge soft serve cones that will satisfy any sweet tooth’s needs. All of these customizable, of course, with a wide range of toppings to sprinkle over whatever you choose. Plenty of specialty treats are available, as well, including sundaes, shakes, and Italian ices. The Dairy Freeze has earned its place as a Quincy institution, and if you haven’t checked it out yet, there’s no time like the present.
Dairy Freeze
635 Adams Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 471-9768
Embrace the flavors of the Mediterranean at Vlora, the funky Back Bay restaurant that presents a fusion of Greek, Albanian, and Southern Italian cuisine. Chef Aldo Velaj has created a menu inspired by his hometown in Albania, as well as the tastes of the wider Mediterranean—and the results are fantastic. From appetizers to desserts the menu offers a range of tastes and spices, from the Watermelon and Feta tidbit—a surprising combination of flavors and textures that works beautifully—to the Arancini Siciliani, Italian rice balls stuffed with feta and served in a tomato and mint sauce. Dessert is a must, especially The Kompekai, an Albanian style bread pudding chock full of pistachios and walnuts and topped with a wonderful crème anglaise. All of the ingredients are fresh, the service is friendly, and atmosphere is as laid back and inviting as the sunny Mediterranean.
Vlora
545 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 638-9699
www.vloraboston.com
