We had a really nice time in Boston celebrating Jason’s birthday. We stopped at Penzey’s in Arlington on our way in yesterday because I had a gift certificate that wasn’t working online. We had lunch at Neptune’s and it was well worth the wait. We had time to wander the North End, passing by Paul Revere’s house and taking a stroll through the Haymarket. There was just enough time after lunch to grab a cannoli at Modern Pastry. I know Mike’s gets more buzz but Modern fills your cannoli right then and there so the shell stays wonderfully crispy and they do my favorite ricotta filling.Then it was time for a quick change at the hotel and we were off to see Cirque du Soleil’s Totem. It was a very enjoyable show and fun to be right up front where we could see things up close and personal. We finished off the night with dinner at our favorite restaurant, Hammersley’s Bistro. On our way out this morning we stopped at Lyndell’s which has replaced our old favorite, Carberry’s. I have to say, Lyndell’s was even better. The cinnamon swirl is to die for, sort of like a croissant in a cupcake shape with cinnamon sugar between the layers- buttery and not overly sweet.
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