All in First Impression

SLA Thai

After exploring downtown Montclair, my boyfriend and I made a reservation in Upper Montclair to visit SLA Thai. We had an amazing dinner featuring Northern Thai dishes in a bold and beautiful restaurant. Click to read my first impression restaurant review and get my recommendations.

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

After our stay at North Haven Island, we began the three hour drive to Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Along the way, we stopped in Boothbay, Maine to visit the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens to see the wooden trolls! After a few hours of exploring the gardens, we made our way to Portsmouth, where we had dinner at The Puddle Dock Restaurant. Click to read the full travel adventures and restaurant review.

North Haven Island

We headed to North Haven Island, in Maine to explore the island, stay at Nebo Lodge, and get a 2-hour tour of a working Oyster Farm! I loved the farm tour and had a fantastic dinner at the Nebo Lodge Restaurant. Click to learn more about the things to do on North Haven Island and read the first impression restaurant review of our dinner.

The Waterfront

A three-hour drive from Concord, New Hampshire brought us to Camden, Maine, one of my favorite accommodations and towns to visit during our vacation. We spent the evening of our first day exploring downtown shops before having dinner at The Waterfront Restaurant. Click to read the full travel recap and first impression restaurant review.

Tucker's

We stopped for a late lunch after leaving the Mark Twain House & Museum. We arrived three hours later at The Centennial Hotel in Concord, New Hampshire. We spent the next day with breakfast at Tucker’s before exploring downtown Concord. We visited bookstores, shops, and candy stores to name a few! Click to read the restaurant review and travel recommendations for Concord, New Hampshire.

Pergamino's Bakery & Café

The last warm weekend in January, my boyfriend and I decided to visit Pergamino’s Bakery & Café in Boonton, New Jersey. We stopped in for brunch before exploring the nearby antique and tea shops. We had delicious breakfast sandwiches, cappuccinos, and many tasty pastries. Click to read my full first impression review of Pergamino’s Bakery & Café!

V-Yan Hot Pot and BBQ

V-Yan Hot Pot and BBQ is a large restaurant in Parsippany, New Jersey off of Route 46. My boyfriend and I visited V-Yan Hot Pot and BBQ on a Monday evening for all you can eat hot pot and BBQ. We tried delicious proteins, vegetables, and dumplings during our meal and had a fun time BBQ-ing our own food. Click to read my full restaurant review and recommendations for hot pot and BBQ at V-Yan.

Tavern 5

On a cool Wednesday evening, we went to Tavern 5 in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. I was so excited to try this restaurant, who shares amazing drink creations and new specials on social media. We enjoyed a full meal outside on their outdoor dining patio, where we had beautifully plated appetizers, large entrees, and a delicious dessert. Click to read more about our dinner at Tavern 5!

The Banks Fish House

Our last dinner in Boston, Massachusetts brought us to The Banks Fish House. I wanted to wrap up our trip with a seafood-based meal, and The Banks Fish House did not disappoint. Click to read more about our dinner and the seafood dishes we ordered — from oysters to lobster rolls, in my final Boston review from our travels.

Boston's Chinatown

After spending the morning walking through the Boston Waterfront, we headed South to the South Boston Waterfront near the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. We explored the shops nearby before heading over to Chinatown for lunch, where we ate at Hing Shing Pastry and the Dumpling King. Click to read our full day of adventures and food.

Stephanie's on Newbury

After walking over 10 miles around the North End, we decided we would stay locally in Back Bay for dinner. We went back to Newbury Street, which we explored when we went to Krasi for dinner. With no particular place in mind, we decided to walk the sidewalks and stop at any restaurant that caught our eye. Eventually, we ended up at Stephanie’s on Newbury.

Tatte Bakery & Cafe

We visited Tatte Bakery & Cafe on Boylston Street in Boston, MA during our first full day of vacation. I loved the black and white interior design and the immaculate pastry and bread cases. We ordered breakfast, coffee, and a pastry to start our day and it was a delicious meal! Click to read my full first impression review of Tatte Bakery & Cafe.