![]() ![]() Neptune Oyster in Boston The glowing, welcoming sign of Neptune Oyster. And let me tell you :: the oysters at Neptune Oyster were worth the wait. But that would change during my trip to Boston. Yet somehow I managed to make it 27 years without ever consuming the salty morsels. also worth the hype.Humans have been eating oysters since the beginning of time, breaking open the lumpy gray shells to reveal the marvelous meat inside, only to slurp it down in seconds. Gooey, high quality cheese, lots of garlic, fresh basil and the perfect wood-fired crust in an old oven. It didn’t even occur to me here and I didn’t need it. Here I always request a side of ranch in case a dry-ass bland crust needs some kick. You can also buy meats, cheeses, pizza, homemade pasta and ingredients.Īnd the pizza? Excellent. The crust was somehow crisp through and through along the bottom all the way to the center of the pie, but yet still soft and chewy and giving in the right places. Monica’s is known for excellent Italian subs. These knives mark the sidewalk in front of Monica’s. We stopped by Wild Duck Wine & Spirits for beverages and Monica’s Mercato for a side of olives while we waited for the pizza. We ordered a #23 Formaggio Bianca to go – it’s topped with ricotta, mozzarella, pecorino romana, parmesan, basil and garlic sauce.Īt Regina, you can order pizza and drinks (alcoholic and not). Although the restaurant was still full inside, we would have been able to pull up a seat at the bar or wait briefly for a table. The weeknight scene quieter than the weekend. According to this Serious Eats post, the brick oven was built in 1888 Regina has baked pizzas in it since 1926. There are many Regina locations but the original North End is supposed to be the best. There are plenty place nearby to enjoy a snack and a drink. If you can’t arrive before opening, Neptune will record your phone number and call you when your seats are ready. Big toasted rolls on plates, splayed open and filled with a shimmering pile of buttery lobster, accompanied by really good looking fries. We did not order one, but just about every other customer did. This was too much bacon for me, but probably perfect for bacon enthusiasts. And of course there were the four plump scallops. A generous portion of sweet corn kernels, pea tendrils and sweet corn shoots rested on a thick, creamy sauce (possibly also made of corn?) along with an abundance crisp bacon pieces. I ordered my favorite seafood of all time seared sea scallops. Two whole sardines arrived next to at least two juicy tomatoes chopped on top of a fresh green vinaigrette. He had imagined small sardines like you find in tins. The little salad Jake thought he ordered turned out to be quite hearty. We still think Sea Salt’s clam chowder holds its own in Minneapolis. Neptune’s clam chowder is not thick and pasty, but brothy with a real creamy sheen. Jake ordered the made-to-order clam chowder, and, what he thought would be a light salad. When I asked our server what was in it, she replied uni and butter. I wasn’t sure what I was tasting – there was a funky, almost cheesy note that reminded me I wasn’t just eating butter. The uni butter was spread thick like frosting. ![]() Two hearty pieces of tasted bread arrived, covered in a uni-infused butter sprinkled with sea salt and chives. In my mind, I pictured a tiny piece of toasted bread topped with a blob of uni. I spotted Uni Toast ($4) written on the chalk board above the bar. I know we can get fresh seafood in Minnesota now, but there’s still something to say about proximity and abundance when you’re not landlocked. He enjoyed their different flavor notes and freshness. Jake ordered a few types of New England oysters from the raw bar. Order from the raw bar, full menu, or daily special (Lobster Spaghettini on Mondays). This is not going to be the restaurant for dedicated vegetarians or vegans. A woman shucked lots and lots of oysters near the window. We sat at the bar and marveled at how smoothly the servers navigated the tiny space behind the bar. Your shoulder will most likely touch your neighbor’s. We figured if we arrived fifteen minutes before opening, we could make the first seating. We cut our journey along the Freedom Trail short to go to Neptune. We might not have made very far past the North End for meals, but we did hit them both. While staying in the the North End of Boston, we noticed two restaurants where lined up waiting for tables outside: The Original Regina Pizzeria and Neptune Oyster. ![]()
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