Sweet Cheeks Barbecue

Barbecue is one of the best parts about summer.  The smell of charcoal, the grilled veggies, the weird caveman aspect of your boyfriend putting raw meat on an open flame - it's all just amazing.  What's even more amazing, is when that same caveman boyfriend morphs back into his normal gentleman self, and suggests that you leave the barbecuing to the professionals at Sweet Cheeks Barbecue.

When I say professionals, I mean Tiffani Faison, who you may know from her second place victory on the first season of "Chopped."  That no-nonsense attitude she had on the show is perfectly suited for barbecue, and translates oh so well into a menu packed with simple and freaking delicious food.

I'm not even sure what to say about it except that you have to go.  You have to go RIGHT NOW.  I wanted to die in these biscuits.

But I had to stay alive because THIS delicious pulled chicken was coming.

Oh. My. God.

That's all.  Please go.  You can thank me later.

Flour Bakery

Flour bakery in Boston is one of my absolute favorite places in the whole world. The bread is amazing, the sandwiches are delicious, and the sweets (especially the sticky buns) are to DIE for. 

Let me repeat that...

TO DIE FOR!!!!

Luckily for my tastebuds (and unluckily for my waist line), they have a location right next door to my acupuncture assistantship.  

This is the only breakfast sandwich they make (trust me, they only need this one).  It has thick cut bacon, eggs, arugula, and dijonaise.  Every morning my brain has this little argument with itself:

Brain #1: Yummmmm omgggggg Flour breakfast sandwiches!!

Brain #2: You just ate breakfast at home, remember?

Brain #1:  But this would taste so good.....

Brain #2: Katie, get a hold of yourself!

Brain #1: Too late!  We just paid for it! Now you HAVE to eat it.

(everything really is made with love!)

After that little breakfast sandwich dilemma, I typically have a hard time shaking the deliciousness of Flour from my mind.  When I leave my assistantship around 1pm, lunch is always a must.  I've tried most of their sandwiches, but these two are hands down my favorites.  The sandwich above has grilled roasted chicken, brie, arugula, roasted red peppers, and caramelized onions.  Is your mouth watering yet?

No? Well maybe my other favorite will get you!  This one is also roasted chicken, but with mashed avocado and jicama.

Anyway, I GUESS what I'm trying to say by all of this, is that you are doing yourself a serious disservice if you do not stop in the next time you're in the south end!

Flour Bakery

1595 Washington St

Boston, Ma 02118

also

12 Farnsworth St

Boston, Ma 02210 

(photos taken at both locations)